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Event:
MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - E1
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Saromenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pavlov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saromenko sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Pavlov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saromenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Saromenko keeps moving.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov trying to control but Saromenko is working from the bottom.
Pavlov won't allow Saromenko to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov won't allow Saromenko to get back to his feet.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Saromenko.#SUB#
Pavlov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saromenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pavlov, into his guard. #REVB#
Saromenko stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov pulls Saromenko in close to prevent any damage.
Saromenko tries to stand but Pavlov is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Saromenko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pavlov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Saromenko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pavlov pulls down on the head and he's put Saromenko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matvey Pavlov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Saromenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lydon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lydon 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.
Nice cross by Lydon.
Lydon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saromenko in his tracks.
Lydon lands a lovely overhand right.
Saromenko misses with a takedown attempt - Lydon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lydon keeps the fight on the outside.
Lydon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Vitali Saromenko has been cut.
Saromenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lydon cracks Saromenko with a good jab.#ROC2#
Saromenko is rocked!
BOOM! Lydon lands a beautiful left hook that drops Saromenko. Saromenko tries to recover but Lydon is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Saromenko lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximillian Lydon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Senna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Saromenko clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Saromenko gets control of Senna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saromenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Saromenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saromenko controlling Senna's posture.
Senna trying to control the position from guard on top but Saromenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saromenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saromenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saromenko'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.#T1#
Senna trying to control the position from guard on top but Saromenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saromenko wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Senna is now in half guard.
Senna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saromenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Saromenko trying to hold on to Senna's head to control him but Senna postures up.
Senna slows the pace down in half 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.
Senna is stalling here. Saromenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Senna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saromenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Senna is looking for a sweep.
Senna is not content to let Saromenko control the position.
Saromenko taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Senna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Senna taking a bit of punishment here - Saromenko scoring with strikes.
Senna is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saromenko off and has taken his back!
Senna avoiding Saromenko 's attempts to control his hands.
Well, with Senna on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Saromenko is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You can see the frustration on Saromenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Saromenko trying to control but not successfully.
Saromenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saromenko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Senna has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Saromenko is not content to let Senna control the position.
Saromenko manages to get to full guard.
Saromenko is pulling down on Senna's head to control his posture.
Saromenko working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saromenko is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Saromenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good work by Saromenko as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Senna gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saromenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Senna scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Senna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Senna throws a head kick that Saromenko semi-blocks.
Senna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Senna gets caught flat footed, as Saromenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Senna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saromenko defends well.
Saromenko content to stall in guard here.
Senna is breathing heavily.#T1#
Senna has a closed guard, preventing Saromenko from standing up. #SUB2#
Senna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saromenko defends well.
Senna has a closed guard, preventing Saromenko from standing up.
Saromenko sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Senna 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##SUB#
Saromenko looking for submissions off his back.
Senna is pressing down on Saromenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saromenko is holding on for now.
Saromenko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Saromenko is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Senna jumps into side control!#T3#
Senna trying to control the position but Saromenko is working away.
Senna working away.
Saromenko regains half guard.
Saromenko is trying to stand back up but Senna is controlling him
Vitali Saromenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saromenko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Senna is thwarting Saromenko's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Senna trying to control the action but Saromenko is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Senna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Saromenko gets a double leg takedown into Senna's guard.
Saromenko stays in close to Senna's body and controls the position.
Senna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senna keeping moving, preventing Saromenko from controlling successfully.
Saromenko landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Senna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Saromenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Senna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Senna trying to remain calm as Saromenko controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saromenko tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #ES2#
Senna bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saromenko throws a head kick but Senna moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Senna. #T1##TD#
Senna gets caught napping as Saromenko dives in and scores a takedown. Senna manages to retain guard.
Saromenko is pushing down on Senna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Senna is fighting to maintain full guard but Saromenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Saromenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Senna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saromenko. #SUB#
Saromenko seems to be working for a kimura but Senna defends the submission attempt.
Saromenko trying to mount his opponent but Senna defends it. #T2#
Saromenko wants to take a breather but Senna is having none of it.
Senna gets back to full guard.
Saromenko stopping the sweep attempt from Senna.
Saromenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Senna working a defensive guard but Saromenko manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU#
Saromenko decides to stand back up. Saromenko steps back and let's Senna get back to his feet.#T3#
A punch combination from Senna misses.
Vitali Saromenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Senna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Senna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saromenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Saromenko backs off Senna throws a huge counter combo but Saromenko manages to avoid it all.
A low kick from Senna is predictable there #TD#
and Saromenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senna looking to control.
Senna keeping moving, preventing Saromenko from controlling successfully.
Senna has a closed guard, preventing Saromenko from standing up.
Saromenko slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Saromenko prevents Senna from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saromenko in particular looking to stall.
Senna trying to control but Saromenko postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saromenko is controlling the pace.
Senna is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitali Saromenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saromenko 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitali Saromenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Saromenko moves into range and clinches up with Cash.#TD2#
Saromenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cash drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saromenko dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Saromenko wants to control from the top but Cash keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saromenko controls the pace.
Cash doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Saromenko lands a couple of digs.
Saromenko tries to stand but Cash is controlling from the bottom.
Cash will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cash has momentary wrist control but Saromenko slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saromenko stays in close to Cash's body and controls the position.
Saromenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Saromenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saromenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Saromenko wants to stand but Cash has his arm trapped.
Saromenko controls the position.
Cash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saromenko trying to control the action but Cash is working from the bottom.
Cash is pushing Saromenko's head away, looking to escape. Saromenko manages to hold on to the position though.
Cash can't do much from the bottom here.
Cash is trying to get back to half guard.
Saromenko tries to stand but Cash is controlling his head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cash tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Saromenko presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saromenko has control of Cash's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cash regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cash is trying to escape the mount.
Saromenko landing shots from mount.
Saromenko looking to control but Cash is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saromenko is landing with some decent strikes but Cash is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saromenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Cash is rocked!
Saromenko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Cash is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saromenko cracks Cash with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitali Saromenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Potter clinches up with Saromenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Potter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Potter is trying to pull guard but Saromenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Potter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saromenko walks away with a smile on his face. Potter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saromenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Saromenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Potter is trying to pull guard but Saromenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saromenko pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Potter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Saromenko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Potter to the mat. Potter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Saromenko is standing up over Potter. Potter looks to escape but Saromenko dives into side control.
#REVR#
Potter is looking to get back to his feet here but Saromenko is keeping cool and he's managed to take Potter's back.
Potter is trying to stand back up. #T1#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Saromenko.
#SUB2#
Saromenko has his arm under Potter's chin here. Game over son! Saromenko squeezes tightly and Potter is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vitali Saromenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Saromenko has closed the distance and engaged Cox in a clinch.
Saromenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Cox won't allow it.
Cox misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Saromenko breaks the clinch.
Saromenko throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Cox shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cox prevents Saromenko from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saromenko wants to get back to his feet.
Saromenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Saromenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cox is working away from the top position though.
Saromenko is looking to escape.
Cox sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saromenko is looking for a sweep. Cox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cox wants to work for an arm triangle but Saromenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saromenko keeps working.
Cox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice strikes from Cox there.
Cox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saromenko's head.
Cox stalling away here and it's allowed Saromenko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Saromenko keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saromenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saromenko looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Saromenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cox throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Saromenko counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cox throws Saromenko to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox misses with a takedown attempt - Saromenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Saromenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Cox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cox looks to land a combination but Saromenko avoids it well.
Cox moves away from the strike by Saromenko. #CL2#
Saromenko clinches up against the cage.
Saromenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saromenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saromenko is trying to pull guard but Cox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitali Saromenko.
Saromenko blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Saromenko.
Saromenko managing to block the knees to the body from Cox.
Saromenko wants a takedown.
Saromenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cox is defending well.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Saromenko.
Saromenko jumps guard but Cox stands there with Saromenko around his waist. Saromenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saromenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saromenko looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saromenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cox blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hershel Cox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cox throws a low kick but Saromenko moves out of range easily.
Saromenko cracks Cox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saromenko shoots in for a takedown but Cox shows good takedown defense.
Cox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saromenko manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Saromenko rushes Cox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Saromenko breaks the clinch.
Saromenko fails with the takedown#TD#
and Cox counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cox is trying to get an arm triangle but Saromenko is defending well.
Saromenko is not content to let Cox control the position.
Saromenko struggling a bit here.#T1#
Saromenko being controlled for a moment.
Saromenko is looking for a sweep.
Saromenko wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Saromenko tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cox tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Cox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saromenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cox off and has taken his back!
Cox trying to get back to his feet but Saromenko is in full control for now.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saromenko on the ground.
Saromenko controls the position.#T3#
Cox tries to escape the position.
Cox is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Saromenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cox defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Cox is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Saromenko sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Cox has no choice but to tap and Saromenko jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vitali Saromenko!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 2
Date: Jul 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Saromenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Submits! But no joy.
Submits with a nice cross.
Submits lands with a hook. Saromenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Vitali Saromenko has been cut.
Submits cracks Saromenko with an open hand slap.
Submits moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saromenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Saromenko is rocked!#TD#
Saromenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saromenko showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Submits trying to control but Saromenko postures up.
Saromenko trying to pass the guard but Submits defending well. #SUB2#
Submits looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saromenko wants to control but Submits is keeping him busy. #T1#
Submits is looking to improve his position.
Saromenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Submits keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Submits looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Submits is trying to get back to full guard.
Saromenko content to control rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Submits tries to get to full guard but Saromenko has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saromenko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Submits for as long as he can get away with.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saromenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Submits.
Saromenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Submits.
Saromenko misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Submits throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Saromenko counters by clinching up.
Saromenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Submits tries to pull guard but Saromenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Saromenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saromenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Saromenko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Submits escapes and throws Saromenko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Submits sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saromenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Submits trying to control the action but Saromenko is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Submits has hold of Saromenko's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Saromenko tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Submits cranks the arm and Saromenko screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Saromenko, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kush Submits!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 1
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Steel gets the takedown into side control.
Saromenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saromenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Saromenko wants to stand but Steel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Saromenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel won't allow Saromenko to pass to mount. #T1#
Saromenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel is not content to let Saromenko control the position.
Saromenko stalling.
Saromenko wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Saromenko has control of the leg.
Saromenko controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saromenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Saromenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saromenko is one step ahead there.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saromenko pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saromenko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Steel controls his leg.
Saromenko controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Saromenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
Saromenko moves nicely into side control.
Saromenko tries to stand but Steel is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saromenko working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Saromenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Saromenko clinches up against the cage.
Saromenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Saromenko breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Saromenko feints and as Steel raises his hands in defense, Saromenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saromenko wants to get up but he can't break Steel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Saromenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saromenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Saromenko wants to stand and escape but instead Steel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Saromenko wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
Saromenko trying to control but Steel postures up.
#T2#
Saromenko is trying to stand up here but Steel is controlling him well.
Saromenko wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saromenko controlling the position well.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saromenko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Saromenko wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Saromenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vitali Saromenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Saromenko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steel, up you get! #CL2#
Saromenko clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Saromenko successfully pulls guard.
Saromenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saromenko looking to control.
#T4#
Saromenko trying to control the position here.
Saromenko wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Saromenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saromenko wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saromenko has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Saromenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saromenko scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Steel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steel wants to control but Saromenko is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Saromenko defends it.
Saromenko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Saromenko is trying to stand.
Saromenko trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Saromenko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Saromenko actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Steel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saromenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Saromenko from controlling successfully. #T2#
Saromenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Saromenko is looking to stand up but Steel won't let him.
Saromenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saromenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saromenko tries to stand but Steel is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Saromenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Saromenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Saromenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4##SUB2#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saromenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Saromenko's legs - danger averted.
Saromenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Saromenko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel 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 Saromenko.
Saromenko prevents Steel from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saromenko tries to buck Steel off but Steel is having none of it.
Josh Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitali Saromenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vitali Saromenko.
Well Saromenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Vitali Saromenko!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Vitali Saromenko!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Vitali Saromenko!
Vitali Saromenko wins by unanimous decision!
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