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Event:
Batoru FC 15
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# A lazy left from Butane finds it's target. Butane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tskhadaia on the side of the head. Jab by Butane. Tskhadaia defending well as Butane loads up on a big left hand. Butane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Butane. Tskhadaia shoots in looking for a takedown but Butane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tskhadaia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Butane is looking to counter punch. Butane lands a nice looking body kick. A big right followed by a crushing left from Butane knocks Tskhadaia out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hulk Butane! An intense looking Hulk Butane took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I was looking forward to knockin this sucka out with a combo.'.
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Event:
Batoru FC 13
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1# Nah throws a right hand that Tskhadaia ducks under and follows up with a left that Tskhadaia also avoids with ease. Tskhadaia circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2# and Tskhadaia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Tskhadaia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tskhadaia is trying to control. Nah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Tskhadaia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Nah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Tskhadaia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Nah regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nah's head. Tskhadaia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Nah keeping moving, preventing Tskhadaia from controlling successfully. #T1# Tskhadaia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tskhadaia is looking to work some ground and pound but Nah has wrist control. Tskhadaia landing with the ground and pound. #ES# Nah is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Nah working aggressively here.
#TD2# Tskhadaia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nah can't fight it off and eventually Tskhadaia manages to take the fight to the floor. Nah looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# Nah pushes Tskhadaia off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action! Nah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nah avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nah is looking to counter with head kicks. Nah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tskhadaia swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tskhadaia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2# Nah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nah defends it well. Tskhadaia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tskhadaia avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Nah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Tskhadaia misses with a hook. Nah misses with a looping left. Tskhadaia loads up on a big right hand but Nah slips the punch. Tskhadaia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tskhadaia has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tskhadaia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nah - the referee stops the clock and Tskhadaia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nah. Tskhadaia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Nah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nah defends it well. Nah connects with an inside leg kick. Nah throws a head kick but Tskhadaia moves out of range.
Tskhadaia with the counter takedown but Nah avoids it easily. Tskhadaia blocks a head kick by Nah.
Nah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3##TD2# Tskhadaia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tskhadaia is in Nah's guard. Nah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES# Nah is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land. Nah misses with some punches.
Nah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tskhadaia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tskhadaia backwards. Tskhadaia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tskhadaia wants a takedown but no success here.
Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldar Tskhadaia.#T4# Tskhadaia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice body punch from Nah. This has been an exciting period of action! Nah lands a head shot. Tskhadaia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nah lands a body shot.
Tskhadaia looks winded! Nah cracks Tskhadaia on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tskhadaia falls backwards against the cage. Nah follows up with more strikes that drop Tskhadaia to his knees. Nah keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tskhadaia! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tee Nah! After winning the bout, Tee Nah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Batoru FC 12
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Tskhadaia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pony pinned against the cage. Pony gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Pony tries to counter by clinching up but Tskhadaia breaks away and moves out of range. Tskhadaia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pony sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tskhadaia somewhat. Pony seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tskhadaia misses with a takedown attempt - Pony sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pony Pony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldar Tskhadaia.#T1# Tskhadaia shoots and misses letting Pony counter with a right hand. Tskhadaia misses the body punch and Pony counters with an inside leg kick. Tskhadaia swings for the body but Pony moves out of range.
Pony throwing a counter right hand but Tskhadaia manages to avoid it. Tskhadaia throws a hook but Pony blocks it. Pony is looking for a counter combo. Tskhadaia throws a hook but Pony avoids it easily. Eldar Tskhadaia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Tskhadaia shoots in and drives through. Pony sprawls well. Tskhadaia dives in and grabs Pony's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pony pushes down on Tskhadaia's head and hops out. Pony appears to be looking for a big counter. Tskhadaia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pony defends well and Tskhadaia ends up having to push Pony into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Pony went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2# Tskhadaia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pony did well to prevent Tskhadaia getting side control. Tskhadaia throwing shots but Pony is blocking nicely. Pony wants to improve his position but Tskhadaia is controlling well.
Tskhadaia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3# Tskhadaia trying to control from half guard but Pony is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tskhadaia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tskhadaia throwing shots but Pony is blocking nicely. Tskhadaia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Tskhadaia missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Tskhadaia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Tskhadaia throwing shots but Pony is blocking nicely. Tskhadaia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pony with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Pony on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pony tries to get out of the position. Tskhadaia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pony defending well though. Pony trying to hold on to Tskhadaia's head to control him but Tskhadaia postures up.
Tskhadaia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4# Tskhadaia is trying to control the action in half guard but Pony is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Tskhadaia throwing shots but Pony is blocking nicely. Tskhadaia slips a nice elbow through Pony's hands, connecting with Pony's forehead. Tskhadaia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Tskhadaia throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pony to regain full guard. Tskhadaia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Tskhadaia is looking to work some ground and pound but Pony has wrist control. Tskhadaia throws an elbow that misses. Pony uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tskhadaia's guard. Nice move by Pony!#REVR# Pony won't allow Tskhadaia to sweep him here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tskhadaia wants to hit a switch here but Pony passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tskhadaia there! Tskhadaia is trying to escape the mount.
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 Pony Pony will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Tskhadaia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Pony counters with a two punch combo. Tskhadaia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD# and Pony counters with a crisp one two that drops Tskhadaia! Pony thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tskhadaia to his feet! Tskhadaia is in big trouble! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tskhadaia doesn't succeed with the takedown and Pony counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tskhadaia thinking. Pony Pony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldar Tskhadaia.#T1# Tskhadaia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD# and Pony counters with a nice right hand that sends Tskhadaia toppling to the canvas! Tskhadaia scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pony finish him?!#ROC# Tskhadaia is rocked! Tskhadaia doesn't succeed with the takedown and Pony counters with a big left hand that crumples Tskhadaia! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pony Pony!
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Event:
TGC 73: Yoshida vs Boaz 3
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1# Tambua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tskhadaia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tambua circles away. Tambua lands a lovely overhand right.#TD# Tambua gets the takedown into side control. Tambua wants to control but Tskhadaia is keeping him busy. Sloppy strikes there by Tambua.#SUB# Tambua is trying to get an arm triangle but Tskhadaia is defending well. Tskhadaia wants to control but Tambua postures up.#SUB# Tambua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tskhadaia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Tskhadaia tries to buck Tambua off but Tambua is having none of it. Tambua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB# Tambua has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tskhadaia is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tambua yanks on the arm and Tskhadaia is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tambua.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mukinio Tambua! Mukinio Tambua 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:
TGC Crucible 30
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1# Gelfen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gelfen lands with an uppercut that bounces Tskhadaia off the cage and back into range. Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice body punch from Gelfen. Gelfen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tskhadaia. Gelfen throws a wild body kick that Tskhadaia sees coming a mile off. Tskhadaia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Gelfen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Gelfen lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Tskhadaia falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Gelfen! In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 25
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1# Tskhadaia shoots in for a double leg but Bell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Tskhadaia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD# Tskhadaia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bell is looking to reverse the position. Tskhadaia working away. Bell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tskhadaia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Tskhadaia lands a nice forearm strike. Tskhadaia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Bell tries to improve position but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tskhadaia scoring with punches from side control. Bell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tskhadaia's best efforts. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bell trying to hold on to Tskhadaia's head to control him but Tskhadaia postures up.
#T1# Bell is looking to improve his position.
Tskhadaia is nestled in close to Bell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bell is not content to let Tskhadaia control the position. We've been hearing that Tskhadaia has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Bell controlling the position well. Bell trying to control but Tskhadaia postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tskhadaia lands a nice short elbow. Tskhadaia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Tskhadaia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bell defending well though. Tskhadaia trying to control from half guard but Bell is working away. #T2# Tskhadaia thows a huge punch but Bell dodges it nicely.
Tskhadaia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bell tries to get to full guard but Tskhadaia has control of the leg. Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Tskhadaia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tskhadaia scores with a couple of nice shots. Tskhadaia throwing shots but Bell is blocking nicely. Bell tries to roll over but Tskhadaia keeps him under control. Tskhadaia is trying to control the action in half guard but Bell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Bell controlling the position for now. Bell 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. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tskhadaia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bell's head. Bell is looking for a sweep. Tskhadaia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bell is pressing down on Tskhadaia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Bell working a defensive guard here.
#T3# Bell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Bell is continuing to stall. Tskhadaia stopping the sweep attempt from Bell. Bell keeping moving, preventing Tskhadaia from controlling successfully. Tskhadaia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tskhadaia postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it. Bell pulls Tskhadaia in close to prevent any damage. Bell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Bell slows the pace down in half guard. Tskhadaia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bell in particular looking to stall. Tskhadaia won't allow Bell to pass to mount. Tskhadaia is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tskhadaia keeping hold of Bell's head, controlling as best he can. Bell trying to control the pace. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tskhadaia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Tskhadaia is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Tskhadaia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bell. Tskhadaia with a poor takedown and Bell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tskhadaia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around? Tskhadaia shoots for a takedown but Bell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Doug Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tskhadaia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Bell counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldar Tskhadaia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tskhadaia has a takedown stuffed. Bell now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bell lands with a cross. Tskhadaia moves out of range as Bell strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Tskhadaia misses the target. Tskhadaia goes for a double leg but Bell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bell continues to drive forward. Bell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Bell swings for the body but Tskhadaia moves out of range.
Tskhadaia on the wrong end of a nice jab. Tskhadaia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tskhadaia goes for a double leg but Bell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bell continues to drive forward. Doug Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tskhadaia. Bell darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2# Bell drops Tskhadaia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tskhadaia looks back up at him and smiles so Bell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Tskhadaia is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2# Bell feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tskhadaia sprawling to the canvas! Tskhadaia rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bell finish him?!
Oh Tskhadaia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Bell circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tskhadaia to the canvas! Tskhadaia doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bell keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Bell!
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Event:
TGC 63: San Diego vs Baby
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Tskhadaia shoots in and bounces Del Brophy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Tskhadaia with a flurry of punches that miss. Tskhadaia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tskhadaia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Del Brophy pulls Tskhadaia in to control the position. Tskhadaia throws a big elbow that misses. Tskhadaia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tskhadaia wants to control from the top but Del Brophy keeps moving. Tskhadaia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tskhadaia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Tskhadaia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# Tskhadaia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tskhadaia stands up over Del Brophy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Del Brophy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Del Brophy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tskhadaia throws a big elbow that misses. Tskhadaia passes Del Brophy's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Tskhadaia is stalling here. Del Brophy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tskhadaia seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Del Brophy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Tskhadaia is trying to control Del Brophy's posture but Del Brophy avoids it. Del Brophy controls the position. Tskhadaia tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Del Brophy easily slips into full mount! #T2# Tskhadaia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Tskhadaia can't escape the position.
Tskhadaia is working hard here to advance position. Tskhadaia holds on for dear life, controlling Del Brophy's posture momentarily. Tskhadaia tries to hold on but Del Brophy postures up. Tskhadaia is trying to escape the mount.
Del Brophy content just to control the position here. #T3# Tskhadaia is squirming around, avoiding Del Brophy's attempts to control the action. Tskhadaia is trying desperately to improve position. Tskhadaia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Tskhadaia is looking to improve his position but Del Brophy isn't that keen on the idea. Tskhadaia tries to hold on but Del Brophy pushes him away. Tskhadaia working to try and regain half guard.
Tskhadaia tries to hold on but Del Brophy postures up.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Del Brophy prevents Tskhadaia from getting the reversal. Tskhadaia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Tskhadaia tries to reverse the position but Del Brophy maintains control. Tskhadaia is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tskhadaia tries to hold on but Del Brophy pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Del Brophy will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD# Tskhadaia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tskhadaia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Tskhadaia misses with the ground and pound. We've been hearing that Tskhadaia has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Del Brophy is looking to regain half guard here but Tskhadaia keeps moving and retains side control. Tskhadaia landing strikes. Eldar Tskhadaia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Del Brophy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Del Brophy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tskhadaia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Tskhadaia is trying to ground and pound but Del Brophy uses the momentary lack of control by Tskhadaia to regain half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Del Brophy is refusing to be controlled, as Tskhadaia sits in half guard. Del Brophy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tskhadaia scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1# Tskhadaia is looking to take a break and control but Del Brophy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tskhadaia thows a huge punch but Del Brophy dodges it nicely.
Tskhadaia working the head and body with strikes. Tskhadaia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Del Brophy is looking for a sweep. Tskhadaia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tskhadaia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Del Brophy taking some punishment here, with Tskhadaia in his half guard. Del Brophy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tskhadaia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tskhadaia's back!#T2# Tskhadaia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Del Brophy's guard. Nice work there by Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Tskhadaia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Tskhadaia throws a big elbow that misses. Del Brophy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Del Brophy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Del Brophy has momentary wrist control but Tskhadaia slips an elbow through the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tskhadaia lands a couple of digs. Tskhadaia connects with a couple of short punches. Tskhadaia connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC# Del Brophy is rocked! Tskhadaia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3# Del Brophy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tskhadaia. Del Brophy keeping moving, preventing Tskhadaia from controlling successfully. Tskhadaia landing some decent shots from guard. Del Brophy is still in real trouble! Can Tskhadaia finish him? Tskhadaia postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Del Brophy covers up, he's hurt! Tskhadaia keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tskhadaia and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tskhadaia can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eldar Tskhadaia! Eldar Tskhadaia 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:
TGC Crucible 20
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Tskhadaia or perhaps it was just good defense by Jourgensen, which made it look bad. Jourgensen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jourgensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Jourgensen misses. Jourgensen throws a right hand that Tskhadaia ducks under and follows up with a left that Tskhadaia also avoids with ease. Jourgensen throws a body shot but no joy. Tskhadaia throws a counter combo. Tskhadaia fails with the takedown. Tskhadaia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jourgensen is looking to counter punch. Al Jourgensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldar Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jourgensen.
Tskhadaia is looking for the big counter here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jourgensen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Tskhadaia takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1# Jourgensen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jourgensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tskhadaia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jourgensen with a body shot. Tskhadaia fails with the takedown and Jourgensen counters with a left to the body. Tskhadaia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jourgensen swivels and escapes. Jourgensen throws a right and a left that Tskhadaia avoids nicely. Tskhadaia dives in for a single leg takedown but Jourgensen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jourgensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jourgensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jourgensen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tskhadaia circles away quickly and effectively. Tskhadaia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jourgensen's waist but Jourgensen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tskhadaia off to one side. Jourgensen lands with a straight right. Tskhadaia didn't see that one coming. Tskhadaia closes the distance and clinches up with Jourgensen, looking for a takedown. Tskhadaia pushes Jourgensen against the cage but Jourgensen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jourgensen misses with the combination.
Al Jourgensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# 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! A combination from Jourgensen does no damage. Jourgensen dips to his left and cracks Tskhadaia with an uppercut! Jourgensen lands a jab to Tskhadaia's midsection. Jourgensen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD# Jourgensen catches Tskhadaia napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Tskhadaia to the canvas!
#ROC# Tskhadaia is rocked! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jourgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tskhadaia is still in real trouble! Can Jourgensen finish him? A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jourgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tskhadaia seems to have recovered his senses. Jourgensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jourgensen prevents Tskhadaia from getting back to his feet. Jourgensen throws a big elbow that misses. Jourgensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Jourgensen throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jourgensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tskhadaia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3# Jourgensen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tskhadaia. Jourgensen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jourgensen tries to get out of the position. Tskhadaia thows a huge punch but Jourgensen dodges it nicely.
Tskhadaia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jourgensen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tskhadaia on the ground. Tskhadaia throwing shots but Jourgensen is blocking nicely. #ES# Jourgensen kicks off Tskhadaia and gets to his feet. #TD2# Tskhadaia looking to score a takedown here. Jourgensen is defending well but Tskhadaia drives through and ends up in Jourgensen's guard. Tskhadaia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tskhadaia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4# Tskhadaia is looking to work some ground and pound but Jourgensen has wrist control. Tskhadaia stands up over Jourgensen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Jourgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tskhadaia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jourgensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Tskhadaia lands a couple of digs. Tskhadaia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tskhadaia working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Tskhadaia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jourgensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jourgensen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jourgensen misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2# Tskhadaia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. This has been an exciting period of action! The strikes coming from Tskhadaia are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Tskhadaia misses with the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Jourgensen dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Tskhadaia fails with the takedown. Jourgensen misses with a double jab.
Jourgensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tskhadaia. Jourgensen fails to land with a series of punches.
Tskhadaia fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Al Jourgensen is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2# Tskhadaia looking to score a takedown here. Jourgensen is defending well but Tskhadaia drives through and ends up in Jourgensen's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tskhadaia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tskhadaia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jourgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing. #T1# Tskhadaia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tskhadaia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tskhadaia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Tskhadaia with a flurry of punches that miss. Jourgensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jourgensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jourgensen swings for the body but Tskhadaia moves out of range.
Tskhadaia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Al Jourgensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldar Tskhadaia. Jourgensen looks to land a combination but Tskhadaia avoids it well. Tskhadaia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2# Jourgensen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tskhadaia counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Tskhadaia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jourgensen to the ground. Tskhadaia is now in Jourgensen's guard. Tskhadaia landing some decent shots from guard. Jourgensen keeping moving, preventing Tskhadaia from controlling successfully. Jourgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Tskhadaia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Tskhadaia postures up and lands a big shot to Jourgensen's brow. Tskhadaia distracts Jourgensen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3# Tskhadaia stands up over Jourgensen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Tskhadaia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Tskhadaia looking to sit in guard and control but Jourgensen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Tskhadaia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tskhadaia striking off his back, scoring a few points. Tskhadaia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tskhadaia wants to sweep but no luck. Tskhadaia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jourgensen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Tskhadaia prevents Jourgensen from getting back to his feet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tskhadaia's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4# Tskhadaia throwing strikes from guard but Jourgensen blocks nicely. Jourgensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tskhadaia can do to turn this around? Tskhadaia is looking to work some ground and pound but Jourgensen has wrist control. Jourgensen has momentary wrist control but Tskhadaia slips an elbow through the middle. Tskhadaia trying to control but Jourgensen is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tskhadaia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tskhadaia scoring with some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tskhadaia is working Jourgensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing. Tskhadaia lands a couple of decent looking shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Jourgensen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jourgensen throws a series of punches but Tskhadaia moves out of range. Tskhadaia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jourgensen is looking to wear down Tskhadaia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Jourgensen lands with a straight right. Tskhadaia didn't see that one coming. Al Jourgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jourgensen!
Jourgensen misses with a wild combination.
Jourgensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tskhadaia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jourgensen throws a body punch but Tskhadaia moves out of range. Tskhadaia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jourgensen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jourgensen lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD# Jourgensen drops Tskhadaia with a right and a left! Jourgensen comes rushing in but Tskhadaia regains his composure and manages to keep Jourgensen in guard.
#T1# Tskhadaia pulls Jourgensen in close to prevent any damage. Jourgensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jourgensen won't allow Tskhadaia to get back to his feet. Tskhadaia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jourgensen's guard. #REVB# Tskhadaia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tskhadaia working some strikes from top position. Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing. Tskhadaia throws a big right hand that misses. Tskhadaia postures up in Jourgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jourgensen blocks it. Jourgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Tskhadaia cracks Jourgensen with a solid left hand. Jourgensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia throws a big elbow that misses. Tskhadaia is working Jourgensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Tskhadaia lands a couple of digs. Jourgensen wants to stand but Tskhadaia is controlling the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Tskhadaia lands a couple of elbows. Tskhadaia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tskhadaia avoids the body shot from Jourgensen.
#T3# Jourgensen misses with a wild body shot. #TD2# Tskhadaia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jourgensen to the mat! Jourgensen manages to get full guard. Tskhadaia is working Jourgensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Tskhadaia is working Jourgensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Tskhadaia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tskhadaia distracts Jourgensen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Tskhadaia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Tskhadaia throws a strike but Jourgensen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Tskhadaia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jourgensen's guard. #REVB# Tskhadaia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Tskhadaia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4# Tskhadaia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Tskhadaia throws an elbow that misses. Jourgensen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tskhadaia's guard. Nice move by Jourgensen!#REVR# Tskhadaia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Tskhadaia managing to control the position. Jourgensen throws a big right hand that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jourgensen postures up in Tskhadaia's guard and throws a big left but Tskhadaia blocks it. Jourgensen prevents Tskhadaia from getting back to his feet. Tskhadaia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Tskhadaia postures up in Jourgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jourgensen blocks it. Jourgensen keeping moving, preventing Tskhadaia from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Al Jourgensen showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jourgensen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Jourgensen! Al Jourgensen 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:
TGC Crucible 17
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1# Kinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tskhadaia. Kinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2# Tskhadaia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kinski did well to prevent Tskhadaia getting side control. Kinski is trying to escape back to his feet but Tskhadaia uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tskhadaia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. The ground and pound from Tskhadaia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Tskhadaia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Kinski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tskhadaia connects with a decent elbow. Kinski is looking for a sweep. Tskhadaia throwing shots but missing, from side control. Kinski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kinski tries to get out of the position. Tskhadaia cracks Kinski with an elbow. That is naaassty. Tskhadaia in side control, throwing shots but Kinski defends. #T1# Tskhadaia in side control lands a decent elbow. Tskhadaia fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tskhadaia throwing shots but missing, from side control. Tskhadaia lands a few punches from side control. A big shot lands for Tskhadaia! That's hurt Kinski! Will he recover? Tskhadaia fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eldar Tskhadaia! Eldar Tskhadaia 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:
TGC Crucible 12
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1# Tambua lands an overhand right. Tambua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Mukinio Tambua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Tambua misses. And Tskhadaia tries to counter it with a takedown but Tambua pushes his down on his head and steps out. A swing and a miss from Tambua. Tskhadaia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Tskhadaia slips a jab from Tambua. Tskhadaia feints the counter takedown. Tambua throws a hook to the side of Tskhadaia's head but Tskhadaia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tskhadaia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Nice shot by Tambua. Tambua cracks Tskhadaia with an open hand slap. Tambua dives in and grabs Tskhadaia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tskhadaia pushes down on Tambua's head and hops out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tskhadaia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tskhadaia wants it to stay on the feet. Tskhadaia feints the counter takedown. Tambua misses with a left hand #TD2# and Tskhadaia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tskhadaia wants to stand up but Tambua has a hold of him and won't allow it. Tambua tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tskhadaia has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1# Tambua tries to reverse the position but Tskhadaia maintains control. Tskhadaia avoids the attempt from Tambua to control. Tambua is desperately trying to improve his position but Tskhadaia has a good base and remains in mount.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tskhadaia wants to get back to his feet but Tambua is holding on tight.
Tambua can't escape the position.
Tambua looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Tambua tries to break free.
Tambua trying to control the action but Tskhadaia just sinks the hooks in. Tambua tries to roll but Tskhadaia sticks to his back.
#T3# Tskhadaia controlling from the back. Tskhadaia not allowing Tambua to control his hands. #SU2# Tskhadaia stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Tskhadaia moves out of range of the strikes.#TD# Tambua shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB# Tambua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tskhadaia has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Tambua is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4# Tambua passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB# Tambua is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tskhadaia has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tskhadaia! Tambua controls Tskhadaia momentarily but Tskhadaia frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eldar Tskhadaia will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Tskhadaia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tambua bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tskhadaia's head backwards. Tambua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tambua is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Tskhadaia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tambua. Tskhadaia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tambua defends it well. Tskhadaia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tskhadaia wants it to stay on the feet. Nice cross by Tambua. Tambua throws a big shot that misses. Tskhadaia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tambua throws the left hand but Tskhadaia avoids the punch easily. Tambua loads up on a big right hand but Tskhadaia slips the punch. Tskhadaia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tambua defends it well.#TD# Tambua closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tskhadaia's guard.#T1# Tambua passes into half guard. Tambua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tskhadaia can do to turn this around? Tambua tries to pass to full mount but Tskhadaia defends it. #SUB# Tambua wants to work for an arm triangle but Tskhadaia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Tambua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tskhadaia has managed to free his arm - good work. Tambua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Tambua throwing shots but Tskhadaia is blocking nicely. #SUB# Tambua seems to be working for a kimura but Tskhadaia defends the submission attempt.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Tambua tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tskhadaia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Tskhadaia wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Tambua is working for a kimura but Tskhadaia is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Tambua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tskhadaia is just riding it out for now. Tambua eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Tambua is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##ES2# Tskhadaia pushes Tambua off and gets back to his feet. A left lands for Tambua. Tambua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tskhadaia's head. Tambua works the jab nicely. Tambua lands a really nice looking cross but Tskhadaia seems unphased.
#T4# Tambua throws the left hand but Tskhadaia avoids the punch easily. Mukinio Tambua is winning the standup battle so far. Tskhadaia staying out of range there. Tambua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Tambua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tskhadaia in his tracks. Tambua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tskhadaia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tskhadaia slips a straight right by Tambua. Tambua throws the left hand but Tskhadaia avoids the punch easily.#TD# Tambua shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tskhadaia napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB# Tambua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tskhadaia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Tambua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tskhadaia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mukinio Tambua dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Tambua throws a hook but Tskhadaia blocks it. Tskhadaia stuffs the takedown. Tskhadaia moves out of range as Tambua strikes. Tambua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tskhadaia feints the counter takedown. Sloppy strikes from Tambua. Those never looked like landing. Tskhadaia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tambua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good shot there by Tambua. Tambua throws a looping overhand right but Tskhadaia ducks down to avoid it. #T1# A big left from Tambua misses. Tskhadaia feints the counter takedown. Tambua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Tambua misses with a looping left. Tskhadaia staying out of range there. Tambua looks to land a right hand but Tskhadaia moved out of range. Tskhadaia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tambua throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Tskhadaia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tambua! Tambua is looking for a sweep.#T2# Tambua wants to control but Tskhadaia postures up. Tambua tries to get back to half guard but can't. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tskhadaia working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Tskhadaia wants to stand but Tambua has his arm trapped. #T3# Tambua is looking to reverse the position. Tskhadaia tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Tambua tries to bench press Tskhadaia off him but Tskhadaia keeps the position. Tskhadaia working away.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tambua's corner calls for a 1-2. Tambua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Tambua scores with a one two! Tskhadaia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Tambua misses with a straight left. Tskhadaia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tambua defends it well.#T4# Tambua jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD# Tambua lands a left and a right that sends Tskhadaia crashing to the canvas! Tambua dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC# Tskhadaia is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tambua throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tskhadaia because Tambua loaded up on that one. Tskhadaia is still in real trouble! Can Tambua finish him? You get the feeling that Tskhadaia really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Oooh a big shot lands for Tambua! Tskhadaia is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mukinio Tambua! Our winner, Mukinio Tambua, 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:
TGC 44: Cobb vs Tskhadaia
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1# Tskhadaia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Cobb cracks Tskhadaia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Tskhadaia fails in his attempt to clinch. Tskhadaia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. No luck with that takedown attempt from Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia walks straight into a right hand from Cobb - that's dropped him! Cobb jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tskhadaia from any more punishment! Tskhadaia complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyson Cobb! Tyson Cobb retains his heavyweight title! A victorious Tyson Cobb 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:
TGC 38: San Diego vs Bush 2
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# Lang with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2# Tskhadaia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lang's half guard. Tskhadaia scoring with strikes to the body and head. Tskhadaia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Tskhadaia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lang looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# Tskhadaia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tskhadaia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Nice strikes from Tskhadaia there. Tskhadaia prevents Lang from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tskhadaia trying to control from half guard but Lang is working away. Tskhadaia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Tskhadaia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tskhadaia working his ground and pound in the gym. Tskhadaia trying to control from half guard but Lang is working away. Lang wants to get back to his feet.
#T1# Tskhadaia trying to control the pace. Lang is looking for a sweep. Tskhadaia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lang is trying to stand.
Tskhadaia wants to control but Lang is keeping him busy. Lang tries to roll over but Tskhadaia keeps him under control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tskhadaia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Lang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tskhadaia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Lang is looking to control Tskhadaia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lang avoid being mounted?#T2# Lang is trying to stand back up but Tskhadaia is controlling him
Lang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Lang taking some punishment here, with Tskhadaia in his half guard. Tskhadaia lands strikes from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nice strikes from Tskhadaia there. #ROC2# Lang is rocked! Lang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tskhadaia scores with a couple of nice shots. Oh Lang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Tskhadaia scores with a big shot! Lang's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lang! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eldar Tskhadaia! James Lang was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back Fool!!'.
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Event:
TGC 32: Wangler vs Steve
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1# Knocksville fails to land the takedown. Knocksville shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tskhadaia pinned against the cage. Tskhadaia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2# Tskhadaia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knocksville on his heels. He'll look to pass Knocksville's guard now, I'm sure. We've been hearing good reports from Knocksville's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Tskhadaia looking to pass the guard. Tskhadaia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knocksville is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Tskhadaia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Knocksville lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Knocksville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Knocksville slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Knocksville throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Knocksville throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Knocksville working away. Knocksville moves into full mount! Tskhadaia wants to hold on but Knocksville pushes him away.#T2# Tskhadaia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tskhadaia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Knocksville is thwarting Tskhadaia's attempts to control the position. Tskhadaia is pressing down on Knocksville's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Tskhadaia 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. Knocksville working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tskhadaia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knocksville. Tskhadaia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knocksville's guard. #REVB# Tskhadaia preventing the sweep. #T3# Tskhadaia connects with a couple of short punches. Tskhadaia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tskhadaia working some strikes from top position. Tskhadaia advances position into side control! Tskhadaia in side control, throwing shots but Knocksville defends. Knocksville managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tskhadaia.
Check out the look on Tskhadaia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#CUT2# It looks like Bob Knocksville has been cut. Tskhadaia in side control, just content to control the action for now. Tskhadaia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Knocksville is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4# Tskhadaia wants to control but Knocksville is keeping him busy. Knocksville parries the strikes from Tskhadaia easily there. Tskhadaia is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knocksville to escape.
Tskhadaia is looking to take a break and control but Knocksville is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Knocksville has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Knocksville is looking for a sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Knocksville wants to control but Tskhadaia postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bob Knocksville's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Tskhadaia takes the fight into the clinch. Tskhadaia misses with a body punch.
Tskhadaia prevents the takedown attempt.
Tskhadaia has Knocksville pressed against the cage, preventing Knocksville from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Knocksville goes for a takedown attempt but Tskhadaia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Tskhadaia. No joy for Knocksville on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Knocksville. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tskhadaia just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Tskhadaia moves into the clinch. Tskhadaia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knocksville's elbow. Tskhadaia misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tskhadaia tries to throw a body punch but Knocksville avoids it by throwing Tskhadaia back against the cage. Tskhadaia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knocksville drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tskhadaia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Nice body punch from Tskhadaia. A right handed body shot lands from Tskhadaia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Tskhadaia turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Tskhadaia cracks Knocksville with an elbow. That is naaassty. Tskhadaia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Tskhadaia has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Tskhadaia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knocksville down.
The referee asks Tskhadaia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tskhadaia prefers to stall for the moment though. Tskhadaia cracks Knocksville with a big elbow. Tskhadaia in side control, throwing shots but Knocksville defends. Tskhadaia controls the position. Tskhadaia scoring with punches and elbows. Knocksville taking a bit of punishment here - Tskhadaia scoring with strikes. #T2# Tskhadaia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Knocksville sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Tskhadaia trying to control the action but Knocksville is working from the bottom. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tskhadaia. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Tskhadaia cracks Knocksville with an elbow. That is naaassty. Tskhadaia scoring with punches from side control. #CUT2# Bob Knocksville's cut is getting worse. Knocksville is looking for a sweep. 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! Tskhadaia working away. Knocksville is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tskhadaia connects with a decent elbow. #CUT2# Bob Knocksville's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Tskhadaia controls the position. Tskhadaia fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3# Tskhadaia is looking to take a break and control but Knocksville is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Tskhadaia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knocksville. Knocksville slips a jab from Tskhadaia.#CL2# Tskhadaia rushes Knocksville and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Knocksville can't get the takedown.
Tskhadaia misses with a punch to the body.
Knocksville wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Tskhadaia manages to break the clinch.
Knocksville avoids the body shot from Tskhadaia.
#TD2# Tskhadaia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knocksville! Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Tskhadaia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2# Jeez, Bob Knocksville's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bob Knocksville's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eldar Tskhadaia!
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Event:
TGC 30: Lang vs Tskhadaia
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1# Lang digs a good body shot into Tskhadaia's ribs. Tskhadaia pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tskhadaia moves away. Tskhadaia tries to clinch there but Lang circles away.
Tskhadaia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tskhadaia has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Lang lands a jab to Tskhadaia's midsection. Lang with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lang takes one to the side of the head.
Lang cracks Tskhadaia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Tskhadaia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2# Tskhadaia gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Tskhadaia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tskhadaia is struggling to control the position.#BC# Lang breaks the clinch.
Lang connects with the punch.#T1# Lang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tskhadaia at a distance.
James Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tskhadaia avoids the body shot from Lang.
Tskhadaia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lang defends it well.#TD2# Tskhadaia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lang's half guard. Lang gets full guard. Lang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tskhadaia is controlling him. #ES# Lang manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Tskhadaia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tskhadaia is trying to drag Lang to the mat but Lang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Lang throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lang misses with a body punch.
Tskhadaia avoiding damage.
Tskhadaia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2# Lang trying to land knees to the body.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Tskhadaia controls his hands.
Tskhadaia just leaning against Lang, taking a breather. Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Tskhadaia.
Lang misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tskhadaia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lang digs a right hand into Tskhadaia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tskhadaia's gas tank. Tskhadaia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lang up against the cage.#TD2# Tskhadaia turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tskhadaia manages to end up in side control.#ES# Lang explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! The fighters circling - Tskhadaia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lang with a hook.#CL2# Tskhadaia instigates a clinch. Tskhadaia dodges an elbow strike from Lang.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Tskhadaia controls his hands.
#T3# Lang has had enough of the clinch but Tskhadaia keeps him there for the moment. Tskhadaia slows down the pace here.
Tskhadaia stalling in the clinch but Lang improves position. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Lang tries to throw a body punch but Tskhadaia avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage. Lang tries a knee to the head but Tskhadaia blocks it.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Tskhadaia controls the action.
Lang lands a nice uppercut. Tskhadaia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. James Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldar Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia has Lang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lang is pressed up against the cage. Tskhadaia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lang down to the mat. Lang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. James Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tskhadaia looks winded! Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tskhadaia was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang. A cross from Lang lands. Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lang throws a body punch but Tskhadaia moves out of range. Tskhadaia fails miserably with a takedown attempt. It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4# No joy there for Lang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tskhadaia misses with a straight left. Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw. Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tskhadaia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang scores with a jab to the body. Nice takedown defense from Lang. No joy for Tskhadaia on that attempt. Tskhadaia misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming. Lang looks to land a combination but Tskhadaia avoids it well. Tskhadaia avoids the body shot from Lang.
Tskhadaia misses with a left hand and Lang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tskhadaia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tskhadaia tries for a takedown but Lang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Tskhadaia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lang scores with a body shot.
Tskhadaia goes for a double leg but Lang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lang continues to drive forward. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Lang dominated that round. That's time! Lang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A left and a right from Lang both land. Nice combination. Tskhadaia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away. Lang misses with a wild body shot. Lang takes a swing at Tskhadaia's ribcage but misses. Lang misses the shot to the body. Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tskhadaia can do to turn this around? Lang misses the shot to the body. Tskhadaia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A big left from Tskhadaia misses. Lang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A slow jab from Tskhadaia misses its intended target. Lang swings for the body but Tskhadaia moves out of range.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tskhadaia throws out the jab. Tskhadaia tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range. Lang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Lang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lang misses with a body shot.
Lang works Tskhadaia's body with a nice hook.#T1# Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tskhadaia circles away quickly and effectively. Lang punishes Tskhadaia's body with a nice straight punch. Lang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Tskhadaia misses with a hook. Tskhadaia misses with a looping right. Lang throws a body shot but no joy. Tskhadaia with the counter takedown but Lang avoids it easily. Tskhadaia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it. Tskhadaia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Lang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tskhadaia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang 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. Tskhadaia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.#CL2# Tskhadaia has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lang. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Lang pushes Tskhadaia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Lang breaks from the clinch.
Tskhadaia avoids the body shot from Lang.
Tskhadaia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Lang clobbers Tskhadaia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tskhadaia manages to avoid it. Lang lands a jab to the head.
Tskhadaia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Lang dips to his left and cracks Tskhadaia with an uppercut! Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Tskhadaia is just out of range. Tskhadaia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Tskhadaia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tskhadaia somewhat. Tskhadaia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tskhadaia back to the cage. Lang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3# Lang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lang misses with a body shot.
Tskhadaia walks into a left hand. Lang scores with a hook to the body. Tskhadaia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2# Tskhadaia moves into the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A short right from Lang on the inside. Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tskhadaia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2# Tskhadaia has picked Lang up - he's going for a ride! Tskhadaia dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Tskhadaia is breathing heavily. Lang wants to get back to his feet.
Lang is staying active underneath Tskhadaia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tskhadaia is working away from the top position though.#T4# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tskhadaia lands a nice short elbow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tskhadaia slows the pace down in half guard. #ES# Lang kicks Tskhadaia off and gets back to his feet. Tskhadaia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away. Lang closes the distance and lands a one-two. Lang getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Lang throws a body shot but no joy. Tskhadaia misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely. Tskhadaia wants to clinch up but Lang keeps it at a distance. Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC# Tskhadaia is rocked! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tskhadaia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tskhadaia is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him? Lang cracks Tskhadaia with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tskhadaia falls to his knees and Lang doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Lang! James Lang retains his heavyweight title! As James Lang got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got! '.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 7
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1# A left lands for Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia tests Brooksbank's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tskhadaia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooksbank. Brooksbank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Brooksbank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tskhadaia defends it nicely. Brooksbank misses with a head kick.
Tskhadaia tries to land a leg kick but Brooksbank saw it coming and moves away.
Brooksbank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tskhadaia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Tskhadaia looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooksbank is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tskhadaia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooksbank.
Tskhadaia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brooksbank circles away quickly and effectively. Tskhadaia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brooksbank momentarily.
Tskhadaia connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Brooksbank out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eldar Tskhadaia!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 6
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1# Tskhadaia misses with a lunging right hand
and Seventeen counters with a straight right hand. We've been told by Seventeen 's head coaches at *****MY YARD***** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Tskhadaia ducks under a wild hook from Seventeen . We've been informed that Tskhadaia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#KD# Seventeen lands a big uppercut and Tskhadaia crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tskhadaia looks OK. Seventeen waves Tskhadaia back to his feet!#ROC# Tskhadaia is rocked!#TD2# Tskhadaia drives through with a takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tskhadaia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Seventeen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tskhadaia controlling from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tskhadaia scoring with punches to the head and body. Seventeen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tskhadaia on the ground. Tskhadaia showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1# Tskhadaia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Tskhadaia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Tskhadaia landing some decent shots from guard. Tskhadaia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Tskhadaia postures up.
Tskhadaia stays in close to Seventeen 's body and controls the position. Tskhadaia is working Seventeen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Tskhadaia connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB# Seventeen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tskhadaia defends it easily. Tskhadaia's corner is telling him to maintain position. Tskhadaia scoring with some ground and pound. Seventeen has momentary wrist control but Tskhadaia slips an elbow through the middle. Seventeen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Seventeen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tskhadaia controls the pace. Tskhadaia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3# Tskhadaia controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Seventeen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tskhadaia defends well. Tskhadaia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Tskhadaia's corner is telling him to maintain position. Let's hope that Tskhadaia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Tskhadaia postures up.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Seventeen being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Seventeen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tskhadaia throws a shot from downtown. Seventeen moves away and avoids it. As Tskhadaia looks to move away, Seventeen throws a big counter combo but Tskhadaia just gets out of the way. Seventeen throws a right and a left that Tskhadaia avoids nicely. #CL2# Tskhadaia rushes Seventeen and presses him up against the cage. Seventeen letting Tskhadaia take a breather here. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Tskhadaia receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Seventeen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eldar Tskhadaia will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Seventeen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tskhadaia. Eldar Tskhadaia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Tskhadaia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seventeen , pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Tskhadaia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tskhadaia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seventeen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2# Tskhadaia seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Seventeen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eldar Tskhadaia!
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Event:
IFC XVI
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tskhadaia moves away. The fighters circling - Tskhadaia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL# Tskhadaia gets a clinch. Kennedy jumps guard but Tskhadaia stands there with Kennedy around his waist. Kennedy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tskhadaia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kennedy fails to pull guard.
#TD# Tskhadaia turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Kennedy regains half guard. Kennedy is looking to control Tskhadaia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kennedy avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tskhadaia sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1# Kennedy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia stalling. #SUB2# Kennedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Tskhadaia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kennedy is trying to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tskhadaia lands a nice short elbow. Kennedy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Tskhadaia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Tskhadaia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Kennedy tries to get set, Tskhadaia tries to push him back and clinch up but Kennedy manages to avoid the attempt. Tskhadaia misses with a low kick. #TD# Tskhadaia drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2# Kennedy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tskhadaia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kennedy. Kennedy wants to control but Tskhadaia postures up. Kennedy is trying to escape the position but Tskhadaia is controlling the position. Kennedy tries to improve position but can't. #T4# Kennedy is still trying to improve position. You can see the frustration on Kennedy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Tskhadaia controlling the position from side mount. Kennedy tries to buck Tskhadaia off but Tskhadaia is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tskhadaia controlling the position from side mount. Tskhadaia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Tskhadaia lunges at Kennedy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kennedy's hand. Tskhadaia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kennedy. Tskhadaia connects with a right hand. Kennedy shakes it off. Tskhadaia fails in his attempt to clinch. Tskhadaia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tskhadaia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A clash of legs there as Kennedy blocks the low kick. Kennedy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD# Tskhadaia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tskhadaia lands in his opponent's guard. Kennedy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tskhadaia's guard. #REVB# Kennedy landing some decent shots from guard. Kennedy wants to control from the top but Tskhadaia keeps moving. #T1##SUB2# Kennedy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tskhadaia dives on top into guard.#REVR# Tskhadaia controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tskhadaia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tskhadaia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kennedy has a closed guard, preventing Tskhadaia from standing up. Tskhadaia controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Kennedy has his foot on Tskhadaia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tskhadaia works his way back into a safe position though. Tskhadaia is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2# Tskhadaia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kennedy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tskhadaia has managed to get both his arms back between Kennedy's legs - danger averted. Tskhadaia slips nicely into half guard. Kennedy taking some punishment here, with Tskhadaia in his half guard. Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Tskhadaia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Kennedy trying to hold on to Tskhadaia's head to control him but Tskhadaia postures up.
#SUB2# Kennedy looking for submissions off his back. Tskhadaia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Tskhadaia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2# Kennedy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tskhadaia pulls his head out easily. Tskhadaia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Kennedy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Kennedy actively working from the bottom here. Kennedy trying to control but Tskhadaia postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Kennedy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Tskhadaia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tskhadaia lands a couple of digs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Kennedy takes one on the button. Kennedy shoots in and drives through. Tskhadaia sprawls well. Tskhadaia slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD# Tskhadaia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kennedy's guard. Tskhadaia controlling from the top position. #SUB2# Tskhadaia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kennedy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tskhadaia has managed to get both his arms back between Kennedy's legs - danger averted. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tskhadaia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1# Kennedy controls Tskhadaia momentarily but Tskhadaia frees himself. Tskhadaia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tskhadaia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around? Tskhadaia tries for a takedown but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kennedy tries to move into range but Tskhadaia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL# Tskhadaia has Kennedy up against the cage in a clinch.
Tskhadaia looking for a takedown. #T2# Kennedy tries to break free but Tskhadaia pushes him back against the cage. Tskhadaia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Kennedy pulls Tskhadaia into guard.
#SUB2# Tskhadaia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kennedy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tskhadaia has managed to get both his arms back between Kennedy's legs - danger averted. Tskhadaia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tskhadaia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Tskhadaia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kennedy for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB2# Kennedy has his foot on Tskhadaia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tskhadaia works his way back into a safe position though. Kennedy 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. Tskhadaia sitting in guard, not really doing much. Tskhadaia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Kennedy is looking for a triangle but Tskhadaia pushes his legs off easily.
Tskhadaia looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Eldar Tskhadaia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD# Tskhadaia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kennedy seems a little lost for a moment, as Tskhadaia dominates the positioning. Steven Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! Eldar Tskhadaia showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tskhadaia 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eldar Tskhadaia!
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Event:
IFC XIII
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1# Tskhadaia scores with a nice right hand.
Lomachenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD# Lomachenko tries to sprawl but Tskhadaia drives through with a takedown into half guard. Tskhadaia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Tskhadaia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Tskhadaia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Tskhadaia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lomachenko for as long as he can get away with. We've been hearing that Tskhadaia has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Tskhadaia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2# Lomachenko looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tskhadaia passes into side control! Tskhadaia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Tskhadaia misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The referee asks Tskhadaia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tskhadaia prefers to stall for the moment though. Lomachenko is looking to regain half guard here but Tskhadaia keeps moving and retains side control. Lomachenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tskhadaia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Tskhadaia controlling the pace. #SUB2# Lomachenko looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tskhadaia passes into side control! Sloppy strikes there by Tskhadaia.#T2# Tskhadaia is chipping away with strikes.
Tskhadaia lands a nice forearm strike. Check out the look on Tskhadaia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tskhadaia controls the position from side control. Lomachenko tries to improve position but can't. Tskhadaia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lomachenko is trying to escape the position but Tskhadaia is controlling the position. #T3##SUB# Tskhadaia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lomachenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Tskhadaia lands an elbow. Tskhadaia cracks Lomachenko with a big elbow. Tskhadaia in side control, just content to control the action for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lomachenko is trying to get back to half guard. Tskhadaia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lomachenko is avoiding damage well.
Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4# Tskhadaia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tskhadaia is working Lomachenko over with some ground and pound from side control. Lomachenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Lomachenko throws a strike from the bottom but Tskhadaia passes into side control!
Tskhadaia working the body and head with strikes. Lomachenko tries to buck Tskhadaia off but Tskhadaia is having none of it. Tskhadaia is working Lomachenko over with some ground and pound from side control. Lomachenko is looking to reverse the position. Tskhadaia takes a little break here. Lomachenko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Lomachenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tskhadaia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tskhadaia working the body and head with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tskhadaia as he avoids it easily. Tskhadaia leaves Lomachenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Tskhadaia connects with a right hand. Lomachenko shakes it off. Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt #TD# and Tskhadaia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lomachenko! Eldar Tskhadaia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko. Tskhadaia controls the position. Lomachenko is looking to reverse the position. Lomachenko dodges the ground and pound from Tskhadaia. Lomachenko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tskhadaia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Lomachenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomachenko can do to turn this around? Tskhadaia controlling his opponent. #T1# Tskhadaia raining down hammerfists from mount. Tskhadaia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC# Lomachenko is rocked! Tskhadaia lands a big elbow - Lomachenko is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lomachenko is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eldar Tskhadaia!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 3
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1# Tskhadaia misses the shot to the body. #TD# Tskhadaia looking to score a takedown here. Sainty is defending well but Tskhadaia drives through and ends up in Sainty's guard.#SUB2# Tskhadaia lying in Sainty's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sainty decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Tskhadaia taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty! Jumping up and down and very excited, Daniel Sainty waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
IFC IIX
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# No joy there for Tskhadaia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sloppy strikes from Tskhadaia. Those never looked like landing. Tskhadaia tried to score with a low kick but Valentine checks it. Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tskhadaia sees it coming and avoids it easily. No joy there for Valentine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Tskhadaia misses its intended target. Valentine wants to clinch up but Tskhadaia keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Tskhadaia moves into the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia just leaning against Valentine, taking a breather. #BC2# Tskhadaia breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Valentine's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Valentine tries to clinch there but Tskhadaia circles away.
Valentine is looking to clinch. A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target. Valentine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've been informed that Tskhadaia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##TD2# Tskhadaia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Tskhadaia is trying to control. Valentine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Tskhadaia trying to control the pace. Tskhadaia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB# Valentine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Still in half guard, Tskhadaia seems content to control. Tskhadaia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Valentine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# Tskhadaia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valentine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Tskhadaia controlling the action here. Tskhadaia trying to control from half guard but Valentine is working away. Tskhadaia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Valentine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Tskhadaia winds up and cracks Valentine with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Still in half guard, Tskhadaia seems content to control. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tskhadaia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Tskhadaia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Tskhadaia controlling the action here.#SUB# Valentine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3# Valentine is looking to improve his position.
Tskhadaia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB# Valentine looking for submissions off his back. Tskhadaia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB# Valentine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Tskhadaia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2# It looks like Corwin Valentine has been cut. Tskhadaia is nestled in close to Valentine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Tskhadaia is trying to control the action in half guard but Valentine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Tskhadaia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4# Tskhadaia winds up and cracks Valentine with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Tskhadaia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Valentine actively working from the bottom here. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tskhadaia connects with a nice short shot to Valentine's temple. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tskhadaia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working. Tskhadaia controlling the action here. Valentine is looking for a sweep. Tskhadaia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Valentine looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Tskhadaia drops an elbow to the side of Valentine's head. Valentine has hold of Tskhadaia's hands but Tskhadaia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Corwin Valentine's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Tskhadaia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Tskhadaia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tskhadaia looks for a takedown but Valentine sprawls well. Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. No joy there for Valentine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Tskhadaia. #CL2# Tskhadaia has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Tskhadaia works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB# Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tskhadaia sitting in guard here, content to control. Valentine keeping moving, preventing Tskhadaia from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Tskhadaia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eldar Tskhadaia has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tskhadaia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tskhadaia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Valentine being controlled here, momentarily. #T1# Tskhadaia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valentine's head. Tskhadaia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Tskhadaia is continuing to stall. Valentine has momentary wrist control but Tskhadaia slips an elbow through the middle. Tskhadaia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tskhadaia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Tskhadaia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Tskhadaia is stalling in the full guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The adventures of Tskhadaia the control monster continue. Boring. Tskhadaia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valentine's head. Tskhadaia tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard. Tskhadaia trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom. Tskhadaia sitting in guard, not really doing much. Tskhadaia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Tskhadaia lands a couple of decent looking shots. Tskhadaia landing some decent shots from guard. Tskhadaia landing with the ground and pound. Tskhadaia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3# Tskhadaia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB# Tskhadaia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tskhadaia has managed to get both his arms back between Valentine's legs - danger averted. Tskhadaia trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Valentine being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB# Valentine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Tskhadaia trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom. Tskhadaia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Valentine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tskhadaia is aware though and is defending well. Tskhadaia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tskhadaia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Tskhadaia scoring with punches to the head and body. Tskhadaia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Tskhadaia postures up and lands a big shot to Valentine's brow. #CUT2# Corwin Valentine's cut is getting worse. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tskhadaia passes into half guard. Tskhadaia sitting and controlling from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Corwin Valentine's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Tskhadaia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine tries to clinch #TD2# and Tskhadaia counters with a takedown into side control. Valentine manages to get back to half guard. Tskhadaia performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Tskhadaia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Valentine! Valentine is trying desperately to improve position. Tskhadaia cracks Valentine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT2# Corwin Valentine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Tskhadaia with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2# Jeez, Corwin Valentine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Corwin Valentine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eldar Tskhadaia!
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Event:
IFC V
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1# Valentine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2# and Tskhadaia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Valentine! My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Tskhadaia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Tskhadaia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Valentine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tskhadaia is controlling him well. Valentine is letting Tskhadaia control him for a moment. Tskhadaia tries to score with some ground and pound. Valentine controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Valentine is being controlled here. Valentine wants to get back to his feet. Tskhadaia takes a little break here. Valentine wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tskhadaia throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1# Tskhadaia cracks Valentine with a big elbow. Tskhadaia throws a strike aimed at the side of Valentine's head but Valentine avoids it well. A lull in the action here. Valentine avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia lands an elbow. Tskhadaia is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Valentine's shoulder. That is not cool. Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Tskhadaia lands some shots froms side control.#CUT2# It looks like Corwin Valentine has been cut. Tskhadaia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Valentine will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Valentine is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA ($500/week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2# It looks like Tskhadaia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Tskhadaia scores with punches from side control. #CUT2# Corwin Valentine's cut is getting worse. The ground and pound from Tskhadaia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Tskhadaia just content to control the position. Tskhadaia working the body and head with strikes. #CUT2# Corwin Valentine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Valentine is breathing heavily. Valentine trying to remain calm as Tskhadaia controls from the top position.#T3# Tskhadaia cracks Valentine with a big right hand but Valentine just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet but Tskhadaia drags him back down. Tskhadaia throwing shots but missing, from side control. Tskhadaia just content to control the position. Tskhadaia misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tskhadaia slows the pace down. Valentine is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tskhadaia connects with a decent elbow. #CUT2# Jeez, Corwin Valentine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Corwin Valentine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eldar Tskhadaia!
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Event:
IFC III
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Tskhadaia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Clark wants to get back to full guard. Tskhadaia working over Clark with some ground and pound. Clark looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tskhadaia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia trying to control the pace. Tskhadaia is pressing down on Clark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clark is holding on for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tskhadaia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2# Clark is rocked! Tskhadaia content to control rather than advance. Oh Clark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Tskhadaia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Clark seems to have got his legs back now. Tskhadaia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Clark gets back to full guard.
Tskhadaia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Tskhadaia sitting in guard here, content to control. Tskhadaia works over Clark with some ground and pound from guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tskhadaia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tskhadaia showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Tskhadaia stopping the sweep attempt from Clark. Tskhadaia tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard. Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Tskhadaia is proving a slippery customer.
Tskhadaia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Clark gets caught flat footed, as Tskhadaia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Tskhadaia postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it. Tskhadaia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now. #T3# Tskhadaia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Tskhadaia lands a couple of digs. Clark trying to control the position.
Tskhadaia sitting in guard, not really doing much. It looks like Tskhadaia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tskhadaia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clark's head.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tskhadaia sitting in guard, not really doing much. Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tskhadaia throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range. Tskhadaia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clark. Tskhadaia ducks under a wild hook from Clark.#TD2# Clark gets caught napping as Tskhadaia dives in and scores a takedown. Clark manages to retain guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tskhadaia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tskhadaia stays in close to Clark's body and controls the position. Tskhadaia stands up over Clark, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Tskhadaia gets the takedown into side control. Tskhadaia has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Clark! Tskhadaia with good strikes from the mount here! Tskhadaia softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Clark is out cold! Tskhadaia jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eldar Tskhadaia!
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Event:
IFC I
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1# Biscuit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tskhadaia sprawls well. Tskhadaia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biscuit gets slowly back to his feet. Tskhadaia just misses with a punch to the body.
Tskhadaia takes a swing at Biscuit's ribcage but misses. Biscuit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2# Tskhadaia has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Biscuit is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tskhadaia is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Biscuit to the mat. Biscuit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Tskhadaia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Biscuit has Tskhadaia pulled in close to control his posture. Biscuit looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Biscuit is looking to sweep but instead, Tskhadaia has passed into half guard.
Tskhadaia is trying to control the action in half guard but Biscuit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Biscuit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Biscuit has momentary wrist control but Tskhadaia slips an elbow through the middle. Tskhadaia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1# Biscuit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Tskhadaia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Biscuit dives on top into guard.#REVR# Tskhadaia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Biscuit controls the pace. Tskhadaia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biscuit. Tskhadaia pulls Biscuit in close to prevent any damage. Tskhadaia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biscuit. Biscuit trying to control but Tskhadaia is working from the bottom. Biscuit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Biscuit with a nice head shot there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Biscuit won't allow Tskhadaia to sweep him here. #T2##ES2# Tskhadaia scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Eldar Tskhadaia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Biscuit moves in looking to clinch but Tskhadaia pushes him off.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Tskhadaia is pressed up against the cage. Biscuit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tskhadaia down to the mat. Tskhadaia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Tskhadaia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biscuit swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tskhadaia jabbing away but nothing is landing. Biscuit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tskhadaia is out of range. Tskhadaia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Tskhadaia is looking to chop away at Biscuit's legs. #TD2# Tskhadaia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tskhadaia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Biscuit is looking for a sweep. Tskhadaia cracks Biscuit with a big right hand but Biscuit just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Biscuit parries the strikes from Tskhadaia easily there. Tskhadaia is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Biscuit to escape.
#T3##SUB2# Tskhadaia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Biscuit struggling a bit here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Biscuit is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Biscuit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Tskhadaia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biscuit keeps working. Biscuit gets back to half guard. Tskhadaia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Biscuit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biscuit tries to get out of the position. Tskhadaia slips a nice elbow through Biscuit's hands, connecting with Biscuit's forehead. Biscuit wants to improve his position but Tskhadaia is controlling well.
#T4# Tskhadaia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Biscuit keeping control of the position. Biscuit tries to get to full guard but Tskhadaia has control of the leg. Tskhadaia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Biscuit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2# It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut. Tskhadaia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Biscuit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Tskhadaia slows the pace down in half guard. Tskhadaia wants to control but Biscuit is keeping him busy. Tskhadaia working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Biscuit's thigh. Biscuit counters though and makes it back to full guard. Tskhadaia scoring with punches to the head and body. Biscuit keeping moving, preventing Tskhadaia from controlling successfully. Biscuit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Tskhadaia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Biscuit clinches up with Tskhadaia and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Biscuit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Tskhadaia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Tskhadaia lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2# Schmorgen Biscuit's cut is getting worse. Biscuit tries to get to full guard but Tskhadaia has control of the leg. Biscuit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tskhadaia. Tskhadaia is keen to just control but Biscuit is a slippery customer. Tskhadaia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Tskhadaia working over Biscuit with some ground and pound. Biscuit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2# Schmorgen Biscuit's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Tskhadaia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2# Jeez, Schmorgen Biscuit's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Schmorgen Biscuit's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eldar Tskhadaia!
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