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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
LFC 9
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Korolyov fails with a takedown attempt.
Korolyov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nickoson sprawls well. Nickoson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korolyov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickoson misses with a low kick.
Korolyov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Korolyov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nickoson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Korolyov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Korolyov is looking to take a break and control but Nickoson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korolyov working away.
Nickoson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolyov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nickoson is avoiding damage well.
Nickoson wants to control but Korolyov postures up.
Korolyov is looking to take a break and control but Nickoson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Korolyov in side control, throwing shots but Nickoson defends.
Nickoson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Korolyov is working for an americana but Nickoson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Korolyov was thinking about the submission.
Nickoson keeping moving, preventing Korolyov from controlling successfully.
Korolyov prevents Nickoson from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Korolyov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickoson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korolyov has managed to get both his arms back between Nickoson's legs - danger averted.
Korolyov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Korolyov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickoson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korolyov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickoson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickoson has control of Korolyov's left arm, preventing Korolyov from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a takedown but Korolyov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickoson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korolyov misses with a takedown attempt - Nickoson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brodie Nickoson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Korolyov.#TD2#
Korolyov gets a takedown into half guard.
Korolyov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nickoson to regain full guard. #T3#
Korolyov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Korolyov looking to sit in guard and control but Nickoson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nickoson wants to control from the top but Korolyov keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korolyov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Korolyov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickoson looking to sit in guard and control but Korolyov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Korolyov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickoson is keeping the position for now.
Korolyov stands up over Nickoson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korolyov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Korolyov trying to control but Nickoson is working from the bottom.
Korolyov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nickoson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korolyov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickoson is retaining full guard.
Korolyov stays in close to Nickoson's body and controls the position.
Korolyov wants to control from the top but Nickoson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korolyov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Korolyov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Korolyov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nickoson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nickoson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korolyov.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown but Korolyov shows good takedown defense.
Korolyov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nickoson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Korolyov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Korolyov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korolyov throwing strikes but missing.
Korolyov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickoson wants to stand and escape but Korolyov is having none of it.
Korolyov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korolyov is looking to advance position but Nickoson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Korolyov can't escape the position.
#T1#
Nickoson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nickoson avoids the attempt from Korolyov to control.
Nickoson controlling from the full mount.
Nickoson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Korolyov because Nickoson loaded up on that one.
Korolyov is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nickoson avoids the attempt from Korolyov to control.
Nickoson looking to control but Korolyov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Korolyov blocking the ground and pound.
Korolyov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Korolyov wants to hold on but Nickoson pushes him away.
Nickoson looking to control but Korolyov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickoson throws a wild left hand from mount and Korolyov manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Nickoson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickoson is thwarting Korolyov's attempts to control the position.
Nickoson is keen to just control but Korolyov is a slippery customer.
Korolyov trying to control but Nickoson postures up.
#T4#
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.
Nickoson prevents Korolyov from improving his position.
Nickoson thows a huge punch but Korolyov dodges it nicely.
Nickoson stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nickoson throws an overhand right that lands on Korolyov's shoulder, as Korolyov tries to avoid the shot.
Korolyov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Korolyov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Korolyov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Korolyov wants to control but Nickoson is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickoson is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Nickoson 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#
Nickoson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Korolyov swivels and escapes.
Korolyov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickoson.
Nickoson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korolyov avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Korolyov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Korolyov lands in his opponent's guard.
Korolyov advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolyov prevents Nickoson from improving his position.
Korolyov winds up and cracks Nickoson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Korolyov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickoson keeps working.
Korolyov thows a huge punch but Nickoson dodges it nicely.
Korolyov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickoson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Korolyov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Korolyov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Korolyov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korolyov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Korolyov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickoson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Korolyov working over Nickoson with some ground and pound. Nickoson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Korolyov trying to control from half guard but Nickoson is working away.
Korolyov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Korolyov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nickoson defending well though.
Nickoson is trying to get back to full guard.
Korolyov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nickoson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nickoson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korolyov.
Korolyov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Korolyov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Korolyov is working Nickoson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nickoson dodges the ground and pound from Korolyov.
Nickoson tries to improve position but can't.
Nickoson can't do much from the bottom here.
Korolyov lands some shots froms side control.
Korolyov taking a breather here.
Nickoson manages to get back to half guard.
Nickoson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Nickoson wants to sweep but no luck.
Korolyov works over Nickoson with some ground and pound from guard.
Korolyov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickoson looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korolyov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korolyov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickoson's head.
Korolyov scoring with some ground and pound.
Korolyov 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.
Korolyov throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Korolyov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korolyov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Korolyov!
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Event:
Junior Masters of MMA Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
West blocks the body kick.
That kick from Korolyov tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.
Korolyov throws a combination that misses
and West counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Korolyov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
West throws a nice outside leg kick.
West scores with a body shot.
Korolyov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
West with a jab.#TD2#
Korolyov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. West was covering up waiting for the punch and Korolyov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolyov landing with the ground and pound.
Korolyov stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Korolyov throws an elbow that misses. West uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Korolyov's guard. Nice move by West!#REVR#
West postures up in Korolyov's guard and throws a big left but Korolyov blocks it. #T1#
Korolyov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Korolyov keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korolyov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Korolyov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Korolyov keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
Korolyov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
West passes Korolyov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
West could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
West is trying to control the action in half guard but Korolyov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
West 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.
West trying to control from Korolyov's half guard. Korolyov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Korolyov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
West content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Korolyov wants to sweep but no luck.
Korolyov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Korolyov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Korolyov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Korolyov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
West regains full guard. Nicely done.
Korolyov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
West is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korolyov throws an elbow that misses. West uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Korolyov's guard. Nice move by West!#REVR#
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Korolyov has wrist control.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Korolyov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korolyov is controlling West's posture.#T4#
Korolyov looking to control.
Korolyov trying to control the position here.
Korolyov keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
Korolyov wants to hit a switch here but West passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Korolyov there!
West lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie West 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#
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Korolyov tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Korolyov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Korolyov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Korolyov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
West on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Korolyov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
West gets full guard.#SUB#
West is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korolyov defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolyov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
West is pulling down on Korolyov's head to control his posture. #T1#
Korolyov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of West's head.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
West looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Korolyov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
West is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korolyov defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korolyov trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korolyov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard.
West is trying to control the position but Korolyov postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Korolyov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Korolyov.#TD2#
Korolyov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging West to the ground. Korolyov is now in West's guard.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Korolyov trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korolyov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Korolyov wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Korolyov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now.
Korolyov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with West. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Korolyov trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Korolyov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
West trying to control the position.
Korolyov won't allow West to sweep him here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Korolyov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Korolyov distracts West with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Korolyov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Korolyov scoring with punches to the head and body.
West wants to sweep here but Korolyov controlling him for the moment.
Korolyov controls from within his opponent's guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Korolyov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Korolyov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
West lands a leg kick that knocks Korolyov off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Korolyov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Korolyov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Korolyov tries to pass to full mount but West defends it.
Korolyov is taking a breather. West 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.
Korolyov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Korolyov trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
West makes his way to full guard. A much better position for West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Korolyov is proving a slippery customer.
Korolyov working some strikes from top position.#T1#
West controls Korolyov momentarily but Korolyov frees himself.
West seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Korolyov with a nice head shot there.
Korolyov stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Korolyov lands a couple of elbows.
Korolyov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of West's head.
West throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Korolyov content to stall in guard here.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West looking to control.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Korolyov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korolyov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
West shoots in but Korolyov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Korolyov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
West gets caught flat footed, as Korolyov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
West throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oleg Korolyov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korolyov trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korolyov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Korolyov got a little sloppy there for a moment and West has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korolyov has managed to get both his arms back between West's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Korolyov looking to pass the guard.
West is trying to keep Korolyov in close.
Korolyov postures up and lands a big shot to West's brow.
Korolyov landing some decent shots from guard.
Korolyov scoring with some ground and pound.
Korolyov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Korolyov throws a big elbow that misses.
Korolyov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Korolyov looking to sit in guard and control but West gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
West pushes down on Korolyov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Korolyov is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Korolyov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korolyov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Korolyov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Moima throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Korolyov throws a lazy body kick
and Moima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moima lands a hook that stumbles Korolyov back into the cage. Moima follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Korolyov to the canvas! Moima pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Korolyov has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dustin Moima!
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