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Event:
EMP MacGowan vs Snowdon
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Bezmenov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bezmenov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bezmenov shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Feti misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Bezmenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feti stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Bezmenov gets a takedown into half guard.
Feti wants to control but Bezmenov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Bezmenov wants to work for an arm triangle but Feti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feti tries to get to full guard but Bezmenov has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bezmenov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Feti sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bezmenov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Bezmenov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Bezmenov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Feti defends it well. #SUB#
Bezmenov is looking for a kimura but Feti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bezmenov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bezmenov is working for a kimura but Feti is defending it quite comfortably.
Bezmenov trying to mount his opponent but Feti defends it.
Feti has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Feti is pressing down on Bezmenov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bezmenov preventing the sweep.
Bezmenov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezmenov is pushing down on Feti's leg trying to pass to half guard. Feti is fighting to maintain full guard but Bezmenov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Feti preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Bezmenov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bezmenov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Feti is just riding it out for now. Bezmenov eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Bezmenov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bezmenov is working for a submission of some sort.
Feti is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Bezmenov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bezmenov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bezmenov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Feti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bezmenov. #SUB#
Bezmenov wants to work for an arm triangle but Feti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Bezmenov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Feti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Bezmenov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bezmenov with a poor takedown
and Feti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Feti lands a jab.
Yuri Bezmenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezmenov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Feti to counter with a crisp jab.
Bezmenov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Feti avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Bezmenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bezmenov shoots in and drives through. Feti sprawls well.
Feti is looking for the big counter here.
Bezmenov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Feti defends well and Bezmenov ends up having to push Feti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Feti drives through and clinches with Bezmenov against the cage.
#T1##TD#
Bezmenov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Feti is controlling Bezmenov's trapped leg to prevent Bezmenov from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Bezmenov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Feti keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Feti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bezmenov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bezmenov's back!
Bezmenov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Bezmenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Feti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB#
Bezmenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bezmenov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bezmenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Feti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Bezmenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bezmenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Feti pulls his head out easily.
Feti is looking to take a break and control but Bezmenov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feti in particular looking to stall.
Feti trying to control the action but Bezmenov is working from the bottom.
Feti controlling the pace. #SUB#
Bezmenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bezmenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bezmenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Feti pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bezmenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Feti trying to control from half guard but Bezmenov is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bezmenov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Feti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feti cracks a nice hook into Bezmenov's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Feti with a hook.
Feti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Feti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Feti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Feti misses the jab.#KD2#
Feti cracks Bezmenov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bezmenov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Feti finish him?
#ROC2#
Bezmenov is rocked!
Sione Feti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bezmenov with a poor takedown
and Feti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Bezmenov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bezmenov fails with the takedown
and Feti counters with a crisp right that sends Bezmenov to the canvas! Feti follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sione Feti!
An out of breath Sione Feti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EMP Openweight Round 3
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Bezmenov with a poor takedown
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bezmenov shoots in looking for a takedown but Thunder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bezmenov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thunder fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bezmenov just manages to avoid it.
Bezmenov dives in for a single leg takedown but Thunder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jushin Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.#TD2#
Bezmenov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Bezmenov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thunder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bezmenov has Thunder in his guard.#REVR#
Bezmenov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bezmenov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bezmenov working for a triangle but Thunder defends it easily.
Bezmenov keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully. #T1#
Thunder throwing strikes from guard but Bezmenov blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Bezmenov looking for subs off his back but Thunder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bezmenov gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bezmenov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bezmenov looking for a sweep. Not yet Bezmenov, not yet.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bezmenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thunder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Bezmenov keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bezmenov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunder defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bezmenov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thunder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Bezmenov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Bezmenov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunder defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bezmenov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Bezmenov's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Bezmenov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thunder has passed into half guard!
Thunder is trying to control the action in half guard but Bezmenov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bezmenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thunder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bezmenov is staying active underneath Thunder, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily.
Bezmenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thunder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4##SUB2#
Bezmenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bezmenov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bezmenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bezmenov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bezmenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thunder trying to control from half guard but Bezmenov is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bezmenov's head. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily.
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 Jushin Thunder will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bezmenov tries for a takedown but Thunder circles away easily
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Bezmenov has his takedown stuffed
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Bezmenov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jushin Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.
Bezmenov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bezmenov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yuri Bezmenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Bezmenov uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Bezmenov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thunder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bezmenov is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Bezmenov advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Bezmenov avoids the attempt from Thunder to control.
Thunder is desperately trying to improve his position but Bezmenov has a good base and remains in mount.
Thunder regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bezmenov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Bezmenov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thunder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bezmenov.
Thunder wants to control but Bezmenov is keeping busy.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bezmenov seems to be working for a kimura but Thunder defends the submission attempt.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Bezmenov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bezmenov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thunder is trying to stand up here but Bezmenov is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Thunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Bezmenov.
#SUB2#
Bezmenov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thunder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bezmenov. #T3##SUB2#
Bezmenov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Thunder as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Bezmenov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thunder dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Thunder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Thunder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bezmenov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thunder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bezmenov can do to turn this around?
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. Bezmenov moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Bezmenov with a poor takedown
and Thunder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thunder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bezmenov slips under a jab.
Bezmenov misses with a takedown
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Thunder connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bezmenov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bezmenov tries for a takedown but Thunder circles away easily
and Thunder counters with a big head kick but Bezmenov shrugs it off.
Bezmenov moves away from the strike by Thunder.
Thunder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thunder lands a glancing blow to the side of Bezmenov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jushin Thunder dominated that second round.
That's time! Thunder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thunder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jushin Thunder is winning the standup battle so far.
Bezmenov tries for a takedown but Thunder circles away easily
and Bezmenov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bezmenov shoots and misses #KD#
and Thunder counters with a nice right hand that sends Bezmenov toppling to the canvas! Bezmenov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thunder finish him?!#ROC#
Bezmenov is rocked!
Bezmenov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thunder scores with a counter punch that sends Bezmenov to the canvas! Thunder smells blood - he's punishing Bezmenov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bezmenov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jushin Thunder!
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Event:
TGC 82
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Bezmenov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bezmenov stops Johnson from standing up.
Bezmenov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bezmenov on the ground.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bezmenov backwards.
Bezmenov tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Bezmenov is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bezmenov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bezmenov is controlling him.
Bezmenov stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Bezmenov wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
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!#SUB2#
Bezmenov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bezmenov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Bezmenov tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Bezmenov won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson 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.
Bezmenov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bezmenov stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bezmenov drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Bezmenov off! Bezmenov jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bezmenov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bezmenov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bezmenov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Bezmenov stops Johnson from standing up.
Bezmenov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bezmenov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bezmenov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bezmenov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezmenov is just out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bezmenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Bezmenov closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Bezmenov pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.
Bezmenov shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Bezmenov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Yuri Bezmenov has been cut.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bezmenov tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bezmenov or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Bezmenov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bezmenov moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bezmenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bezmenov looks winded!
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Bezmenov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bezmenov. #T3#
Johnson wants to stand up but Bezmenov is controlling him.
Bezmenov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bezmenov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bezmenov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bezmenov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand up but Bezmenov is controlling him.
Bezmenov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bezmenov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bezmenov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Bezmenov is controlling the position.
Bezmenov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bezmenov is controlling him. #T4#
Bezmenov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bezmenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezmenov moves away.#TD2#
Bezmenov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson parries the strikes from Bezmenov easily there. Bezmenov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
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 Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuri Bezmenov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Bezmenov moves away and avoids it.
Anthony Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Bezmenov shoots in.
Bezmenov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Bezmenov scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bezmenov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bezmenov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bezmenov. #ES#
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Bezmenov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bezmenov feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Johnson gets caught napping as Bezmenov dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Bezmenov isn't so interested in that idea.
Bezmenov postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it. #T1#
Bezmenov distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Bezmenov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bezmenov forces his way into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Bezmenov wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson tries to kick Bezmenov off but Bezmenov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bezmenov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson tries to kick Bezmenov off but Bezmenov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bezmenov trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Bezmenov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is not content to let Bezmenov control the position.#T2#
Bezmenov prevents Johnson from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bezmenov lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Bezmenov is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Bezmenov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bezmenov.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Bezmenov wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is trying to stand.
#T3#
Bezmenov throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Bezmenov is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bezmenov to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Bezmenov is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Bezmenov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bezmenov trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Bezmenov is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bezmenov.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Bezmenov wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Bezmenov stalling. #T4#
Johnson is looking to escape.
Bezmenov trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is not content to let Bezmenov control the position.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Bezmenov is controlling him well.
Bezmenov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is working for a submission of some sort.
Bezmenov stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson tries to kick Bezmenov off but Bezmenov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Bezmenov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Bezmenov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bezmenov doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Bezmenov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Bezmenov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Johnson pushes Bezmenov off and gets back to his feet.
Bezmenov looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.#TD2#
Bezmenov dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is looking to stand up but Bezmenov isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Johnson pushes Bezmenov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Bezmenov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bezmenov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bezmenov throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bezmenov is controlling him.
Bezmenov 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.
Bezmenov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bezmenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bezmenov drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Bezmenov off! Bezmenov jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Bezmenov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bezmenov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bezmenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bezmenov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bezmenov stops Johnson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bezmenov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bezmenov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Bezmenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bezmenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bezmenov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bezmenov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bezmenov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezmenov won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Bezmenov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Johnson wants to stand up but Bezmenov is controlling him.
Bezmenov chips away with some ground and pound.
Bezmenov postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bezmenov from controlling successfully.
Bezmenov looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Bezmenov isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bezmenov from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to stand up but Bezmenov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bezmenov.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bezmenov.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bezmenov.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bezmenov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bezmenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
#TD2#
Bezmenov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Bezmenov is now in Johnson's guard.
Bezmenov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bezmenov from controlling successfully.
Bezmenov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Bezmenov isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bezmenov goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Johnson!
A very excited looking Anthony Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TGC 76
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Bezmenov.
Bezmenov misses with a double jab
and Wangler counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that Bezmenov 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.
Wangler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wangler.
#TD2#
Bezmenov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bezmenov controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Wangler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wangler tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Wangler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bezmenov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Bezmenov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wangler is being controlled here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wangler is looking to regain half guard here but Bezmenov keeps moving and retains side control.
Bezmenov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wangler is trying to improve his position.
Bezmenov working away.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bezmenov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wangler misses with an uppercut. Bezmenov saw that one coming.
Bezmenov wants to counter with a clinch but Wangler pushes him away.#T3#
Bezmenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Wangler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bezmenov.#TD2#
Bezmenov shoots in and gets a takedown into Wangler's guard.
Wangler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bezmenov dives into side control.
#REVR#
Wangler is looking for a sweep.
Wangler stops Bezmenov from passing to mount.
Bezmenov happy to just control the position for now.
Wangler wants to control but Bezmenov postures up.#T4#
Bezmenov wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy.
Wangler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bezmenov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezmenov trying to control the position but Wangler is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bezmenov tries to advance to mount but Wangler denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuri Bezmenov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wangler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bezmenov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wangler defends well and Bezmenov ends up having to push Wangler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bezmenov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wangler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bezmenov fails with the takedown
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Bobby Wangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.
Wangler connects with a body shot.
Wangler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wangler wants it to stay on the feet.
Bezmenov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wangler pinned against the cage. Wangler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler takes a swing at Bezmenov's ribcage but misses.
Wangler cracks a nice hook into Bezmenov's ribs.
Jab by Bezmenov.
Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Wangler dodges the punch combination from Bezmenov.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
Bezmenov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wangler under the eye.
Wangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobby Wangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Bezmenov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bezmenov feints the counter takedown.
Wangler misses the shot to the body.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
Bezmenov lands a jab.
Bezmenov dives in and grabs Wangler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wangler pushes down on Bezmenov's head and hops out.
Bezmenov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bezmenov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Bezmenov scores with a jab. Wangler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Bezmenov misses.
Bezmenov checks a low kick from Wangler.
Bezmenov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bezmenov slips a jab from Wangler.
Bezmenov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wangler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bezmenov somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangler throws a leg kick but Bezmenov moved away.
Bezmenov looks for a takedown but Wangler sprawls well.
Wangler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bezmenov.
Wangler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Wangler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wangler wants it to stay on the feet.
Wangler stuffs the takedown attempt from Bezmenov. Bezmenov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bezmenov shoots for a takedown but Wangler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bezmenov.
Wangler scores with a hook.
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuri Bezmenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Wangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bezmenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wangler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bezmenov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wangler misses with a jab to the body
letting Bezmenov counter with a right hand. #T4#
Wangler cracks Bezmenov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wangler lands with a cross.
Wangler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bezmenov throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezmenov lands a jab to Wangler's midsection.
Wangler misses with an uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bezmenov or perhaps it was just good defense by Wangler, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Wangler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bezmenov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bezmenov misses with a wild body shot.
Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bobby Wangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wangler 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.
Wangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bezmenov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler dominated that second round.
That's time! Wangler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Bezmenov.
Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Bezmenov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bezmenov misses with a takedown attempt
and Wangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wangler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bezmenov! But no joy.
Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wangler misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bezmenov to counter with a crisp jab.
Wangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wangler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezmenov shoots and misses
and Wangler counters with a thumping low kick.
Bobby Wangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.
Wangler throws a low kick but Bezmenov avoids it.
A left lands for Wangler.
Bezmenov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Wangler is looking to slow Bezmenov down with leg kicks.
Wangler throws out a loose jab but Bezmenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bezmenov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wangler lands an overhand right.
Bezmenov throws a hook but Wangler blocks it.
Bezmenov looks for a takedown but Wangler sprawls well.
Wangler connects with a body shot.
Bezmenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wangler misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Bezmenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bezmenov fails with the takedown.#T2#
Wangler looks to land a left hand but Bezmenov moved out of range nicely.
Bezmenov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bezmenov scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bezmenov.
Bezmenov blocks a low kick nicely.
Bezmenov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wangler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bezmenov lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Wangler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bezmenov.
Bezmenov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Bezmenov throws an off balance right hand
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezmenov moves away.
Bezmenov takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Bezmenov rushes Wangler and presses him up against the cage.
Bezmenov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wangler leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Wangler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wangler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bezmenov wants to counter the offense by Wangler and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Wangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezmenov misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Wangler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezmenov throws a series of punches but Wangler avoids them all with ease. #KD#
Wangler cracks Bezmenov with a big right hand and Bezmenov goes down!#ROC#
Bezmenov is rocked!
Wangler trying to control but Bezmenov is working from the bottom.
Bezmenov is still in real trouble! Can Wangler finish him?
Bezmenov has a closed guard, preventing Wangler from standing up.
Bezmenov seems to have recovered his senses.
Wangler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yuri Bezmenov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bezmenov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Wangler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wangler 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Wangler!
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler 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:
TGC 54: Cinco De Mayo
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bezmenov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Dog's guard.
The Dog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bezmenov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Dog is keeping the position for now.
The Dog is pulling down on Bezmenov's head. It's preventing any offense from Bezmenov, at least for the moment.
The Dog 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.
Bezmenov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Dog has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezmenov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bezmenov is trying to control. The Dog wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Dog wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The Dog gets back to full guard.
Bezmenov wants to control from the top but The Dog keeps moving.
Bezmenov wants to pass the guard but The Dog is keeping the position.
The Dog has control of Bezmenov's left arm, preventing Bezmenov from doing any damage.
Bezmenov tries to free his leg and advance position but The Dog is retaining full guard.
Bezmenov trying to control but The Dog is working from the bottom.
Bezmenov is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Dog is pulling down on Bezmenov's head. It's preventing any offense from Bezmenov, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bezmenov shoots for a takedown but The Dog saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Dog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bezmenov.
The Dog tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bezmenov manages to circle out of the way.
Bezmenov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Dog tries to avoid it but Bezmenov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Dog to the ground. The Dog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jake The Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.
Nice takedown defense from The Dog. No joy for Bezmenov on that attempt.
Bezmenov slips a jab from The Dog.#CL#
The Dog clinches.
The Dog lands with a left to the head.
The Dog misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Dog misses with the head strike.
The Dog throws a head punch that misses.
The Dog digs a right hand into Bezmenov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bezmenov's gas tank.
The Dog scores with a shot to the side of Bezmenov's head.
The Dog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezmenovs head.
Bezmenov being controlled against the cage.#T3#
The Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Bezmenov backwards.
The Dog stalling.
Bezmenov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
I was talking to The Dog's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Dog misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Bezmenov breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Bezmenov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bezmenov shoots in looking for a takedown. The Dog tries to sprawl out of it but Bezmenov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Dog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Dog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The Dog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bezmenov on the side of the head.
No luck for Bezmenov with that takedown attempt.
Bezmenov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Dog tries to avoid it but Bezmenov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Dog to the ground. The Dog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bezmenov shoots in but The Dog avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Bezmenov is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Dog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Dog misses the jab.
Bezmenov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The Dog throws a hook but Bezmenov blocks it.
Bezmenov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Dog avoids it really well and circles away.
The Dog throws a hook but Bezmenov avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Dog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bezmenov closes the distance and clinches up with The Dog, looking for a takedown. Bezmenov pushes The Dog against the cage but The Dog circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Dog throws a looping overhand right but Bezmenov ducks down to avoid it.
Bezmenov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Dog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bezmenov's head backwards.
The Dog throws a jab when Bezmenov was well out of range.
Bezmenov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Dog throws a jab but it's blocked by Bezmenov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bezmenov slips under a jab from The Dog.
The Dog scores with a jab.
Bezmenov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bezmenov has a takedown stuffed.
Bezmenov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bezmenov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Dog swivels and escapes.
As Bezmenov tries to get set, The Dog tries to push him back and clinch up but Bezmenov manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake The Dog dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Dog throws a shot from downtown. Bezmenov moves away and avoids it.
Bezmenov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The Dog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bezmenov can do to turn this around?
The Dog tries to score with a low kick but Bezmenov moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
The Dog gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bezmenov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The Dog has Bezmenov pulled in close to control his posture.
The Dog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bezmenov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The Dog controlling from the top position.
The Dog has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezmenov pulls The Dog in close to prevent any damage.
The Dog not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Bezmenov is trying to keep The Dog in close.
The Dog is stalling in the full guard.
The Dog'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.
The Dog continues to stall.#SUB2#
Bezmenov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Dog is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bezmenov controls The Dog momentarily but The Dog frees himself.
The Dog showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
The Dog moves into the clinch.
The Dog misses with a punch to the body.
Bezmenov is trying to maintain a safe position but The Dog gets an underhook and turns Bezmenov into the cage.
Bezmenov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from The Dog.
The Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
The Dog pushes Bezmenov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bezmenov.
The Dog has Bezmenov pressed against the cage, preventing Bezmenov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bezmenov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bezmenov blocks an uppercut.
The Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Bezmenov controls his hands.
The Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bezmenov's elbow.
The Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Bezmenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Dog lands a left hand.
The Dog taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bezmenov can't break the clinch.
The Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from The Dog - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
The Dog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Dog tries to work over Bezmenov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from The Dog.
The Dog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bezmenov is breathing heavily.
Bezmenov blocks an uppercut.
The Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Dog.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Dog keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bezmenov's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Dog lands a shot to the body.
The Dog tries to work over Bezmenov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake The Dog dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bezmenov scores with a takedown into The Dog's guard.
Bezmenov wants to pass the guard but The Dog is keeping the position.
The Dog trying to control the position here.
The Dog keeping full guard, as Bezmenov tries to pass.
The Dog has Bezmenov pulled in close to control his posture.
Yuri Bezmenov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezmenov trying to control but The Dog is working from the bottom.
The Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
The Dog is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
The Dog looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Dog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Dog is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Dog stuffs the takedown.#CL#
The Dog clinches.
The Dog lands a shoulder strike.
The Dog tries to work over Bezmenov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from The Dog.
The Dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Dog tries to work over Bezmenov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Bezmenov.
The Dog misses with a punch on the inside.
The Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Bezmenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuri Bezmenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bezmenov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Dog scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jake The Dog has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Bezmenov breaks from the clinch.
Bezmenov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Dog defends it nicely.
The Dog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bezmenov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jake The Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.
Nice cross by The Dog.
Bezmenov ducks under a wild hook from The Dog.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Dog. That's going to slow Bezmenov down.
Bezmenov shoots in looking for a takedown but The Dog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bezmenov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Bezmenov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Dog defends it nicely.
Bezmenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
The Dog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Dog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bezmenov. #KD#
The Dog lands a big right hand that sends Bezmenov crashing to the mat! The Dog stays standing though and waves Bezmenov back to his feet!#ROC#
Bezmenov is rocked!
Bezmenov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bezmenov is still on wobbly legs! Can The Dog finish him?
The Dog throws a jab but it's blocked by Bezmenov.
The Dog lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Bezmenov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs The Dog from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Bezmenov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake The Dog!
Jake The Dog 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:
IFC 44
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Bezmenov slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Bezmenov avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
#CL2#
Bezmenov moves into the clinch.
Kennedy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bezmenov smiles and moves away.
Bezmenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bezmenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bezmenov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezmenov is just out of range.
Yuri Bezmenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bezmenov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bezmenov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kennedy is defending well.
Kennedy is trying to control Bezmenov's posture but Bezmenov avoids it.
Bezmenov tries to stand but Kennedy is controlling his head.
Kennedy wants to control but Bezmenov postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Bezmenov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kennedy, who protects the arm well.
Kennedy is trying to control Bezmenov's posture but Bezmenov avoids it. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kennedy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kennedy tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Bezmenov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kennedy is trying to escape and Bezmenov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kennedy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bezmenov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuri Bezmenov!
A victorious Yuri Bezmenov 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:
IFC 41
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Bezmenov staying out of range there.
Bezmenov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Omerta MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bezmenov shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaad sprawls well. He's pushed Bezmenov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Bezmenov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bezmenov passes Zaad's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bezmenov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zaad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bezmenov. #SUB#
Bezmenov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bezmenov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Zaad is defending against the submission attempts here by Bezmenov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezmenov prevents Zaad from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Bezmenov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Bezmenov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Bezmenov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Zaad is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Bezmenov!
A relieved looking Yuri Bezmenov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
IFC MW14 Brawler vs Yonic
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sexyama enables Bezmenov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sexyama manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bezmenov pushes down on Sexyama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sexyama wants to improve his position but Bezmenov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bezmenov seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sexyama can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sexyama is defending against the submission attempts here by Bezmenov.
Bezmenov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Bezmenov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sexyama defends it well. #SUB2#
Sexyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bezmenov pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bezmenov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sexyama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bezmenov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SUB#
Bezmenov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bezmenov looking to secure an arm triangle but Sexyama defends it well. #SUB#
Bezmenov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sexyama is surviving well by controlling Bezmenov's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Bezmenov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sexyama is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Bezmenov looking for a guillotine here but Sexyama defends easily.
Sexyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bezmenov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bezmenov keeping full guard, as Sexyama tries to pass. #T2#
Sexyama content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Bezmenov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bezmenov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sexyama is one step ahead there.
Sexyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bezmenov looking for a guillotine here but Sexyama defends easily.
#SUB#
Bezmenov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sexyama is defending well. Bezmenov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sexyama has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bezmenov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuri Bezmenov!
Our winner, Yuri Bezmenov, 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:
IFC XXXIII
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Beerus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bezmenov pinned against the cage. Bezmenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beerus.
Beerus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bezmenov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beerus somewhat.
Yuri Bezmenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Beerus.
Beerus shoots in for a takedown but Bezmenov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bezmenov throwing a counter right hand but Beerus manages to avoid it.
Bezmenov throws a sloppy head kick and Beerus moves out of range easily.
Beerus misses with a takedown
and Bezmenov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beerus thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezmenov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Lord Beerus has been cut.
Bezmenov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bezmenov.
Beerus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bezmenov as he avoids it easily.
Beerus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bezmenov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Beerus looks for a takedown but Bezmenov sprawls well.
Bezmenov scores with a jab. Beerus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beerus takes one to the chin there.
Bezmenov jabs at Beerus's body.
Beerus looks winded!
Look low, kick high! Bezmenov uses the oldest trick in the book to send Beerus tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bezmenov is absolutely delighted - when Beerus wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yuri Bezmenov!
Yuri Bezmenov 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:
IFC XXX
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Bezmenov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Bezmenov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gregor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bezmenov's guard! Nice work there by Gregor!
Gregor postures up in Bezmenov's guard and throws a big left but Bezmenov blocks it.
Gregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Bezmenov has wrist control.
Gregor chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregor throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Bezmenov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gregor defends well.
Gregor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Bezmenov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bezmenov looking for a guillotine here but Gregor defends easily.
Gregor landing with the ground and pound.
Gregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Gregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gregor throwing strikes from guard but Bezmenov blocks nicely. #SUB#
Bezmenov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bezmenov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gregor is sitting in close to Bezmenov's body. Bezmenov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gregor is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gregor is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bezmenov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yuri Bezmenov!
Our winner, Yuri Bezmenov, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Bezmenov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bezmenov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Bezmenov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crane being controlled here, momentarily.
Bezmenov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bezmenov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crane for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Bezmenov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bezmenov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Crane screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bezmenov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yuri Bezmenov!
A very excited looking Yuri Bezmenov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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