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Event:
Gladiators 47 Payne v Jacks
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Kickboxer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Usikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Usikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kickboxer tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kickboxer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Usikov or not.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kickboxer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kickboxer tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Kickboxer back against the cage.
Kickboxer throws a head punch that misses.
Usikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kickboxer's face.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kickboxer letting Usikov take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kickboxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Usikov landing knees to the head.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kickboxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Usikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Usikov.
Usikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kickboxer's face.
Usikov landing knees to the head.
Usikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kickboxer is breathing heavily.
Kickboxer taking a breather.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Kickboxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Usikov connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Kickboxer is rocked!
Kickboxer can't find room to land a body shot as Usikov controls the action.
Usikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kickboxer looking to slow down the pace here.
Usikov stalling the fight.
Usikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kickboxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kickboxer misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Usikov landing knees to the head.
Oh Kickboxer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kickboxer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Usikov jerks Kickboxer's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Kickboxer drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Usikov goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Usikov because Kickboxer was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Alexander Usikov!
A victorious Alexander Usikov 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:
Gladiators 43 Jawbreak v Aoki
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Kickboxer misses with the body kick#TD#
and Staley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Staley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Staley drops back looking for a leg! Kickboxer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kickboxer manages to kick Staley off! Staley jumps back into Kickboxer's guard.
Staley controlling from the top position.
Kickboxer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kickboxer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Staley is aware though and is defending well.
Kickboxer is trying to control the position but Staley postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staley stays in close to Kickboxer's body and controls the position. #T1#
Staley forces his way into half guard.
Kickboxer wants to improve his position but Staley is controlling well.
Staley not doing much here.
#SUB#
Staley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kickboxer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Staley manages to pass to mount!
Staley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kickboxer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kickboxer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Staley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Kickboxer gets back to full guard.
Staley won't allow Kickboxer to sweep him here.
Staley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Staley prevents Kickboxer from improving his position.
Kickboxer wants to control but Staley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Staley seems to be working for a kimura but Kickboxer defends the submission attempt.
Kickboxer wants to control but Staley is keeping busy.
Staley wants to pass the guard but Kickboxer is defending well.
Staley controlling the action here. #T3#
Kickboxer wants to get back to full guard.
Staley wants to free his trapped foot but Kickboxer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kickboxer wants to control but Staley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kickboxer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kickboxer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Staley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kickboxer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kickboxer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Staley has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Staley is trying to get an arm triangle but Kickboxer is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Staley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Staley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Staley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kickboxer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kickboxer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Staley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kickboxer is just riding it out for now. Staley eventually gives up the hold.
Staley wants to take a breather but Kickboxer is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Staley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kickboxer throws a leg kick #TD#
and Staley counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Staley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kickboxer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kickboxer sneaks back into half guard.
Kickboxer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kickboxer looking for subs off his back but Staley has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kickboxer is looking to improve his position.
Layne Staley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kickboxer wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Staley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kickboxer tries to roll over but Staley keeps him under control.#SUB#
Staley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kickboxer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kickboxer is defending against the submission attempts here by Staley.
Staley is trying to control. Kickboxer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kickboxer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Staley trying to control but Kickboxer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kickboxer looking for subs off his back but Staley has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Kickboxer tries to roll over but Staley keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kickboxer actively working from the bottom here.
Staley moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Staley tries for a kimura but Kickboxer is defending well.
Kickboxer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kickboxer gets back to full guard.
Staley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kickboxer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Staley drops back looking for a leg! Kickboxer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kickboxer manages to kick Staley off! Staley jumps back into Kickboxer's guard. #T3#
Staley trying to control but Kickboxer is working from the bottom.
Staley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kickboxer has his foot on Staley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Staley works his way back into a safe position though.
Staley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Staley slips nicely into half guard.
Kickboxer wants to improve his position but Staley is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kickboxer won't allow Staley to pass to mount.
Kickboxer is pressing down on Staley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Staley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kickboxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Kickboxer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Staley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kickboxer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kickboxer can't keep his opponent in guard - Staley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Staley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kickboxer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kickboxer is looking for a sweep. Staley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Staley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kickboxer sees it coming and defends easily.
Kickboxer wants to improve his position but Staley is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Staley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kickboxer. That's going to slow Staley down.
Kickboxer throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Staley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Staley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kickboxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kickboxer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kickboxer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Staley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kickboxer keeping moving, preventing Staley from controlling successfully. #T1#
Staley slips nicely into half guard.
Kickboxer wants to get back to full guard but Staley has passed into side control.
Kickboxer is looking for a sweep.
Staley trying to control the position but Kickboxer is working away.
Staley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kickboxer can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Staley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kickboxer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Staley moves into full mount!
Staley prevents Kickboxer from getting the reversal.
Staley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Staley tries to control but Kickboxer wriggling away. #T2#
Kickboxer has given up his back. Will we see Staley going for some submissions?
Kickboxer rolls, trying to escape but Staley keeps control of the position.
Staley has good solid back control here.
Staley is hanging on to Kickboxer's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Kickboxer is trying to roll into a better position but Staley has get a rear naked choke and Kickboxer is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Layne Staley!
An out of breath Layne Staley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 31 Aoki v King
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Pato works the jab nicely.
Pato misses with a few strikes there.
Pato throws a good cross that connects.
Pato throws a sloppy body shot
and Kickboxer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Pato.
Kickboxer scoring well with a low kick there.
Pato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pato scores with a nice head shot.
Kickboxer delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Pato coming out on top.#ROC2#
Kickboxer is rocked!
Pato lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kickboxer falls backwards - clearly groggy! Pato dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillermo Pato!
Guillermo Pato really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Gladiators 19 Teixeira v Gain
Date: May 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Barbosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kickboxer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kickboxer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kickboxer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kickboxer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kickboxer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kickboxer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Kickboxer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbosa's calf.
Kickboxer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kickboxer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kickboxer. That's going to slow Barbosa down.
Kickboxer feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Kickboxer tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Kickboxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kickboxer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kickboxer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kickboxer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Kickboxer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kickboxer throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kickboxer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kickboxer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kickboxer. That's going to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Kickboxer.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Kickboxer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kickboxer lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Kickboxer misses with a head kick.
Kickboxer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbosa's calf.
Kickboxer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kickboxer throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Kickboxer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bulgarian Kickboxer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kickboxer throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Kickboxer takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kickboxer misses with a body kick.
Barbosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kickboxer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Kickboxer misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Kickboxer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Bulgarian Kickboxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Kickboxer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Kickboxer throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Kickboxer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kickboxer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jose Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kickboxer lands a high kick!
Kickboxer tries a head kick but it misses.
Kickboxer throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Kickboxer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kickboxer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Kickboxer.
That kick from Kickboxer tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Kickboxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kickboxer.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kickboxer misses with a body kick.
Kickboxer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Kickboxer.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kickboxer throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kickboxer.
#T4#
Kickboxer misses with a head kick.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kickboxer.
Kickboxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Kickboxer backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Kickboxer manages to avoid it all.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Kickboxer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kickboxer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kickboxer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kickboxer throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bulgarian Kickboxer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kickboxer throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kickboxer.
Kickboxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kickboxer punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Kickboxer is looking to wear down Barbosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Kickboxer backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Kickboxer manages to avoid it all.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Kickboxer throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Kickboxer.
Kickboxer misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kickboxer.
Kickboxer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Kickboxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Kickboxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Kickboxer throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kickboxer misses with a wild body shot.
Kickboxer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kickboxer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Kickboxer.
#T3#
Kickboxer stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kickboxer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range and Kickboxer settles back down.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Kickboxer.
Kickboxer throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Kickboxer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kickboxer misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kickboxer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Kickboxer connects with a leg kick. Barbosa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kickboxer lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Kickboxer scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kickboxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jose Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kickboxer misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bulgarian Kickboxer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kickboxer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:24
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bulgarian Kickboxer!
Our winner, Bulgarian Kickboxer, 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:
Gladiators 16 Holton v Bravo
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Rua throws out a loose jab but Kickboxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kickboxer slips a jab from Rua.
Kickboxer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kickboxer cracks the inside of Rua's front leg.
Kickboxer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kickboxer connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Rua shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kickboxer is trying to defend but Rua finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rua not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua trying to control the action but Kickboxer is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kickboxer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kickboxer is pressing down on Rua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kickboxer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kickboxer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rua 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. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rua postures up in Kickboxer's guard and throws a big left but Kickboxer blocks it.
Rua passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Kickboxer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kickboxer is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Rua stands up and beckons Kickboxer to his feet.
Rua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Kickboxer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some bone on bone action there as Kickboxer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kickboxer scores with a head kick. Rua tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kickboxer lands with a slapping head kick.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kickboxer counters with a body kick that stops Rua in his tracks momentarily.
Anderson Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kickboxer lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Kickboxer!
Kickboxer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Rua shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kickboxer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kickboxer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kickboxer wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kickboxer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kickboxer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bulgarian Kickboxer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kickboxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It appears Kickboxer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rua or perhaps it was just good defense by Kickboxer, which made it look bad.
Rua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kickboxer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kickboxer.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kickboxer counters with a nice body kick.
Bulgarian Kickboxer is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kickboxer counters with a good low kick that Rua was not able to check.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Kickboxer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Kickboxer avoids the head kick by Rua.
Kickboxer lands a nice looking body kick.
Kickboxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kickboxer lands a front kick.
Rua tries for a takedown but Kickboxer circles away easily
and Kickboxer counters with a body kick that stops Rua in his tracks momentarily.
Bulgarian Kickboxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Rua.
Rua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kickboxer defends it nicely.
Kickboxer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kickboxer throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Kickboxer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kickboxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Kickboxer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kickboxer counters with a head kick.
Kickboxer lands a jab to Rua's midsection.
Kickboxer cracks the inside of Rua's front leg.
Kickboxer scores with a head kick.
Kickboxer lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Kickboxer throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Rua stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Kickboxer follows into mount! #ROC#
Rua is rocked!#T3##SUB#
Kickboxer swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bulgarian Kickboxer!
During a confident post fight interview, Bulgarian Kickboxer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RVFL
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kye drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Kye is trying to get an arm triangle but Kickboxer is defending well.
Kye trying to control the action but Kickboxer is working from the bottom.
Kickboxer is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kye swings around for an armbar but Kickboxer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kye's guard.
Kickboxer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kye is keeping the position for now.
Kye can't keep his opponent in guard - Kickboxer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kickboxer passes to full mount! #T1#
Kickboxer wants to control the pace but Kye is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kickboxer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kye manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kye is not content to let Kickboxer control the position.
Kye felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kickboxer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kye is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Kickboxer is trying to get an arm triangle but Kye is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kye can't do much from the bottom here.
Kickboxer is looking to take a break and control but Kye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kye is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kickboxer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kickboxer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kye tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Kickboxer looking to control but instead Kye has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kye holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kickboxer moves nicely into side control.
Kickboxer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kye keeps working. #SUB#
Kickboxer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kye has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kickboxer but great work by Kye.
Kickboxer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kickboxer is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB2#
Kye goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kickboxer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kye but great work by Kickboxer.#SUB#
Kickboxer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kye has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kickboxer but great work by Kye.#SUB2#
Kye working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kye trying to control the position but Kickboxer is working away.
Kickboxer tries to buck Kye off but Kye is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kye looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kickboxer is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koba Kye will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kickboxer gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Kye counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Kye seems to be looking for submissions.
Kickboxer is staying active underneath Kye, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kickboxer manages to get to full guard.
Kickboxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kye slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kickboxer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kye trying to control from half guard but Kickboxer is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Kye is looking for a kimura but Kickboxer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kye to get the leverage.
Kye is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kye is in close to Kickboxer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Kickboxer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kickboxer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kye keeping full guard, as Kickboxer tries to pass.
Kye controlling Kickboxer's posture. #T2#
Kickboxer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kye is keeping the position for now.
Koba Kye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kickboxer passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Kickboxer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kye wants to control but Kickboxer postures up.#T3##SUB#
Kickboxer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kye rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kickboxer's guard! Nice work there by Kye!
Kye is working Kickboxer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kye trying to control but Kickboxer is working from the bottom.
Kye engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kye slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kye is looking to take a break and control but Kickboxer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Kickboxer manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kickboxer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kickboxer sees it coming and defends easily.
Kye working Kickboxer over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kickboxer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Kye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Kickboxer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kye counters with a takedown into side control.
Kickboxer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kye off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Kickboxer is looking for a choke. Kye gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kye manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Kye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kye won't allow Kickboxer to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kickboxer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kye has picked Kickboxer up and slammed him! Kickboxer can't keep hold of the triangle and Kye manages to pass to side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kickboxer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Kye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kickboxer sees it coming and defends easily.
Kickboxer tries to get to full guard but Kye has control of the leg. #T1#
Kickboxer regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kickboxer looking for a guillotine here but Kye defends easily.
Kye showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kye is pushing down on Kickboxer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kickboxer is fighting to maintain full guard but Kye has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kye takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#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.#SUB#
Kickboxer actively working from the bottom here.
Kye wants to take a breather but Kickboxer is having none of it.
Kickboxer wants to get back to full guard.
Kickboxer manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Kickboxer looking for a guillotine here but Kye defends easily.
#SUB#
Kickboxer looking for a guillotine here but Kye defends easily.
#T3#
Kye is in close to Kickboxer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kye passes Kickboxer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kickboxer wants to improve his position but Kye is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kickboxer has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kickboxer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kye scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU2#
Kye stands up and waves to Kickboxer to follow him.
Kickboxer lands a high kick!
Kickboxer throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Kye counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kye prevents Kickboxer from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kye lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Kye really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Kye shoots in and gets a takedown into Kickboxer's guard.#SUB#
Kickboxer has his foot on Kye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kye works his way back into a safe position though.
Kye is working Kickboxer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Kickboxer pushes a forearm under Kye's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kye is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bulgarian Kickboxer!
Bulgarian Kickboxer is the new middleweight champion!
Bulgarian Kickboxer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
RVFL 1 New Year, New Beginning
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kickboxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kickboxer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swanson's calf.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Swanson clinches.
Swanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kickboxer backwards.
Kickboxer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Swanson slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Swanson.
Swanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kickboxer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Swanson to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Kickboxer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kickboxer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kickboxer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kickboxer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Swanson is defending well. Kickboxer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Swanson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kickboxer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bulgarian Kickboxer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Kickboxer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kickboxer stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kickboxer throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Dong drives through with a takedown into Kickboxer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dong drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kickboxer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kickboxer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kickboxer! #REVB#
Dong is trying to control Kickboxer's posture but Kickboxer avoids it. #SUB2#
Kickboxer swings around for an armbar but Dong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kickboxer's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Dong has gone for a leg lock! Kickboxer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dong's guard.#REVB#
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kickboxer defends it easily.
Dong is pulling down on Kickboxer's head. It's preventing any offense from Kickboxer, at least for the moment.#T1##SUB#
Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kickboxer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kickboxer wants to stand and escape but instead Dong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Dong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kickboxer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kickboxer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kickboxer wants to stand but Dong is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Kickboxer looking to pass the guard.
Kickboxer is looking to stand up but Dong won't let him. #SUB#
Dong is looking for a triangle but Kickboxer pushes his legs off easily.
Dong pulls Kickboxer in close to prevent any damage.
Kickboxer wants to stand but Dong has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kickboxer wants to stand but Dong is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB#
Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kickboxer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kickboxer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dong keeping full guard, as Kickboxer tries to pass. #SUB#
Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kickboxer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kickboxer wanted to stand there but Dong had control of the position.
Kickboxer wants to stand and escape but instead Dong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4##SUB#
Dong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kickboxer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dong, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kickboxer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kickboxer has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dong is looking for a triangle here but Kickboxer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong tries to buck Kickboxer off but Kickboxer is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bulgarian Kickboxer will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Dong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kickboxer quickly recovers to half guard.
Kickboxer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dong's back!#SUB2#
Kickboxer seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Dong's chin but Dong turns very nicely into Kickboxer's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Dong.
#SUB2#
Kickboxer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dong has gone for a leg lock! Kickboxer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dong's guard.#REVB#
Kickboxer stands and throws Dong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kickboxer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Dong sneaks back into half guard.
Dong is positioning himself well to prevent Kickboxer advancing to mount.
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kickboxer is working away from the top position though.
Dong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dong.
Kickboxer stopping the sweep attempt from Dong.
Hyun Kim Dong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dong is pulling down on Kickboxer's head. It's preventing any offense from Kickboxer, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Kickboxer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kickboxer has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted.
Kickboxer tries to stand but Dong is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Dong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kickboxer tries to stand but Dong is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Kickboxer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kickboxer wants to stand but Dong is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Dong has his foot on Kickboxer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kickboxer works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Dong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kickboxer passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Kickboxer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dong, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Dong regains half guard.
Kickboxer wants to stand but Dong has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Kickboxer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kickboxer.
Kickboxer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bulgarian Kickboxer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick from Kickboxer lands but Dong takes it in his stride.
Dong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kickboxer. Kickboxer obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong fails with the takedown.
Kickboxer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dong avoids the head kick by Kickboxer.
Kickboxer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Dong gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Dong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Dong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Dong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kickboxer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong. #SUB#
Dong seems to be looking for submissions.
Kickboxer tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Dong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kickboxer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong.
Kickboxer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dong seems to be looking for submissions.
Kickboxer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dong's back!#SUB2#
Dong showing good submission defense here.
Dong tries to break free.
#T3##SUB2#
Kickboxer looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Kickboxer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dong trying to control the hands but Kickboxer breaks the grip.
Kickboxer is hanging on to Dong's back as he tries to escape.
Dong turns into Kickboxer and is now in his guard.
#T4##SUB#
Dong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kickboxer has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dong doesn't defend quickly enough and Kickboxer has managed to lock this one up! Can Dong escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kickboxer on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bulgarian Kickboxer!
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