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Event:
TRFC89
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Shlemenko 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bangkok displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shlemenko.
Bangkok tries to clinch but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangkok tries to clinch up but Shlemenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Bangkok is looking to clinch but Shlemenko is avoiding it.
Shlemenko fails with the takedown.
Shlemenko scores with a head kick. Bangkok tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Bangkok instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Bangkok moves into range and clinches up with Shlemenko.
Bangkok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shlemenko smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangkok cracks the inside of Shlemenko's front leg.
Bangkok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shlemenko is fending him off so far but Bangkok persists. Nope, Shlemenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangkok has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to land a front kick but Bangkok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Shlemenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches up with Bangkok, looking for a takedown. Shlemenko pushes Bangkok against the cage but Bangkok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kittichai Bangkok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Bangkok moves out of range easily.
Bangkok blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Bangkok ducks right into an uppercut from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Bangkok darts in and clinches Shlemenko up against the cage.
Shlemenko tries to circle away but Bangkok has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Shlemenko pulls Bangkok into guard.
Shlemenko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Shlemenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bangkok trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Shlemenko pushes Bangkok off and gets back to his feet.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bangkok as he jumps to the side.
Bangkok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangkok moves in looking to clinch but Shlemenko pushes him off.
Shlemenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bangkok tries to clinch up.
Bangkok avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Bangkok is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Bangkok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shlemenko throws a counter combo.#CL#
Bangkok gets a clinch. #TD2#
Shlemenko jumps guard and drags Bangkok to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Shlemenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bangkok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Shlemenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shlemenko is trying to keep Bangkok in close.
#T3#
Shlemenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Shlemenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shlemenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Shlemenko is looking for a triangle but Bangkok pushes his legs off easily.
Shlemenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bangkok is one step ahead there.
Bangkok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shlemenko striking off his back but it's not causing Bangkok any problems. #SUB2#
Shlemenko is looking for a triangle but Bangkok pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
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.
Shlemenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, 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.
Bangkok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shlemenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bangkok's head.
Bangkok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shlemenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bangkok swivels and escapes.
Shlemenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bangkok's waist but Bangkok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shlemenko off to one side.
Bangkok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shlemenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bangkok wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Shlemenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bangkok shoots for a double leg takedown but Shlemenko sprawls well. He's pushed Bangkok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shlemenko blocks a head kick by Bangkok.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Shlemenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick from Shlemenko lands but Bangkok takes it in his stride.
Bangkok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shlemenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bangkok stuffs the takedown.
Shlemenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Bangkok.#CL#
Bangkok clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Bangkok has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shlemenko uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shlemenko lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Shlemenko stands and steps away. Bangkok gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shlemenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Bangkok doesn't manage to clinch there - Shlemenko circles away.
#T1#
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangkok half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Shlemenko darts in and clinches Bangkok up against the cage.
Bangkok utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shlemenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bangkok to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bangkok.
Shlemenko avoiding damage as Bangkok throws knees to the body.
Bangkok looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bangkok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bangkok trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Shlemenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shlemenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shlemenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Shlemenko 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##SUB2#
Shlemenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bangkok is looking for a sweep. Shlemenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bangkok has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shlemenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shlemenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bangkok is defending against the submission attempts here by Shlemenko.
#T3#
Shlemenko throwing shots but Bangkok is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Shlemenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Shlemenko is looking for a kimura but Bangkok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shlemenko to get the leverage.
Alex Shlemenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shlemenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shlemenko drops an elbow to the side of Bangkok's head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shlemenko working Bangkok over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Shlemenko there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shlemenko connects with a nice short shot to Bangkok's temple.
Shlemenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shlemenko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bangkok!
Shlemenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#
Bangkok is rocked!
Shlemenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shlemenko postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Bangkok is out cold - huge knockout for Shlemenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Shlemenko!
After winning the bout, Alex Shlemenko 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:
TRFC84
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Bangkok moves into the clinch.
Bangkok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairchild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairchild blocks the elbow strike.
Fairchild managing to block the knees to the body from Bangkok.
Bangkok is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Fairchild breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Bangkok instigates a clinch.
Bangkok jumps guard but Fairchild turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bangkok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairchild's brow.
Bangkok tries to land a knee to the head but Fairchild blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangkok looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Fairchild pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Fairchild pushes Bangkok off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1##CL#
Bangkok clinches up against the cage.
Bangkok is trying to stall.
Bangkok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bangkok can't find room to land a body shot as Fairchild controls the action.
Bangkok looking to throw knees to the head but Fairchild is blocking nicely.
Fairchild prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fairchild has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bangkok seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fairchild can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kittichai Bangkok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bangkok pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bangkok prevents a body shot from Fairchild.
Bangkok misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Bangkok breaks from the clinch.
Bangkok is breathing heavily.#T2#
Bangkok throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Fairchild rushes Bangkok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bangkok throws a head punch that misses.
Bangkok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairchild is defending well for now.
Fairchild tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairchild missing with knees to the body.
Bangkok is working for takedown but Fairchild is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bangkok misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bangkok fails to land.
Fairchild using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bangkok tries to land knees in the clinch but Fairchild avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Fairchild pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Fairchild pushes Bangkok off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3##CL2#
Fairchild moves into the clinch successfully.
Fairchild effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairchild. #TD2#
Fairchild jumps guard.
#ES2#
Fairchild kicks Bangkok off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Fairchild darts in and clinches Bangkok up against the cage.
Fairchild changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bangkok fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Fairchild gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fairchild tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Fairchild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bangkok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bangkok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fairchild lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangkok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Fairchild pulls Bangkok into guard.
#ES2#
Fairchild has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bangkok off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Fairchild closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Fairchild manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Fairchild uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Fairchild dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Fairchild pushes Bangkok up against the cage in a clinch.
Fairchild gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bangkok.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fairchild blocks an elbow strike.
Fairchild stalling.
Bangkok is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bangkok missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangkok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bangkok tries for a takedown but Fairchild manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kittichai Bangkok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bangkok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairchild is defending well for now.
Fairchild working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Bangkok goes for a takedown attempt but Fairchild pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Fairchild drives through and clinches with Bangkok against the cage.
Bangkok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fairchild avoids it.#BC2#
Fairchild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Fairchild gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fairchild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Fairchild has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bangkok uses from the top position. #ES2#
Fairchild has his feet on Bangkok's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Fairchild pulls guard effortlessly.
Bangkok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##ES2#
Fairchild pushes Bangkok off and gets back to his feet.
Jordan Fairchild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bangkok clinches up against the cage.
Fairchild will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bangkok up against the cage.
Fairchild misses with a punch to the body.
Fairchild has Bangkok pressed against the cage.
Fairchild lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Bangkok stalling in the clinch but Fairchild improves position.
Fairchild pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bangkok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairchild.
Fairchild manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Fairchild.
Fairchild has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Fairchild pulls Bangkok into guard.
#ES2#
Fairchild pushes Bangkok off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4##CL2#
Fairchild pushes Bangkok up against the cage in a clinch.
Bangkok trying to control the position but instead, Fairchild has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bangkok into the cage.
Fairchild scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Fairchild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bangkok gets tackled into the cage by Fairchild. Fairchild maintains the clinch.
Bangkok throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Fairchild pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bangkok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Fairchild forces Bangkok back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Fairchild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Fairchild gets control of Bangkok's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fairchild will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Fairchild is working an open guard so Bangkok takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Bangkok gets a clinch.
Fairchild trying to land knees to the body.
Fairchild misses with a body punch.
Bangkok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairchild's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild taking a breather.
Fairchild managing to block the knees to the body from Bangkok.
Bangkok misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Bangkok can't find room to land a body shot as Fairchild controls the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bangkok tries to land a knee to the head but Fairchild blocks with his arms.
Bangkok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bangkok pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Fairchild breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Fairchild clinches up against the cage.
Fairchild avoids the elbow strike from Bangkok, against the cage.
Fairchild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairchild dodges an elbow strike from Bangkok.
Fairchild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bangkok working Fairchild over with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bangkok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairchild's brow. #T2#
Bangkok tries a body shot but Fairchild blocks it.
Jordan Fairchild seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bangkok throws an elbow but misses.
Bangkok looking to throw knees to the head but Fairchild is blocking nicely.
Bangkok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairchild is defending well for now.#BC2#
Fairchild breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Fairchild takes the fight into the clinch.
Kittichai Bangkok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangkok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on Fairchild - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bangkok drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fairchild scores with a shot to the side of Bangkok's head. #T3#
Fairchild taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fairchild's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bangkok jumps guard but Fairchild turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fairchild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Fairchild escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Fairchild clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairchild.
#T4#
Fairchild lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bangkok backwards.
Bangkok misses with some punches.
Fairchild slowing the pace effectively.
Fairchild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bangkok avoids it.
Jordan Fairchild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bangkok is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fairchild is keeping busy.#BC2#
Fairchild pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kittichai Bangkok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Fairchild closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bangkok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairchild will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bangkok up against the cage.
Bangkok tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Fairchild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fairchild 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jordan Fairchild!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jordan Fairchild!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Jordan Fairchild!
Jordan Fairchild wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Jordan Fairchild, 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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