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Event:
KOFC 110 - Karelin vs Hallick
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Patton throws out a leg kick but Hryunov moves out of range and Patton only half commits.
Hryunov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hryunov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hryunov lands a two punch combo.
Hryunov throws a right hand that Patton ducks under and follows up with a left that Patton also avoids with ease.
Hryunov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hryunov stuffs the takedown.
Hryunov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hryunov looks to throw the jab but Patton is out of range.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Patton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Patton lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Hryunov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Patton stopping the sweep attempt from Hryunov.
Patton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hryunov wants to stand but Patton is controlling the position.
Hryunov keeping moving, preventing Patton from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Patton wants to pass the guard but Hryunov is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hryunov cracks Patton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Patton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hryunov.
Patton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hryunov.
Patton throws a leg kick that misses.
Hryunov clobbers Patton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Hryunov misses.
Patton is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Hryunov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patton staying out of range there.
Patton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Hryunov throws a shot to the body.
Hryunov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hryunov lands a jab.
Hryunov misses the shot to the body.
Patton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hryunov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hryunov throws out a powerful jab.
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch but Hryunov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hryunov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hryunov misses with a straight left.
Hryunov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Patton with the counter takedown but Hryunov avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hryunov.#CL#
Hryunov forces Patton back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hryunov lands an uppercut.#T4#
Patton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patton has Hryunov pushed against the cage.
Hryunov working aggressively here.
#BC#
Hryunov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hryunov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patton on the side of the head.
Patton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patton has a takedown stuffed.
Patton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hryunov throws a shot to the body.
Hryunov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Hryunov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Patton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Patton wants to clinch up but Hryunov keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hryunov has knocked Patton down with a huge combo! Hryunov steps away and waves a wobbly Patton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Patton is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Craig Patton has been cut.
Hryunov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Patton is still on wobbly legs! Can Hryunov finish him?#KD#
Hryunov cracks Patton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hryunov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Patton to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hryunov counters with a crisp right that sends Patton to the canvas! Hryunov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Hryunov!
Pavel Hryunov 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.
Craig Patton spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.
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Event:
KOFC 106 - Andreev vs Aoki 2
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Sobota takes a swing at Hryunov's ribcage but misses.
Sobota slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sobota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sobota connects with a nice looking jab.
Sobota checks a leg kick.
Sobota takes a swing at Hryunov's ribcage but misses.
Sobota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hryunov.
Hryunov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sobota swings widly with a right hand
and Hryunov counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hryunov!
Hryunov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sobota.
Hryunov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hryunov looks to land a right hand but Sobota moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hryunov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sobota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sobota was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sobota looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hryunov misses with a double jab
and Sobota counters with a straight right hand.
Hryunov scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Hryunov lands a body shot.
Hryunov's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hryunov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Hryunov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hryunov wants to stand but Sobota has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hryunov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hryunov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Hryunov stands up and waves to Sobota to follow him.
Hryunov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hryunov.
Hryunov looks for a takedown but Sobota sprawls well.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Hryunov.
A jab from Hryunov does it's job there.#T2#
Hryunov misses with an uppercut.
Sobota on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hryunov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sobota is fending him off so far but Hryunov persists. Nope, Sobota circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobota missing with a left hand there. Hryunov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Sobota swings for the body but Hryunov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hryunov! But no joy.
Sobota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donk. Hryunov catches Sobota right on the button with a cross.
Hryunov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sobota on the side of the head.
Hryunov swinging wildly here.
Hryunov ducks under a wild hook from Sobota.
Sobota misses with a wild body shot.
Hryunov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobota circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobota lands an overhand right.
Hryunov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sobota counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hryunov misses with a straight right. #T3#
Sobota throws a hook to the side of Hryunov's head but Hryunov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sobota slips a straight right by Hryunov.
Sobota moves out of range as Hryunov strikes.
Hryunov misses with a looping left.
Sobota throwing a counter right hand but Hryunov manages to avoid it.
Hryunov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobota was well out of range. Poor timing from Hryunov.
A counter left hand to the body from Sobota misses its target.
Sobota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hryunov misses with a two punch combination.
Leszek Sobota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hryunov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sobota cracks Hryunov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Hryunov there.
Hryunov missing with a left hand there. Sobota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hryunov misses with a double jab
and Sobota counters with a stiff right hand.
Hryunov 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.
Hryunov is looking to chop away at Sobota's legs.
Sobota clobbers Hryunov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Sobota slips under a jab.
Hryunov misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobota. Hryunov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hryunov.
Hryunov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hryunov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hryunov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobota.#CL#
Sobota has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sobota lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hryunov pushes Sobota back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hryunov goes for a takedown attempt but Sobota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sobota takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hryunov misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Hryunov dominated that round.
That's time! Sobota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sobota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hryunov.
Hryunov scores with a one two! Sobota had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sobota misses with a hook. Hryunov ducked under it nicely.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A right-left combo lands from Hryunov.
Sobota misses the shot to the body.
Hryunov misses with an uppercut.
Hryunov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hryunov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hryunov misses with a looping right.
Hryunov misses with a hook.
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!
Hryunov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Sobota drives through and clinches with Hryunov against the cage.
Sobota lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hryunov backwards. #T1#
Sobota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sobota lands a body shot.
Sobota prevents Hryunov from breaking the clinch.
Hryunov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sobota has Hryunov pressed against the cage, preventing Hryunov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sobota lands with a light punch inside.
Hryunov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hryunov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sobota has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Hryunov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sobota moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hryunov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hryunov.
Hryunov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sobota is looking to counter punch.
Hryunov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sobota avoids the body shot from Hryunov.
Sobota takes one to the side of the head.
Hryunov misses the jab.#T2#
Hryunov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hryunov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hryunov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sobota. Sobota circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hryunov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sobota has time to react.
Hryunov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobota lands a nice shot that snaps Hryunov's head back.
Hryunov moves out of range as Sobota strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Sobota misses the target.
Hryunov connects with a single shot there.
Hryunov lands a really nice looking cross but Sobota seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Hryunov. Those never looked like landing.
Hryunov looks to land a combination but Sobota avoids it well.
A slow jab from Sobota misses its intended target. #T3#
Sobota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hryunov.
Hryunov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hryunov stalks Sobota and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sobota's face. Sobota staggers backwards, shaken.
Sobota throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hryunov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hryunov misses with a combination
and Sobota counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hryunov thinking.
Hryunov is breathing heavily.
Sobota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hryunov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sobota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hryunov throws a series of punches but Sobota avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Sobota instigates a clinch.
Hryunov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Sobota.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hryunov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hryunov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hryunov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sobota.
Nice body punch from Sobota - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Hryunov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobota has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Sobota.
Sobota lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hryunov or not.
Sobota lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sobota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sobota lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sobota. #ROC#
Hryunov is rocked!
Sobota scores with a hook to the body.
Hryunov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sobota finish him?
Sobota lands a body punch.
Sobota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sobota lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hryunov to his knees! Sobota keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leszek Sobota!
Leszek Sobota decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
KOFC 96 - Reid vs Slurper
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy thumps Hryunov with a low kick.
Tobias Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hryunov's head.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Hryunov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hryunov throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Hryunov moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hryunov is able to avoid easily.
Hryunov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Hryunov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hryunov backwards.
Hryunov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy presses Hryunov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hryunov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Hryunov's head.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hryunov tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Hryunov's head.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Murphy. #ROC#
Hryunov is rocked!#T2#
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Hryunov is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Hryunov tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy pushes Hryunov against the cage. Murphy is working some dirty boxing. Murphy pushes off with a quick right hook! Hryunov goes down! Hryunov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Murphy moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Murphy!
Tobias Murphy 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:
KOFC 88 - Andreev vs Bean
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Hryunov scores with a jab.
Patton fails with a takedown attempt.
Hryunov throwing a counter right hand but Patton manages to avoid it.
A combination from Patton does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patton is defended easily by Hryunov.
Hryunov lands a jab to the nose.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hryunov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patton at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Patton.
Hryunov misses with a wild body shot.
Patton is looking for the big counter here.
Patton looks to clinch
and Patton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hryunov throws a hook but Patton avoids it easily.#T1#
Hryunov misses with a few strikes there.
Hryunov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Hryunov misses.
Hryunov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hryunov slaps away a takedown attempt from Patton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pavel Hryunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Patton.
Hryunov throws a shot from downtown. Patton moves away and avoids it.
Patton misses with a wild combination.
As Patton looks to move away, Hryunov throws a big counter combo but Patton just gets out of the way.
Hryunov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hryunov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patton momentarily.
Patton keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hryunov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
A cross from Hryunov lands.
Hryunov works over Patton's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Hryunov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hryunov connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Patton! He's out on his feet! Hryunov rushes in and drops Patton with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pavel Hryunov!
In his post fight interview, Pavel Hryunov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Craig Patton had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.
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Event:
KOFC 80 - New Year's Nightmare
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Hryunov just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Hryunov misses.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boo slips a jab from Hryunov.
Boo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hryunov. Boo does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Boo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boo wants a takedown.
Boo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boo tries to pull guard but Hryunov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boo blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hryunov dodges an elbow strike from Boo.
Boo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hryunov.
Hryunov avoids a wild elbow strike from Boo.#TD2#
Boo jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Hryunov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Hryunov is posturing up here but Boo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hryunov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hryunov has to tap! Slick submission there by Boo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jo Boo!
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Event:
FFA 37: Monstrosity
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Hryunov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ikban to the mat! Ikban manages to get full guard.
Ikban can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hryunov controls the pace.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Ikban has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SU#
Hryunov stands up from Ikban's guard - Hryunov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ikban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hryunov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hryunov digs a good hook to Ikban's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hryunov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hryunov digs a good body shot into Ikban's ribs.
Ikban ducks right into an uppercut from Hryunov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hryunov scores with a jab.#T1#
Ikban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hryunov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ikban moves away from the strike by Hryunov.
We've been told by Hryunov's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ikban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hryunov.
Hryunov throws a right hand that misses
and Ikban counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Hryunov.
Ikban swats away the attempt to clinch by Hryunov.
Hryunov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ikban backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Vlad Ikban has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Hryunov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ikban! But no joy.#T2##TD2#
Ikban decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hryunov pushes Ikban off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Hryunov throws a body punch but Ikban moves out of range.
Hryunov throws a nice looking combination but Ikban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hryunov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ikban doesn't manage to clinch there - Hryunov circles away.
No joy there for Hryunov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hryunov throws a solid leg kick but Ikban takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hryunov.
Ikban ducks under a wild hook from Hryunov.
As Hryunov backs off Ikban throws a huge counter combo but Hryunov manages to avoid it all.
Hryunov stalks Ikban and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ikban's face. Ikban staggers backwards, shaken.
Ikban checks the leg kick.#CL#
Hryunov rushes Ikban and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Ikban tries to throw a body punch but Hryunov avoids it by throwing Ikban back against the cage.
Ikban lands a body punch. #BC#
Hryunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hryunov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ikban keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hryunov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hryunov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ikban.
Hryunov misses with a straight right. #CL#
Hryunov has managed to clinch.
Ikban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hryunov avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Hryunov fails to land. #T4#
The referee calls for Ikban to work.
Ikban lands a knee to the head.
Hryunov working hard to break the clinch.
Hryunov tries to circle away but Ikban has him pinned against the cage.
Ikban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ikban stalling against the cage.
Hryunov is pressed up against the cage. Ikban has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hryunov down to the mat. Hryunov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Hryunov coming out on top.
No joy there for Hryunov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ikban replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hryunov blocks it well.
Ikban doesn't manage to clinch there - Hryunov circles away.
Hryunov scores with a punch to the head.
Hryunov throws a hook but Ikban avoids it easily.
Hryunov lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Hryunov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Ikban's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hryunov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ikban at a distance.
Ikban shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hryunov but Hryunov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ikban walks into a straight right hand from Hryunov.
Danga de danga de dang - Hryunov scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#
Ikban is rocked!
Ikban takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ikban is still on wobbly legs! Can Hryunov finish him?
Hryunov scores with a nice strike.
Hryunov fakes the body blow, causing Ikban to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ikban goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavel Hryunov!
A less than humble Pavel Hryunov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
FFA 31: Relentless
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Sai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hryunov is out of range.
Sai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hryunov's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hryunov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sai's corner calls for a 1-2. Sai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hryunov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hryunov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hryunov looks to land a right hand but Sai moved out of range.
Sai lands a nice hook to Hryunov's body. Hryunov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Sai as he checks the leg kick.
Sai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hryunov manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Sai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hryunov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hryunov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sai back to the cage. Hryunov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hryunov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sai.
Sai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hryunov manages to avoid it.
Hryunov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sai has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sai.
Sai lands a left hand.
Hryunov is trying to break free.
Sai lands a shot to the body.
Sai wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yu Sai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hryunov can't break the clinch.
Sai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sai.
Sai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sai scores with a shot to the side of Hryunov's head.
Sai avoids a wild elbow strike from Hryunov.
Sai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sai breaks the clinch.
Sai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hryunov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hryunov shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Hryunov misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Sai instigates a clinch.
Sai cracks Hryunov with a nice body shot.
Hryunov is trying to break free.#BC#
Sai breaks the clinch.
Hryunov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sai, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Hryunov misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sai or perhaps it was just good defense by Hryunov, which made it look bad.
Jab by Sai.
Hryunov throws a head kick but Sai moves out of range.
Sai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hryunov tries to avoid it but Sai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hryunov to the ground. Hryunov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hryunov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sai rather than just go for the knockout.
Sai darts in looking for a takedown but Hryunov gets double underhooks and turns Sai into the cage.
Hryunov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Hryunov loads up on a big right hand but Sai slips the punch.
Good exchange - Sai coming out on top.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sai. Hryunov shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sai.
Sai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hryunov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sai checks it well.
Sai jabs Hryunov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hryunov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hryunov throws a right and a left that Sai avoids nicely.
Sai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hryunov throws a shot from downtown. Sai moves away and avoids it.
Hryunov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hryunov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sai tries to avoid it but Hryunov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sai to the ground. Sai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hryunov.#T4#
Sai misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hryunov counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Sai finds it's way through Hryunov's defenses.
Sai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hryunov.
Hryunov throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Sai moves into the clinch.
Hryunov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Hryunov manages to break the clinch.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sai moves away from the strike by Hryunov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hryunov. Sai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hryunov takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Sai has closed the distance and engaged Hryunov in a clinch.
Sai slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Hryunov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hryunov takes a shot to the head.
Sai scores with a shot to the side of Hryunov's head.
Hryunov is trying to force a seperation but Sai has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Sai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hryunov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hryunov walks into a jab.
Sai dodges the punch combination from Hryunov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sai.
Hryunov throws a leg kick but Sai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sai slips a straight right by Hryunov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sai.
Hryunov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sai.#CL#
Sai drives through and clinches with Hryunov against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Sai.
Sai tries to score a body lock takedown but Hryunov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sai lands a right hand.
Hryunov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sai pushes Hryunov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Sai.
Sai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Sai.
Hryunov tries to break the clinch but Sai is controlling the position.
Hryunov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sai has him pressed against the cage.
Hryunov tries to circle away but Sai has him pinned against the cage.
Sai lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Hryunov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Pavel Hryunov has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hryunov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sai finish him?
Sai pushes Hryunov against the cage. Sai is working some dirty boxing. Sai pushes off with a quick right hook! Hryunov goes down! Hryunov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yu Sai!
Yu Sai decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
FFA 27: Galanos vs McGuire
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Hryunov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dillon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hryunov swivels and escapes.
Hryunov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dillon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hryunov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dillon.
Hryunov has hold of Dillon's hands but Dillon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hryunov won't allow Dillon to pass to mount.
Hryunov wants to control but Dillon is keeping busy.
Dillon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hryunov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hryunov's head. #SUB#
Dillon is working for a kimura but Hryunov is defending it quite comfortably.
Hryunov wants to improve his position but Dillon is controlling well.
Dillon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Dillon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dillon wants to pass the guard but Hryunov is defending well.
Dillon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hryunov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dillon lands with a punch from half guard.
Dillon moves into full mount! Hryunov won't be happy about that!
Dillon is landing with some decent strikes but Hryunov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Dillon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Hryunov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dillon.
Dillon throws some wild stikes that Hryunov manages to avoid easily.
#T2#
Dillon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Hryunov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillon connects with a bit shot that sees Hryunov covering up! More strikes from Dillon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dillon is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Dillon!
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Event:
FFA 22: Bagov vs Galanos
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Cowin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hryunov.
Hryunov scores with a jab. Cowin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cowin avoids the body shot from Hryunov.
Hryunov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hryunov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hryunov misses with a looping right.
Hryunov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cowin moves away.
A shot to the body from Cowin misses
and Hryunov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hryunov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cowin throws a series of punches but Hryunov avoids them all with ease.
Cowin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hryunov moves away.
Hryunov with a hook.
Cowin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cowin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hryunov misses with a body shot.
Hryunov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cowin takes one to the side of the head.
Hryunov wants to slow Cowin down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Cowin darts in and clinches Hryunov up against the cage.#T1#
Cowin stalling in the clinch.
Cowin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hryunov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cowin prevents the takedown attempt.
Hryunov lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cowin.
Cowin lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cowin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cowin tries a body shot but Hryunov blocks it.
#BC#
Hryunov breaks from the clinch.
Cowin misses the jab.
Hryunov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Cowin misses.
Cowin lands a jab.
Cowin throws out a loose jab but Hryunov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hryunov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hryunov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hryunov throws a right and a left that Cowin avoids nicely.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hryunov misses with an uppercut.
Cowin takes a swing at Hryunov's ribcage but misses.
Hryunov blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hryunov.
Cowin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hryunov.
Cowin loads up on a big right hand but Hryunov slips the punch.
Hryunov darts in looking for a takedown but Cowin gets double underhooks and turns Hryunov into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Cowin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hryunov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cowin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hryunov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cowin misses with a looping left.
Andrew Cowin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Hryunov. Those never looked like landing.
Hryunov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hryunov.
Cowin misses with a body shot.
As Cowin tries to get set, Hryunov tries to push him back and clinch up but Cowin manages to avoid the attempt.
Cowin defending well as Hryunov loads up on a big left hand.
Hryunov defending well as Cowin loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Cowin misses the target. #CL2#
Cowin closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Cowin avoiding damage.
Hryunov blocking some punches.
Hryunov can't find room to land a body shot as Cowin controls the action.
Cowin is trying to maintain a safe position but Hryunov gets an underhook and turns Cowin into the cage.
Cowin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hryunov fails to land.
Cowin has a couple of punches blocked by Hryunov.
Cowin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Hryunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Hryunov.
A jab from Cowin finds it's way through Hryunov's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Pavel Hryunov has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Cowin.
Hryunov slips a jab and a cross from Cowin.
Cowin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hryunov.
Cowin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cowin throws a hook but Hryunov blocks it.#T4#
Cowin looks to land a combination but Hryunov avoids it well.
Hryunov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cowin.
Hryunov throws out a loose jab but Cowin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cowin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hryunov with a body shot.
Cowin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hryunov counters with a left to the body.
Hryunov throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cowin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hryunov throws a lazy right hand but Cowin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cowin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hryunov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Hryunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Cowin.
Cowin ducks under a wild hook from Hryunov.
Nice defenses there by Cowin.
Hryunov misses with a low kick.
Cowin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hryunov's head.
Hryunov misses the jab.
Cowin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowin throws out a loose jab but Hryunov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pavel Hryunov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pavel Hryunov'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#
Cowin misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Hryunov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cowin throws a big shot that misses.
Cowin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hryunov misses with a few strikes there.
Hryunov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cowin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cowin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hryunov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hryunov scores with a one two! Cowin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cowin misses with a looping right.
Cowin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cowin moves out of range as Hryunov strikes.
Cowin looks to land a right hand but Hryunov moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cowin.
Pavel Hryunov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hryunov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hryunov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hryunov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hryunov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hryunov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1##CL#
Hryunov clinches up against the cage.
Cowin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Hryunov breaks the clinch.
Cowin throws a series of punches but Hryunov moves out of range.
Hryunov throws a shot from downtown. Cowin moves away and avoids it.
Pavel Hryunov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cowin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cowin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hryunov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cowin misses with a hook.
Cowin misses with a wild body shot.
Hryunov slips a straight right by Cowin.
Cowin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cowin misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Cowin does no damage.
A nice combination there by Hryunov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hryunov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Cowin connects with a body shot that sends Hryunov's belly button to the back.
Cowin tries to score with a low kick but Hryunov moves his leg out of the way.
Cowin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hryunov.
Hryunov dodges the punch combination from Cowin.
Cowin defending well as Hryunov loads up on a big left hand.
Hryunov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Hryunov.
Hryunov misses with a hook.
Hryunov tries to close the distance and clinch but Cowin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cowin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hryunov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hryunov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cowin lands a jab to the nose.
Cowin misses with a looping left.#T3#
Nice shot by Cowin.#ROC2#
Hryunov is rocked!
Cowin pounces like a tiger and cracks Hryunov with a vicious hook! Hryunov is down but not out! Cowin follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andrew Cowin!
In his post fight interview, Andrew Cowin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
FFA 17: Studge vs Waves
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Julyfeather misses.
Julyfeather digs a good hook to Hryunov's body.
A jab from Hryunov misses.
Hryunov feints a jab promting Julyfeather to slip. Hryunov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Julyfeather slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like George Julyfeather has been cut.
Julyfeather keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Julyfeather showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hryunov.
A lazy left from Julyfeather finds it's target.
Hryunov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Julyfeather moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Julyfeather is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Hryunov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hryunov.
Julyfeather looks to land a combination. Hryunov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Julyfeather closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Julyfeather breaks from the clinch.
Hryunov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Julyfeather tries to bum rush Hryunov with a series of wild strikes but Hryunov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Hryunov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hryunov. Julyfeather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hryunov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Hryunov misses with a wild combination.
Hryunov throws a sloppy body shot
and Hryunov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Hryunov is rocked!
Julyfeather scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hryunov is still on wobbly legs! Can Julyfeather finish him?
Julyfeather lands a right hook to the body.
Hryunov looks winded!
Hryunov misses with a left hand
and Julyfeather counters with a big right hand! Oh Hryunov is in trouble here! Julyfeather follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Julyfeather!
A relieved looking George Julyfeather 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:
FFA 11: Ekaku vs Gay
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Del Rio lands with an uppercut that bounces Hryunov off the cage and back into range.
Del Rio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Del Rio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Hryunov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Del Rio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hryunov wants to stand but Del Rio is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Rio is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Hryunov crashes against the mat.
Hryunov tries to stand but Del Rio is controlling his head.
Del Rio can't do much from the bottom here.
Hryunov wants to control but Del Rio is keeping him busy.
Del Rio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hryunov off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Rio has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hryunov's body.
#SUB2#
Del Rio is working for a rear naked choke. Hryunov is not defending it well and Del Rio has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hryunov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hryunov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Del Rio! Matt Del Rio retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Matt Del Rio made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nuggetori's Nutritionals and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
FFA 8: Bishop vs Waves
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Ikban is looking to clinch but Hryunov is avoiding it.
Ikban tries to clinch there but Hryunov circles away.
#CL2#
Ikban gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ikban breaks from the clinch.
Hryunov works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Ikban moves into the clinch.
Ikban connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Pavel Hryunov has been cut.
Ikban tries for a takedown but Hryunov manages to get underhooks.
Hryunov wants to break free but Ikban has control.
Hryunov is trying to force a seperation but Ikban has the dominant position.
Ikban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hryunov avoids it.
Hryunov has had enough of the clinch but Ikban keeps him there for the moment.
Hryunov is trying to force a seperation but Ikban has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikban with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ikban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hryunov is defending well for now.
Hryunov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ikban.
#BC#
Hryunov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Hryunov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Vlad Ikban has been cut.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hryunov has managed to clinch.
Ikban has Hryunov pressed against the cage, preventing Hryunov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hryunov looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Hryunov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hryunov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ikban.
Ikban 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.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hryunov.
Hryunov lands a jab to Ikban's midsection.
Ikban takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ikban walks into a stiff left hand from Hryunov.
Hryunov works the jab nicely.
Hryunov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Hryunov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hryunov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ikban's head.#KD#
Hryunov lands a big head kick that sends Ikban tumbling to the mat! Hryunov takes a step backwards and waves Ikban back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ikban is rocked!
Ikban glances at the clock... BAM! Hryunov nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Ikban crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Ikban is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavel Hryunov!
Pavel Hryunov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
FFA 4: Mekovic vs Ekaku
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Hryunov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hryunov batters Ramazanov with a massive right followed by a huge left! Ramazanov is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Hryunov lands a final crushing right hand to drop Ramazanov to the mat with a gruesome thud! Hryunov is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pavel Hryunov!
Pavel Hryunov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from Hryunov misses.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fifi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hryunov lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Hryunov misses.
Hryunov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Fifi misses the target.#CL2#
Hryunov moves into the clinch.
Hryunov digs a right hand underneath Fifi's ribcage. Fifi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fifi wants to break free but Hryunov has control.
#BC2#
Hryunov breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fifi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hryunov.
Hryunov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fifi at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Hryunov. Those never looked like landing.
It appears Fifi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hryunov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fifi checks it well.
Fifi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hryunov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Fifi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hryunov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hryunov stalks Fifi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fifi's face. Fifi staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Bubu Fifi has been cut.
Hryunov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fifi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fifi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fifi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hryunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hryunov lands a head shot.
Hryunov cracks Fifi with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fifi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hryunov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hryunov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fifi pinned against the cage. Fifi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Hryunov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fifi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubu Fifi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fifi is breathing heavily.
Fifi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hryunov lands a really nice looking cross but Fifi seems unphased.
Fifi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hryunov.
Hryunov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hryunov.
Hryunov connects with a crisp jab.
Fifi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hryunov.#T3#
Hryunov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hryunov.
Fifi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hryunov.
Fifi is looking for a counter combo.
Hryunov leaves Fifi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hryunov scores with a punch to the head.
Hryunov thuds a left hand into Fifi's body.
Hryunov thuds his right hand into Fifi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
Bubu Fifi's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Hryunov clinches up with Fifi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hryunov manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Hryunov pushes Fifi up against the cage in a clinch.
Hryunov scores with a shot to the side of Fifi's head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hryunov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Hryunov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hryunov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fifi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fifi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fifi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hryunov stalks Fifi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fifi's face. Fifi staggers backwards, shaken.
Hryunov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hryunov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fifi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hryunov somewhat.
Fifi attempts a counter takedown but Hryunov avoids it well and moves away.
Fifi tries for a takedown but Hryunov circles away easily
and Hryunov counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Hryunov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubu Fifi'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#
Fifi checks a leg kick.
Fifi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hryunov finds it's way round the side to connect with Fifi's head.
Fifi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hryunov lands a slapping body shot.
Hryunov thuds his shin into the meat of Fifi's side.
Hryunov tries to close the distance and clinch but Fifi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hryunov has his takedown stuffed
and Fifi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Hryunov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hryunov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fifi is trying to drag Hryunov to the mat but Hryunov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fifi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hryunov walks away with a smile on his face. Fifi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fifi tries to clinch up but Hryunov circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Fifi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hryunov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hryunov shoots in for a takedown but Fifi shows good takedown defense.
Hryunov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good exchange - Hryunov coming out on top.
Hryunov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bubu Fifi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Hryunov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fifi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hryunov.
A right-left combo lands from Hryunov. #CUT2#
Bubu Fifi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hryunov.
Hryunov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fifi's head.
Hryunov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Hryunov scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Fifi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hryunov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bubu Fifi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Hryunov.
Hryunov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hryunov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fifi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Hryunov moves into the clinch successfully.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fifi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#BC2#
Hryunov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Hryunov.
Hryunov throws a head kick but Fifi moves out of range.
Fifi is looking to counter the offense by Hryunov and move into the clinch.
Hryunov throws a body punch but Fifi moves out of range. #T3#
A head kick misses from Fifi.
Hryunov looks to land a combination but Fifi avoids it well.
Hryunov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hryunov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Hryunov closes the distance and clinches.
Hryunov stalling.
#BC2#
Hryunov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hryunov tries to bum rush Fifi with a series of wild strikes but Fifi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hryunov misses with a body shot.
Fifi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Hryunov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC2#
Hryunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hryunov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hryunov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hryunov connects with a single shot there.
Fifi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hryunov is fending him off so far but Fifi persists. Nope, Hryunov circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hryunov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hryunov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hryunov throws a leg kick which misses Fifi's front leg but catches the back leg as Fifi tries to avoid it.
Hryunov lands a really nice looking cross but Fifi seems unphased.
Hryunov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Hryunov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bubu Fifi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hryunov stalks Fifi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fifi's face. Fifi staggers backwards, shaken.
Hryunov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fifi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fifi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fifi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hryunov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Hryunov gets a clinch.
Hryunov pushes Fifi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fifi looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hryunov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fifi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hryunov crunches a lovely knee into Fifi's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fifi avoiding damage as Hryunov throws knees to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Hryunov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hryunov lands a jab-cross combination.
Hryunov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hryunov throws a sloppy head kick and Fifi moves out of range easily.
Fifi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fifi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hryunov counters with a right hand to the body.
Hryunov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fifi as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Fifi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fifi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hryunov connects with a body shot that sends Fifi's belly button to the back.
Hryunov connects with a body shot.
Fifi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hryunov. Hryunov obviously looking to wear him down.
Fifi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hryunov sprawls well. Hryunov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fifi gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Hryunov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubu Fifi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nice cross by Hryunov.
The crowd cheers as Hryunov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fifi doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hryunov dives in for a single leg takedown but Fifi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hryunov looks to land a combination. Fifi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Fifi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hryunov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Hryunov on the inside.
Fifi goes for a takedown attempt but Hryunov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hryunov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Nice cross by Hryunov.
Hryunov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pavel Hryunov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hryunov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hryunov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Hryunov backs away, Fifi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fifi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hryunov lands with a nice combination. Fifi backs away looking to recover.
Fifi throws a head kick that misses.
Hryunov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Fifi tries to sprawl but Hryunov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Fifi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Hryunov as Fifi shoots in.
Hryunov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hryunov scores with a kick to the body.
Hryunov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fifi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hryunov, which made it look bad.
Hryunov lands a lovely overhand right.
Hryunov is looking to chop away at Fifi's legs.
Hryunov throws a one two combo.
Fifi fails with the takedown.
Hryunov flicks out a counter leg kick but Fifi steps away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Hryunov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hryunov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Hryunov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hryunov forces Conway back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Hryunov has Conway pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hryunov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Conway tumbling to the mat - Hryunov dives into Conway's guard.
Hryunov is stalling in the full guard.
Hryunov is pushing down on Conway's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conway is fighting to maintain full guard but Hryunov has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hryunov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hryunov works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conway takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Hryunov controlling the position. #SU2#
Hryunov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Conway walks into a jab.#TD2#
Hryunov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU2#
Hryunov stands and steps away. Conway gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Conway blocks a low kick nicely.
Conway doesn't manage to clinch there - Hryunov circles away.
Hryunov moves out of range of the leg kick from Conway.
Conway is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hryunov! But no joy.
Hryunov shoots for a double leg takedown but Conway sprawls well. He's pushed Hryunov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2##CL#
Conway moves into range and clinches up with Hryunov.#TD2#
Hryunov pulls guard effortlessly.
Conway throws an elbow that misses. Hryunov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conway's guard. Nice move by Hryunov!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Conway throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Conway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hryunov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Conway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hryunov on the ground.#T3#
Hryunov scoring with some ground and pound.
Hryunov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hryunov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conway wants to stand up but Hryunov is controlling him.
Hryunov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hryunov with a nice head shot there.
Hryunov with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hryunov stands up over Conway, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hryunov chips away with some ground and pound.
Hryunov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hryunov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hryunov landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conway is looking to sweep but instead, Hryunov has passed into half guard.
Hryunov prevents Conway from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Hryunov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Conway shoots for a takedown but Hryunov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hryunov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Hryunov.
A head kick misses from Conway.
Conway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hryunov's waist but Hryunov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Conway off to one side.
Hryunov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Conway.
Hryunov jabs Conway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hryunov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Hryunov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hryunov cracks Conway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Freddy Conway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hryunov swats away the attempt to clinch by Conway.
Hryunov lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hryunov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Hryunov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hryunov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Conway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hryunov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hryunov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Hryunov.
Nice takedown defense from Conway. No joy for Hryunov on that attempt.
Conway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hryunov keeps the fight on the outside.
Conway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hryunov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Conway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hryunov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Conway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conway defending well as Hryunov loads up on a big left hand.
Conway throwing a counter right hand but Hryunov manages to avoid it.
Conway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hryunov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Conway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hryunov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conway closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hryunov circles away.
Hryunov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hryunov looks to score with a jab to the body but Conway is just out of range.
Hryunov throws a right and a left that Conway avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Conway blocks the leg kick.
Conway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hryunov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Conway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conway tries to clinch but Hryunov is having none of it.
Hryunov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Conway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conway is looking to clinch but Hryunov is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Hryunov gets a clinch.
Hryunov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conway.
Hryunov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hryunov looking for a takedown.
Hryunov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hryunov is breathing heavily.
Conway has had enough of the clinch but Hryunov keeps him there for the moment.
Conway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hryunov has him pressed against the cage.
Hryunov prevents Conway from breaking the clinch.
Conway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hryunov.
#TD2#
Hryunov pulls guard. #T4#
Hryunov striking off his back but it's not causing Conway any problems.
Conway looking to sit in guard and control but Hryunov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Conway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Conway has his foot on Hryunov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hryunov works his way back into a safe position though.
Hryunov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hryunov advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Hryunov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Conway wants to clinch up but Hryunov keeps it at a distance.
Hryunov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hryunov as he jumps to the side.
Conway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hryunov scores with a jab. Conway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Conway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hryunov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hryunov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Conway. No joy for Hryunov on that attempt.
Conway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hryunov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hryunov goes for a double leg but Conway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conway continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hryunov lands with a shot to the body.
Conway fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Conway tries to clinch but Hryunov moves out of range.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hryunov as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conway moves in looking to clinch but Hryunov pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hryunov.
Conway wants to clinch up but Hryunov keeps it at a distance.
Conway throws a nice looking combination but Hryunov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hryunov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab, jab by Hryunov - just one landing.
Hryunov swinging wildly here.
Conway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hryunov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hryunov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hryunov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Conway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conway dodges the punch combination from Hryunov.
#T2##CL2#
Hryunov clinches.
Hryunov keeps control of Conway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hryunov effectively controlling the action here.
Conway tries to pull guard but Hryunov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Conway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hryunov blocks it with crossed arms.
Hryunov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hryunov lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conway tries to pull guard but Hryunov won't allow it.
Conway changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hryunov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Conway shoots for a double leg takedown but Hryunov sprawls well. He's pushed Conway's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hryunov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Hryunov moves into the clinch.#T3#
Conway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hryunov.
Hryunov looking for a takedown.
Conway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pavel Hryunov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Hryunov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conway dives in for a single leg takedown but Hryunov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hryunov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conway in his tracks.
Hryunov dives in for a single leg takedown but Conway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conway throws a nice looking combination but Hryunov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conway misses with a low kick.
Conway throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Conway wants to clinch.
Conway shoots for a double leg takedown but Hryunov sprawls well. He's pushed Conway's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Conway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hryunov throws a low kick, looking for Conway's leg but Conway calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Hryunov clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Conway's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hryunov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Conway after a bit of a struggle.
Hryunov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Hryunov wants the takedown. Conway is fighting it off but Hryunov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Conway's guard against the cage.
Hryunov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Hryunov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hryunov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Freddy Conway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hryunov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Hryunov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hryunov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Hryunov!
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