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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Basilashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Zurab Basilashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basilashvili looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Basilashvili persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Basilashvili lands a jab.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Basilashvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Basilashvili tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut.#KD2#
Basilashvili lands a big right hand that sends Silva crashing to the mat! Basilashvili stays standing though and waves Silva back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Basilashvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Basilashvili, right into the meat.
#TD2#
Basilashvili gets a takedown into half guard.
Basilashvili blocks the strikes from Silva.
Silva is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Big Price MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Basilashvili pulls his head out easily.
Silva tries to roll over but Basilashvili keeps him under control.
Silva lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Silva wants to control but Basilashvili is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Basilashvili has control of the leg.
Silva is looking to escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Silva with the active half guard here but Basilashvili passes nicely into side control.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Basilashvili moves nicely into side control.
Silva tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Silva is not content to let Basilashvili control the position.
Silva is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Basilashvili takes a little break here. Silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Basilashvili drags him back down.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Basilashvili is controlling well.
Silva tries to kick Basilashvili off in order to stand up. Basilashvili Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Silva throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Basilashvili stands up and beckons Silva to his feet. #T4#
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Basilashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Basilashvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Basilashvili closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Basilashvili lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#SUB#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Basilashvili is aware though and is defending well.
Silva is trying to keep Basilashvili in close.
Silva working a defensive guard but Basilashvili passes into half guard.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Basilashvili trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zurab Basilashvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Basilashvili shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Basilashvili thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Basilashvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Basilashvili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basilashvili misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Basilashvili pushes him off.
A nice side step and Basilashvili releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Basilashvili with a jab.
Basilashvili cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Basilashvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basilashvili dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Basilashvili's head and hops out.
Daniel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Basilashvili.
Silva shoots and misses
and Basilashvili counters with a left to the body.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Basilashvili counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Basilashvili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Basilashvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniel Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Basilashvili is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Basilashvili closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Basilashvili getting side control.
Silva tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Basilashvili manages to move to mount!
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Basilashvili any problems.
Basilashvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Basilashvili has moved into half guard.
Basilashvili content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Basilashvili gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva tries to clinch but Basilashvili moves away
and Basilashvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Basilashvili looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Silva is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Basilashvili trying to control the position but Silva is working away. #SU2#
Basilashvili decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Basilashvili fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Basilashvili swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut lands for Basilashvili. That snapped Silva's head back.
Basilashvili tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Basilashvili dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Basilashvili manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Basilashvili is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Basilashvili blocks the strikes from Silva.
Silva 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.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Basilashvili content to stall in guard here.
Basilashvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva controls Basilashvili momentarily but Basilashvili frees himself. #SUB#
Silva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Basilashvili uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zurab Basilashvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Silva's cut.
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#
Basilashvili scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Basilashvili looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva tries to kick Basilashvili off but Basilashvili keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Basilashvili postures up.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Basilashvili is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Basilashvili stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Basilashvili lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Basilashvili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Basilashvili somewhat.#T1#
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Basilashvili.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Basilashvili lands with a shot to the body.
Basilashvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Basilashvili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Daniel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Basilashvili.
Basilashvili blocks a head kick by Silva.
Basilashvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Basilashvili. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Basilashvili is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Basilashvili scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Basilashvili lands strikes from half guard.
Basilashvili not doing much here.
Silva connecting with a few gentle strikes. #SU2#
Basilashvili decides to stand up.
Basilashvili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Basilashvili avoids the head kick by Silva.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basilashvili! But no joy.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daniel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basilashvili sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva throws a head kick but Basilashvili moves out of range.
Basilashvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zurab Basilashvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Basilashvili goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Basilashvili scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva wants to control but Basilashvili postures up.
Basilashvili taking a breather here.
Basilashvili working away.#T4#
Basilashvili 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 Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zurab Basilashvili has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva is keen to just control but Basilashvili is a slippery customer.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Basilashvili moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Basilashvili blocks nicely.
Basilashvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zurab Basilashvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Basilashvili 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zurab Basilashvili!
A victorious Zurab Basilashvili 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:
HBCC 2
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 497 p4p, 19 weight class) and Zurab Basilashvili (ranked 4846 p4p, 165 weight class). Galanos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zurab Basilashvili!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galanos leaves Basilashvili with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Galanos clinches up against the cage.
Galanos is pressed up against the cage. Basilashvili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Galanos down to the mat. Galanos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Galanos darts in and clinches Basilashvili up against the cage.
Galanos pulls guard effortlessly.
Galanos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Basilashvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Galanos is tightening it up a little... Basilashvili has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Basilashvili reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Basilashvili taps out! Nice BJJ there by Galanos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hero Galanos!
A relieved looking Hero Galanos 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Stahl lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Stahl drives through and clinches with Basilashvili against the cage.
We've been informed that Stahl 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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stahl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stahl is working for takedown but Basilashvili is calmly controlling the position for now.
Basilashvili avoids a wild elbow strike from Stahl.#TD2#
Stahl pulls Basilashvili into guard.
Basilashvili wants to control from the top but Stahl keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stahl throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Basilashvili escapes and throws Stahl's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stahl is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Stahl sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Stahl looking for submissions off his back.
Stahl wants to improve his position but Basilashvili is controlling well.
Stahl is pressing down on Basilashvili's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Stahl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Basilashvili can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Stahl working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Basilashvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Basilashvili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Basilashvili is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Stahl throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stahl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Basilashvili is one step ahead there.
Stahl is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Basilashvili is posturing up here but Stahl has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Basilashvili tries to roll out but it's too tight and Basilashvili has to tap! Slick submission there by Stahl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hussein Stahl!
In his post fight interview, Hussein Stahl started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DARE 61
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Basilashvili throws a right hand that misses
and Baumann counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Zurab Basilashvili has been cut.
Basilashvili looks to throw the jab but Baumann is out of range.
A big right from Baumann misses.
Basilashvili now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Basilashvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Baumann is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Basilashvili misses the target.
Basilashvili takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baumann. Basilashvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Baumann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Basilashvili.
Baumann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Basilashvili.
Baumann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Basilashvili slips a jab and a cross from Baumann.
The fighters circling - Basilashvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baumann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baumann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Basilashvili.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baumann. Basilashvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Basilashvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baumann throws out the jab.
Baumann throws a looping overhand right but Basilashvili ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Baumann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Basilashvili.
Basilashvili misses with a straight left.
Basilashvili throws a push kick but Baumann slaps the foot to one side.
Baumann lands a jab to the head.
Basilashvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Baumann.
Basilashvili feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baumanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Basilashvili lands a really nice looking cross but Baumann seems unphased.
Basilashvili walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Basilashvili misses the target.
Baumann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Basilashvili momentarily.
Basilashvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Baumann avoids the head kick by Basilashvili.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basilashvili throws a head kick that misses.
Basilashvili has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baumann misses with an uppercut. Basilashvili saw that one coming.#T2#
Baumann looks to land a right hand but Basilashvili moved out of range.
Jab from Basilashvili.
Baumann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Basilashvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Baumann.
Baumann feinted with a counter takedown.
Baumann takes a swing at Basilashvili's ribcage but misses.
Baumann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baumann lands a right hook to the body.
Zurab Basilashvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Basilashvili throws a hook to the side of Baumann's head but Baumann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baumann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Basilashvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baumann.
Baumann throws a shot from downtown. Basilashvili moves away and avoids it.
Baumann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Basilashvili's hands.#CUT#
That has opened up Zurab Basilashvili's cut even more.
Baumann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Basilashvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baumann just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Baumann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Basilashvili.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baumann.
Basilashvili misses with an uppercut. Baumann saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Baumann misses the target.
Baumann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basilashvili moves away.
Basilashvili throws out a counter right but Baumann avoids it with no problem.
Baumann sizes up Basilashvili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Basilashvili is rocked!
Crack! Baumann connects with the perfect overhand right and Basilashvili falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Baumann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Baumann!
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Event:
IHOF 9
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Kagonbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Basilashvili has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kagonbo lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Zurab Basilashvili has been cut.#KD#
Kagonbo sends Basilashvili crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kagonbo is motioning to the referee to let Basilashvili up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kagonbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kagonbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Basilashvili's sensitive parts.
Basilashvili misses with a straight left.
It looked like Kagonbo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD#
Kagonbo lands a big right hand that sends Basilashvili crashing to the mat! Kagonbo stays standing though and waves Basilashvili back to his feet!#ROC#
Basilashvili is rocked!
Bismack Kagonbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basilashvili misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kagonbo counters with a leg kick.
Basilashvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Kagonbo finish him?
Kagonbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Basilashvili. That did some damage!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kagonbo engages and cracks Basilashvili with a massive lead left hook - Basilashvili tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kagonbo is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bismack Kagonbo!
Bismack Kagonbo retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bismack Kagonbo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
IHOF 6: Snake Eyes
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Basilashvili. #CUT2#
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.
Basilashvili throws a right hand that Nakamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamura also avoids with ease.
Basilashvili scores with a nice strike.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Basilashvili's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Basilashvili's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Basilashvili throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Basilashvili circles away easily
and Basilashvili rattles Nakamura with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Nakamura tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Basilashvili dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Nakamura stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zurab Basilashvili!
After winning the bout, Zurab Basilashvili thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Shinsuke Nakamura had this to say: 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.
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Event:
IHOF IV: The Ides of March
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Basilashvili misses with a straight left.
Gallagher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Basilashvili throws a head kick that misses.
Gallagher with the counter takedown but Basilashvili avoids it easily.
We've been told by Basilashvili's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Basilashvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Basilashvili misses the jab.
Gallagher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Basilashvili misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher with the counter takedown but Basilashvili avoids it easily.
Gallagher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Basilashvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gallagher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basilashvili misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Basilashvili throws out the jab.
Gallagher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Basilashvili defends it well.
Basilashvili lunges at Gallagher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gallagher's hand. #T1#
Basilashvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.
Gallagher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Basilashvili to score with a decent uppercut.
Basilashvili drops Gallagher with a naaaaasty hook - Gallagher is in real trouble here! Basilashvili dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zurab Basilashvili!
Zurab Basilashvili 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Oiyambe walks into a straight right hand from Basilashvili.
Oiyambe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Basilashvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Oiyambe is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Taisho Oiyambe has been cut.
Oiyambe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Basilashvili closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Oiyambe out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zurab Basilashvili!
Our winner, Zurab Basilashvili, 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:
DFN #5 Dren vs Vakarchuk
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Honda throws a hook to the side of Basilashvili's head but Basilashvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Honda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Basilashvili counters with a left to the body.
Basilashvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Basilashvili has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DNA in the buildup to the fight.
Basilashvili lands a nice hook to Honda's body. Honda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Honda tenderised Basilashvili's leg. Basilashvili is trying to keep his angry face on.
Honda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Basilashvili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Basilashvili scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.#TD2#
Honda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Basilashvili did well to prevent Honda getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basilashvili preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Basilashvili on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Basilashvili tries to get out of the position.
Basilashvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Honda misses with a head shot. Basilashvili uses the momentum to regain guard.
Basilashvili managing to control the position. #T1#
Honda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Basilashvili is trying to keep Honda in close.
Basilashvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honda stands up over Basilashvili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Zurab Basilashvili has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basilashvili working a defensive guard here.
Honda distracts Basilashvili with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#
Zurab Basilashvili's cut is getting worse.
Honda throws an elbow that misses. Basilashvili uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Honda's guard. Nice move by Basilashvili!#REVR#
Honda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Basilashvili puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
It looks like Basilashvili is going to stand back up.
Honda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Honda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Basilashvili would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Honda wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Honda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Basilashvili defends it easily.
Basilashvili wants to get up but he can't break Honda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Honda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Basilashvili is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Honda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Basilashvili 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 Honda.
Honda is trying to improve his position.
Basilashvili working away.
Honda is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Basilashvili stands up and beckons Honda to his feet.
Honda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Basilashvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Basilashvili coming out on top.
Honda needs to keep his hands up - Basilashvili had a free shot at his head there.
Honda throws a jab when Basilashvili was well out of range.
Basilashvili was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Honda throws a solid leg kick but Basilashvili takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Honda.
Basilashvili dips to his left and cracks Honda with an uppercut!
Basilashvili lands a head shot.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Basilashvili shows good takedown defense.
Basilashvili scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Honda doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Basilashvili gets caught napping as Honda dives in and scores a takedown. Basilashvili manages to retain guard.#ES#
Basilashvili uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zurab Basilashvili dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Honda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Basilashvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Basilashvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Honda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Honda throws a big elbow that misses.
Basilashvili working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Edmond Honda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Basilashvili looking to control.
Honda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Honda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Honda throws a strike but Basilashvili rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda wants to sweep here but Basilashvili controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Honda is looking for a triangle here but Basilashvili uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Honda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Honda is trying to control Basilashvili's posture but Basilashvili avoids it. #SU#
Basilashvili stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basilashvili lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Honda throws a leg kick
and Basilashvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt
and Basilashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Basilashvili misses with a looping right.
Honda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Basilashvili checks a low kick from Honda.
Basilashvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Honda misses with a lunging right hand
letting Basilashvili counter with a right hand.
Honda swings widly with a right hand
and Basilashvili counters with a nice body shot.
Honda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Basilashvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zurab Basilashvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Honda.
Honda motions for Basilashvili to come forward. Honda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Basilashvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Basilashvili.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Honda dives in and grabs Basilashvili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Basilashvili pushes down on Honda's head and hops out.
Basilashvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Basilashvili sprawls well. Basilashvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Honda gets slowly back to his feet.
Honda shoots for a takedown but Basilashvili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Basilashvili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Honda misses.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda throws the left hand but Basilashvili avoids the punch easily.
Basilashvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honda can do to turn this around?
Honda slips a straight right by Basilashvili.
Honda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zurab Basilashvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Basilashvili connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Basilashvili scores with a punch to the head.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt - Basilashvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Honda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Honda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
That has opened up Edmond Honda's cut even more.
Honda moves out of range of the strikes.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt - Basilashvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Basilashvili misses the target.
Basilashvili lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Basilashvili moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Basilashvili slaps away a takedown attempt from Honda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Basilashvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Basilashvili ducks under a wild hook from Honda.
A little feinted left hand from Basilashvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Basilashvili stuns Honda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Honda connects with a leg kick. Basilashvili looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Basilashvili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Honda.
Honda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zurab Basilashvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Basilashvili throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Basilashvili shows good takedown defense.
Basilashvili lands with an uppercut that bounces Honda off the cage and back into range.
Basilashvili is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Basilashvili cracks Honda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zurab Basilashvili dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Honda misses with a takedown attempt - Basilashvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Basilashvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Basilashvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Honda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Basilashvili.
Honda fails to land the takedown.
Basilashvili tests Honda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt - Basilashvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zurab Basilashvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Honda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda throws a hook but Basilashvili avoids it easily.
Basilashvili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
The cut above Edmond Honda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Basilashvili connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Basilashvili scores with a decent looking hook.
Basilashvili cracks Honda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
Edmond Honda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Honda throws a right hand that misses
and Basilashvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Honda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Basilashvili is out of range.
Basilashvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Honda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Basilashvili.
Honda with a poor takedown
and Basilashvili counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Honda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Honda misses with a takedown
and Basilashvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Edmond Honda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zurab Basilashvili!
During a confident post fight interview, Zurab Basilashvili thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Edmond Honda stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Basilashvili feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Basilashvili swings for the body but Winters moves out of range.
Winters tries a head kick but it misses.
Basilashvili scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winters doesn't seem bothered though.
Basilashvili throws a hook to the side of Winters's head but Winters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winters tries to close the distance and clinch but Basilashvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Basilashvili moves away from the strike by Winters.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winters is defended easily by Basilashvili.
Basilashvili doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Basilashvili with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters shoots and misses
and Basilashvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Basilashvili throws a hook but Winters blocks it.
Winters throws a quick counter kick to the body but Basilashvili avoids it.
Winters has been working on his balance at KING OF PAIN, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Basilashvili.
Winters ducks under a wild hook from Basilashvili.
Winters half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Basilashvili scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Basilashvili lands a really nice looking cross but Winters seems unphased.
Basilashvili sizes up Winters with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Winters gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Winters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Basilashvili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Basilashvili is controlling Winters's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Basilashvili is staying active underneath Winters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winters trying to control from Basilashvili's half guard. Basilashvili has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Basilashvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winters 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.
Basilashvili controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Basilashvili keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Basilashvili cracks Winters with a right hand to the side of the head.
Basilashvili scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Winters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Basilashvili defends well and Winters ends up having to push Basilashvili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winters fails with the takedown
and Winters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Winters is rocked!
Winters gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Basilashvili points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Winters wakes up just in time to hear Basilashvili thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zurab Basilashvili!
After winning the bout, Zurab Basilashvili 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: Jan 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Basilashvili stuffs the takedown.
Basilashvili is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arnett with a body shot.#TD#
Arnett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Arnett is looking for a kimura here.
Arnett wants to control but Basilashvili is keeping him busy.
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.
Basilashvili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arnett .
Arnett is trying to control. Basilashvili wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Arnett is trying to work for a kimura but Basilashvili is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Basilashvili can do anything to dispel that myth.
Basilashvili is refusing to be controlled, as Arnett sits in half guard.
Arnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Basilashvili is defending against the submission attempts here by Arnett .
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Basilashvili.#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.
Arnett tries for a takedown but Basilashvili circles away easily
enabling Basilashvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Basilashvili displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Basilashvili scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arnett is looking to clinch.
Basilashvili scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arnett doesn't seem bothered though.
Arnett is breathing heavily.
Arnett with a poor takedown
enabling Basilashvili to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Jr Arnett . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Basilashvili looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arnett walks into a left hand.
Arnett misses with a takedown attempt
and Arnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Basilashvili scores with a jab to the body.
Arnett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Basilashvili. Beautiful body shot.
Arnett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Basilashvili counter with a right hand.
Basilashvili stuns Arnett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Basilashvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Basilashvili punishes Arnett 's body with a nice straight punch.
Basilashvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Basilashvili changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Basilashvili is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arnett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Arnett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basilashvili scores with a jab.
Basilashvili scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Basilashvili fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Basilashvili throws a series of strikes that have Arnett backpedaling.
#ROC2#
Arnett is rocked!
Arnett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Basilashvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Basilashvili lands a slapping body shot.
Arnett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Basilashvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zurab Basilashvili dominated that round.
That's time! Arnett 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Basilashvili scores with a jab to the body.
Basilashvili scores with a decent looking hook.
Zurab Basilashvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Basilashvili counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arnett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Basilashvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arnett 's hands.
Jab from Basilashvili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basilashvili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arnett has time to react.
Basilashvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arnett has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Basilashvili counters with a crisp right hand that drops Arnett ! Basilashvili lets Arnett back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Arnett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
and Basilashvili counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Arnett ! He's just covering up as Basilashvili starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zurab Basilashvili!
A very excited looking Zurab Basilashvili 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Basilashvili jabs Gacy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gacy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Basilashvili counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Gacy rushes Basilashvili and presses him up against the cage.
Basilashvili should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Basilashvili wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Basilashvili looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Basilashvili has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gacy tries to pull guard but Basilashvili won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Basilashvili.
Gacy is working for takedown but Basilashvili is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gacy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Basilashvili pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Gacy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gacy throws a head kick that misses
enabling Basilashvili to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gacy throws a lazy uppercut
and Basilashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gacy is breathing heavily.
Basilashvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Basilashvili scores with a body shot.
Basilashvili lands a head shot.
Gacy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Basilashvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Basilashvili looks to land a combination. Gacy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Basilashvili throws a combination. Gacy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circle momentarily. Basilashvili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gacy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Basilashvili throws an overhand right that drops Gacy like a sack of potatoes! Basilashvili dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zurab Basilashvili!
After winning the bout, Zurab Basilashvili 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 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Basilashvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Basilashvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valcone.
Valcone misses with an uppercut
and Basilashvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valcone wants to clinch.
Basilashvili misses with an uppercut. Valcone saw that one coming.
Ben Valcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valcone wants to slow Basilashvili down by chopping away at his legs.
Basilashvili looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valcone looks to land a body kick but Basilashvili moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basilashvili slips a jab from Valcone.
Valcone lands a body shot.
Valcone misses with a leg kick
and Basilashvili counters with a right hand to the body. #T1##CL#
Valcone has managed to clinch.
Valcone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valcone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Basilashvili blocks an elbow strike from Valcone.
Basilashvili has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Basilashvili trying to stall but Valcone improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valcone.
Basilashvili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valcone is keeping busy.
Valcone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Basilashvilis head.
Valcone misses with an elbow strike.
Basilashvili looking to stall.
#BC#
Valcone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Basilashvili throws out a loose jab but Valcone uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Valcone drives through and clinches with Basilashvili against the cage.
Basilashvili avoids a wild elbow strike from Valcone.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valcone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Valcone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Basilashvili blocks the leg kick.
Basilashvili doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valcone closes the distance but Basilashvili moves to the side
and Basilashvili makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valcone throws a looping overhand right but Basilashvili ducks down to avoid it.
Basilashvili unleashes a big counter combination but Valcone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Valcone throws a hook but Basilashvili blocks it.
Valcone doesn't manage to clinch there - Basilashvili circles away.
Basilashvili checks a low kick from Valcone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Basilashvili moves away from the strike by Valcone.
Nice defenses there by Basilashvili.#T3#
Valcone throws a low kick, looking for Basilashvili's leg but Basilashvili calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Valcone clinches with his opponent.
Basilashvili tries to circle away but Valcone has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valcone throws an elbow that misses.
Valcone throws an elbow that misses.
Valcone lands an elbow that stopped Basilashvili in his tracks for a moment.
Basilashvili taking a breather.
Basilashvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valcone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Valcone manages to break the clinch.
Valcone swings widly with a right hand
and Basilashvili counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Basilashvili. #T4#
Valcone misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Basilashvili misses.
Basilashvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Basilashvili checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Basilashvili throws out a counter right but Valcone avoids it with no problem.
Valcone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valcone misses with a lunging right hand
and Basilashvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valcone scores with a nice head shot.
Basilashvili slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basilashvili checks a leg kick.
Valcone misses with a low kick.
Valcone misses with a left hand
and Basilashvili counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Valcone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Valcone throws a lazy right hand but Basilashvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valcone, right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Basilashvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valcone doesn't seem phased though.
Valcone misses with an uppercut.
Basilashvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valcone.
A nice side step and Basilashvili releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Basilashvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valcone throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basilashvili! But no joy.#CL#
Basilashvili gets tackled into the cage by Valcone. Valcone maintains the clinch.
Valcone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basilashvili can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valcone misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Valcone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valcone throws a leg kick
and Basilashvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Valcone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valcone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Basilashvili at a distance.
#T1#
Valcone throws a right and a left that Basilashvili avoids nicely.
Basilashvili walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valcone.
Valcone throws a leg kick
and Valcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valcone looks to land a left hand but Basilashvili moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basilashvili! But no joy.
Valcone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Basilashvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valcone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Basilashvili makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valcone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Valcone tenderised Basilashvili's leg. Basilashvili is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valcone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basilashvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Valcone throws a body punch but Basilashvili moves out of range.
Basilashvili clobbers Valcone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valcone throws a poor cross that misses
and Basilashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Basilashvili takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Valcone has closed the distance and engaged Basilashvili in a clinch.
#BC#
Valcone breaks the clinch.
Valcone throws a poor cross that misses
and Basilashvili counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basilashvili checks a leg kick.
Valcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Basilashvili unleashes a big counter combination but Valcone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Valcone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Valcone is rocked!
Valcone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Basilashvili counters with a huge right that knocks Valcone out cold! Basilashvili is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zurab Basilashvili!
A victorious Zurab Basilashvili 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Basilashvili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Basilashvili throws a right and a left that Olaf avoids nicely.
Olaf wants to clinch
and Basilashvili counters with a three punch combo that has Olaf backing up. Olaf nods at Basilashvili to acknowledge the strikes.
Basilashvili could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Basilashvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Basilashvili misses with a series of wild punches.
Olaf is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Basilashvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Basilashvili.
Olaf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Olaf takes a swing at Basilashvili's ribcage but misses.
Basilashvili throws a big counter combination but Olaf scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Olaf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Basilashvili finds it's way round the side to connect with Olaf's head.
Olaf throws a leg kick
and Basilashvili counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Basilashvili lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Basilashvili misses with a body shot.
Olaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Olaf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Basilashvili.
A big left from Basilashvili misses.
Olaf dodges the punch combination from Basilashvili.
Basilashvili connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Olaf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Basilashvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped Olaf in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Olaf. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Olaf misses with a hook to the body
and Basilashvili counters with a series of strikes. Olaf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Basilashvili changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Basilashvili looks to throw the jab but Olaf is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Basilashvili.
Olaf tries to clinch but Basilashvili is having none of it.
A lazy left from Basilashvili finds it's target.
Zurab Basilashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basilashvili takes a swing at Olaf's ribcage but misses.
Olaf slips a straight right by Basilashvili.
Olaf wants to clinch but Basilashvili slips to the side
and Basilashvili counters with a nice body shot.
Olaf tries to clinch up
and Basilashvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Olaf wants to clinch up but Basilashvili keeps it at a distance.
Basilashvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Olaf is predictable there
and Basilashvili counters with a straight right hand.
Olaf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Basilashvili sets himself, and Olaf steps forward looking for the clinch! Basilashvili avoids it this time.
Basilashvili swats away the attempt to clinch by Olaf.
A left lands for Basilashvili.
Olaf wants to clinch but Basilashvili slips to the side
and Basilashvili counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Basilashvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olaf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olaf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Basilashvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Basilashvili.#CL2#
Olaf drives through and clinches with Basilashvili against the cage.
Olaf blocking some punches.
Olaf stalls.
Basilashvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Olaf.
Olaf landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Zurab Basilashvili has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olaf with a knee to the head.
Basilashvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Olaf.
Basilashvili is breathing heavily.
Basilashvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zurab Basilashvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zurab Basilashvili's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Olaf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zurab Basilashvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Basilashvili.
Nice straight punches there by Basilashvili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Basilashvili.
Basilashvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Basilashvili.
Olaf moves out of range as Basilashvili strikes.
Olaf moves forwards but Basilashvili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Olaf swings for the body but Basilashvili moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olaf doesn't manage to clinch there - Basilashvili circles away.
Olaf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Basilashvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Basilashvili misses its target.
Basilashvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Basilashvili throws a body punch but Olaf moves out of range.
Olaf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Basilashvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Basilashvili throws a body punch but Olaf moves out of range.
Olaf is looking to clinch.
It looked like Basilashvili was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Olaf slips a straight right by Basilashvili.
Zurab Basilashvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Basilashvili throws a series of punches but Olaf moves out of range.
Basilashvili is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Basilashvili is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Basilashvili throws out a loose jab but Olaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Basilashvili sets himself, and Olaf steps forward looking for the clinch! Basilashvili avoids it this time.
Olaf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Basilashvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Basilashvili loads up on a big right hand but Olaf slips the punch.
Olaf tries to counter by closing the distance.
Basilashvili throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Olaf rushes Basilashvili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Olaf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Basilashvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olaf prevents Basilashvili from breaking the clinch.
Basilashvili takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olaf has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Basilashvili - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Olaf, and another! Basilashvili is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jurek Olaf!
Jurek Olaf looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Możecie mi skoczyć na snacka zwierzaka'.
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