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Event:
CWC 314 - Pancake vs Saldini
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Azaryan closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Azaryan pulls guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azaryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (3) Sanchez
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Azaryan is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Sanchez 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sanchez tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Azaryan is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez looking to control but Azaryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
Sanchez is stalling here but it's allowed Azaryan to get half guard.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azaryan sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Azaryan defends it. #T5#
Sanchez is taking a breather. Azaryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Azaryan is defending the position.
Azaryan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Azaryan trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
#T6#
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Azaryan won't allow it.
Sanchez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Azaryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Azaryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Azaryan.
Sanchez pushes down on Azaryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7#
Azaryan wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanchez is pressing down on Azaryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azaryan is holding on for now.
Azaryan is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Azaryan is having none of it.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T8#
Azaryan won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but Azaryan recovers full guard.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Well, if Sanchez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azaryan defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Azaryan is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azaryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (6) Sanchez
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azaryan is looking to escape. #T11#
Sanchez controlling the position easily from mount.
Azaryan is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez content just to control the position here. #T12#
Sanchez trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it.
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Sanchez is continuing to stall.
Sanchez trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it. #T13##SUB2#
Sanchez throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Azaryan has his hands clasped together but Sanchez breaks the hold and Azaryan is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Prelims
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aslak Maitonaama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 23 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Maitonaama rushes Azaryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Azaryan pulls guard successfully.
Maitonaama trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan trying to control the position.
Maitonaama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Maitonaama drops back looking for a leg! Azaryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azaryan manages to kick Maitonaama off! Maitonaama jumps back into Azaryan's guard.
Maitonaama trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is keeping the position.#T1#
Maitonaama looking to sit in guard and control but Azaryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (0) vs (2) Azaryan#SUB#
Maitonaama is looking for a triangle but Azaryan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Maitonaama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Azaryan has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Maitonaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Maitonaama is pressing down on Azaryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maitonaama seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Maitonaama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (2) vs (2) Azaryan#T2#
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Maitonaama is pushing down on Azaryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azaryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Maitonaama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azaryan wants to improve his position but Maitonaama is controlling well.
Azaryan won't allow Maitonaama to pass to mount. #T3#
Azaryan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (5) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan tries to hold on but Maitonaama postures up.
Maitonaama moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Maitonaama (8) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maitonaama.
Azaryan trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Azaryan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Maitonaama's arms.
I really don't envy Azaryan right now.
#T4#
Maitonaama gets his hands free as Azaryan looks to control.
Maitonaama is looking to control Azaryan but Azaryan is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Maitonaama is persistently looking for the submission but Azaryan is defending it well.
#SUB#
Maitonaama goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Azaryan escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (8) vs (4) Azaryan
Maitonaama wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
Maitonaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Maitonaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan is keen to just control but Maitonaama is a slippery customer.
Azaryan is controlling the pace.
Maitonaama works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6##SUB#
Maitonaama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Maitonaama is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
#SUB#
Maitonaama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azaryan has picked Maitonaama up and slammed him! Maitonaama can't keep hold of the triangle and Azaryan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (8) vs (7) Azaryan
Maitonaama trying his best to control but Azaryan has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maitonaama (8) vs (9) Azaryan
Azaryan trying to control but Maitonaama is having none of it.
Maitonaama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Azaryan takes Maitonaama's back. Score +3 for taking back: Maitonaama (8) vs (12) Azaryan
Azaryan doesn't have the hooks in and Maitonaama manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (10) vs (12) Azaryan
Maitonaama looking to sit in guard and control but Azaryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (10) vs (14) Azaryan#SUB#
Maitonaama working for submissions but it's allowed Azaryan to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Maitonaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Azaryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maitonaama is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Maitonaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maitonaama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maitonaama gets back to full guard.
#T9##SUB#
Maitonaama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maitonaama looking to control.
Azaryan passes Maitonaama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Azaryan prevents Maitonaama from improving his position.#SUB#
Maitonaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Azaryan is trying to work for a kimura but Maitonaama is defending well.
#T10#
Maitonaama is controlling Azaryan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Maitonaama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Maitonaama looking for submissions off his back.
Maitonaama trying to control here.
Maitonaama tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg. #T11#
Maitonaama wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Maitonaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azaryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (10) vs (17) Azaryan
Maitonaama manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T12#
Maitonaama gets back to full guard.
Maitonaama wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Maitonaama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Azaryan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Maitonaama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13##SUB#
Maitonaama is looking for a triangle but Azaryan pushes his legs off easily.
Maitonaama managing to control the position. #SUB#
Maitonaama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azaryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maitonaama working a defensive guard but Azaryan passes into half guard.
#T14##SUB#
Maitonaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Maitonaama trying to control but Azaryan postures up.
Azaryan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (10) vs (20) Azaryan#SUB2#
Azaryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maitonaama is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Azaryan is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maitonaama (10) vs (22) Azaryan
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 22 to 10.
Artur Azaryan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Prelims
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Bubba Rolls!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Rolls gets a clinch. #TD#
Azaryan gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (0) Rolls
Azaryan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rolls keeping hold of Azaryan's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan is pressing down on Rolls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rolls is holding on for now. #T1#
Azaryan trying to control the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Azaryan 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolls manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Rolls has his hands on Azaryan's head, controlling the position.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Rolls keeps moving.
Rolls has control of Azaryan's left arm, preventing Azaryan from doing any damage. #T3#
Rolls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Azaryan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (2) Rolls
Rolls looking to sit in guard and control but Azaryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (2) Rolls
Rolls controlling the position.
Rolls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (4) Rolls
Rolls controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Rolls trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolls is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolls is one step ahead there.
Rolls looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Azaryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rolls content to stall in guard here.
Azaryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Rolls looking to pass the guard.
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Rolls from controlling successfully.
Rolls pushes down on Azaryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Azaryan won't allow Rolls to pass to mount. #T7#
Azaryan tries to roll over but Rolls keeps him under control.
Azaryan is not content to let Rolls control the position.
Rolls prevents Azaryan from improving his position.#T8#
Rolls is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Rolls is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azaryan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Azaryan tries to get to full guard but Rolls has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Rolls looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Azaryan controlling the position for now.
Rolls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Azaryan trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Azaryan tries to roll over but Rolls keeps him under control.
Rolls moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (4) vs (7) Rolls
Rolls trying to control the action but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Azaryan is looking to reverse the position.
Rolls happy to just control the position for now. #T11#
Rolls advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (4) vs (9) Rolls
Rolls wants to control the pace but Azaryan is squirming around nicely.
Azaryan regains half guard.
Rolls is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Azaryan wants to get back to full guard.
Azaryan trying to control from the bottom.
Azaryan tries to roll over but Rolls keeps him under control.
Rolls is pressing down on Azaryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azaryan is holding on for now.
Azaryan is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Azaryan has a hand on Rolls's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rolls takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (4) vs (12) Rolls
Rolls content just to control the position here.
Azaryan is squirming around, avoiding Rolls's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Rolls goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Azaryan turns into him and now he's in Rolls's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (6) vs (12) Rolls#T14#
Rolls wants to sweep but no luck.
Azaryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Azaryan trying to control but Rolls is working from the bottom.
Azaryan looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolls seems keen to control Azaryan's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolls wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Prelims
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Azaryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanchez lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azaryan's guard.
Azaryan has his hands clasped together around Sanchez's back. He's all about the action.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (5) Sanchez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azaryan, who protects the arm well.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Azaryan is working away. #T1#
Sanchez advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (0) vs (7) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Azaryan turns into him and now he's in Sanchez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez looking to control.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Sanchez wants to control the position but Azaryan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azaryan is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azaryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Azaryan is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azaryan is one step ahead there.
Sanchez pulls Azaryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Azaryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Azaryan postures up.
#T4#
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Azaryan passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azaryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azaryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (2) vs (11) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Azaryan's chin but Azaryan turns very nicely into Sanchez's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Azaryan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (11) Sanchez
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (13) Sanchez
Sanchez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (4) vs (16) Sanchez
Sanchez is trying to move to mount but Azaryan reverses beautifully and ends up in Sanchez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (6) vs (16) Sanchez#T5#
Sanchez is trying to hold Azaryan in close to prevent damage but Azaryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Azaryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez is pressing down on Azaryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez is pulling down on Azaryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Azaryan, at least for the moment.#T6#
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment.
Azaryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azaryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (6) vs (18) Sanchez
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Azaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Azaryan is defending the position.
Azaryan tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on Azaryan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Azaryan. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (6) vs (21) Sanchez
Sanchez controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Sanchez trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it.
Azaryan tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Sanchez looking to control but Azaryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Azaryan is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking to isolate an arm here. Azaryan doesn't see it coming and as Sanchez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Ziyaeddin vs Diesel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Azaryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracias changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been informed that Azaryan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Azaryan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Azaryan manages to pull guard.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Azaryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Gracias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Azaryan is controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Azaryan keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Gracias content to stall in guard here.
Azaryan keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Azaryan working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Azaryan managing to control the position.
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Azaryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB2#
Azaryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.
Gracias 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracias.
Gracias continues to hold on tight.#T7#
Gracias passes Azaryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Gracias prevents Azaryan from improving his position.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Azaryan is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracias has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (3) vs (0) Azaryan
Azaryan seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracias dominates the positioning.#T9#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Gracias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Azaryan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gracias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10#
Gracias taking a breather here.
Azaryan is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control.
Azaryan seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracias dominates the positioning.#T11#
Gracias works to advance to full mount. Azaryan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (5) vs (0) Azaryan#T12#
Gracias content just to control the position here.
Azaryan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gracias has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (8) vs (0) Azaryan#SUB#
Gracias working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Azaryan is doing well to defend. Gracias seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Azaryan is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Gracias!
Helio Gracias 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:
CWC 304 - Fiso vs Morrison Jr
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bashag GroSnagdu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Azaryan drives through and clinches with GroSnagdu against the cage.
GroSnagdu goes for a takedown attempt but Azaryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Azaryan. No joy for GroSnagdu on that attempt.
Azaryan tries to clinch there but GroSnagdu circles away.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Azaryan enables GroSnagdu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Azaryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (2) vs (0) Azaryan#SUB2#
Azaryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azaryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (2) vs (2) Azaryan
GroSnagdu is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GroSnagdu is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
GroSnagdu looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Azaryan is pressing down on GroSnagdu's thigh, looking to free his foot. GroSnagdu is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from GroSnagdu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
GroSnagdu moves into full guard.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but GroSnagdu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan is pushing down on GroSnagdu's leg trying to pass to half guard. GroSnagdu is fighting to maintain full guard but Azaryan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
GroSnagdu is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azaryan is looking to pass GroSnagdu's guard but actually GroSnagdu recovers to full guard. #SUB#
GroSnagdu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Azaryan has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GroSnagdu tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.#T3#
Azaryan stalling.
GroSnagdu is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azaryan content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
GroSnagdu with the active half guard here but Azaryan passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (2) vs (5) Azaryan#T4#
GroSnagdu is trying to get back to half guard.
GroSnagdu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Azaryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
GroSnagdu won't allow Azaryan to pass to mount. #T5##SUB#
GroSnagdu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azaryan is looking to advance position but GroSnagdu won't allow it.
GroSnagdu is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can GroSnagdu avoid being mounted?
GroSnagdu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for GroSnagdu.#T6##SUB#
GroSnagdu working for a triangle but Azaryan defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now GroSnagdu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (4) vs (5) Azaryan
Azaryan can't keep his opponent in guard - GroSnagdu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
GroSnagdu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Azaryan wants to get back to full guard.
GroSnagdu is taking a breather. Azaryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T8##SUB#
GroSnagdu seems to be working for a kimura but Azaryan defends the submission attempt.
GroSnagdu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Azaryan trying to control here.
GroSnagdu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9##SUB#
GroSnagdu is looking for a kimura but Azaryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for GroSnagdu to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, GroSnagdu seems content to control.#T10##SUB#
GroSnagdu 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Azaryan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan wants to control but GroSnagdu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
GroSnagdu slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Azaryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
GroSnagdu content to stall in guard here. #T14##SUB2#
Azaryan working for submissions but it's allowed GroSnagdu to get to half guard.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Azaryan is trying to maintain the position but GroSnagdu is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 5 to 4.
A very excited looking Artur Azaryan 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:
CWC 303 - Prelims
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Eduardo Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Vieira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vieira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vieira (4) vs (0) Azaryan
The referee asks Vieira politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vieira prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vieira advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (6) vs (0) Azaryan
Vieira is trying to control here but Azaryan has managed to regain half guard.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azaryan keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Vieira is looking to advance position but Azaryan won't allow it.
Vieira is working hard here to advance position.
Vieira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Azaryan wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy.
Vieira is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Azaryan reverses the position - he's now on top in Vieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (6) vs (2) Azaryan
Vieira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Azaryan trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azaryan is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vieira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Azaryan escapes and throws Vieira's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (6) vs (5) Azaryan
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Azaryan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Azaryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azaryan in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (8) vs (5) Azaryan
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Azaryan looking to control.
Vieira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (11) vs (5) Azaryan
Azaryan prevents Vieira from moving into mount.
Vieira has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (13) vs (5) Azaryan
Vieira is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Azaryan is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (16) vs (5) Azaryan#SUB#
Vieira working for the choke. #T6##SUB#
Vieira is persistently looking for the submission but Azaryan is defending it well.
Vieira tries to keep control of the position but Azaryan is staying busy.#SUB#
Azaryan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vieira's arms.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T7#
Vieira trying to control momentarily.
Vieira keeps control of the position easily here as Azaryan tries to buck him off.
Azaryan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vieira off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T8##SUB#
Vieira looking for the choke but no joy.
Vieira controlling well, preventing Azaryan from escaping the position.
#T9#
Vieira trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Vieira looking to break Azaryan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Azaryan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vieira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vieira wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
Azaryan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Vieira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Azaryan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vieira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10#
Azaryan rolls, trying to escape but Vieira keeps control of the position.
Azaryan trying to control the hands but Vieira won't let him. #SUB#
Azaryan is having to fend off submission attempts from Vieira, who is looking to sink in the choke. Vieira doesn't have the hooks in though and Azaryan manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (16) vs (7) Azaryan
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully. #T11#
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Vieira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Azaryan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vieira has tightened it up now! Azaryan 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 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eduardo Vieira!
During a confident post fight interview, Eduardo Vieira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been told by Kersikov's head coaches at KFA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Azaryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azaryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been informed that Azaryan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Kersikov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Azaryan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Azaryan
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azaryan controlling the position.
Azaryan is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #T2#
Azaryan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Azaryan has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Azaryan looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Azaryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Azaryan is trying to control but Kersikov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Azaryan#T3#
Kersikov working away.
Azaryan tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Azaryan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Azaryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Kersikov.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Azaryan for as long as he can get away with.
Azaryan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
#T6#
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Azaryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azaryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov trying to control the pace. #T7#
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Azaryan won't allow it.
Azaryan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Azaryan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Azaryan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Azaryan wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Azaryan
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Kersikov.
Kersikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Azaryan is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kersikov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Azaryan is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Azaryan tries to improve his position but instead Kersikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Azaryan
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12##SUB#
Kersikov looking to break Azaryan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Azaryan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kersikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T13##SUB#
Kersikov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Azaryan is defending well but eventually Kersikov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Azaryan has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bogdan Kersikov!
A relieved looking Bogdan Kersikov 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:
CWC 299 - Steel vs Merlin
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Murrdock shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Azaryan clinches up against the cage.
Murrdock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Azaryan after a bit of a struggle.
Murrdock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Azaryan prevents it.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Murrdock.
Murrdock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Azaryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murrdock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Azaryan prevents it.
#TD2#
Murrdock is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Azaryan can't fight it off and eventually Murrdock manages to take the fight to the floor. Azaryan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Murrdock
Azaryan is controlling Murrdock's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murrdock controls the pace.
Azaryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Murrdock 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.
Murrdock looking to pass the guard.
Murrdock postures up.
Azaryan is pulling down on Murrdock's head. It's preventing any offense from Murrdock, at least for the moment.
Murrdock pushes down on Azaryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Azaryan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is defending well.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Murrdock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Let's hope that Murrdock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Murrdock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murrdock content to control rather than advance.
Murrdock working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Azaryan's thigh. Azaryan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Murrdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Azaryan keeps moving.
Azaryan keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Azaryan controls Murrdock momentarily but Murrdock frees himself.
Murrdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murrdock pushes down on Azaryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Murrdock trying to control from half guard but Azaryan is working away. #SUB2#
Murrdock wants to work for an arm triangle but Azaryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murrdock wants to free his trapped foot but Azaryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murrdock wants to control but Azaryan is keeping him busy.
Azaryan trying to control from the bottom.
Azaryan tries to get to full guard but Murrdock has control of the leg. #T6##SUB2#
Murrdock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Murrdock moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (5) Murrdock
Azaryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Murrdock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Azaryan prevents Murrdock from improving position. #T7#
Murrdock has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Azaryan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (0) vs (7) Murrdock
Azaryan stops Murrdock from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Murrdock tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away. #SUB2#
Murrdock jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Azaryan manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T8#
Murrdock trying to control the action but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Azaryan has one of Murrdock's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Murrdock tries to advance to mount but Azaryan denies him.
Azaryan trying to remain calm as Murrdock controls from the top position.#T9#
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Murrdock trying to control the action but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Murrdock tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Murrdock looking to control but instead Azaryan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T10##SUB2#
Murrdock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murrdock is trying to control. Azaryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azaryan wants to improve his position but Murrdock is controlling well.
Murrdock wants to take a breather but Azaryan is having none of it.
Murrdock moves into full mount! Azaryan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (10) Murrdock
Murrdock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azaryan is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Murrdock wants to take Azaryan's back here but Azaryan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Murrdock works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (0) vs (13) Murrdock#SUB2#
Azaryan won't enjoy being in this position. Murrdock looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Azaryan is tapping - it's over boys! Murrdock picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sid Murrdock!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sid Murrdock made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Stenberg vs Ottke
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sergey Burenkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Azaryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burenkov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Burenkov has Azaryan up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Burenkov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Burenkov manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burenkov (4) vs (0) Azaryan
Azaryan struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Burenkov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Burenkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azaryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Burenkov.
Burenkov wants to take a breather but Azaryan is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Burenkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azaryan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Azaryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burenkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burenkov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burenkov (4) vs (4) Azaryan
Burenkov rolls, trying to escape but Azaryan keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Burenkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Burenkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2##SUB#
Burenkov actively working from the bottom here.
Burenkov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Azaryan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burenkov (4) vs (7) Azaryan
Burenkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Burenkov wants to hold on but Azaryan pushes him away.#T3#
Burenkov 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.
Burenkov gets full guard.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Burenkov is trying to control the position but Azaryan postures up.
Azaryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burenkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Azaryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burenkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azaryan has managed to get both his arms back between Burenkov's legs - danger averted.
Burenkov keeping full guard, as Azaryan tries to pass.
Burenkov keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Azaryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Burenkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burenkov (6) vs (7) Azaryan
Burenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burenkov pushing down on Azaryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burenkov wants to take a breather but Azaryan is having none of it.
Azaryan is looking to control Burenkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Azaryan avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Burenkov is working for a kimura but Azaryan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Burenkov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Azaryan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Azaryan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burenkov (6) vs (11) Azaryan#T5#
Burenkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Azaryan prevents Burenkov from improving his position.
Burenkov wants to get back to full guard but Azaryan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burenkov (6) vs (14) Azaryan
Burenkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but Burenkov defending well. #T6#
Burenkov wants to improve his position but Azaryan is controlling well.
#SUB#
Burenkov actively working from the bottom here.
Azaryan prevents Burenkov from improving his position.
Burenkov is not content to let Azaryan control the position.
Burenkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Burenkov wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
Burenkov is doing well to control the position and prevent Azaryan from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Burenkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burenkov (6) vs (17) Azaryan
Burenkov wants to hold on but Azaryan pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burenkov working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Burenkov tries to lock up and control but Azaryan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burenkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Azaryan looking to control but Burenkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burenkov stops Azaryan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Burenkov regains half guard.
Azaryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Burenkov gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Burenkov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Azaryan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Burenkov. Score +3 for passing guard: Burenkov (6) vs (20) Azaryan
Burenkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Azaryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burenkov is not content to let Azaryan control the position.
Burenkov wants to control but Azaryan postures up.#T10#
Burenkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burenkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Azaryan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Azaryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burenkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azaryan.
Burenkov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Burenkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Azaryan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Azaryan prevents Burenkov from improving his position.
Burenkov trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burenkov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Burenkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burenkov is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Azaryan tries to pass to full mount but Burenkov defends it. #SUB#
Burenkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burenkov trying to control from the bottom.
Burenkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burenkov.
Azaryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burenkov is keeping the position for now.
Azaryan postures up.
Azaryan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13##SUB#
Burenkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Burenkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Azaryan stacks Burenkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Azaryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Burenkov (6) vs (23) Azaryan
Burenkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Azaryan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Burenkov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Azaryan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T14##SUB#
Burenkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azaryan is looking to take a break and control but Burenkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burenkov trying to control but Azaryan postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burenkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Burenkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 23 to 6.
An out of breath Artur Azaryan 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:
CWC 297-Sitsongrit vs Morrison
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 20 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Conforto rushes Azaryan and presses him up against the cage.
Azaryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Conforto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto controlling from the top position.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Azaryan keeps moving.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Conforto looking to sit in guard and control but Azaryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (2) Conforto
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Conforto holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Conforto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azaryan looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (4) Conforto
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Conforto has gone for a leg lock! Azaryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (4) Conforto#T3#
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Conforto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Conforto being controlled here, momentarily.
Conforto working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (6) Conforto
Conforto wants to control from the top but Azaryan keeps moving.
Conforto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Conforto is pushing down on Azaryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azaryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Conforto has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Conforto wants to work for an arm triangle but Azaryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Conforto is looking to pass Azaryan's guard but actually Azaryan recovers to full guard. #T5#
Conforto stays in close to Azaryan's body and controls the position.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Conforto has gone for a leg lock! Azaryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (6) vs (6) Conforto
Conforto working a defensive guard but Azaryan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (9) vs (6) Conforto
Conforto is not content to let Azaryan control the position. #T6#
Conforto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (9) vs (8) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azaryan is just riding it out for now. Conforto eventually gives up the hold.
Azaryan is not content to let Conforto control the position.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Azaryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conforto pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB2#
Conforto is working for a kimura but Azaryan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Conforto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but Azaryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conforto to get the leverage.
Conforto trying to mount his opponent but Azaryan defends it. #SUB2#
Azaryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
#T8#
Azaryan trying to control from the bottom.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but Azaryan defending well.
Conforto trying to control the pace.
Azaryan trying to get back to full guard but Conforto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (9) vs (11) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Conforto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Conforto!
A very excited looking Billy Conforto rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Morrison Jr vs Boaz
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Azaryan gets a clinch.
Azaryan is working for takedown but Pizziconi is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Azaryan decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pizziconi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pizziconi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Pizziconi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pizziconi is pressing down on Azaryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azaryan is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan is pressing down on Pizziconi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pizziconi controls the pace.
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi content to stall in guard here.
Pizziconi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Pizziconi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard.
Azaryan controlling Pizziconi's posture.
Azaryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Pizziconi tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard. #T3#
Azaryan looking to control.
#SUB#
Azaryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
Pizziconi keeps trying to improve his position.
Pizziconi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Pizziconi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pizziconi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Azaryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully. #T5#
Pizziconi tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
Azaryan 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.
Pizziconi stays in close to Azaryan's body and controls the position.
Azaryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pizziconi tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
Azaryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Pizziconi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Pizziconi pushing down on Azaryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6##SUB2#
Pizziconi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azaryan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pizziconi trying to advance position but Azaryan counters by regaining guard.
Pizziconi trying to control but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pizziconi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Azaryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Azaryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Azaryan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (4) vs (0) Pizziconi
Pizziconi can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Pizziconi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azaryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Azaryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pizziconi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Azaryan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Azaryan trying to control the position but Pizziconi is working away.
Azaryan advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (6) vs (0) Pizziconi
Azaryan controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Azaryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pizziconi is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi wants to hold on but Azaryan pushes him away.#T10#
Pizziconi is trying desperately to improve position.
Azaryan fails to move to back control.
Azaryan wants to control but Pizziconi has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Pizziconi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Pizziconi gets back to full guard.
Pizziconi controlling the position.
Pizziconi wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is keeping the position.
Pizziconi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving.
Pizziconi controlling the position.
Pizziconi trying to control the position.
Pizziconi is adopting a defensive guard.
Azaryan is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Pizziconi is pulling down on Azaryan's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Pizziconi has his foot on Azaryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azaryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Azaryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pizziconi trying to control the position.
#T14#
Pizziconi controlling the position.
Azaryan preventing the sweep.
Pizziconi pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage.
Azaryan 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Azaryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Our winner, Artur Azaryan, 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:
CWC 295 - Archer vs Cosades
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Esteves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azaryan pinned against the cage. Azaryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Esteves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Azaryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Azaryan rushes Esteves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Esteves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Azaryan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vartan Esteves.#TD#
Azaryan lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (0) Esteves
Azaryan won't allow Esteves to sweep him here.
Azaryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Esteves.
Esteves managing to control the position.
Azaryan won't allow Esteves to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Esteves has an active guard here but Azaryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Esteves gets full guard.#T1#
Esteves looking to control.
#SUB2#
Esteves working for a triangle but Azaryan defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Esteves throws his legs up looking for a submission but Azaryan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (5) vs (0) Esteves
Azaryan controlling the position from side mount.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Azaryan tries to advance to mount but Esteves denies him.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan trying to control the position but Esteves is working away.
Esteves is looking to reverse the position.
Esteves is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Esteves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Azaryan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Azaryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Esteves is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Esteves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Esteves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azaryan wants to take a breather but Esteves is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Azaryan seems content to control.
Azaryan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Esteves for as long as he can get away with.
Esteves keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Esteves trying to control but Azaryan postures up.
Esteves tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
Esteves tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Azaryan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (8) vs (0) Esteves
Azaryan controlling from mount. #T6#
Esteves is trying desperately to improve position.
Esteves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Esteves is not content to let Azaryan control the position.
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Esteves looking to control.
#T7#
Azaryan won't allow Esteves to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Esteves has an active guard here but Azaryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but Esteves is working away.
Esteves wants to improve his position but Azaryan is controlling well.
Esteves trying to control but Azaryan postures up.
#T8#
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Esteves desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Esteves tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
Azaryan wants to control but Esteves is keeping him busy.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Esteves is holding on to half guard well.
Esteves trying to control but Azaryan postures up.
Still in half guard, Azaryan seems content to control.
Azaryan is thwarting Esteves's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azaryan in particular looking to stall.
Esteves is controlling Azaryan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T10#
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving. #SUB2#
Azaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azaryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azaryan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Esteves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Esteves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Azaryan is fighting to break Esteves's control of his arms but Esteves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Esteves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azaryan controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Azaryan trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Azaryan is really struggling to control Esteves but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Esteves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (8) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves trying to control from half guard but Azaryan is working away.
Esteves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azaryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Azaryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14#
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves controlling from the top position.
Esteves is fighting to break Azaryan's control of his arms but Azaryan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Azaryan looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Esteves has gone for a leg lock! Azaryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Esteves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (10) vs (2) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Artur Azaryan 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:
CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Azaryan clinches. #TD#
Dyon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Azaryan
Azaryan is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up.
Dyon looking to pass the guard.
Dyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Azaryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (2) Azaryan
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dyon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (2) Azaryan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon passes Azaryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dyon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Azaryan working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azaryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dyon pushing down on Azaryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dyon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (7) vs (2) Azaryan
Dyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Azaryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azaryan is looking to escape.
Dyon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Azaryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Azaryan is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Azaryan is controlling an arm, preventing Dyon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Dyon tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
Dyon is looking to work his way around to Azaryan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
Azaryan is trying desperately to improve position.
Azaryan is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Dyon controlling from mount. #T5#
Azaryan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (10) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan is trying to break free.
Dyon struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon wants to control the position but Azaryan frees himself and scrambles - Dyon manages to regain control in side control.
Azaryan prevents Dyon from improving position.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azaryan keeps working. #T6##SUB#
Dyon has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Azaryan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dyon yanks on the arm and Azaryan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dyon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juu Dyon!
A less than humble Juu Dyon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Azaryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Dravezesdi lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Azaryan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi advances to half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Azaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azaryan keeps working. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dravezesdi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Azaryan is working away.
Azaryan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Azaryan#SUB#
Azaryan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace for now.
Azaryan tries to lock up and control but Dravezesdi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Dravezesdi wants to take Azaryan's back here but Azaryan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dravezesdi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dravezesdi tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away. #T4#
Dravezesdi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Azaryan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Azaryan is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Dravezesdi controlling from the full mount.
Dravezesdi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Azaryan is holding on tight.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azaryan is looking to escape. #T5#
Azaryan is working to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (8) vs (0) Azaryan
Dravezesdi controls the action.
Dravezesdi tries to get the hooks in deep but Azaryan pushed the leg off. #T6##SUB#
Dravezesdi tightening his grip on Azaryan, looking for the choke.
Azaryan trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi breaks the grip.
Dravezesdi trying to control momentarily.
Azaryan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dravezesdi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T7##SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for the choke but no joy.
Azaryan rolls, trying to escape but Dravezesdi keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Azaryan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dravezesdi.
#T8#
Dravezesdi keeps control of the position as Azaryan tries to break free.
I would not like to be Azaryan right now.
Dravezesdi doesn't have the hooks in and Azaryan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (2) Azaryan
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Dravezesdi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Azaryan looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi being controlled here, momentarily. #T10##SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a triangle but Azaryan pushes his legs off easily.
Azaryan won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dravezesdi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Azaryan has passed into half guard!
Dravezesdi is looking to get back to full guard here but Azaryan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (5) Azaryan
Dravezesdi is not content to let Azaryan control the position. #T11#
Dravezesdi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Azaryan controlling the action here.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dravezesdi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azaryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azaryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (5) Azaryan#T12#
Dravezesdi keeps control of the position easily here as Azaryan tries to buck him off.
Azaryan trying to control the action but Dravezesdi just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Dravezesdi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Azaryan staying busy and making it hard for Dravezesdi to control. #T13#
Dravezesdi controlling the position well here. Azaryan rolled but Dravezesdi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dravezesdi is looking to control Azaryan but Azaryan is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Dravezesdi working for the choke.
Azaryan wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Azaryan trying to control the position but Dravezesdi manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Azaryan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dravezesdi's arms.
Dravezesdi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dravezesdi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Azaryan for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Vulcahn Dravezesdi, 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:
CWC 292 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mondragon enables Azaryan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mondragon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Azaryan
Mondragon has his hands on Azaryan's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azaryan trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Azaryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mondragon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azaryan has picked Mondragon up and slammed him! Mondragon can't keep hold of the triangle and Azaryan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (5) Azaryan
Azaryan tries to move to mount but Mondragon blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azaryan working away.
The referee asks Azaryan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Azaryan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Azaryan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mondragon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (0) vs (7) Azaryan
Mondragon reaches up to try and control the position but Azaryan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mondragon rolls and tries to escape and now Azaryan has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (0) vs (10) Azaryan
Mondragon just trying to survive but Azaryan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Azaryan controlling the position well here. Mondragon rolled but Azaryan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
Azaryan controlling the position well here. Mondragon rolled but Azaryan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mondragon wants to control his opponent's hands but Azaryan gets his hands free. #T3#
Azaryan is trying to stick to Mondragon's back but Mondragon is turning into Azaryan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Azaryan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (10) Azaryan
Mondragon slips nicely into half guard.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is defending well.
Azaryan tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#T4#
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Azaryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.#T5#
Azaryan wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon slows the pace down in half guard.
Azaryan is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Mondragon controlling the action here.
Azaryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
Mondragon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T7#
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (10) Azaryan
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan prevents Mondragon from moving into mount. #T8#
Mondragon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (7) vs (10) Azaryan
Mondragon wants to take his opponent's back but Azaryan doesn't allow it.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Azaryan tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Azaryan stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Azaryan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (7) vs (12) Azaryan
Mondragon pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T12#
Azaryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
#T13#
Azaryan preventing the sweep.
Azaryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Azaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondragon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Mondragon is controlling Azaryan's posture.
Azaryan 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.
Mondragon has control of Azaryan's left arm, preventing Azaryan from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mondragon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azaryan is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 12 to 7.
Artur Azaryan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Helsinki
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Azaryan gets a clinch.
Esteves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Azaryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Azaryan lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Azaryan
Esteves trying to control the position.
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Esteves.#SUB#
Esteves has his foot on Azaryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azaryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Azaryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves 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.
Esteves controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves is looking to sweep but instead, Azaryan has passed into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Esteves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard but Azaryan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (5) Azaryan
Esteves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
Azaryan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T2#
Esteves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Esteves is controlling an arm, preventing Azaryan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Azaryan prevents Esteves from getting the reversal.
Azaryan controlling his opponent. #T3#
Esteves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Esteves tries to hold on but Azaryan postures up.
Esteves gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Esteves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (5) Azaryan
Esteves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azaryan's guard.
Esteves trying to advance position but Azaryan counters by regaining guard.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Esteves pushes down on Azaryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Esteves seems to be working for a kimura but Azaryan defends the submission attempt.
Esteves is pressing down on Azaryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azaryan is holding on for now.
Azaryan is not content to let Esteves control the position.
Azaryan trying to control here.
#SUB#
Esteves seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Esteves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azaryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azaryan defends it well.
Azaryan is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is defending well.
Esteves trying to control from half guard but Azaryan is working away. #SUB#
Esteves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Esteves trying to control from half guard but Azaryan is working away.
Azaryan is trying to control but can't.
Esteves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (5) Azaryan
Esteves moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (8) vs (5) Azaryan#T7##SUB#
Esteves looking for the choke from the back.
Esteves tries to get the hooks in deep but Azaryan pushed the leg off.
Azaryan trying to control but not successfully.
Esteves keeps control of the position as Azaryan tries to break free.
#SUB#
Azaryan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Azaryan trying to control the hands but Esteves won't let him. #T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Esteves's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Esteves looking for the choke but no joy.
Azaryan can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Azaryan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Esteves's arms. #SUB#
Esteves tightening his grip on Azaryan, looking for the choke. #T9#
Esteves trying to control momentarily.
Azaryan tries to break free.
#SUB#
Esteves has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Azaryan is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Esteves's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Esteves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Azaryan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T10#
Azaryan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Esteves goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Azaryan escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (8) vs (7) Azaryan
Esteves is trying to get back to full guard.
Esteves is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Azaryan is pressing down on Esteves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esteves is holding on for now.
Esteves is pressing down on Azaryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Azaryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Esteves.
Esteves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (10) vs (7) Azaryan
Esteves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Azaryan is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azaryan won't allow Esteves to pass to mount. #SUB#
Esteves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azaryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Azaryan is trying to maintain the position but Esteves is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Azaryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Esteves moves into full mount! Azaryan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (13) vs (7) Azaryan
Azaryan is squirming around, avoiding Esteves's attempts to control the action. #T13##SUB#
Esteves looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Esteves wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Esteves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Azaryan is now in Esteves's guard. A big mistake from Esteves there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (13) vs (9) Azaryan#SUB#
Esteves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azaryan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (13) vs (12) Azaryan#T14#
Esteves is trying to get back to half guard.
Azaryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Esteves looks to move to half guard but instead Azaryan has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (13) vs (14) Azaryan
Esteves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan trying to control but Esteves is having none of it.
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 14 to 13.
A victorious Artur Azaryan 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:
CWC 290 - Hilo
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vrjalya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Azaryan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Azaryan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (2) Vrjalya#SUB2#
Vrjalya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Azaryan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (5) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is looking to regain half guard here but Azaryan keeps moving and retains side control.
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but Vrjalya defending well. #T2#
Azaryan slows the pace down in half guard.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Azaryan tries to pass to full mount but Vrjalya defends it.
Vrjalya works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Vrjalya isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Azaryan stacks Vrjalya on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Azaryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (8) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Azaryan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azaryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Azaryan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (11) vs (2) Vrjalya
Azaryan working away.
Vrjalya is looking to reverse the position.
Vrjalya regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2#
Vrjalya with the active half guard here but Azaryan passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (14) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is trying to improve his position.
Vrjalya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azaryan is trying to control. Vrjalya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Azaryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T6#
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but Vrjalya is working away. #SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vrjalya has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KingsJiuJitsuAcademy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for subs from the bottom but Azaryan mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (17) vs (2) Vrjalya
Azaryan controlling from mount.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Azaryan tries to control but Vrjalya wriggling away.
Vrjalya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vrjalya wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (20) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vrjalya wants to control his opponent's hands but Azaryan gets his hands free.
Azaryan doesn't have the hooks in and Vrjalya manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (20) vs (4) Vrjalya
Azaryan keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Azaryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Vrjalya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Azaryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vrjalya has Azaryan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (22) vs (4) Vrjalya
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8##SUB2#
Azaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azaryan has picked Vrjalya up and slammed him! Vrjalya can't keep hold of the triangle and Azaryan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (25) vs (4) Vrjalya
Azaryan taking a breather here.
Vrjalya struggling a bit here.
Vrjalya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azaryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Azaryan trying to control the position but Vrjalya is working away. #T9#
Azaryan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vrjalya! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (27) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.
Azaryan is pressing down on Vrjalya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vrjalya is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azaryan controlling the action here.
Vrjalya is not content to let Azaryan control the position.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Vrjalya tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya won't allow Azaryan to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11##SUB2#
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Vrjalya is not content to let Azaryan control the position.#SUB#
Azaryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vrjalya has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vrjalya gets full guard.
Azaryan trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving. #T12##SUB2#
Vrjalya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azaryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Vrjalya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Azaryan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (30) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya looking for a sweep but Azaryan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (32) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vrjalya manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Azaryan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (35) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya looks winded!
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Azaryan wants to free his trapped foot but Vrjalya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Azaryan seems content to control.
Azaryan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vrjalya for as long as he can get away with.
Vrjalya wants to improve his position but Azaryan is controlling well.
Vrjalya moves into full guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Vrjalya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azaryan is aware though and is defending well.
Vrjalya being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Azaryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vrjalya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azaryan has managed to get both his arms back between Vrjalya's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for subs off his back but Azaryan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan wants to pass to mount but Vrjalya is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 35 to 4.
An out of breath Artur Azaryan 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:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke shoots in looking for a takedown but Azaryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ottke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ottke misses with a takedown attempt - Azaryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ottke shoots in looking for a takedown. Azaryan tries to sprawl out of it but Ottke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Azaryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Ottke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Azaryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Azaryan pulls guard.
Azaryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Azaryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke 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.#T2#
Ottke pulls Azaryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Azaryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Azaryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke pulls Azaryan in to control the position. #T4#
Ottke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azaryan controls the pace.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke has his hands on Azaryan's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Azaryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T5#
Azaryan is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke has control of Azaryan's left arm, preventing Azaryan from doing any damage. #T6#
Azaryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Ottke pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage.
Azaryan pushing down on Ottke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Azaryan not doing much here.
Ottke is controlling Azaryan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azaryan won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9##SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke pulls Azaryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Azaryan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Ottke is trying to hold Azaryan in close to prevent damage but Azaryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Ottke keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T11#
Ottke won't allow Azaryan to pass to mount.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Azaryan sits in half guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke keeping hold of Azaryan's head, controlling as best he can. #T12#
Azaryan trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Azaryan is still trying to improve position.
Azaryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Ottke keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Azaryan is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Ottke controlling the position for now.
Ottke tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Azaryan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Azaryan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Artur Azaryan 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:
CWC - Christmas Carnage
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and clinches.
Mondragon goes for a takedown attempt but Azaryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Azaryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mondragon tries to avoid it but Azaryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mondragon to the ground. Mondragon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Mondragon has closed the distance and engaged Azaryan in a clinch.
Mondragon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Azaryan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mondragon stops a takedown attempt from Azaryan.
#TD#
Azaryan has Mondragon pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Azaryan pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Mondragon tumbling to the mat - Azaryan dives into Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon is pulling down on Azaryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Azaryan, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Azaryan looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is stalling in the full guard.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Azaryan wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon looking to sit in guard and control but Azaryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mondragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Azaryan is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Azaryan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Azaryan stalling.
Mondragon keeping control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Still in half guard, Azaryan seems content to control.#SUB#
Azaryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Azaryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Azaryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T6#
Mondragon looking to control.
Mondragon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Azaryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mondragon controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself. #T7#
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (4) Mondragon
Mondragon passes into half guard. #T8#
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Azaryan defending well.
Mondragon controlling the pace.
Mondragon wants to control but Azaryan is keeping him busy. #T9#
Azaryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Azaryan defends it.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Azaryan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mondragon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (4) vs (7) Mondragon
Azaryan is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Azaryan wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Azaryan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (4) vs (10) Mondragon
Good control from Mondragon.
Mondragon has the hooks in. Azaryan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
More stalling from Mondragon.
Mondragon wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.#T13#
Azaryan tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Mondragon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mondragon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Azaryan trying to control the hands but Mondragon won't let him.
Azaryan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mondragon controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mondragon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 10 to 4.
Esteban Mondragon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Amsterdam
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Azaryan. #CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Azaryan is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Diaz tightens his grip and picks Azaryan up, before dumping him to the ground. Azaryan manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Diaz
Azaryan keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz postures up.
#T1#
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Azaryan is trying to hold Diaz in close to prevent damage but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Azaryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz trying to control the pace. #T2##SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Azaryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Azaryan is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Azaryan avoid being mounted?#T3#
Azaryan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Diaz has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Azaryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Azaryan regains half guard.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azaryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz controlling the action here.#T5#
Azaryan trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Diaz manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (8) Diaz#T6#
Azaryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Azaryan regains half guard.
Azaryan trying to control here.
Diaz prevents Azaryan from improving his position.#T7#
Azaryan wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Azaryan defends it. #T8#
Azaryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Azaryan defends it.
Diaz prevents Azaryan from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz controlling the action here.#T9#
Azaryan trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azaryan tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg. #T10#
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (11) Diaz
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Azaryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Azaryan tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Azaryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Azaryan tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Diaz tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Azaryan is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 11 to 0.
Dick Diaz 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:
CWC 286 UK
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Azaryan moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Hunt has hold of one of Azaryan's legs. Azaryan is fighting the takedown attempt but Hunt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Hunt
Azaryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Azaryan, not yet.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Azaryan pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Azaryan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hunt escapes and throws Azaryan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (5) Hunt#T2#
Azaryan is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Azaryan is being controlled here.
Azaryan is looking for a sweep.
Azaryan being controlled for a moment. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan tries to improve position but can't.
Azaryan is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it. #T4#
Azaryan is trying to escape the position but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Hunt 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.#T5#
Azaryan looks to move to half guard but instead Hunt has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (0) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Azaryan tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Azaryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Azaryan wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Azaryan can't escape the position.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Azaryan to control.
Hunt controlling from the full mount. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Azaryan wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Azaryan tries to improve his position but instead Hunt has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (0) vs (10) Hunt#T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunt controlling the positon.
Azaryan tries to break free.
I would not like to be Azaryan right now.
#T11#
Azaryan tries to escape but Hunt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Azaryan is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt keeps control of the position easily here as Azaryan tries to buck him off.
#T12#
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt is continuing to stall.
Azaryan is trying to break free.
#T13#
Hunt controls the action.
Hunt is hanging on to Azaryan's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt has good solid back control here.
Azaryan tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Hunt is riding his opponent, not letting Azaryan buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Paul Hunt 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:
CWC 284 NY
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Savkov gets tackled into the cage by Azaryan. Azaryan maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Savkov jumps into guard, dragging Azaryan to the mat.
#SUB2#
Azaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azaryan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savkov wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savkov trying to control the position.
#T1#
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azaryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azaryan defends well.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Azaryan passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (3) vs (0) Savkov#T2#
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Savkov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (5) vs (0) Savkov
Azaryan controlling the pace for now.
Savkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Azaryan takes Savkov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (8) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is really stuck here.
Azaryan trying to control.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Savkov is really stuck here.
#T4#
Savkov breaks Azaryan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (8) vs (2) Savkov
Azaryan wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov slips nicely into half guard.
Savkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azaryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Azaryan is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Savkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Azaryan is looking to improve his position.
Savkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (8) vs (5) Savkov
Azaryan wants to hold on but Savkov pushes him away.#T6#
Azaryan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (8) vs (8) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Azaryan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Well, with Savkov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Azaryan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Savkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Azaryan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Savkov tries to get the hooks in deep but Azaryan pushed the leg off. #T7#
Azaryan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Azaryan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Savkov gets his way!
#SUB2#
Savkov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T8##SUB2#
Savkov looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Savkov is persistently looking for the submission but Azaryan is defending it well.
Savkov is looking to control Azaryan but Azaryan is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T9#
Azaryan tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Savkov working for a choke but Azaryan is defending well.
Savkov avoiding Azaryan 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Azaryan is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Savkov looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Azaryan is controlling Savkov 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (10) vs (8) Savkov
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Azaryan is proving a slippery customer.
Azaryan looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (10) vs (10) Savkov#T11#
Savkov preventing the sweep.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savkov is keen to just control but Azaryan is a slippery customer.
Savkov stalling.
Azaryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12##SUB2#
Savkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Azaryan is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Azaryan won't allow Savkov to pass to mount.
Azaryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savkov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (14) vs (10) Savkov
Savkov tries to escape but Azaryan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Azaryan trying to control momentarily.
Savkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
Azaryan tries to keep control of the position but Savkov is staying busy.
Savkov can't escape the position.
Savkov wants to control his opponent's hands but Azaryan gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is still trying to improve position.
Azaryan wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Our winner, Artur Azaryan, 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:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Azaryan moves into range and clinches up with Mondragon.
Mondragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Azaryan jumps guard but Mondragon stands there with Azaryan around his waist. Azaryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Azaryan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Azaryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mondragon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Azaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azaryan is trying to pull guard but Mondragon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mondragon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Azaryan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mondragon smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mondragon rushes Azaryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Azaryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is working for takedown but Azaryan is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Azaryan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mondragon regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (0) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mondragon pulls Azaryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Azaryan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Azaryan trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Azaryan looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (2) Mondragon#T3#
Azaryan 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.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azaryan seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Azaryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon slips nicely into half guard.
Azaryan trying to control here.
Mondragon wants to pass to mount but Azaryan is defending the position. #T5#
Azaryan gets back to full guard.
Mondragon 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.
Azaryan wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Azaryan keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Azaryan is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
Azaryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Mondragon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mondragon wants to pass to mount but Azaryan is defending the position. #T7#
Azaryan trying to control from the bottom.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is defending well.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Azaryan is doing well to control the position and prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.#T8#
Azaryan is looking to get back to full guard here but Mondragon has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (2) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to move to mount but Azaryan blocks the move with his legs.
Mondragon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Azaryan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but can't. #T9#
Mondragon slows the pace down. #T10#
Azaryan is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Mondragon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Azaryan is letting Mondragon control him for a moment. #T11#
Azaryan prevents Mondragon from improving position.
Mondragon controlling the position from side mount. #T12#
Azaryan tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
Mondragon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Azaryan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Azaryan is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Azaryan is looking to reverse the position.
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Mondragon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mondragon controlling from side mount.
Azaryan prevents Mondragon from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 5 to 2.
Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Maiki Taison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Azaryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Taison darts in and clinches Azaryan up against the cage.
Taison is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taison is trying to pull guard but Azaryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Azaryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taison after a bit of a struggle.
Azaryan can't get the takedown.
Maiki Taison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Azaryan.#TD2#
Azaryan tightens his grip and picks Taison up, before dumping him to the ground. Taison manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taison (0) vs (2) Azaryan
Taison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taison (2) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taison trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Taison is trying to work for a kimura but Azaryan is defending well.
#T1#
Taison wants to control but Azaryan is keeping him busy.
Taison controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Taison jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Taison (5) vs (2) Azaryan#T2#
Taison slows the pace down.
Taison trying to control the position but Azaryan is working away.
Taison just content to control the position. #SUB#
Taison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azaryan, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Taison controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Taison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Azaryan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taison's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Azaryan is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Taison controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Azaryan actively working from the bottom here.
Taison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Taison's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Taison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azaryan keeps working.
Still in half guard, Taison seems content to control.
Azaryan is refusing to be controlled, as Taison sits in half guard. #T7#
Taison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Azaryan trying to control from the bottom.
Azaryan tries to roll over but Taison keeps him under control.
Taison slows the pace down in half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Azaryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taison controlling the action here.
Taison wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is defending well.
Azaryan moves into full guard.
#T9#
Azaryan keeping full guard, as Taison tries to pass.
Taison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taison slips nicely into half guard.
Azaryan is looking for a sweep. Taison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Taison trying to control the action but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Taison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Taison is keen to just control but Azaryan is a slippery customer.
Taison not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Taison taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Azaryan has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Taison has tapped! Great work by Azaryan! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artur Azaryan!
A very excited looking Artur Azaryan 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:
CWC 277
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Rick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dick tries to keep at a distance but Azaryan has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Azaryan successfully pulls guard.
Dick trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Azaryan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (0) Dick
Dick wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Dick wants to improve his position but instead Azaryan has moved into half guard.
Dick is trying to maintain the position but Azaryan is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
Azaryan wants to take a breather but Dick is having none of it. #T1#
Dick gets full guard.
Azaryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dick is retaining full guard.
Dick wants to control the position but Azaryan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dick tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
Azaryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Azaryan tries to pass to full mount but Dick defends it. #T2#
Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azaryan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (5) vs (0) Dick
Dick is controlling an arm, preventing Azaryan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Azaryan wants to control the pace but Dick is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Dick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dick is squirming around, avoiding Azaryan's attempts to control the action.
Azaryan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dick is looking to improve his position but Azaryan isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Dick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan fails to advance to Dick's back.
Dick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Azaryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dick is looking to escape.
Dick is trying to escape the mount.
Dick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dick is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Azaryan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (8) vs (0) Dick#T5#
Azaryan moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (10) vs (0) Dick
Azaryan fails to advance to Dick's back.
Dick working to try and regain half guard.
Dick regains half guard.
Dick is trying to control but can't.
Azaryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dick keeps working.
Dick wants to improve his position but Azaryan is controlling well.
#T6#
Azaryan wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy.
Dick is looking to improve his position.
Azaryan slows the pace down in half guard.
Dick wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Azaryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dick keeps working. #T7#
Dick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dick trying to keep a closed guard but Azaryan is proving a slippery customer.
Dick has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Azaryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dick is retaining full guard.
Dick pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage.
Dick is looking to sweep but instead, Azaryan has passed into half guard.
#T8#
Dick wants to improve his position but Azaryan is controlling well.
Azaryan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (13) vs (0) Dick
Dick is working to get back to half guard.
Azaryan controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan prevents Dick from getting the reversal.#T9#
Azaryan wants to control the pace but Dick is squirming around nicely.
Dick is trying desperately to improve position.
Azaryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azaryan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dick to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (16) vs (0) Dick
Dick tries to roll but Azaryan sticks to his back.
Dick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dick gets full guard.#T10#
Dick controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself.
Azaryan trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom.
Dick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (16) vs (2) Dick
Azaryan is looking to improve his position.
Azaryan is refusing to be controlled, as Dick sits in half guard.
Dick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azaryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Azaryan is staying active underneath Dick, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Dick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azaryan defends it well. #SUB2#
Dick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azaryan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dick works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (16) vs (5) Dick
Azaryan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Dick seems to be working for a kimura but Azaryan defends the submission attempt.#T12##SUB2#
Dick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azaryan is just riding it out for now. Dick eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Azaryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Dick.
#SUB2#
Dick is working for a submission of some sort.
#T13##SUB2#
Dick is working for a submission of some sort.
Dick is keen to just control but Azaryan is a slippery customer.
Azaryan trying to hold on to Dick's head to control him but Dick postures up.
Azaryan is looking to improve his position.
Azaryan won't allow Dick to pass to mount. #T14##SUB2#
Dick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azaryan keeps working.
Azaryan trying to hold on to Dick's head to control him but Dick postures up.
#SUB2#
Azaryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Dick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azaryan sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 16 to 5.
A very excited looking Artur Azaryan 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:
CWC 270.5
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yung is defended easily by Azaryan.
Azaryan tries to clinch there but Yung circles away.
#CL#
Azaryan rushes Yung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yung is working for takedown but Azaryan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yung looking for a takedown.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Yung.#TD2#
Yung has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Azaryan uses from the top position.
Yung looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Yung has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Azaryan is fighting to break Yung's control of his arms but Yung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Yung.#SUB2#
Yung looking for a guillotine here but Azaryan defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan looking to pass the guard.
Yung keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully. #T2#
Azaryan is looking to pass into half guard but Yung pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Yung is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Yung
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Yung has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Yung from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yung tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
Yung trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Yung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (5) Yung
Yung trying to control the position but Azaryan is working away. #SUB2#
Yung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB2#
Yung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azaryan keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Yung stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Yung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azaryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5##SUB2#
Yung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yung wants to take a breather but Azaryan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Yung.
Azaryan controlling the position.#T6#
Yung trying to move into half guard but instead Azaryan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (5) Yung
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Yung managing to control the position.
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Yung.#T7#
Azaryan trying to control but Yung is working from the bottom.
Azaryan won't allow Yung to sweep him here.
Yung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azaryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Azaryan passes into half guard. #T8#
Azaryan is looking to advance position but Yung won't allow it.
Azaryan prevents Yung from improving his position.
Azaryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Azaryan is trying to control. Yung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azaryan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yung is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Azaryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (5) vs (5) Yung
Yung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Azaryan wants to control the pace but Yung is squirming around nicely.
Azaryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yung sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yung tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg.
Azaryan trying to control the pace. #T11#
Azaryan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (8) vs (5) Yung
Yung working to try and regain half guard.
Azaryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yung wants to control but Azaryan is having none of it.#T12#
Azaryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yung is looking to escape.
Azaryan moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (11) vs (5) Yung
Azaryan is hanging on to Yung's back as he tries to escape.
Yung is still trying to improve position.
Azaryan struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T13##SUB#
Azaryan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Yung defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Yung right now.
Yung manages to reverse the position and now he's in Azaryan's guard. Nice work there by Yung.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (11) vs (7) Yung
Yung is looking to pass into half guard but Azaryan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Azaryan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (13) vs (7) Yung#T14#
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yung controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung trying to control the position.
Yung keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Artur Azaryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Azaryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Azaryan has closed the distance and engaged Wolf-Fang in a clinch.
Azaryan tries to score a body lock takedown but Wolf-Fang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Azaryan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Azaryan trying to control the position.
Azaryan keeping full guard, as Wolf-Fang tries to pass.
Wolf-Fang forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Azaryan is in trouble now - Wolf-Fang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (3) Wolf-Fang
Wolf-Fang wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wolf-Fang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf-Fang fails to advance to Azaryan's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf-Fang takes Azaryan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Azaryan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (0) vs (6) Wolf-Fang#T2#
Azaryan is keeping busy.
Wolf-Fang avoiding Azaryan 's attempts to control his hands.
Azaryan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Azaryan is really stuck here.
Wolf-Fang trying to control.#T3##SUB2#
Wolf-Fang is persistently looking for the submission but Azaryan is defending it well.
Wolf-Fang avoiding Azaryan 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Azaryan right now.
You can see the frustration on Azaryan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wolf-Fang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Azaryan.#T4#
Wolf-Fang is not going to allow Azaryan to sit and survive in this position.
Azaryan rolls, trying to escape but Wolf-Fang keeps control of the position.
#T5#
Azaryan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wolf-Fang.
I really don't envy Azaryan right now.
Wolf-Fang keeps control of the position easily here as Azaryan tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Wolf-Fang working for the choke.
Azaryan wants to escape the position.
Azaryan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've been informed that Wolf-Fang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wolf-Fang wants to control the pace but Azaryan is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Wolf-Fang controlling from mount.
Azaryan prevents Wolf-Fang from taking his back.
Azaryan is just holding on here. Wolf-Fang manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (0) vs (9) Wolf-Fang#SUB2#
Wolf-Fang is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Azaryan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wolf-Fang trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7#
Wolf-Fang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Azaryan.
Wolf-Fang trying to control.
Wolf-Fang trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Azaryan doesn't escape.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.#T8#
Azaryan trying to control but not successfully.
What can Azaryan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Wolf-Fang is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.#T9#
Wolf-Fang not allowing Azaryan to control his hands.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Azaryan manages to buck him off and is now in Wolf-Fang's guard! Nice work there by Azaryan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (9) Wolf-Fang
Azaryan trying to control but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Azaryan is really struggling to control Wolf-Fang but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T10#
Wolf-Fang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wolf-Fang is looking to sweep but instead, Azaryan has passed into half guard.
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but Wolf-Fang is working away.
Wolf-Fang gets full guard.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Wolf-Fang is keeping the position.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Azaryan stays in close to Wolf-Fang's body and controls the position.
Azaryan won't allow Wolf-Fang to sweep him here.
Wolf-Fang managing to control the position.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf-Fang looking to control.
#T12#
Azaryan trying to control but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang 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.
Wolf-Fang wants to hit a sweep here but Azaryan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wolf-Fang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (5) vs (9) Wolf-Fang
Wolf-Fang can't escape the position.
Azaryan tries to take Wolf-Fang's back but instead Wolf-Fang uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Azaryan 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.
#T13#
Wolf-Fang has a hand on Azaryan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Azaryan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (8) vs (9) Wolf-Fang
Wolf-Fang is trying to escape the mount.
Wolf-Fang tries to hold on but Azaryan postures up.#T14#
Azaryan controlling the position easily from mount.
Wolf-Fang 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.
Wolf-Fang is pressing down on Azaryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf-Fang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (8) vs (11) Wolf-Fang
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolf-Fang wins on points by 11 to 8.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 251
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Azaryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Azaryan drives through and clinches with Scaletta against the cage.
Scaletta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Azaryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scaletta is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Azaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scaletta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Scaletta pulls Azaryan into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Scaletta working for a triangle but Azaryan defends it easily.
Scaletta trying to keep a closed guard but Azaryan is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Azaryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scaletta is keeping the position for now.
Scaletta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azaryan trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom. #T2#
Azaryan preventing the sweep.
Scaletta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azaryan won't allow Scaletta to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Scaletta looking for a guillotine here but Azaryan defends easily.
Azaryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Scaletta is retaining full guard.
Scaletta is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Scaletta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scaletta seems keen to control Azaryan's posture.#SUB2#
Azaryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scaletta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azaryan has managed to get both his arms back between Scaletta's legs - danger averted.
Scaletta controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Azaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Scaletta is looking for a triangle here but Azaryan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (3) vs (0) Scaletta
You can see the frustration on Scaletta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T5#
Scaletta is trying to improve his position.
Scaletta gets back to half guard.
Scaletta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Azaryan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (6) vs (0) Scaletta
Azaryan trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away.
Scaletta is looking to regain half guard here but Azaryan keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Azaryan advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (8) vs (0) Scaletta
Scaletta tries to hold on but Azaryan postures up.
Scaletta is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Scaletta tries to hold on but Azaryan pushes him away.
Azaryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scaletta is looking to escape.
Azaryan controlling his opponent.
Azaryan avoids the attempt from Scaletta to control.
Scaletta is desperately trying to improve his position but Azaryan has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Azaryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Azaryan trying to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
Azaryan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scaletta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scaletta gets back to half guard.
Scaletta is doing well to control the position and prevent Azaryan from advancing to side control.
Azaryan wants to take a breather but Scaletta is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Scaletta is in trouble now - Azaryan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (11) vs (0) Scaletta
Scaletta is trying desperately to improve position.
Azaryan looking to control but Scaletta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Azaryan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T10#
Scaletta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scaletta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scaletta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azaryan tries to control but Scaletta wriggling away.
Scaletta wants to control but Azaryan is having none of it.#T11#
Scaletta is trying to escape the mount.
Azaryan trying to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
Scaletta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azaryan wants to control the pace but Scaletta is squirming around nicely.
Scaletta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Azaryan looking to control but Scaletta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scaletta tries to improve his position but instead Azaryan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (14) vs (0) Scaletta
Azaryan trying to control.#SUB#
Azaryan looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Scaletta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Azaryan is looking to control Scaletta but Scaletta is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Scaletta trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Scaletta is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Azaryan is staying active.
A lull in the action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Azaryan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
A very excited looking Artur Azaryan 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:
CACC 233
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Wutang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Azaryan pulls Lee into guard.
Azaryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Azaryan is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Azaryan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Azaryan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (3) Lee
Azaryan is looking to reverse the position.
Lee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Azaryan's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan wants to control but Lee postures up.#T2#
Lee trying to control the action but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Azaryan is letting Lee control him for a moment.
Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Azaryan prevents Lee from moving into mount. #T3#
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azaryan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan trying to remain calm as Lee controls from the top position.
Azaryan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee controlling the action here. #SUB#
Azaryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Lee slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Azaryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T5#
Lee prevents Azaryan from improving his position.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Lee is pressing down on Azaryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azaryan is holding on for now. #T6#
Azaryan tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#SUB#
Azaryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee prevents Azaryan from improving his position.
Lee trying to control the pace. #T7#
Azaryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (4) vs (3) Lee
I really don't envy Lee right now.
Azaryan controls the position.
Lee tries to roll but Azaryan sticks to his back.
#T8#
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Azaryan's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (5) Lee
Lee trying to control but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Azaryan trying to control the position.
#T9#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Azaryan working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
#T10#
Azaryan is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee is fighting to break Azaryan's control of his arms but Azaryan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Azaryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Azaryan, not yet.
Azaryan controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself. #T12#
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Azaryan is trying to hold Lee in close to prevent damage but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
#T13#
Lee controlling the action here.
Azaryan is holding on to half guard well.
Lee stalling.
Azaryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Azaryan is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (4) vs (8) Lee
Azaryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to control the pace but Azaryan is squirming around nicely.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 8 to 4.
Wutang Lee made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 228
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Shayne Corson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corson as he avoids it easily.
Corson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Azaryan.#CL2#
Corson has closed the distance and engaged Azaryan in a clinch.
Corson is trying to pull guard but Azaryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Corson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Corson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Azaryan to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Azaryan has clasped his hands together around Corson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Azaryan (4) vs (0) Corson
Corson is trying to escape the position but Azaryan is controlling the position.
Corson tries to buck Azaryan off but Azaryan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Corson is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corson avoid being mounted?#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azaryan in particular looking to stall.
Corson is refusing to be controlled, as Azaryan sits in half guard.
Azaryan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Corson trying to get back to full guard but Azaryan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (7) vs (0) Corson
Corson is looking to improve his position but Azaryan isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Azaryan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Azaryan controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Azaryan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Corson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Azaryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Azaryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azaryan prevents Corson from getting the reversal.
Azaryan controlling the pace for now.
Corson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (10) vs (0) Corson#T4#
Azaryan controlling from the back.#SUB#
Azaryan looking for the choke from the back.
Azaryan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Corson.#SUB#
Azaryan looking for the RNC.
Corson is in bad spot here.
Azaryan struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T5#
Corson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Azaryan.
Corson tries to escape but Azaryan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Azaryan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Corson can't escape the position.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Corson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
Azaryan tries to get the hooks in deep but Corson pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Corson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Corson right now.
Corson trying to control but not successfully.
Corson is really stuck here.
Corson is still trying to improve position.
Azaryan has good solid back control here. #T7#
Azaryan keeps control of the position as Corson tries to break free.
Corson trying to control the action but Azaryan just sinks the hooks in.
Azaryan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Corson doesn't escape.
Corson is trying to break free.
#T8#
Corson wants to control his opponent's hands but Azaryan gets his hands free.
Corson tries to escape but Azaryan has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Azaryan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Corson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Corson for a finish.
Azaryan controlling the position well here. Corson rolled but Azaryan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Azaryan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Azaryan.
You can see the frustration on Corson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Azaryan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Corson is trying to break free.
Azaryan not allowing Corson to control his hands. #SUB#
Azaryan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Corson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Azaryan keeps control of the position as Corson tries to break free.
#T11#
Corson wants to control his opponent's hands but Azaryan gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Corson right now.
Corson trying to control the position but Azaryan manages to sink in the hooks.
Azaryan is hanging on to Corson's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Corson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azaryan's arms.
Azaryan gets his hands free as Corson looks to control. #T12#
I really don't envy Corson right now.
Azaryan doesn't have the hooks in and Corson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (10) vs (2) Corson
Azaryan wants to control but Corson passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Corson in particular looking to stall.
Azaryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corson wants to control from the top but Azaryan keeps moving. #T13#
Azaryan controls Corson momentarily but Corson frees himself.
Azaryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (12) vs (2) Corson
Azaryan 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. #T14##SUB2#
Corson working for a triangle but Azaryan defends it easily.
Azaryan preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan is stalling in the full guard.
Corson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Artur Azaryan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 221
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Azaryan rushes Minasian and presses him up against the cage.
Azaryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minasian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Azaryan is pressed up against the cage. Minasian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Azaryan down to the mat. Azaryan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Azaryan shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Azaryan closes the distance and clinches.
Azaryan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minasian pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Azaryan jumps into guard, dragging Minasian to the mat.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Minasian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Azaryan trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Azaryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
Azaryan trying to control the position here.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Azaryan controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself. #T2#
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minasian controls the pace.
Azaryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. #T3#
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian passes Azaryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Azaryan trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Azaryan won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Azaryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minasian passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (3) vs (0) Azaryan
Minasian controlling the pace for now.
Azaryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Azaryan prevents Minasian from taking his back.#SUB#
Minasian is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Azaryan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Azaryan shrugs it off.
We've been hearing that Minasian has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Minasian tries to push Azaryan's head away but Azaryan is holding on tight.#T5#
Minasian controlling from the full mount.
Minasian fails to take his opponent's back.
Minasian controlling his opponent.
Minasian tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
Azaryan wants to control but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azaryan is looking to escape. #T6#
Azaryan is looking to get to half guard.
Minasian controlling the pace for now.
Azaryan is controlling an arm, preventing Minasian from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Minasian controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away. #T7#
Azaryan is working to get back to half guard.
Azaryan regains half guard.
Minasian stalling.
Azaryan wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Minasian trying to control the pace. #T8#
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azaryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minasian working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Azaryan's thigh. Azaryan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azaryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minasian manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (3) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian has Azaryan pulled in close to control his posture.
Minasian looking to control.
Azaryan looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB#
Minasian has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Azaryan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Minasian. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (3) vs (5) Azaryan
Azaryan wants to control for a moment but Minasian uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Minasian is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azaryan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Minasian reverses the position - he's now on top in Azaryan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (5) vs (5) Azaryan
Minasian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Minasian trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Azaryan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (5) vs (7) Azaryan
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Azaryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Minasian is trying to maintain the position but Azaryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Azaryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azaryan controlling the pace.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T12#
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian is refusing to be controlled, as Azaryan sits in half guard.
Minasian has his hands clasped together around Azaryan's back. He's all about the action.
Minasian is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Minasian wants to control but Azaryan passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (10) Azaryan
Azaryan works to advance to full mount. Minasian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (5) vs (12) Azaryan
Minasian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azaryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Minasian is desperately trying to improve his position but Azaryan has a good base and remains in mount.
Minasian 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.#T14#
Minasian keeping hold of Azaryan's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Azaryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Minasian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 12 to 5.
Artur Azaryan 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:
CACC 213
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Shayne Corson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Azaryan rushes Corson and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Corson drags the fight down to the ground.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Corson is keeping the position.
Azaryan won't allow Corson to sweep him here.
Corson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Corson is controlling Azaryan's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan is pushing down on Corson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corson is fighting to maintain full guard but Azaryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azaryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Corson gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan postures up.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Corson wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment.
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Corson trying to control the position.
Azaryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Corson.
Corson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Azaryan controlling from the top position.
Corson trying to keep a closed guard but Azaryan is proving a slippery customer.
Corson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azaryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3##SUB2#
Corson looking for a guillotine here but Azaryan defends easily.
Corson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corson managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Corson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azaryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Corson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.#SUB2#
Corson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azaryan controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Corson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Corson wants to control but Azaryan passes easily into half guard.
Corson won't allow Azaryan to pass to mount.
Corson is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Corson tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg.
Azaryan is keen to just control but Corson is a slippery customer.#T6#
Corson is doing well to control the position and prevent Azaryan from advancing to side control.
Corson tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg.
Azaryan is controlling the pace.
Corson trying to hold on to Azaryan's head to control him but Azaryan postures up.
#T7#
Azaryan prevents Corson from improving his position.
Azaryan trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Azaryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8#
Azaryan wants to pass to mount but Corson is defending the position.
Well, if Azaryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Corson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Corson is trying to maintain the position but Azaryan is very close to passing his half guard.#T9##SUB#
Corson is defending against the submission attempts here by Azaryan.
Azaryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but Corson is working away. #T10#
Azaryan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Corson is defending well.
Azaryan uses his free foot to push down on Corson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Corson. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (3) vs (0) Corson
Azaryan controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Corson tries to lock up and control but Azaryan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Azaryan is looking to work his way around to Corson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Corson working to try and regain half guard.
#T12##SUB#
Azaryan wants to finish this one by submission but Corson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Azaryan.
Azaryan trying to control but Corson is having none of it.
Azaryan avoids the attempt from Corson to control.#T13#
Azaryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Corson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Azaryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corson is looking to escape.
Azaryan controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Azaryan tries to control but Corson wriggling away.
Corson tries to hold on but Azaryan postures up.
Corson is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Artur Azaryan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Felipe Ferreira-Alves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ferreira-Alves forces Azaryan back against the cage and clinches.
Azaryan's coach down at CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Azaryan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Azaryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Azaryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Azaryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferreira-Alves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferreira-Alves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azaryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferreira-Alves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azaryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferreira-Alves (3) vs (0) Azaryan
Azaryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azaryan wants to hold on but Ferreira-Alves pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T1#
Azaryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azaryan prevents Ferreira-Alves from taking his back.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ferreira-Alves tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away. #T2#
Azaryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferreira-Alves content just to control the position here.
Azaryan is controlling an arm, preventing Ferreira-Alves from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Azaryan regains half guard.
Ferreira-Alves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Azaryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferreira-Alves.
Well, if Ferreira-Alves is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves seems to be working for a kimura but Azaryan defends the submission attempt.
Azaryan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azaryan has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Azaryan is staying active underneath Ferreira-Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferreira-Alves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azaryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferreira-Alves (6) vs (0) Azaryan
Ferreira-Alves is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Azaryan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Azaryan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira-Alves (6) vs (2) Azaryan#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a triangle but Azaryan pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferreira-Alves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Azaryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azaryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azaryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azaryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Azaryan pushes down on Ferreira-Alves's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferreira-Alves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferreira-Alves manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Azaryan has his hands clasped together but Ferreira-Alves extends and breaks Azaryan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ferreira-Alves.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
A very excited looking Felipe Ferreira-Alves 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:
CACC 200: Ribbler vs Azaryan
Date: May 23, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 9 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Azaryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Azaryan clinches up against the ropes.
Azaryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ribbler prevents it.
Ribbler prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Azaryan ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Azaryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan wants to control but Ribbler passes easily into half guard.
Azaryan tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Azaryan is trying to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Azaryan has his hands clasped together around Ribbler's back. He's all about the action.
Ribbler works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (3) Ribbler
Azaryan is trying to escape the mount but Ribbler keeps good control and instead manages to take Azaryan's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (0) vs (6) Ribbler#T2#
Good control from Ribbler.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ribbler keeps control of the position as Azaryan tries to break free.
Azaryan just trying to survive but Ribbler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Ribbler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Azaryan can't escape the position.
Ribbler is riding his opponent, not letting Azaryan buck him off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Azaryan is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Azaryan tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Ribbler has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Azaryan is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ibbe Ribbler! Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ibbe Ribbler, 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:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Turbitt!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Azaryan closes the distance and pushes Turbitt back into the cage.#TD2#
Turbitt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Turbitt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Azaryan 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.
Turbitt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turbitt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Azaryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Turbitt is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Turbitt is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Azaryan rolls with it to try and escape but Turbitt cranks on the arm and Azaryan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Turbitt! |
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Event:
CACC 188: Arias vs Cole
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Felipe Ferreira-Alves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and pushes Azaryan back into the ropes.
Azaryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferreira-Alves gets underhooks to prevent Azaryan's takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Azaryan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Azaryan tries for a takedown but Ferreira-Alves manages to get underhooks.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Azaryan.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Azaryan prevents it.
#TD2#
Azaryan has Ferreira-Alves pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Azaryan pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Ferreira-Alves tumbling to the mat - Azaryan dives into Ferreira-Alves's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ferreira-Alves (0) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azaryan is fighting to break Ferreira-Alves's control of his arms but Ferreira-Alves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves looking to control.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Ferreira-Alves is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ferreira-Alves holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Azaryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the position but Azaryan postures up.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Ferreira-Alves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Azaryan 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. #T4#
Azaryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira-Alves is keeping the position for now.
Azaryan controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ferreira-Alves's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5#
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the position but Azaryan postures up.
Ferreira-Alves keeping full guard, as Azaryan tries to pass.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves managing to control the position. #T6#
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Azaryan postures up.
#T7#
Azaryan being controlled here momentarily.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Azaryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira-Alves is retaining full guard. #T8#
Azaryan 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.
Ferreira-Alves has his hands on Azaryan's head, controlling the position.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Ferreira-Alves controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferreira-Alves has his hands on Azaryan's head, controlling the position.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving. #T10#
Ferreira-Alves pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Azaryan trying to control but Ferreira-Alves is working from the bottom.
Azaryan looking to pass the guard.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving. #T12#
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azaryan trying to control but Ferreira-Alves is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
Ferreira-Alves managing to control the position. #T13#
Azaryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferreira-Alves pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position.
Azaryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 2 to 0.
After winning the bout, Artur Azaryan 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:
CACC 178: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Azaryan clinches up with Mondragon and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Azaryan wants the takedown. Mondragon is fighting it off but Azaryan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mondragon's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azaryan controls the pace.
Mondragon controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.
Azaryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azaryan trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Azaryan postures up.
Mondragon looking to control but Azaryan passes into half guard.
#T2#
Azaryan is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azaryan content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Azaryan tries to pass to full mount but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondragon trying to control but Azaryan postures up.
#T4#
Mondragon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azaryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Azaryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Azaryan is controlling well.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mondragon is concentrating on defense, preventing Azaryan from advancing position.
Mondragon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Azaryan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (5) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to reverse the position but Azaryan maintains control.#T6#
Azaryan is trying to take his opponent's back.
Azaryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (8) vs (0) Mondragon#T7#
Azaryan has the hooks in. Mondragon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Azaryan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Azaryan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T8#
Mondragon trying to control the hands but Azaryan breaks the grip.
Mondragon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Azaryan.
Mondragon is really stuck here.
Azaryan not allowing Mondragon to control his hands.
What can Mondragon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9#
Mondragon tries to roll but Azaryan sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Azaryan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Azaryan not allowing Mondragon to control his hands.
Mondragon tries to break free.
#T10##SUB#
Mondragon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azaryan's arms.
Mondragon just trying to survive but Azaryan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Azaryan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Azaryan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mondragon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T11#
Mondragon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Azaryan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Azaryan wants to control the position but Mondragon frees himself and scrambles - Azaryan manages to regain control in side control.
#T12#
Mondragon is trying to control Azaryan's posture but Azaryan avoids it.
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Azaryan wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon regains half guard there - taking advantage of Azaryan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T13#
Azaryan wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it.
Azaryan is really struggling to control Mondragon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mondragon is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?#T14#
Mondragon keeping hold of Azaryan's head, controlling as best he can.
We've been informed that Mondragon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mondragon is pressing down on Azaryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Artur Azaryan 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:
CACC 171: Alopodis vs Gatsby
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; William Snowdon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Azaryan enables Snowdon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Azaryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowdon (2) vs (0) Azaryan#SUB#
Snowdon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Azaryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snowdon has Azaryan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowdon (2) vs (2) Azaryan
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Snowdon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Azaryan passes into half guard.
Azaryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Snowdon actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon is trying to maintain the position but Azaryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Snowdon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Snowdon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azaryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Snowdon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Snowdon keeps moving. #SUB#
Snowdon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Azaryan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Snowdon. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowdon (2) vs (5) Azaryan
Snowdon tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Snowdon sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back.
Azaryan is looking to take a break and control but Snowdon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snowdon actively working from the bottom here.
Snowdon is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azaryan stalling.
Snowdon gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Snowdon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azaryan has picked Snowdon up and slammed him! Snowdon can't keep hold of the triangle and Azaryan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowdon (2) vs (8) Azaryan#T3#
Snowdon is not content to let Azaryan control the position.
Snowdon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Azaryan gets to mount! Snowdon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snowdon (2) vs (10) Azaryan
Azaryan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Snowdon is working to get back to half guard.
Snowdon is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Snowdon wants to control but Azaryan is having none of it.
Snowdon is working to get back to half guard.
Azaryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snowdon is looking to escape.
Snowdon is working to get back to half guard.
Azaryan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Snowdon is desperately trying to improve his position but Azaryan has a good base and remains in mount.
Azaryan looking to control but Snowdon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snowdon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snowdon 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.
Azaryan wants to control but Snowdon is keeping him busy.
Azaryan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowdon (2) vs (13) Azaryan
Snowdon is not content to let Azaryan control the position. #T6#
Snowdon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Azaryan is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snowdon (2) vs (15) Azaryan
Snowdon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Snowdon gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Snowdon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan trying to control the action but Snowdon is working from the bottom.
Azaryan prevents Snowdon from improving his position.#SUB#
Snowdon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan wants to take a breather but Snowdon is having none of it. #T7#
Azaryan wants to pass to mount but Snowdon is defending the position. #SUB#
Snowdon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Azaryan pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowdon (2) vs (18) Azaryan
Snowdon is trying to escape the mount.
Azaryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Azaryan looking to control but Snowdon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snowdon 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#
Snowdon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snowdon is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Azaryan uses his free foot to push down on Snowdon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Snowdon. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowdon (2) vs (21) Azaryan
Snowdon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Azaryan wants to control the pace but Snowdon is squirming around nicely.
Snowdon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Azaryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Snowdon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Snowdon won't allow Azaryan to pass to mount. #SUB#
Snowdon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azaryan is pressing down on Snowdon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snowdon is holding on for now.
Snowdon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azaryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azaryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowdon (6) vs (21) Azaryan#SUB#
Snowdon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Azaryan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Snowdon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T10#
Azaryan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Snowdon tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
Azaryan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowdon (6) vs (23) Azaryan#SUB#
Azaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Snowdon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azaryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snowdon keeping full guard, as Azaryan tries to pass. #T11##SUB#
Snowdon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Azaryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Azaryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowdon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Snowdon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Snowdon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azaryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Snowdon keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Snowdon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Snowdon keeps moving.
Snowdon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azaryan controls the pace.
Snowdon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Snowdon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13##SUB#
Snowdon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Snowdon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azaryan defends well.#SUB#
Snowdon is looking for a triangle but Azaryan pushes his legs off easily.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowdon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azaryan passes Snowdon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
Snowdon tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
Snowdon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Azaryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowdon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azaryan has managed to get both his arms back between Snowdon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Snowdon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Snowdon is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 23 to 6.
Our winner, Artur Azaryan, 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:
CACC 163: Morrison vs Pavlov 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Azaryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Azaryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Azaryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Dravezesdi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Azaryan wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Dravezesdi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Azaryan is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Azaryan avoid being mounted?
Azaryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Azaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dravezesdi controls the pace.
Azaryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Azaryan is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Azaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Azaryan is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi swings around for an armbar but Azaryan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Azaryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Dravezesdi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.#T3#
Azaryan preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azaryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Dravezesdi wants to control the position but Azaryan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but Dravezesdi defending well. #T4#
Azaryan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh. Dravezesdi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Azaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but instead Azaryan has moved into half guard.
Azaryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to hold on to Azaryan's head to control him but Azaryan postures up.
Dravezesdi is refusing to be controlled, as Azaryan sits in half guard. #T6#
Dravezesdi wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi has his foot on Azaryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azaryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Azaryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dravezesdi's guard.
Dravezesdi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dravezesdi.#T7##SUB2#
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azaryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azaryan looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (2) vs (10) Dravezesdi#T8##SUB2#
Dravezesdi has hold of Azaryan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Azaryan seems comfortable defending it but Dravezesdi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Azaryan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Azaryan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dravezesdi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 156: Ribbler v Dravezesdi
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Azaryan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (0) Kurri
Azaryan wants to free his trapped foot but Kurri is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Kurri looking for submissions off his back.
Kurri gets full guard.
Kurri 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.
Kurri keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurri is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kurri working for submissions but it's allowed Azaryan to get to half guard.
#T1#
Kurri is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurri avoid being mounted?
Kurri is pressing down on Azaryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Azaryan preventing the sweep.
Azaryan trying to control but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Kurri is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
#SUB2#
Kurri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Kurri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (2) Kurri#T2#
Azaryan is trying to control the position but Kurri postures up. #SUB2#
Kurri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Azaryan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Azaryan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (2) Kurri
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving.
Kurri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kurri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurri, not yet. #T3#
Kurri working a defensive guard but Azaryan passes into half guard.
Azaryan not doing much here.
Azaryan trying to control the action but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Kurri trying to control but Azaryan postures up.
Kurri wants to get back to full guard.
Kurri wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
Kurri wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kurri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kurri being controlled here, momentarily.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kurri is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri is looking to sweep but instead, Azaryan has passed into half guard.
Kurri is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Azaryan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (7) vs (2) Kurri
Azaryan trying to control the position but Kurri is working away. #T5#
Kurri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (7) vs (4) Kurri#SUB2#
Kurri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kurri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kurri is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Kurri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kurri in particular looking to stall.#T6##SUB2#
Kurri 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.
Kurri is looking to stall here but Azaryan recovers full guard.
Kurri trying to control but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Kurri 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. #T7#
Kurri being controlled here momentarily.
Kurri works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kurri is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azaryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (7) vs (7) Kurri
Kurri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azaryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurri wants to control but Azaryan has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T8#
Kurri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kurri is trying to work for a kimura but Azaryan is defending well.
Azaryan is refusing to be controlled, as Kurri sits in half guard.
Kurri prevents Azaryan from improving his position.
Kurri wants to take a breather but Azaryan is having none of it. #T9#
Kurri is stalling here. Azaryan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kurri seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Azaryan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (11) vs (7) Kurri
Kurri wants to control but Azaryan postures up.
Azaryan trying to control the position but Kurri is working away.
Kurri is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Azaryan is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (13) vs (7) Kurri
Azaryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurri is looking to escape.
Kurri 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.#T10#
Kurri is looking to improve his position.
Kurri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azaryan trying to control but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Kurri is trying to hold Azaryan in close to prevent damage but Azaryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Kurri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Azaryan slips nicely into half guard.
Kurri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azaryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azaryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (13) vs (11) Kurri#T11##SUB2#
Kurri is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kurri tries to keep control of the position but Azaryan is staying busy.#SUB2#
Kurri patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Azaryan rolls, trying to escape but Kurri keeps control of the position.
Kurri not allowing Azaryan to control his hands.
Kurri tries to get the hooks in deep but Azaryan pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Kurri looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Azaryan is controlling Kurri 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (15) vs (11) Kurri
Kurri controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself. #T12#
Kurri tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kurri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azaryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kurri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (15) vs (13) Kurri
Azaryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Kurri advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (15) vs (16) Kurri
Azaryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurri advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (15) vs (18) Kurri#SUB2#
Kurri goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Azaryan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (17) vs (18) Kurri#SUB2#
Kurri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azaryan trying to control but Kurri is working from the bottom. #T14#
Kurri controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself.
Kurri wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment.
Azaryan looking to pass the guard.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kurri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azaryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Kurri is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurri wins on points by 18 to 17.
In his post fight interview, Tatu Kurri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 147: Pancake v Sakuraba 2
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Broseph Stalin!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Stalin instigates a clinch.
Azaryan tries for a takedown but Stalin manages to get underhooks.
Stalin is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Azaryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Azaryan has been working on his balance at CT, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stalin.#TD#
Azaryan decides to pull guard.
Stalin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Azaryan trying to keep a closed guard but Stalin is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Stalin has gone for a leg lock! Azaryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stalin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (0) Stalin
Azaryan trying to control but Stalin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalin controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stalin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (2) Stalin#T1#
Azaryan keeping full guard, as Stalin tries to pass.
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Stalin from controlling successfully.
Stalin wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is keeping the position.
Stalin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azaryan's guard.
Azaryan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Stalin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Stalin is working for a kimura but Azaryan is defending it quite comfortably.
Stalin wants to pass to mount but Azaryan is defending the position.
Azaryan is looking to improve his position.
Stalin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Stalin trying to control from half guard but Azaryan is working away.
Azaryan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stalin wants to pass to mount but Azaryan is defending the position. #SUB2#
Stalin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azaryan sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Stalin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Stalin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Stalin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Azaryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stalin.
Stalin wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is defending well. #T5#
Stalin prevents Azaryan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Stalin is looking for a kimura here.
Azaryan is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Azaryan wants to control but Stalin is keeping busy.
Azaryan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Stalin wants to work for an arm triangle but Azaryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7#
Azaryan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stalin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (2) vs (5) Stalin#SUB2#
Stalin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Azaryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stalin looking to control but Azaryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in The Academy Of Catch Wrestling inform me that Stalin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Azaryan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8##SUB2#
Stalin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Azaryan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Azaryan and Stalin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Stalin wants to control but Azaryan is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Stalin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azaryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Azaryan is looking for a sweep.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Azaryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stalin controls the position.
Azaryan sneaks back into half guard.
Azaryan tries to roll over but Stalin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Stalin 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.
#T10##SUB2#
Stalin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Azaryan trying to control here.
#T11#
Stalin is taking a breather. Azaryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Azaryan trying to control but Stalin postures up.
Azaryan is looking for a sweep. Stalin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stalin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azaryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Azaryan is looking to control Stalin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Azaryan avoid being mounted?
Stalin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stalin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T12#
Stalin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (2) vs (8) Stalin
Stalin trying to control the action but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Azaryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stalin is looking to take a break and control but Azaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stalin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azaryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T13#
Azaryan wants to control the action here but instead Stalin manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (2) vs (11) Stalin
Azaryan is squirming around, avoiding Stalin's attempts to control the action.
Azaryan tries to reverse the position but Stalin maintains control.
Azaryan is working hard here to advance position.
Stalin trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it. #T14#
Stalin prevents Azaryan from getting the reversal.
Stalin wants to control the pace but Azaryan is squirming around nicely.
Azaryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stalin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Azaryan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stalin slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stalin wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 138: Silva vs Ward
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Azaryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Azaryan stops a takedown attempt from O Rourke.
#TD#
Azaryan gets control of O Rourke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Azaryan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
O Rourke preventing the sweep.
O Rourke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (3) O Rourke#SUB2#
O Rourke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Rourke trying to control the action but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke takes a little break here. Azaryan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Azaryan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (3) O Rourke#T1#
O Rourke trying to hold on to Azaryan's head to control him but Azaryan postures up.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan content to control rather than advance.
Azaryan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down O Rourke for as long as he can get away with.
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but O Rourke is working away.
O Rourke is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Rourke avoid being mounted?#T2#
Azaryan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for O Rourke! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (5) vs (3) O Rourke
Azaryan prevents O Rourke from getting the reversal.
Azaryan tries to control but O Rourke wriggling away.
O Rourke is looking to get to half guard.
O Rourke is still trying to improve position.
Azaryan controlling the position easily from mount.
O Rourke is looking to get to half guard.
O Rourke tries to improve his position but instead Azaryan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (8) vs (3) O Rourke
Azaryan has the hooks in. O Rourke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
O Rourke wants to control his opponent's hands but Azaryan gets his hands free. #T3#
Azaryan struggling to keep hold of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
O Rourke felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Azaryan keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
O Rourke staying busy and making it hard for Azaryan to control. #SUB#
Azaryan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
O Rourke tries to escape but Azaryan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Azaryan won't let him.
O Rourke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Azaryan.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
O Rourke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Azaryan's guard. Nice work there by O Rourke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (8) vs (5) O Rourke
Azaryan pulls O Rourke in close to prevent any damage.
O Rourke stays in close to Azaryan's body and controls the position.
O Rourke tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Rourke wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is keeping the position.#T5#
O Rourke is looking to advance position but Azaryan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (12) vs (5) O Rourke
O Rourke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Azaryan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Azaryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
O Rourke wants to control but Azaryan is having none of it.
O Rourke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azaryan tries to control but O Rourke wriggling away. #T6#
O Rourke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O Rourke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Azaryan trying to control but O Rourke is having none of it.
O Rourke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Azaryan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
O Rourke is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Azaryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azaryan content just to control the position here.
O Rourke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Azaryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Azaryan manages to capitalize on a mistake by O Rourke to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (15) vs (5) O Rourke#SUB#
O Rourke showing good submission defense here.
O Rourke is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T8#
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Azaryan won't let him.
O Rourke is in bad spot here.
Azaryan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Azaryan trying to control.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Azaryan breaks the grip. #T9#
O Rourke can't escape the position.
O Rourke controlling Azaryan 's hands.
Azaryan avoiding O Rourke 's attempts to control his hands.
O Rourke looking very determined here, making life difficult for Azaryan.
You can see the frustration on O Rourke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
O Rourke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Azaryan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. O Rourke is defending well though. Azaryan let's go of the attempt for now.
Azaryan controlling well, preventing O Rourke from escaping the position.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Azaryan won't let him.
Azaryan trying to control momentarily.
Azaryan avoiding O Rourke 's attempts to control his hands.
O Rourke tries to break free.
Azaryan not allowing O Rourke to control his hands. #T11#
What can O Rourke do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
O Rourke is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Azaryan gets his way!
Good control from Azaryan.
Azaryan has the hooks in. O Rourke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Azaryan won't let him.
O Rourke can't escape the position.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Azaryan won't let him. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
O Rourke is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can O Rourke do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Azaryan is not going to allow O Rourke to sit and survive in this position.
O Rourke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Azaryan.
O Rourke tries to break free.
Azaryan gets his hands free as O Rourke looks to control.
Azaryan trying to control.#T13#
Azaryan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Azaryan is not going to allow O Rourke to sit and survive in this position.
Azaryan controlling the position well here. O Rourke rolled but Azaryan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
O Rourke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
O Rourke is trying to break free.
#T14#
O Rourke keeps trying to improve his position.
O Rourke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azaryan trying to control.#SUB#
Azaryan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
O Rourke prevents Azaryan from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
O Rourke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azaryan's arms.
O Rourke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Rourke wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Artur Azaryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Donald O Rourke had this to say: 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
CACC 132: Wangler vs Average
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Azaryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gatsby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (0) vs (2) Azaryan
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Azaryan trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gatsby tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gatsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azaryan is aware though and is defending well.
Gatsby is controlling Azaryan's posture.
Azaryan preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan passes Gatsby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azaryan in particular looking to stall.
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Gatsby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azaryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatsby keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azaryan in particular looking to stall.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gatsby's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Azaryan trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Azaryan content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gatsby actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Well, if Azaryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Azaryan is pressing down on Gatsby's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gatsby is holding on for now.
Azaryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azaryan wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy.
Gatsby is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Azaryan wants to pass to mount but Gatsby is defending the position.
Gatsby trying to hold on to Azaryan's head to control him but Azaryan postures up.
Azaryan is trying to control. Gatsby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Azaryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.#T5#
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard but Azaryan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (0) vs (5) Azaryan
Azaryan trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Azaryan works to advance to full mount. Gatsby defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gatsby (0) vs (7) Azaryan
Azaryan tries to control but Gatsby wriggling away.
Gatsby slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Gatsby is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?
Gatsby is looking to improve his position.
Azaryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatsby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Azaryan controlling from the top position.
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Gatsby.#T7#
Gatsby is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Gatsby wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is keeping the position.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Gatsby trying to keep a closed guard but Azaryan is proving a slippery customer.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8#
Gatsby is trying to control the position but Azaryan postures up.
Gatsby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Azaryan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (7) Azaryan
Gatsby trying to control but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Azaryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (9) Azaryan
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Azaryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Azaryan tries to pass to full mount but Gatsby defends it. #T9#
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
Gatsby is refusing to be controlled, as Azaryan sits in half guard.
Gatsby is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?
Azaryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatsby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Gatsby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Azaryan is working away from the top position though.
Gatsby is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gatsby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan is thwarting Gatsby's attempts to control the position.
Gatsby wants to improve his position but Azaryan is controlling well.
Azaryan is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azaryan controlling the action here.#T11#
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg.
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (2) vs (12) Azaryan
Gatsby gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gatsby (2) vs (14) Azaryan
Gatsby tries to lock up and control but Azaryan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gatsby is squirming around, avoiding Azaryan's attempts to control the action.
Gatsby looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gatsby (2) vs (17) Azaryan#T12#
Azaryan is hanging on to Gatsby's back as he tries to escape.
Gatsby trying to control the hands but Azaryan breaks the grip.
Gatsby is really stuck here.
Azaryan tries to get the hooks in deep but Gatsby pushed the leg off.
Gatsby tries to escape but Azaryan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Azaryan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gatsby doesn't escape.
Gatsby is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gatsby rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Azaryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Gatsby is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
Gatsby wants to improve his position but instead Azaryan has moved into half guard.
#T14#
Azaryan wants to free his trapped foot but Gatsby is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gatsby is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Azaryan is tapping! Great win for Gatsby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Gatsby!
After winning the bout, Joe Gatsby 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:
CACC 129: Hozdic vs Pripyat
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arlo Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Azaryan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rochester did well to prevent Azaryan getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (0) Rochester
Azaryan is stalling here. Rochester is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Azaryan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rochester has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (2) vs (4) Rochester
Rochester tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Rochester is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Azaryan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Azaryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rochester wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rochester tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Rochester working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rochester goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Azaryan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rochester's guard! Nice work there by Azaryan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (4) Rochester#T1#
Azaryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rochester is keeping the position for now.
Azaryan won't allow Rochester to sweep him here.
Rochester keeping full guard, as Azaryan tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts inform us that Rochester has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Rochester keeps moving.
Rochester wants to control but Azaryan passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Rochester gets full guard.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan trying to move into half guard but instead Rochester has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (6) Rochester
Rochester wants to control from the top but Azaryan keeps moving.
Rochester looking to sit in guard and control but Azaryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (6) vs (6) Rochester#SUB2#
Rochester has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Azaryan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rochester. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (9) vs (6) Rochester#T3#
Rochester stops Azaryan from passing to mount.
Rochester is trying to work for a sweep but Azaryan has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azaryan (11) vs (6) Rochester
Azaryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Rochester slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but Rochester is working away.
Azaryan stalling.
Azaryan trying to control the action but Rochester is working from the bottom. #T5#
Azaryan prevents Rochester from improving his position.
Azaryan trying to control from Rochester's half guard. Rochester has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rochester controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself.
Rochester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Azaryan is pushing down on Rochester's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rochester is fighting to maintain full guard but Azaryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rochester wants to improve his position but Azaryan is controlling well.
Azaryan tries to pass to full mount but Rochester defends it.
Azaryan stalling away here and it's allowed Rochester to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Rochester is keeping the position.#T7#
Azaryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rochester has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Azaryan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (14) vs (6) Rochester
Rochester is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rochester is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azaryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azaryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (14) vs (10) Rochester
You can see the frustration on Azaryan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Azaryan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rochester. #T8#
Rochester keeps control of the position as Azaryan tries to break free.
Rochester avoiding Azaryan 's attempts to control his hands.
Azaryan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Rochester is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Azaryan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Azaryan for a finish. #SUB2#
Rochester is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Azaryan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Rochester looking to break Azaryan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Azaryan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rochester will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Rochester goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Azaryan escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (16) vs (10) Rochester#T9#
Rochester wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Azaryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rochester is pressing down on Azaryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan 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.
Rochester keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully. #T11#
Rochester is trying to hold Azaryan in close to prevent damage but Azaryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rochester does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Azaryan wants to free his trapped foot but Rochester is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Azaryan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Azaryan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (19) vs (10) Rochester#T12#
Azaryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rochester is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rochester looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (22) vs (10) Rochester
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Azaryan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13#
Azaryan biding his time, controlling Rochester.
Rochester prevents Azaryan from getting a body triangle.
Azaryan biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Azaryan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rochester has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T14#
Azaryan is riding his opponent, not letting Rochester buck him off. #SUB#
Azaryan is looking for the choke from the back position but Rochester is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan has the hooks in. Rochester is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Azaryan wants to control but Rochester is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 22 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Artur Azaryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BFC MMA ll
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Azaryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Azaryan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Locke's half guard.
Locke is trying to stand.
Azaryan is pressing down on Locke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Locke is holding on for now.
Azaryan works his way into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke wants to get back to his feet but Azaryan drags him back down.#T1#
Locke is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Azaryan has knee on belly momentarily but Locke bucks him off and regains half guard.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Locke is defending well.
Locke is in trouble now - Azaryan has advanced to mount! #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.
Locke really wants to buck Azaryan off and get back to his feet.
Locke is controlling an arm, preventing Azaryan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Locke is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Azaryan fails to advance to Locke's back.
Locke is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T3##SUB#
Azaryan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Locke has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Locke! #SUB#
Azaryan is looking for a triangle here but Locke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Azaryan is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Azaryan looks to move to half guard but instead Locke has passed into mount! Damn!#SU2#
Locke is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Locke scoring well with a low kick there.
Azaryan has been working on his balance at Helsinki private Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Locke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Locke stuffs the takedown.
Locke leaves Azaryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Azaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azaryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke dominated that round.
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#
Azaryan closes the distance and clinches up with Locke, looking for a takedown. Azaryan pushes Locke against the cage but Locke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Locke but Locke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Azaryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Locke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azaryan somewhat.
Locke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Azaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azaryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Locke circles away.#CL2#
Locke rushes Azaryan and presses him up against the cage.
Locke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Locke prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Locke misses.
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown but Locke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Locke lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Locke swivels and escapes.
Locke throws out a counter right but Azaryan avoids it with no problem.
Locke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Azaryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Locke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azaryan somewhat.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azaryan has time to react.#T1#
Locke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Locke wants it to stay on the feet.
Locke throws a shot from downtown. Azaryan moves away and avoids it.
Azaryan darts in looking for a takedown but Locke gets double underhooks and turns Azaryan into the cage.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Azaryan tries to counter with a takedown but Locke is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azaryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Locke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Azaryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Locke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
John Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Locke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Locke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Azaryan.
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azaryan closes the distance and clinches up with Locke, looking for a takedown. Azaryan pushes Locke against the cage but Locke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Azaryan shoots in but Locke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azaryan blocks a head kick by Locke.
Locke lands a glancing blow to the side of Azaryan's head.
Azaryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Locke circles away.
Locke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Locke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azaryan at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Locke throws a nice head kick!
No luck for Azaryan with that takedown attempt.
Locke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azaryan.
Locke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azaryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Locke defends well and Azaryan ends up having to push Locke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown but Locke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Locke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Locke. No joy for Azaryan on that attempt.
Locke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Azaryan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Azaryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Locke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Azaryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azaryan shoots in but Locke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azaryan slips a jab and a cross from Locke.
#T3#
Azaryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Locke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Locke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Locke sprawls well. Locke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Azaryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Azaryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Locke counters with a head kick. That will keep Azaryan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fighters circling - Locke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azaryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Locke sprawls well. He's pushed Azaryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Azaryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Azaryan with that takedown attempt.
Azaryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Locke cracks Azaryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Artur Azaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azaryan shoots for a takedown but Locke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Locke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Locke.
Locke lands with an uppercut that bounces Azaryan off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Azaryan is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Locke.
Oh Azaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Locke misses with a head kick.
Azaryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azaryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Azaryan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Locke finds it's way round the side to connect with Azaryan's head. #CL2#
Locke clinches with his opponent.
Locke is pressed up against the cage. Azaryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Locke down to the mat. Locke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
Locke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azaryan's sensitive parts.
Azaryan goes for a double leg but Locke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Locke continues to drive forward.
A head kick from Locke lands but Azaryan takes it in his stride.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Locke! Azaryan is out on his feet! Locke rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Azaryan is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Azaryan is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke!
John Locke is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath John Locke 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:
BFC MMA 1
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Azaryan scores with a takedown into Bomber's guard.
Azaryan pushes down on Bomber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bomber keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bomber is trying to maintain the position but Azaryan is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Bomber has given up his back here.
#SUB#
Azaryan looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Azaryan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Azaryan tightening his grip on Bomber, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Bomber showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Bomber is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Azaryan is not going to allow Bomber to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Azaryan looking for the RNC. #T3#
Bomber tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Azaryan seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Bomber's chin but Bomber turns very nicely into Azaryan's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Bomber.
Bomber 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. #T4##SUB#
Azaryan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bomber doesn't defend quickly enough and Azaryan has managed to lock this one up! Can Bomber escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Azaryan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Artur Azaryan!
Artur Azaryan is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Artur Azaryan 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:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bon Adrien De Moncey (ranked 2891 p4p, 352 weight class) and Artur Azaryan (ranked 1713 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
De Moncey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azaryan gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Moncey (0) vs (2) Azaryan
De Moncey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
De Moncey is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey controlling the position for now.
De Moncey is trying to maintain the position but Azaryan is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Moncey manages to get to full guard.
De Moncey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Azaryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but De Moncey defending well.
Azaryan is thwarting De Moncey's attempts to control the position.
Azaryan wants to free his trapped foot but De Moncey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Moncey wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
De Moncey is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Moncey 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.
Azaryan trying to mount his opponent but De Moncey defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Moncey is controlling Azaryan's trapped leg to prevent Azaryan from advancing to side control.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is defending well.
De Moncey is trying to maintain the position but Azaryan is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Moncey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
De Moncey is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Moncey avoid being mounted?
Azaryan is looking to advance position but De Moncey won't allow it.
Azaryan wants to advance to full mount but De Moncey doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Moncey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Moncey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
De Moncey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Moncey is really struggling to control Azaryan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Moncey pulls Azaryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Azaryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Azaryan is looking to advance position but De Moncey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Moncey (4) vs (2) Azaryan
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Moncey tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
De Moncey looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Moncey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Moncey controlling his opponent.
De Moncey wants to control the pace but Azaryan is squirming around nicely.
Azaryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Moncey controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Moncey content just to control the position here.
De Moncey fails to move to back control.
Azaryan is squirming around, avoiding De Moncey's attempts to control the action.
De Moncey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Moncey tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: De Moncey (7) vs (2) Azaryan
De Moncey controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Azaryan right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. De Moncey controlling the positon.
Azaryan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Good control from De Moncey.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - De Moncey's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
De Moncey has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Azaryan's body.
De Moncey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Azaryan for as long as he can get away with.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Azaryan is in bad spot here.
De Moncey controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
De Moncey continues to stall.
De Moncey is hanging on to Azaryan's back as he tries to escape.
De Moncey controls the action.
Further stalling from De Moncey.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from De Moncey.
Azaryan tries to break free.
De Moncey controls the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan is really stuck here.
De Moncey trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Azaryan doesn't escape.
De Moncey is trying to stick to Azaryan's back but Azaryan is turning into De Moncey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in De Moncey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Azaryan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (7) vs (4) Azaryan
De Moncey controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Moncey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Moncey takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Bon Adrien De Moncey 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:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Teodosio Turturro (ranked 1601 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Azaryan (ranked 1700 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Teodosio Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Azaryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Azaryan
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Turturro wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
Azaryan is trying for a kimura here. Turturro looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Azaryan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artur Azaryan!
After winning the bout, Artur Azaryan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Bizihwaile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
Bizihwaile tries to close the distance and clinch but Azaryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile closes the distance and clinches up with Azaryan, looking for a takedown. Bizihwaile pushes Azaryan against the cage but Azaryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaile is looking to land body kicks.
Bizihwaile tries for a takedown but Azaryan circles away easily
and Azaryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Bizihwaile misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Azaryan misses its target.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Penkosip Bizihwaile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile with a poor takedown
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##TD2#
Bizihwaile manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Azaryan on his heels. He'll look to pass Azaryan's guard now, I'm sure.
Azaryan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Azaryan is looking for a triangle but Bizihwaile pushes his legs off easily.
Azaryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bizihwaile really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azaryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Azaryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bizihwaile showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bizihwaile must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Azaryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bizihwaile defends it easily.#SUB#
Azaryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Bizihwaile from controlling successfully.
Bizihwaile forces his way into half guard.
Azaryan trying to hold on to Bizihwaile's head to control him but Bizihwaile postures up.
#SUB#
Azaryan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Azaryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Azaryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Azaryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Azaryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bizihwaile gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Azaryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bizihwaile can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bizihwaile stays in close to Azaryan's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Azaryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Azaryan looking for subs off his back but Bizihwaile has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Azaryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bizihwaile pulls his head out easily.
Bizihwaile perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bizihwaile throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Azaryan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bizihwaile is tapping! Great win for Azaryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Artur Azaryan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Azaryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rigano shoots in but Azaryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azaryan half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Nice sprawl there from Azaryan as Rigano shoots in.
Azaryan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano misses with a hook to the body
and Azaryan counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Rigano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azaryan is looking for a triangle but Rigano pushes his legs off easily.
Azaryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rigano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rigano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azaryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azaryan's back!
Azaryan wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Rigano is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Azaryan is defending well though. Rigano let's go of the attempt for now.
Rigano is not going to allow Azaryan to sit and survive in this position.
Rigano lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Azaryan just trying to survive but Rigano is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rigano controlling well, preventing Azaryan from escaping the position.
Rigano trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Azaryan doesn't escape.
Azaryan tries to escape but Rigano has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Azaryan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rigano's guard. Nice work there by Azaryan.
#SUB2#
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azaryan defends well.#SUB2#
Rigano working for a triangle but Azaryan defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azaryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rigano is keeping the position for now.
Azaryan 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.
Azaryan lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Rigano looking for a guillotine here but Azaryan defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rigano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azaryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Rigano keeping full guard, as Azaryan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Rigano keeping full guard, as Azaryan tries to pass.
Azaryan lands a couple of elbows.
Azaryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rigano is keeping the position for now.
Azaryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rigano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Azaryan winds up and cracks Rigano with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Azaryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rigano is just riding it out for now. Azaryan eventually gives up the hold.
Rigano gets full guard.#T4#
Azaryan with a nice head shot there.
Rigano keeping full guard, as Azaryan tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azaryan defends well.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Azaryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azaryan has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rigano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Azaryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 Artur Azaryan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rigano dives in for a single leg takedown but Azaryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azaryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Rigano feints and as Azaryan raises his hands in defense, Rigano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Azaryan wants to control the position but Rigano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Azaryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rigano is working away from the top position though.
Azaryan tries to get to full guard but Rigano has control of the leg.
Azaryan is working hard here to advance position.
Rigano wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan trying to hold on to Rigano's head to control him but Rigano postures up.
Azaryan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Azaryan is refusing to be controlled, as Rigano sits in half guard. #SUB#
Azaryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azaryan is trying to control but Rigano manages to pass to mount!
Rigano prevents Azaryan from getting the reversal.
Rigano lands a big shot there that rocks Azaryan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Azaryan is bucking up trying to escape but Rigano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Azaryan is trying to escape the mount.
#T2##SUB2#
Rigano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Azaryan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Azaryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rigano off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Azaryan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Cliff Rigano has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Azaryan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Azaryan is punishing Rigano with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Azaryan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rigano has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Good control from Azaryan.
Azaryan controlling well, preventing Rigano from escaping the position.
#T3#
Azaryan lands a shot to the head.
Azaryan lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Azaryan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Azaryan gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Azaryan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Azaryan apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rigano dives in and grabs Azaryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azaryan pushes down on Rigano's head and hops out.
Rigano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Azaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.#TD2#
Rigano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azaryan is trying to defend but Rigano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Azaryan moves into full guard.
Azaryan 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.#T4##SUB#
Azaryan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rigano should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Azaryan has tightened it up now! Rigano 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 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Artur Azaryan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Liguy shoots in looking for a takedown but Azaryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liguy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Liguy misses with a left hand
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Liguy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Azaryan tries to avoid it but Liguy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Azaryan to the ground. Azaryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Azaryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Liguy.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Liguy.
Liguy with a poor takedown
and Azaryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liguy moves out of range as Azaryan strikes.#TD2#
Liguy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Azaryan gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Liguy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Azaryan working for a triangle but Liguy defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liguy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azaryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Azaryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Azaryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Liguy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Azaryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liguy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Liguy is posturing up here but Azaryan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Liguy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Liguy has to tap! Slick submission there by Azaryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artur Azaryan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Azaryan is looking to slow Efremov down with leg kicks.
Azaryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Azaryan finds Efremov's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Efremov flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Azaryan lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Efremov will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artur Azaryan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Efremov walks into a jab.
Azaryan cracks Efremov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Efremov falls to his knees and Azaryan doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Azaryan!
Artur Azaryan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just For Fun, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Loogie
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Azaryan throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen throws a leg kick but Azaryan checks it.
We've been hearing reports that Azaryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Queen throws an off balance right hand
and Azaryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Queen's knee momentarily.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Queen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oliver Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Queen misses
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Queen thumps Azaryan with a low kick.
Queen throws a leg kick but Azaryan moved away.
Azaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Queen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azaryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Queen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Azaryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Queen throws a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Queen tenderised Azaryan's leg. Azaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Queen throws a chopping leg kick but Azaryan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Azaryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Queen throws a right hand that Azaryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Azaryan also avoids with ease.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Azaryan throws a right and a left that Queen avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Azaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Azaryan backs off Queen throws a huge counter combo but Azaryan manages to avoid it all.
Queen throws a solid leg kick but Azaryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Queen.#T2#
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azaryan feints and then cracks Queen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Queen down.
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Queen takes a swing at Azaryan's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Azaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azaryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Azaryan coming out on top.
Azaryan tried to score with a low kick but Queen checks it.
Azaryan slips under a jab from Queen.
Queen blocks a leg kick.
Queen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Azaryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Queen to score with a decent uppercut.
Azaryan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Azaryan throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Azaryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Queen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Azaryan if he has to take too many more of those.
Azaryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Queen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Queen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Azaryan defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Azaryan lands a jab-cross combination.
Azaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen.
Azaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Azaryan misses with a head kick.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Azaryan.#T4#
Azaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
Azaryan is looking to counter punch.
Queen with a jab.
Azaryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Azaryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Queen throws the left hand but Azaryan avoids the punch easily.
Azaryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Queen momentarily.
Queen throws a body kick that misses.
Azaryan is looking for a counter combo.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Queen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Queen.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azaryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Azaryan scores with the left hand. Queen knows he should have avoided that one.
Queen with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Queen.
A punch combination from Azaryan misses.
Queen throws a front kick aimed at Azaryan's knee but Azaryan avoids it well.
Azaryan moves out of range of the body kick from Queen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen tests Azaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen takes one on the button.
Azaryan misses with a two punch combination.
Queen feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
A slow jab from Azaryan misses its intended target.
Azaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen misses with an uppercut. Azaryan saw that one coming.
Azaryan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Azaryan misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Azaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Queen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Queen lands a body shot.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Azaryan misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a good low kick that Azaryan was not able to check.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Azaryan's shoulder, as Azaryan tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Azaryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Queen.
Azaryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Queen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azaryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Queen.
Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Azaryan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Queen drops his hands momentarily and Azaryan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azaryan. That did some damage!#T3#
Good work by Azaryan as he checks the leg kick.
Azaryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen scoring well with a low kick there.
Azaryan throws a head kick that misses
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Azaryan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Azaryan lands a really nice looking cross but Queen seems unphased.
Azaryan misses with a body shot
and Queen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen throws a hook but Azaryan blocks it.
It looked like Azaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Queen.
Queen throws a head kick but Azaryan moves out of range.
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Azaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and Azaryan moves out of range easily. #T4#
Azaryan looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Azaryan cracks Queen with a good jab.
Queen scores with a head kick. Azaryan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Queen circles away quickly and effectively.
Azaryan cracks Queen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Queen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azaryan.
Azaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azaryan is looking to counter punch.
Azaryan cracks the inside of Queen's front leg.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Queen misses with a body shot
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Azaryan missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Queen flicks out a counter leg kick but Azaryan steps away.
A jab lands there for Azaryan.
Queen throws the left hand but Azaryan avoids the punch easily.
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Azaryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Azaryan.
Azaryan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Azaryan throws a hook to the side of Queen's head but Queen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Azaryan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Queen.
Queen cracks Azaryan with an open hand slap.#T1#
Azaryan throws out a powerful jab.
Queen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Queen misses.
Queen defending well as Azaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Queen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azaryan.
Queen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Azaryan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Queen throws a jab when Azaryan was well out of range.
Azaryan misses with a looping right.
Queen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azaryan has time to react.#T2#
Queen throws a leg kick but Azaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Azaryan throws a big counter combination but Queen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Azaryan cracks Queen with a good jab.
Queen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Queen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Queen throws a body kick that misses
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azaryan misses with a looping right.
Azaryan blocks a head kick by Queen.
Azaryan throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oliver Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Azaryan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Queen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Queen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azaryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Queen tests Azaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Queen is predictable there
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen feints and then cracks Azaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Azaryan down.
Azaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Queen throws a head kick that misses.
Artur Azaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Queen looks to throw the jab but Azaryan is out of range.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azaryan.
Azaryan throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Azaryan throws a right hand that Queen ducks under and follows up with a left that Queen also avoids with ease.
Azaryan lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azaryan throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Queen.
Queen looks to throw the jab but Azaryan is out of range.
Azaryan throws a right and a left that Queen avoids nicely.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azaryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Queen works Azaryan's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artur Azaryan.
Well Queen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Queen!
Oliver Queen looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.
Artur Azaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm fed up of this promotion giving me unfair fights. I just fought a guy 50lbs heavier than me. I won't turn down a fight but if you book a damn card, maybe take this in to consideration. I shouldn't have to do your job for you!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2018 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Azaryan. That's going to slow Krakowski down.
Krakowski takes one to the chin there.
Azaryan misses with a hook.
Krakowski throws a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azaryan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ippon Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Azaryan cracks Krakowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krakowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Azaryan cracks Krakowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Azaryan finds it's way through Krakowski's defenses.
Azaryan lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Azaryan finds it's way through Krakowski's defenses.
Krakowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krakowski throws a combination that misses
and Azaryan counters with a nice body shot.
Azaryan throws a right and a left that Krakowski avoids nicely.
Krakowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azaryan counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Azaryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Azaryan clobbers Krakowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krakowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krakowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Krakowski.
Krakowski throws a head kick that misses
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Azaryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Krakowski tries for a takedown but Azaryan circles away easily
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Jerry Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azaryan lands a jab to the head.
Krakowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krakowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Krakowski is rocked!#T2#
Azaryan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Krakowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Azaryan finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Azaryan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azaryan.
Krakowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Azaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krakowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Krakowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krakowski blocks a head kick by Azaryan.
Krakowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azaryan defends it well.
Krakowski wants to clinch
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krakowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Azaryan lunges at Krakowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krakowski's hand.
Azaryan works the jab nicely.
Azaryan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Krakowski misses with a combination
and Krakowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artur Azaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azaryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Azaryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab lands there for Azaryan.
Azaryan lands a nice hook to Krakowski's body. Krakowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krakowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Azaryan does it's job there.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Azaryan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Azaryan works Krakowski's body with a nice hook.
Krakowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azaryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krakowski scrambles back to his feet.
Azaryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Krakowski's head.
Azaryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krakowski tries to clinch but Azaryan moves away
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Azaryan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krakowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azaryan to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azaryan Throws a clean left jab. Azaryan Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Krakowski's chin! Krakowski crumbles to the ground and Azaryan follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Azaryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Artur Azaryan!
Artur Azaryan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks for all those for turning up. Time to build on this win and improve my record. I will one day be known as the best of the best.'.
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Event:
UCF America 5
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Dresden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dresden lands in his opponent's guard.
Dresden wants to control from the top but Azaryan keeps moving.
Dresden stays in close to Azaryan's body and controls the position.
Azaryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Azaryan, not yet. #SUB2#
Dresden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresden 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.
Dresden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Dresden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Azaryan is looking for a triangle but Dresden pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Azaryan is looking for a triangle but Dresden pushes his legs off easily.
Dresden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Dresden throwing strikes from guard but Azaryan blocks nicely. #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.
Azaryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dresden content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dresden tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Dresden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azaryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Dresden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dresden throwing strikes from guard but Azaryan blocks nicely. #T3#
Azaryan 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.
Dresden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dresden trying to control but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Dresden showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Azaryan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dresden passes into side control.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dresden landing a few strikes.
Azaryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Azaryan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dresden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dresden trying to control the action but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lakoj Dresden 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dresden or perhaps it was just good defense by Azaryan, which made it look bad.
Azaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azaryan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dresden is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Azaryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dresden.
Lakoj Dresden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dresden tries to clinch but Azaryan is having none of it.
Azaryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Dresden looking to score a takedown here. Azaryan is defending well but Dresden drives through and ends up in Azaryan's guard.
Dresden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dresden postures up in Azaryan's guard and throws a big left but Azaryan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dresden manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Azaryan trying to control but Dresden is working from the bottom.
Azaryan throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Dresden has control of Azaryan's left arm, preventing Azaryan from doing any damage.
Azaryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Azaryan forces his way into half guard.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Dresden is defending well.
Dresden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azaryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azaryan's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan can't escape the position.
#T2#
Azaryan is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresden trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dresden slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Azaryan tries to escape the position.
Dresden slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Dresden is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Azaryan up.
Azaryan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Azaryan breaks Dresden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dresden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azaryan can do to turn this around?
Azaryan looking to sit in guard and control but Dresden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dresden preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Dresden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azaryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dresden has managed to get both his arms back between Azaryan's legs - danger averted.
Lakoj Dresden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azaryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dresden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Dresden landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Azaryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dresden defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dresden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dresden wants to control from the top but Azaryan keeps moving.
Dresden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dresden landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lakoj Dresden dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Azaryan.
Azaryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Azaryan connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Dresden shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges. #ROC#
Azaryan is rocked!
Dresden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Azaryan is still in real trouble! Can Dresden finish him?
Dresden arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Azaryan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lakoj Dresden!
Post fight, Lakoj Dresden took to the microphone: 'Deal with the Angel of Death i take your soul... Ineed a real fight ...'.
Artur Azaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm fed up of this promotion giving me unfair fights. I just fought a guy 50lbs heavier than me. I won't turn down a fight but if you book a damn card, maybe take this in to consideration. I shouldn't have to do your job for you!'.
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Event:
UCF 10
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Markov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Markov duly obliges.
Azaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azaryan counters with a body kick.
Azaryan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Markov takes a swing at Azaryan's ribcage but misses.
Markov lands with a cross.
Azaryan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Markov avoids the body shot from Azaryan.
Markov lands a nice shot that snaps Azaryan's head back.
Markov scores with the left hand. Azaryan knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Azaryan misses.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Markov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azaryan misses with an uppercut. Markov saw that one coming.
Markov scores with a hook.
Markov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Markov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azaryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azaryan throwing a counter right hand but Markov manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Azaryan checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Azaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Markov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azaryan manages to avoid it.
Markov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Azaryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markov.
Markov throws an off balance right hand
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Azaryan slips a jab and a cross from Markov.
Markov throws a lazy uppercut
and Markov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Azaryan moved out of range.
Markov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azaryan counters with a one-two to the body.
Azaryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markov misses with a left hand
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov looks to land a left hand but Azaryan moved out of range nicely.
Markov misses with a hook.
Azaryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markov throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Azaryan misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azaryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Markov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azaryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Markov's head.
Markov misses with an uppercut
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Azaryan.
Azaryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markov on the side of the head.
Markov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Markov is looking to chop away at Azaryan's legs.
Azaryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Azaryan blocks a leg kick.
Azaryan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Markov missing with a left hand there. Azaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markov misses with an uppercut
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Azaryan moves away and avoids it.
Markov misses with a right hand
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Markov misses
and Azaryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Markov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azaryan. #T3#
Markov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markov lands with a good body shot.
Azaryan is looking to slow Markov down with leg kicks.
Markov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Azaryan.
Azaryan ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Azaryan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Markov takes a swing at Azaryan's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
Markov misses with a body shot
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov slips under a jab.
Azaryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azaryan thinking.
Azaryan takes one on the button.
Azaryan clobbers Markov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Markov slips a jab and a cross from Azaryan.
Markov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A jab from Markov misses.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Azaryan.
Azaryan with a nice cross.
Markov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markov misses with a straight right.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Markov lands a body shot.
Azaryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Azaryan throws the kick towards the body but Markov avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov connects with a body shot that sends Azaryan's belly button to the back.
Markov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Artur Azaryan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Azaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markov misses with a body punch
and Azaryan counters with a three punch combo that has Markov backing up. Markov nods at Azaryan to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azaryan. That's going to slow Markov down.
Markov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azaryan manages to avoid it.
Azaryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Markov misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azaryan.
Markov looks to throw the jab but Azaryan is out of range.
Azaryan is looking for a counter combo.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Azaryan tenderised Markov's leg. Markov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azaryan moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Azaryan. That snapped Markov's head back.
Markov misses with a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a nice leg kick.
Azaryan looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.#T1#
Markov throws a lazy uppercut
and Azaryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Azaryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markov in his tracks.
Markov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Azaryan scores with the left hand. Markov knows he should have avoided that one.
Markov throws a body punch but Azaryan moves out of range.
It looked like Azaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Azaryan throws a hook but Markov avoids it easily.
Markov connects with a looping right hand.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markov. Azaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azaryan's head.
Markov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Markov missing with a left hand there. Azaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Azaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markov throws a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Azaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Markov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markov misses with a straight left.
It looked like Azaryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Markov does no damage.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Azaryan moves away and avoids it.
Markov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Markov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azaryan at a distance.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azaryan.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Markov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Azaryan has got the better of the exchanges.
Markov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan counters with a straight right hand.
Markov misses with a body shot.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Azaryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Azaryan throws a looping overhand right but Markov ducks down to avoid it.
Azaryan throws a looping overhand right but Markov ducks down to avoid it.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Azaryan slips under a jab from Markov.#T3#
Azaryan cracks Markov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Markov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Azaryan doesn't seem phased though.
Azaryan slips a jab from Markov.
Markov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Markov.
Markov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azaryan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Azaryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Markov misses with a hook.
Markov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
Azaryan misses with a low kick.
Azaryan connects with a jab.
Markov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Markov throws a jab when Azaryan was well out of range.#T4#
Markov misses the jab.
Markov throws an overhand right that lands on Azaryan's shoulder, as Azaryan tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
Azaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azaryan blocks a jab.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
Markov misses with a shot to the body
and Azaryan counters with a body kick.
Markov ducks under a wild hook from Azaryan.
Good leg kick by Azaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markov misses with an uppercut
and Markov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markov takes a swing at Azaryan's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Azaryan misses.
Markov tests Azaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Artur Azaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Azaryan misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Azaryan lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Azaryan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Azaryan moves away and avoids it.
Markov throws a leg kick but Azaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azaryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Markov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Markov blocks a head kick by Azaryan.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Azaryan can pounce on him.
Azaryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Azaryan counters with a straight right hand.
Markov throws a leg kick
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan lands the left hand.
Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azaryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Azaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markov.
Markov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markov throws a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a good low kick that Markov was not able to check. #T1#
Azaryan defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
Azaryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Azaryan moves out of range as Markov strikes.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markov throws a right hand that misses
and Azaryan counters with a good low kick that Markov was not able to check.
A swing and a miss from Azaryan.
Markov misses with a right hand
and Azaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov scores with a punch to the head.
Azaryan looks to land a left hand but Markov moved out of range nicely.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Markov misses with a combination
and Azaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Artur Azaryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Markov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azaryan.
Azaryan missing with a left hand there. Markov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Markov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Markov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Markov. Beautiful body shot.
Markov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Azaryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Markov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markov misses with an uppercut
and Azaryan counters with a low kick, right behind Markov 's knee.
Azaryan misses with a looping right.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Markov catches Azaryan right on the button with a cross.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Azaryan lands a jab.#T3#
Markov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markov ducks under a wild hook from Azaryan.
Markov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markov misses with a hook
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azaryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Markov.
Azaryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A left lands for Azaryan.
Markov throws a solid leg kick but Azaryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Markov.
Azaryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Azaryan.
Markov misses with a left hand
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Azaryan is just out of range.
It looked like Azaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markov throws a sloppy body shot
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Markov throws a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a good low kick that Markov was not able to check.
Azaryan blocks a jab.
Azaryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4#
Azaryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Azaryan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Azaryan duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azaryan misses with a straight left.
Azaryan misses with a straight left.
Azaryan throws a wild body kick that Markov sees coming a mile off.
Markov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Markov with a hook.
Markov throws a jab when Azaryan was well out of range.
Azaryan throws out a powerful jab.
Markov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azaryan.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Azaryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markov misses with a left hand
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexey Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markov swings widly with a right hand
and Markov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Azaryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azaryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Azaryan!
Post fight, Artur Azaryan stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for all those for turning up. Time to build on this win and improve my record. I will one day be known as the best of the best.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Whitaker misses with a double jab.
Azaryan ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azaryan! But no joy.
Whitaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whitaker misses with a left hand
and Azaryan counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Whitaker misses.
Azaryan jabs Whitaker right on the nose. Whitaker blinks but takes it well.
Ray Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Azaryan throws out a counter right but Whitaker avoids it with no problem.
Whitaker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whitaker .
Whitaker throws the left hand but Azaryan avoids the punch easily.
Whitaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whitaker throws a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Whitaker throws a right and a left that Azaryan avoids nicely.
Azaryan looks for a takedown but Whitaker sprawls well.
Whitaker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker .
Whitaker misses with a head kick.
Whitaker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Azaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azaryan throws a series of punches but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker takes a swing at Azaryan's ribcage but misses.
Azaryan unleashes a big counter combination but Whitaker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Azaryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whitaker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Whitaker throws a hook but Azaryan avoids it easily.
Whitaker throws a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a nice body shot.
Azaryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Azaryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. Azaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azaryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whitaker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whitaker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Azaryan counters with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Azaryan.
Azaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Azaryan.#T3#
Whitaker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azaryan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Azaryan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Whitaker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Azaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Azaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Azaryan lands.
Whitaker misses with a hook.
It seemed like Azaryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Whitaker misses with a hook
and Azaryan counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Whitaker misses
and Azaryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whitaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azaryan is out of range and Whitaker settles back down.
Azaryan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whitaker .
Azaryan dodges the punch combination from Whitaker .
#T4#
Whitaker throws a right hand that misses
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker throws a right hand that misses
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Whitaker jabs Azaryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Azaryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Azaryan drops an elbow to the side of Whitaker 's head.
Azaryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Azaryan is nestled in close to Whitaker , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Azaryan is pressing down on Whitaker 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whitaker is holding on for now.
Azaryan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Whitaker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but Whitaker defending well.
Azaryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Azaryan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Whitaker throws a sloppy body shot
and Azaryan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Whitaker throws a leg kick
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitaker misses with a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Whitaker . Those never looked like landing.
Azaryan throws out a counter right but Whitaker avoids it with no problem.
Whitaker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Azaryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Azaryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whitaker misses with a hook.
Whitaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitaker misses with a hook.
Azaryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whitaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whitaker there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Whitaker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Whitaker misses
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Oh Whitaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azaryan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Azaryan lands a brutal head kick. Whitaker looks out on his feet and Azaryan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Artur Azaryan!
Artur Azaryan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks for all those for turning up. Time to build on this win and improve my record. I will one day be known as the best of the best.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Iron throws a head kick that misses.
Iron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azaryan manages to avoid it.
Azaryan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good work by Azaryan as he checks the leg kick.
Iron throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Azaryan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Azaryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Azaryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but Iron is working away.
Iron really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azaryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Iron is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Iron avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg.
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Iron does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Azaryan thows a huge punch but Iron dodges it nicely.
Iron tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg.
Azaryan 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.
Azaryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Azaryan is nestled in close to Iron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Azaryan works his way into full mount!
Azaryan dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Azaryan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Iron is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Iron and Azaryan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azaryan advances nicely into full mount.
Azaryan working Iron over with strikes here.
Iron looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T2#
Iron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azaryan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Iron tries to hold on but Azaryan postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azaryan unloading with bombs!
Azaryan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Iron can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Azaryan raining down shots from the mount!
Azaryan lands a heavy elbow.
Azaryan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Iron looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
Iron is rocked!
Azaryan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Iron is still in real trouble! Can Azaryan finish him?
Azaryan looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Iron covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Azaryan!
Artur Azaryan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks for all those for turning up. Time to build on this win and improve my record. I will one day be known as the best of the best.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Alderich darts in looking for a takedown but Azaryan gets double underhooks and turns Alderich into the cage. #CL2#
Alderich closes the distance and clinches.
Alderich avoiding damage as Azaryan throws knees to the body.
Azaryan trying to land knees to the body.
Alderich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azaryan backwards.
Azaryan is working Alderich over against the cage.
Azaryan trying to land knees to the body.
Alderich scores with a shoulder strike.
Azaryan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alderich has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alderich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Azaryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alderich wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alderich moves into range and clinches up with Azaryan.
Alderich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Alderich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Alderich instigates a clinch. #T1#
Azaryan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alderich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azaryan backwards.
Alderich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alderich lands an uppercut.
Azaryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderich is defending well for now.
Azaryan looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Alderich breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Alderich closes the distance and pushes Azaryan back into the cage.
Azaryan is looking for a takedown.
Azaryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Azaryan trying to control the position but instead, Alderich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Azaryan into the cage.#TD2#
Alderich gets control of Azaryan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alderich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Azaryan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alderich is proving hard to escape from.
Alderich wants to stand up but Azaryan is controlling him. #T2##SUB2#
Alderich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alderich is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Azaryan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alderich, up you get!
Alderich throws a nice looking combination but Azaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Azaryan throwing a counter right hand but Alderich manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Alderich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azaryan blocks the body kick.
Azaryan checks a low kick from Alderich.
Azaryan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A combination from Alderich does no damage.
Azaryan connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Alderich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azaryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alderich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alderich darts in trying to clinch
and Azaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alderich tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.#CL2#
Azaryan tries to keep at a distance but Alderich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Azaryan misses with a knee to the head.
Alderich jumps guard but Azaryan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liber Alderich.
Azaryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alderich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alderich has Azaryan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Azaryan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alderich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Azaryan smiles and moves away.
Azaryan lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Azaryan misses with a straight left.
Alderich throws a head kick that misses.
Azaryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azaryan blocks a head kick by Alderich.
Azaryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alderich moves in looking to clinch but Azaryan pushes him off.
Azaryan throws a jab when Alderich was well out of range.
Jab from Alderich.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alderich moves to clinch but Azaryan breaks away
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alderich checks a low kick from Azaryan.
Azaryan scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Alderich closes the distance and pushes Azaryan back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liber Alderich dominated that round.
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#
Alderich throws a right and a left that Azaryan avoids nicely. #CL2#
Alderich clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Alderich.
A shot in the inside from Azaryan.
Alderich wants a takedown.
Alderich tries to score a body lock takedown but Azaryan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alderich goes for a takedown attempt but Azaryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liber Alderich.
Alderich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alderich just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAzaryan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azaryan.
Azaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alderich.
Alderich just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAzaryan.
A low kick from Alderich is predictable there
and Azaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Alderich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Azaryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Azaryan trying to control the position but instead, Alderich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Azaryan into the cage.
Alderich lands a shoulder strike.
Alderich tries to score a body lock takedown but Azaryan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azaryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1##BC#
Azaryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Azaryan gets tackled into the cage by Alderich. Alderich maintains the clinch. #BC#
Azaryan breaks from the clinch.
Alderich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Alderich.
As Alderich backs away, Azaryan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Azaryan scores with a nice strike.
Azaryan swings widly with a right hand
and Alderich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alderich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alderich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Alderich has closed the distance and engaged Azaryan in a clinch.
Azaryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Alderich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azaryan wants to get back to striking at distance but Alderich won't allow it.
Alderich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alderich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Azaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azaryan tries to land knees in the clinch but Alderich avoids the damage to the body.
Azaryan throws a head punch that misses. #T2##TD2#
Alderich jumps guard.
Alderich controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself.
Azaryan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alderich's guard.
Azaryan wants to stand and escape but instead Alderich has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Alderich wants to stand but Azaryan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alderich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Alderich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Azaryan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Azaryan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Alderich pulls Azaryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Azaryan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alderich wants to sweep but no luck.
Alderich has a closed guard, preventing Azaryan from standing up.
Alderich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Azaryan 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.
Alderich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Azaryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alderich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Azaryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Azaryan, not yet. #SUB2#
Alderich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Azaryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alderich has Azaryan in his guard.#REVR##SU#
Azaryan stands and steps away. Alderich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alderich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azaryan throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liber Alderich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alderich throws a head kick but Azaryan moves out of range.
Alderich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azaryan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azaryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Azaryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Azaryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alderich tries to clinch
and Azaryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alderich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alderich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Artur Azaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Alderich throws an off balance right hand
and Azaryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alderich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alderich tries to clinch up
and Azaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alderich misses with a lunging right hand
and Azaryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Alderich.
Azaryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
A combination from Alderich does no damage.
Alderich doesn't manage to clinch there - Azaryan circles away.
Azaryan is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Alderich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alderich tries to pull guard but Azaryan won't allow it.
Alderich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderich scores with a shoulder strike.
Azaryan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alderich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Azaryan stops a takedown attempt from Alderich.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liber Alderich.
Alderich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Azaryan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alderich being controlled against the cage.
Alderich lands with a light punch inside.
Alderich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Azaryan walks away with a smile on his face. Alderich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Liber Alderich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alderich wants to clinch
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Alderich darts in and clinches Azaryan up against the cage.#T2#
Azaryan gets underhooks to prevent Alderich's takedown attempt.
Alderich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Alderich successfully pulls guard.
Alderich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Azaryan's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Alderich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Azaryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Azaryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Azaryan! #REVR#
Alderich is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Azaryan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alderich to his feet.
Alderich tries a low kick but Azaryan avoids it.
Alderich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alderich throws a leg kick but Azaryan checks it.
Alderich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Azaryan counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Azaryan feints and then cracks Alderich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alderich down.
Alderich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Azaryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Alderich instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderich.
Liber Alderich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alderich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Azaryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Azaryan loads up on a big right hand but Alderich slips the punch.
Alderich moves to clinch but Azaryan breaks away
and Alderich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alderich swings widly with a right hand
and Azaryan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alderich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Azaryan's head.
Azaryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alderich lands with a hook. Azaryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Artur Azaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Alderich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azaryan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alderich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Azaryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Alderich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Azaryan's efforts to push away.
Alderich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alderich jumps guard but Azaryan stands there with Alderich around his waist. Alderich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Azaryan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alderich blocks it with crossed arms.
Alderich tries for a takedown but Azaryan manages to get underhooks.
Alderich avoiding damage as Azaryan throws knees to the body.
Azaryan working Alderich over with knees to the body.
Alderich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Azaryan tries to throw a body punch but Alderich avoids it by throwing Azaryan back against the cage.
Alderich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Azaryan's efforts to push away.
Azaryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderich is defending well for now.
Alderich misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Alderich pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liber Alderich.
I've got Alderich 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liber Alderich!
Liber Alderich 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.
The defeated Artur Azaryan had this to say: 'I have no idea... I mean, I'm 1-4. You can have all the talent in the world but unless you know how apply it, it means nothing. Congratulations to my opponent. I need to take a long break and think hard about my career in the game.'.
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Event:
DARE: KNEE DAD VS. ZHAI
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Reid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azaryan.
Hamish Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Reid lands a left and a right that send Azaryan crashing to the mat, dazed. Reid thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Azaryan is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Artur Azaryan has been cut.
Azaryan misses with a right hand
and Reid counters with a big right hand! Oh Azaryan is in trouble here! Reid follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish Reid!
Artur Azaryan was interviewed post fight and said 'I have no idea... I mean, I'm 1-4. You can have all the talent in the world but unless you know how apply it, it means nothing. Congratulations to my opponent. I need to take a long break and think hard about my career in the game.'.
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DARE 33
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Azaryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Azaryan decides to stand back up. Azaryan steps back and let's Hall get back to his feet.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azaryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Azaryan tries a quick counter leg kick but Hall is wise to it.
Hall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azaryan.
Hall blocks a jab.
A combination from Azaryan does no damage.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan throws a solid leg kick but Hall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azaryan.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Azaryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall takes one on the button.
Ryan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Azaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Azaryan looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Azaryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall tried to score with a low kick but Azaryan checks it.
Azaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azaryan throws a front kick aimed at Hall's knee but Hall avoids it well.
Azaryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Azaryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ryan Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azaryan.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall blocks the body kick.
Azaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Azaryan digs a good body shot into Hall's ribs.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Azaryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall throws a jab when Azaryan was well out of range.
A left lands for Hall.
A big left from Hall misses.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azaryan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Azaryan.
Hall cracks Azaryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Azaryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azaryan misses with a straight right.
Azaryan looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Azaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Hall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hall lunges at Azaryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azaryan's hand.
Azaryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Azaryan.
Azaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Azaryan, right into the meat.
Azaryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Azaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall slips under a jab from Azaryan.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall tests Azaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azaryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Azaryan counters with a straight right hand.
Azaryan staying out of range there.
Azaryan scores with a leg kick.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall throws a body punch but Azaryan moves out of range.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azaryan on the side of the head.
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 Ryan Hall will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hall moves out of range as Azaryan strikes.
Azaryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Hall.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azaryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azaryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Azaryan staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azaryan.
Hall tries to clinch up but Azaryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Azaryan counters with a straight right hand.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Azaryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Hall blocks a jab.
Jab by Azaryan.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Hall throws a leg kick but Azaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Azaryan throws a counter combo.
Hall moves out of range as Azaryan strikes.
Hall jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azaryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azaryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hall's sensitive parts. #CL#
Azaryan gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall avoiding damage as Azaryan throws knees to the body.
Azaryan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Azaryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Hall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Azaryan misses.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Azaryan misses with a body kick.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azaryan feints a counter leg kick.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
It seemed like Azaryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Azaryan misses with a combination
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azaryan throws a front kick aimed at Hall's knee but Hall avoids it well. #T3#
Azaryan defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Azaryan tries to move into range but Hall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Azaryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Hall misses.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Azaryan slips under a jab from Hall.
Azaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azaryan avoids the body shot from Hall.
Good leg kick by Azaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Azaryan.
Hall tries to score with a low kick but Azaryan moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
A low kick from Hall misses
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azaryan slips under a jab.
Azaryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Azaryan.
A big right from Azaryan misses.
A big right from Hall misses.
Azaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall wants to slow Azaryan down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall throws a hook but Azaryan blocks it.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Azaryan can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artur Azaryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick.
Hall moves out of range as Azaryan throws a body kick.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
Azaryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Azaryan looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Hall misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azaryan.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Azaryan counters with a low kick, right behind Hall 's knee.
Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Azaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Hall misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azaryan! But no joy.
Azaryan misses with an uppercut.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Azaryan moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Hall is predictable there
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall defending well as Azaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Hall lands with a good body shot.
A clash of legs there as Azaryan blocks the low kick.
Hall misses the jab.
Azaryan is looking for the big counter here.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Azaryan misses its intended target.
Azaryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Azaryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azaryan.
Azaryan looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Azaryan is just out of range.
It seemed like Azaryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Azaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azaryan swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Azaryan manages to avoid it.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Azaryan counters with a leg kick.
Azaryan lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Azaryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hall's sensitive parts.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Azaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azaryan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good leg kick by Azaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Azaryan takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Azaryan takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Azaryan tenderised Hall's leg. Hall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Azaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Azaryan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Azaryan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azaryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hall's knee momentarily.
Azaryan cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Azaryan ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azaryan manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Hall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Azaryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azaryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Azaryan staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artur Azaryan.
I think Azaryan 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Azaryan blocks a jab.
It looked like Azaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Azaryan tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Azaryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azaryan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Azaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Azaryan does no damage.
Cartwright looks to land a right hand but Azaryan moved out of range.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Azaryan throws a quick counter head kick but Cartwright was just out of range.
Azaryan slips a jab from Cartwright.
Cartwright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azaryan.
A little feinted left hand from Azaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Azaryan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cartwright just manages to avoid it.
Cartwright shoots in but Azaryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azaryan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.#T1#
Cartwright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azaryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartwright thinking.
Cartwright misses with a double jab
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Azaryan swivels and escapes.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Azaryan connects with a single shot there.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Azaryan misses the target.
We've been told by Azaryan's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cartwright misses with a straight right.
Azaryan throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Azaryan lands with a cross.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Azaryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Azaryan.
Azaryan takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Azaryan as he avoids it easily.
Cartwright misses with a body shot
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Azaryan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Azaryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.#REVR##SU#
Azaryan stands and steps away. Cartwright gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Azaryan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cartwright throws a combination that misses
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Azaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a body punch but Azaryan moves out of range.
Azaryan stuffs the takedown.
Azaryan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cartwright avoids it.
Azaryan misses with an uppercut.
Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartwright.
Azaryan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Cartwright does no damage.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Azaryan sprawls well.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azaryan is looking to slow Cartwright down with leg kicks.
Azaryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cartwright on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Azaryan finds it's target.#T4#
Azaryan stuffs the takedown.
Azaryan is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Cartwright misses its intended target.
Cartwright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan counters with an inside leg kick.
Cartwright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Azaryan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
And Azaryan counters with a quick kick to the body but Cartwright blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Cartwright scores with a four punch combination!
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright moves out of range of the body kick from Azaryan.
Artur Azaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azaryan scores with a jab. Cartwright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cartwright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartwright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Azaryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azaryan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jab, jab by Azaryan - just one landing.
Artur Azaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Azaryan as he jumps to the side.
Cartwright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Azaryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
A solid body kick from Azaryan.
Cartwright shoots in but Azaryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azaryan tried to counter with a leg kick but Cartwright avoided it.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Azaryan.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Azaryan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Azaryan, right into the meat.
Azaryan looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Azaryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Cartwright closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Cartwright dives in and scores a takedown into Azaryan's guard.
Azaryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Azaryan, not yet. #SUB#
Azaryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cartwright throws a sloppy strike and Azaryan has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Cartwright is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Azaryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artur Azaryan!
Post fight, an emotional Artur Azaryan said 'Thanks for all those for turning up. Time to build on this win and improve my record. I will one day be known as the best of the best.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Berne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azaryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Berne darts in trying to clinch
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berne misses with a combination
and Azaryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Berne wants to clinch
and Azaryan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Berne moves to clinch but Azaryan breaks away
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berne moves to clinch but Azaryan breaks away
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azaryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Azaryan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Berne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azaryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Berne tries to clinch but Azaryan moves away
and Azaryan counters with a straight right hand.
Berne darts in trying to clinch
and Berne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azaryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Azaryan. #CL2#
Berne closes the distance and clinches.
Azaryan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Azaryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azaryan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berne moves to clinch but Azaryan breaks away
and Azaryan counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Berne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Berne drives through and clinches with Azaryan against the cage.
Azaryan gets through Berne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azaryan with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Azaryan pulls guard.
Berne wanted to stand there but Azaryan had control of the position.
Azaryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berne trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Azaryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berne defends well.#SUB#
Azaryan has his foot on Berne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berne works his way back into a safe position though.
Berne wants to control from the top but Azaryan keeps moving. #SUB#
Berne content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Azaryan has locked up a guillotine! Azaryan's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Berne is holding on here and Azaryan must be using up a lot of energy. Berne has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Azaryan gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Artur Azaryan!
In his post fight interview, Artur Azaryan gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks for all those for turning up. Time to build on this win and improve my record. I will one day be known as the best of the best.'.
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Event:
KOFC 73 - Force vs Karelin 3
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Azaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Murphy clinches up with Azaryan and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Azaryan is trying to break free.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Azaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Azaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Tobias Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with a body punch
and Azaryan counters with a good, hard body kick but Murphy shrugs it off.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Azaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Azaryan thinks about the counter body kick.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL#
Murphy clinches.
Azaryan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azaryan.
Azaryan tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Azaryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Azaryan's head back.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Azaryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azaryan.
Murphy misses the body punch
and Azaryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murphy's knee momentarily.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Azaryan avoids it.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
A low kick from Murphy misses
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azaryan punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Azaryan.
Tobias Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azaryan ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Jab from Murphy.
Murphy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murphy misses with a jab to the body
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azaryan blocks a head kick by Murphy.
#T3#
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Azaryan moves away and avoids it.
Azaryan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Azaryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azaryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Azaryan ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Azaryan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Azaryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azaryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Azaryan.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Azaryan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Azaryan throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Azaryan.
Azaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azaryan looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Azaryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Azaryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Azaryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Azaryan throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy body kick from Murphy
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Azaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Azaryan.
Azaryan has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Azaryan is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azaryan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Azaryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Azaryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Azaryan as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Azaryan's takedown attempt.
Azaryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Azaryan tries to tie him up.
Azaryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Azaryan's head.
Azaryan misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Azaryan stalls.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azaryan can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Azaryan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Azaryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azaryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azaryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Azaryan fails to land the takedown.
Tobias Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Azaryan.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Azaryan counters with a low kick, right behind Murphy 's knee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azaryan.#T3#
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Azaryan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Azaryan showed some decent athleticism there.
Azaryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Azaryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Azaryan wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Azaryan.
Azaryan is looking to pass Murphy's guard but actually Murphy recovers to full guard.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Azaryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy controlling Azaryan's posture.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Azaryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Azaryan tries to pass.
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 Tobias Murphy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azaryan wants to counter the offense by Murphy and move into the clinch position.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azaryan! But no joy.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Azaryan counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Azaryan moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Azaryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Azaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Nice jab there from Murphy. #T1#
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azaryan.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#
Azaryan is rocked!
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azaryan.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Azaryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Azaryan is avoiding it.
Azaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Azaryan wants to counter with a clinch but Murphy pushes him away.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy seems to be stalking Azaryan here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Azaryan drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tobias Murphy!
The defeated Artur Azaryan had this to say: 'I have no idea... I mean, I'm 1-3. You can have all the talent in the world but unless you know how apply it, it means nothing. Congratulations to my opponent. I need to take a long break and think hard about my career in the game.'.
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Event:
KOFC 66 - Out vs Karelin
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Azaryan ducks under a wild hook from Pao.
Azaryan tries to counter with a clinch but Pao shakes him off and moves away.
Pao misses with an uppercut
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pao misses with a straight right.
Azaryan misses with an uppercut. Pao saw that one coming.
A big left from Azaryan misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Pao. That snapped Azaryan's head back.
Azaryan throws a front kick aimed at Pao's knee but Pao avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Pao.
Pao throwing a counter right hand but Azaryan manages to avoid it.
Azaryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pao pinned against the cage. Pao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pao lands with a cross.
Azaryan misses with a body shot
and Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azaryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pao has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pao misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Azaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Azaryan walks into a jab.
Pao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Azaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azaryan blocks a head kick by Pao.
We've been informed that Azaryan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Azaryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Azaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Pao went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Azaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azaryan feints the counter takedown.
Azaryan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD2#
Azaryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Azaryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Azaryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pao throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Azaryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Pao keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Pao pulls Azaryan in to control the position.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan looking to pass the guard.
Azaryan stands and throws Pao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pao stops Azaryan from passing to mount.
Pao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pao tries to get out of the position.
Azaryan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Azaryan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Pao is not content to let Azaryan control the position.
An elbow from Azaryan crashes against the mat.
Pao keeping his opponent close.#SUB2#
Azaryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Pao is defending well.
The strikes coming from Azaryan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Azaryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pao keeps working.
Azaryan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Azaryan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Azaryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Azaryan ducks under a wild hook from Pao.
Azaryan misses with a straight right.
Pao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Azaryan throws out a loose jab but Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azaryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Pao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azaryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
Ah Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Azaryan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pao. Azaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Azaryan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pao tries to buck Azaryan off but Azaryan is having none of it.
Azaryan tries to advance to mount but Pao denies him.
Pao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azaryan on the ground.
Azaryan controlling from side mount.
Azaryan has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Azaryan lands a nice shot to the head.
Azaryan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pao because Azaryan loaded up on that one.
Azaryan with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azaryan with good strikes from the mount here!
Azaryan avoids the attempt from Pao to control.
Azaryan thowing shots but they're missing.
Azaryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azaryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Azaryan throws some wild stikes that Pao manages to avoid easily.
#T3#
Pao blocking the ground and pound.
Azaryan looking to finish with strikes here!
Pao blocking the ground and pound.
Azaryan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Azaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Azaryan has hold of Pao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Azaryan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Azaryan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Azaryan lands a couple of good shots and Pao has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Azaryan missing with strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Pao has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Azaryan. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#SUB2#
Pao is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Azaryan struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azaryan has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Azaryan working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Azaryan 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pao misses with a hook. Azaryan ducked under it nicely.
Azaryan tries to counter with a clinch but Pao shakes him off and moves away.
Azaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azaryan lands a body shot.
Pao misses with a two punch combination.
Pao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Azaryan. Azaryan obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Azaryan misses.
Pao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Artur Azaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pao misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azaryan! But no joy.#T1#
Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azaryan.
Azaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pao.
Pao went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Azaryan slips under a jab.
Pao throws a nice looking combination but Azaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Azaryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azaryan.
Pao throws a hook but Azaryan avoids it easily.
Azaryan wants to counter the offense by Pao and move into the clinch position.
Pao throws a hook to the side of Azaryan's head but Azaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Azaryan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pao lands a jab-cross combination.
Artur Azaryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Azaryan.
A countering left hand to the body from Azaryan misses.
Pao blocks a head kick by Azaryan.
Pao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Azaryan misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Pao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pao slips under a jab.
Pao slips under a jab.
Pao walks into a stiff left hand from Azaryan.
Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Azaryan.
Ah Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azaryan looks to land a left hand but Pao moved out of range nicely.
Pao doesn't manage to clinch there - Azaryan circles away.
#T3#
A slow jab from Pao misses its intended target.
Azaryan cracks Pao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pao connects with the punch.
Azaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Pao misses the jab.
Azaryan throws a lazy right hand but Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azaryan.#TD2#
Azaryan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ah Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Azaryan is stalling here. Pao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Azaryan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azaryan tries to bench press Pao off him but Pao keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artur Azaryan.
Well Azaryan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Azaryan!
In his post fight interview, Artur Azaryan gave a big smile as he said 'Glad to finally the W on my record. Time to build on this win and improve my record. I will one day be known as the best of the best.'.
In defeat, Ah Pao stepped up to the mic, saying 'Da Ol' Dirty Bastard is coming for ya... Shimmy Shimmy Ya'.
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Event:
KOFC 62 - Jepsen vs Crawley
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Azaryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Nickoson in the body.
Azaryan tries to work over Nickoson's front leg with a kick but Nickoson checks it.
Nickoson attempts a counter takedown but Azaryan avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nickoson.
Azaryan with a hook.
A good leg kick by Azaryan.
Azaryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Azaryan as he connects with a hook.
Azaryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickoson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickoson dives in and grabs Azaryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azaryan pushes down on Nickoson's head and hops out.
Brodie Nickoson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickoson tries a low kick but Azaryan avoids it.
Nickoson misses with a low kick.
Azaryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nickoson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azaryan's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azaryan connects with a body shot.
Nickoson looks to land a left hand but Azaryan moved out of range nicely.
Nickoson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azaryan.
Azaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azaryan dips to his left and cracks Nickoson with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Azaryan.
Nickoson moves out of range of the leg kick from Azaryan.
Nickoson misses with a low kick.
Azaryan with a jab.#T1#
Nickoson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Azaryan tries to avoid it but Nickoson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Azaryan to the ground. Azaryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brodie Nickoson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azaryan digs a good body shot into Nickoson's ribs.
Azaryan slips a straight right by Nickoson.
Azaryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickoson's head.
Artur Azaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Azaryan tenderised Nickoson's leg. Nickoson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Azaryan scores with a spinning back kick!
Nickoson tries a low kick but Azaryan avoids it.
Azaryan with a nice cross.
Nickoson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azaryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickoson misses with an uppercut. Azaryan saw that one coming.
Azaryan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nickoson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azaryan pinned against the cage. Azaryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickoson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nickoson's knee momentarily.
Nickoson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickoson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickoson slips a jab and a cross from Azaryan.
Azaryan slips a straight right by Nickoson.
Azaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Azaryan digs a good body shot into Nickoson's ribs.#T2#
Azaryan cracks Nickoson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Azaryan.
Nickoson misses with a series of wild punches.
Azaryan motions for Nickoson to come forward. Azaryan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azaryan jabs Nickoson right on the nose. Nickoson blinks but takes it well.
Nickoson misses with a hook.
Nickoson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Azaryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nickoson somewhat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickoson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Azaryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azaryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Azaryan lands a head kick. Nickoson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Nickoson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Azaryan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nickoson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Azaryan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Azaryan lands an elbow just above Nickoson 's eye.
Nickoson jumps guard but Azaryan stands there with Nickoson around his waist. Nickoson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Azaryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickoson is defending well for now.#T3#
Nickoson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Azaryan lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Azaryan manages to break the clinch.
Nickoson misses with a straight left.
Nickoson throws out a loose jab but Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickoson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickoson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickoson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nickoson throws a hook but Azaryan blocks it.
Nickoson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickoson.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Azaryan but Azaryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Azaryan lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azaryan throws a front kick that sends Nickoson stumbling back into the cage.
Azaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickoson.
Azaryan scores with a head kick. Nickoson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nickoson misses with a body punch
and Azaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickoson.
Azaryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickoson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nickoson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azaryan to score with a decent uppercut.
Azaryan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nickoson has a takedown stuffed.
Azaryan throws out a counter right but Nickoson avoids it with no problem.
Nickoson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nickoson with a poor takedown
and Azaryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nickoson is breathing heavily.
Nickoson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azaryan manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickoson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickoson.
The crowd cheers as Azaryan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickoson doesn't seem phased though.
Nickoson is looking to chop away at Azaryan's legs.
Azaryan avoids the head kick by Nickoson.
Nickoson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azaryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Azaryan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nickoson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azaryan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nickoson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azaryan lands a nice hook to Nickoson's body. Nickoson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azaryan avoids the body shot from Nickoson.
Azaryan defending well as Nickoson loads up on a big left hand.
Azaryan connects with a jab.
Azaryan scores with a nice head shot.
Azaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickoson.
Azaryan digs a good hook to Nickoson's body.
#TD#
Nickoson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azaryan is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Nickoson crashes against the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azaryan prevents Nickoson from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azaryan keeps working.
Azaryan is looking to get back to his feet here but Nickoson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Azaryan's back.
Nickoson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Azaryan is taking damage to the body and head.
Nickoson misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Nickoson looking for the RNC.
Azaryan prevents Nickoson from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Azaryan is looking to control the hands but Nickoson breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brodie Nickoson!
A very excited looking Brodie Nickoson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Azaryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kimalainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kimalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Azaryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Kimalainen has managed to clinch.
Azaryan throws an elbow but it misses.
Azaryan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kimalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Azaryan throws an elbow that misses.
Kimalainen is working Azaryan over against the cage.
Kimalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Azaryan is looking to break free of the clinch but Kimalainen has double underhooks.
Azaryan is trying to break free.
Kimalainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azaryan.
Azaryan is trying to force a seperation but Kimalainen has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Azaryan fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimalainen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Azaryan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kimalainen is unloading with more strikes now! Azaryan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hurmaava Kimalainen!
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