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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dimitri Aristova (ranked 7857 p4p, 429 weight class) and Finnish Experiment Il (ranked 713 p4p, 73 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dimitri Aristova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Finnish Experiment Il!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aristova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aristova is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Experiment Il keeps the fight on the outside.
Aristova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment Il swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aristova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Experiment Il but Experiment Il pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Experiment Il clinches.
Experiment Il decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aristova being controlled here momentarily.
Aristova controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aristova is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment Il keeping moving, preventing Aristova from controlling successfully.
Experiment Il is controlling Aristova's posture.
Aristova passes Experiment Il's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristova is pressing down on Experiment Il's thigh, looking to free his foot. Experiment Il is holding on for now.
Experiment Il is looking to improve his position.
Experiment Il is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aristova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Experiment Il is just riding it out for now. Aristova eventually gives up the hold.
Aristova trying to mount his opponent but Experiment Il defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is staying active underneath Aristova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Experiment Il keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aristova prevents Experiment Il from improving his position.
Experiment Il keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aristova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment Il keeps working.
Experiment Il is pressing down on Aristova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aristova won't allow Experiment Il to sweep him here.
Aristova tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment Il is retaining full guard.
Experiment Il is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Experiment Il looking for a sweep. Not yet Experiment Il, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il keeping moving, preventing Aristova from controlling successfully.
Experiment Il pulls Aristova in close to prevent any damage.
Experiment Il is continuing to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aristova controls the pace.
Experiment Il looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Experiment Il is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aristova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aristova wants to control from the top but Experiment Il keeps moving.
Aristova stopping the sweep attempt from Experiment Il.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aristova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment Il swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Experiment Il keeping moving, preventing Aristova from controlling successfully.
Aristova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Experiment Il is keeping the position for now.
Experiment Il manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aristova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aristova (0) vs (2) Experiment Il
Experiment Il controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aristova throws his legs up looking for a submission but Experiment Il uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aristova (0) vs (5) Experiment Il
A lull in the action here as Experiment Il stalls from top position.
Aristova wants to control but Experiment Il postures up.
Aristova is looking to reverse the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il controlling the position.
Aristova is looking to regain half guard here but Experiment Il keeps moving and retains side control.
Aristova is trying to control Experiment Il's posture but Experiment Il avoids it.
Experiment Il is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aristova's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Experiment Il the control monster continue. Boring.
Aristova is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Experiment Il wants to free his trapped foot but Aristova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Experiment Il keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Experiment Il is thwarting Aristova's attempts to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il slows the pace down in half guard.
Aristova is trying to get back to full guard.
Experiment Il slows the pace down in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aristova trying to control from the bottom.
Aristova won't allow Experiment Il to pass to mount.
Aristova actively working from the bottom here.
Aristova tries to roll over but Experiment Il keeps him under control.
Experiment Il is thwarting Aristova's attempts to control the position.
Aristova actively working from the bottom here.
Aristova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Experiment Il is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aristova is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Experiment Il in particular looking to stall.
Aristova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aristova wants to improve his position but Experiment Il is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Experiment Il is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aristova! Score +3 for passing guard: Aristova (0) vs (8) Experiment Il
Aristova regains half guard.
Aristova is looking to control Experiment Il's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aristova avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Experiment Il is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Experiment Il wins on points by 8 to 0.
Finnish Experiment Il 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.
Dimitri Aristova spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for all the support. I will be back better than before.'. |
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Event:
EFA 77 Stebson vs Kerr
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Foster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aristova has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aristova avoids the head kick by Foster.
Foster throws a series of punches but Aristova moves out of range.
Foster 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.
Aristova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aristova off to one side.
Foster lands a high kick!
Foster lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Foster lands a big head kick that sends Aristova tumbling to the mat! Foster takes a step backwards and waves Aristova back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Aristova is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Foster has cracked Aristova with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Foster lands another huge swinging hook and Aristova tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Aristova, before Foster can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vince Foster!
An out of breath Vince Foster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Dimitri Aristova spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for all the support. I will be back better than before.'.
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Event:
EFA 69 Urani vs Ho Joy
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Suluhu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Suluhu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suluhu content to control rather than advance.
Suluhu winds up and cracks Aristova with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Suluhu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aristova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suluhu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Suluhu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aristova is trying to get back to full guard.
Suluhu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aristova on the ground.#T1#
Aristova keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aristova is looking to improve his position.
Aristova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suluhu is working away from the top position though.
Aristova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suluhu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aristova wants to improve his position but Suluhu is controlling well.
Suluhu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Suluhu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aristova is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Suluhu is looking to advance position but Aristova won't allow it.
Suluhu is controlling the pace.
Aristova wants to control but Suluhu is keeping busy.
Suluhu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Suluhu works his way into full mount!
Aristova wants to hold on but Suluhu pushes him away.
Suluhu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aristova is trying desperately to improve position.
Suluhu controlling from the full mount.
Aristova sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Suluhu is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Suluhu is nestled in close to Aristova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Suluhu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Suluhu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suluhu stops Aristova from getting back to his feet.
Suluhu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Suluhu jabs Aristova to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Suluhu.
Aristova closes the distance and clinches up with Suluhu, looking for a takedown. Aristova pushes Suluhu against the cage but Suluhu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aristova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suluhu to score with a decent uppercut.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Suluhu looking to score a takedown here. Aristova is defending well but Suluhu drives through and ends up in Aristova's guard.
Suluhu wants to pass the guard but Aristova is keeping the position.
Aristova trying to control the position.
Suluhu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Suluhu passes Aristova's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Aristova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suluhu is working away from the top position though.
Suluhu lands with a punch from half guard.
Suluhu not doing much here.
Suluhu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Suluhu is looking to advance position but Aristova won't allow it.
Kassim Suluhu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aristova wants to improve his position but Suluhu is controlling well.
Suluhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aristova can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suluhu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suluhu content to control rather than advance.
Suluhu trying to control from Aristova's half guard. Aristova has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Suluhu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Suluhu trying to control but Aristova is working from the bottom.
Suluhu scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Suluhu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suluhu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aristova is keeping the position for now.
Suluhu with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Aristova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suluhu defends well.
Suluhu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Aristova tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Suluhu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aristova! #ES2#
Aristova explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassim Suluhu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suluhu, as that shot connected.
Aristova misses with a takedown
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suluhu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suluhu. #TD#
Suluhu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aristova is not content to let Suluhu control the position.
Suluhu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aristova down.
Aristova is letting Suluhu control him for a moment. #T1#
Suluhu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aristova keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Aristova's face as Suluhu controls the position.
Aristova gets back to half guard.
Aristova is trying to control but can't.
Suluhu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suluhu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Suluhu.
Suluhu controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu working the head and body with strikes.
Aristova is looking for a sweep. Suluhu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suluhu slips a nice elbow through Aristova's hands, connecting with Aristova's forehead.
Suluhu not doing much here.
Aristova is looking to escape.#T3#
Suluhu trying to mount his opponent but Aristova defends it.
Aristova manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suluhu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Suluhu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aristova looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Suluhu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suluhu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Suluhu content to control rather than advance. #SU#
Suluhu stands up and beckons Aristova to join him on the feet.
Aristova takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aristova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suluhu. Suluhu obviously looking to wear him down.
Kassim Suluhu is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suluhu throws a front kick that sends Aristova stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Suluhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suluhu showed some decent athleticism there.
Dimitri Aristova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu trying to control from half guard but Aristova is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suluhu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!
Kassim Suluhu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Dimitri Aristova had this to say: 'Thank you for all the support. I will be back better than before.'.
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Event:
EFA 61 Vasilevskiy vs Kingi
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Aristova shoots and misses #TD#
and Kay counters with a shoot takedown. Aristova fights it but they end up in guard.
Kay chips away with some ground and pound.
Kay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Kay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Aristova is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kay is in close to Aristova's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kay postures up.
Aristova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kay is one step ahead there.
Aristova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kay throwing strikes from guard but Aristova blocks nicely.
Kay throws a strike but Aristova rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aristova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kay works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Aristova is looking to stand up but Kay won't let him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aristova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Aristova stands and steps away. Kay gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Kay looking to score a takedown here. Aristova is defending well but Kay drives through and ends up in Aristova's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kay throwing strikes but missing.
Kay throws a strike but Aristova rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aristova controlling from the top position.
Aristova trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom. #T2#
Aristova has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kay is proving hard to escape from.
Aristova wants to control from the top but Kay keeps moving. #T3#
Kay keeping full guard, as Aristova tries to pass.
Aristova trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Kay pulls Aristova in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aristova's half guard.#T4#
Kay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Aristova actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Kay.
Kay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aristova 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.
Aristova gets full guard.
Aristova looking to control.
#SUB2#
Aristova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kay defends well.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aristova looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay connects with a couple of short punches.
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Aristova has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Kay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Kay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aristova did well to prevent Kay getting side control.
Aristova trying to control but Kay postures up.
Aristova looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kay is thwarting Aristova's attempts to control the position.
Kay is nestled in close to Aristova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kay is thwarting Aristova's attempts to control the position.
Aristova works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aristova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kay throws an elbow that misses. Aristova uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kay's guard. Nice move by Aristova!#REVB#
Aristova advances position into side control!
Kay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aristova can do to turn this around?#T1##SU2#
Aristova decides to stand back up. Aristova steps back and let's Kay get back to his feet.#TD#
Kay scores with a takedown into Aristova's guard.
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aristova's head.
Kay trying to move into half guard but instead Aristova has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aristova is controlling him. #T2#
Kay keeping full guard, as Aristova tries to pass.
Aristova trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kay's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aristova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aristova looking to sit in guard and control but Kay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Kay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kay postures up in Aristova's guard and throws a big left but Aristova blocks it.
Kay distracts Aristova with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Aristova throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Aristova is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aristova is breathing heavily.
Kay stopping the sweep attempt from Aristova.
Kay cracks Aristova with a solid left hand.
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Aristova has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Aristova is rocked!
Kay postures up and lands a big shot to Aristova's brow.
Aristova is still in real trouble! Can Kay finish him?
Kay is working Aristova over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kay stands up over Aristova, holding on to his feet. Kay throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Aristova is out cold! Kay lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brandon Kay!
A very excited looking Brandon Kay 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.
The defeated Dimitri Aristova had this to say: 'Thank you for all the support. I will be back better than before.'.
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Event:
EFA 57 Correira vs Randleman
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Biernat throws a sloppy head kick and Aristova moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Biernat closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Biernat keeps control of Aristova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Biernat stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aristova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biernat circles away.
Aristova closes the distance but Biernat moves to the side
and Biernat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristova is looking to clinch but Biernat is avoiding it.
Aristova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biernat blocks a head kick by Aristova.
#KD2#
Biernat connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Aristova to the floor! Biernat dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#
Aristova is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dimitri Aristova has been cut.#T1##SU2#
Biernat stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aristova to get to his feet.
Oh Aristova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aristova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Biernat breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Aristova fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Biernat sprawls well initially but Aristova persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Biernat is looking to improve his position.
Aristova seems to have got his legs back now.
Biernat is looking to control Aristova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Biernat avoid being mounted?
Biernat is trying to get back to full guard.
Aristova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aristova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Aristova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aristova trying to control the action but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Biernat wants to control but Aristova is keeping busy.
Biernat wants to get back to full guard.
Biernat controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Aristova 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.
Biernat is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Biernat manages to get to full guard.
Aristova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aristova has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#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.
Aristova is pushing down on Biernat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Biernat is fighting to maintain full guard but Aristova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aristova stalling away here and it's allowed Biernat to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Biernat 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.
Aristova passes into half guard. #SUB#
Aristova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Biernat is just riding it out for now. Aristova eventually gives up the hold.
Aristova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dimitri Aristova's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Biernat misses with a double jab.
Aristova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biernat is fending him off so far but Aristova persists. Nope, Biernat circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aristova.
Biernat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aristova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Biernat counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Aristova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat throws a head kick but Aristova moves out of range.
#CL2#
Biernat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat connects with a jab.
Biernat scores with a nice head shot.
Biernat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biernat stuffs the takedown.
Biernat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Biernat has closed the distance and engaged Aristova in a clinch.
#T1#
Biernat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aristova darts in looking for a takedown but Biernat gets double underhooks and turns Aristova into the cage.
Whack! Biernat lands a heavy head kick that drops Aristova. The ref tackles Biernat to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Aristova was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mateusz Biernat!
A pretty intense looking Mateusz Biernat took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Dimitri Aristova stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for all the support. I will be back better than before.'.
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Event:
EFA 51 Casara vs Krnacova
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Sorola misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sorola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aristova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sorola pinned against the cage. Sorola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sorola wants to clinch#TD#
and Aristova counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sorola won't be happy with that. #SU#
Aristova decides to stand back up. Aristova steps back and let's Sorola get back to his feet.#TD#
Aristova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sorola is trying to defend but Aristova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sorola is trying to escape back to his feet but Aristova uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aristova passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sorola ! #T1#
Aristova is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aristova lands with some strikes.
Sorola 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Aristova goes for an armbar but Sorola turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sorola .
Aristova managing to control the position.
Aristova has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Sorola trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aristova's guard.
Aristova throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Aristova throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Aristova wants to sweep here but Sorola controlling him for the moment.
Aristova is pulling down on Sorola 's head to control his posture.
Aristova seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aristova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Aristova scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Aristova gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sorola throws a series of punches but Aristova avoids them all with ease.
Sorola misses with the combination.
#TD#
Aristova shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Sorola pushes Aristova off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Aristova drives through and clinches with Sorola against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorola wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Aristova slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Aristova works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Aristova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sorola wants to stand and escape but Aristova is having none of it.
Sorola wants to get back to his feet but Aristova passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Aristova is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sorola sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Sorola makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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 Dimitri Aristova will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No joy there for Sorola , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sorola throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Aristova counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aristova content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
Sorola scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Aristova dodges the punch combination from Sorola .
Sorola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sorola wants to clinch but Aristova slips to the side#TD#
and Aristova counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sorola won't be happy with that.
Sorola bucks up and tries to throw Aristova off but instead Aristova has got his back!
Sorola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aristova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aristova has good solid back control here. #T1#
Aristova'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.
Further stalling from Aristova.
Dimitri Aristova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sorola is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Aristova on his back. Aristova looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Sorola has to tap out to a very impressive submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitri Aristova!
An out of breath Dimitri Aristova 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:
EFA 46 Singha vs Impala
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Williams tries to sprawl but Aristova drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aristova stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aristova thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Williams trying to hold on to Aristova's head to control him but Aristova postures up.
Aristova wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Aristova is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristova is controlling the pace.
Williams felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Williams tries to roll over but Aristova keeps him under control.
Aristova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aristova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aristova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aristova prevents Williams from standing back up.
Aristova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Aristova is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Aristova is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Aristova is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams tries to roll over but Aristova keeps him under control.
Aristova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Aristova passes into side control, despite Williams's attempt to control the position.
Williams is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aristova is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Aristova has isolated one of Williams's arms. Williams looking to fight him off but Aristova twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitri Aristova!
Dimitri Aristova decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFA 40 Turner vs Kingi
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Sorola slaps away a takedown attempt from Aristova, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aristova on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sorola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aristova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sorola misses with the combination.
#CL#
Aristova has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aristova takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Sorola manages to break the clinch.
Aristova slips a jab and a cross from Sorola .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristova misses with a low kick.
Sorola misses with a two punch combination.
Sorola throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sorola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aristova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Aristova clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aristova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1##TD#
Aristova successfully pulls guard.
Aristova pulls Sorola in close to his closed guard and prevents Sorola from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aristova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sorola manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Aristova is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Aristova stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Sorola scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Sorola misses.
Sorola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Aristova was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sorola misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Aristova counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aristova.
Sorola tries to break free but Aristova pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sorola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sorola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Aristova jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aristova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sorola manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Aristova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aristova stands and throws Sorola 's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Aristova staying calm.#SUB#
Aristova is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sorola has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aristova controls the position.
Aristova lands some shots froms side control.
Sorola tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
Aristova throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Aristova has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sorola is defending well but eventually Aristova manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sorola has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dimitri Aristova!
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Event:
EFA 37 Gomi vs Nixon
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bolt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aristova keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Aristova tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Aristova pushes a forearm under Bolt's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bolt is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitri Aristova!
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Event:
EFA 29 Balboa vs Vesa
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Magnum instigates a clinch.
Magnum lands a hook that snaps the head of Aristova backwards.
Magnum lands a left hand.
Magnum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Aristova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magnum lands with a left to the head.
Aristova trying to stall but Magnum improves his position.
Magnum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnum lands with a right to the head.
Magnum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Magnum.
Magnum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Magnum.
Magnum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magnum is pushing Aristova up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Still in the clinch, Magnum scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Magnum scores with a hook to the body.
Magnum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aristova or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magnum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magnum lands a shoulder strike.
Magnum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnum lands a nice uppercut.
Magnum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aristovas head.
A right hook to the body lands for Magnum.
Aristova takes a shot to the head.
Magnum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Magnum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magnum 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.
Magnum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aristovas head.
Nice body punch from Magnum.
Aristova looks winded!
Magnum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aristova jumps guard but Magnum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magnum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aristova backwards.
Magnum scores with a shot to the side of Aristova's head. #T2#
Magnum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnum lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Aristova is rocked!
Magnum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aristova is still on wobbly legs! Can Magnum finish him?
A short uppercut from Magnum.
Still in the clinch, Magnum scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Magnum.
Aristova seems to have recovered his senses.
Magnum leaning his opponent against the cage.
Magnum lands a left hand.
Aristova tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aristova is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magnum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aristova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magnum avoids it.
Magnum taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magnum.#T3#
Magnum is struggling to control the position.
Magnum just leaning against Aristova, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Magnum.
Come on Magnum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magnum lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magnum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magnum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magnum scores with a shoulder strike.
Magnum lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magnum.
Aristova has had enough of the clinch but Magnum keeps him there for the moment.
Magnum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Magnum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aristova backwards.
Magnum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aristova backwards.
Magnum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magnum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magnum lands a hook that snaps the head of Aristova backwards.
Magnum is working Aristova over against the cage.
Magnum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aristova backwards.
Magnum stalling the fight.
Magnum works on Aristova's body with a couple of short punches.
Magnum lands with a left to the head.
Aristova jumps guard but Magnum stands there with Aristova around his waist. Aristova gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Magnum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Justin Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Aristova.
Magnum lands with a right to the head.
Aristova tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Magnum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Magnum lands a big right hand that sends Aristova crashing to the mat! Magnum stays standing though and waves Aristova back to his feet!
Magnum with a jab.
Aristova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magnum was well out of range. Poor timing from Aristova.
BOOM! Magnum lands a beautiful left hook that drops Aristova. Aristova tries to recover but Magnum is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Aristova lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Magnum!
Justin Magnum bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EFA 20 Bates vs Octavian
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bolt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bolt lands in his opponent's guard.
Bolt looking to sit in guard and control but Aristova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bolt controls Aristova momentarily but Aristova frees himself. #SUB2#
Bolt is trying to control the position here. Aristova has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Bolt tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Aristova jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dimitri Aristova!
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Event:
EFA 16 Clark vs Skywalker
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Striker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by Striker.
Striker scores with a three punch combo!
Striker checks a low kick from Aristova.
James Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker digs a good hook to Aristova's body.
Striker throws out a loose jab but Aristova uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Striker 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.
Striker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Striker lands the left hand.
Striker throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Aristova clinches. #BC2#
Striker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Striker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aristova shoots in looking for a takedown but Striker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aristova's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Striker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Striker.
A leg kick checked by Aristova.#CL#
Aristova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Striker, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Aristova working hard to break the clinch.
Aristova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Striker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aristova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Striker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Striker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Striker wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Aristova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aristova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Striker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aristova shoots for a double leg takedown but Striker sprawls well. He's pushed Aristova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Striker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aristova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Striker throws a body shot but no joy.
Aristova tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range.
Aristova tries to clinch up.
James Striker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Aristova misses.
Striker throws out a powerful jab.
Striker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aristova in his tracks. #T2#
Aristova fails with an attempt to clinch.
Striker sizes up Aristova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker with a nice cross.
Striker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aristova has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Striker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aristova under the eye.
Aristova on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aristova misses the jab.
Aristova checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aristova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Striker lands a leg kick that knocks Aristova off balance momentarily.
Striker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aristova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aristova fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Striker does it's job there.#T3#
Striker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Striker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Striker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aristova had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aristova takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aristova checks the leg kick.
Striker cracks a nice hook into Aristova's ribs.
Striker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aristova is looking to land body kicks.
Aristova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Striker pinned against the cage. Striker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Striker lands with an uppercut that bounces Aristova off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Striker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aristova. That did some damage!
Aristova is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aristova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Striker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Striker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Striker scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Aristova.
Aristova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Striker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Striker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Striker stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Striker misses with a low kick.
Aristova seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Aristova shoots in and gets a takedown into Striker's guard.
Aristova is in close to Striker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Striker 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#
Aristova shoots in for a takedown but Striker shows good takedown defense.
Aristova misses with a body shot.
Aristova on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aristova is looking to counter the offense by Striker and move into the clinch.
Striker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aristova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striker. Striker obviously looking to wear him down.
Aristova tries to close the distance and clinch but Striker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Striker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aristova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Striker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aristova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker throws a leg kick but Aristova sees it coming and moves out of range.
Striker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aristova. That did some damage!
Striker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aristova moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aristova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Aristova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Striker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aristova checks a low kick from Striker.
Aristova misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Striker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Striker. #BC2#
Striker breaks from the clinch.
Aristova walks into a jab.
Jab by Striker.
Aristova moves forwards but Striker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dimitri Aristova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Striker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aristova doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Striker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Aristova. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Striker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aristova is looking to clinch but Striker is avoiding it.
Striker throws a leg kick which misses Aristova's front leg but catches the back leg as Aristova tries to avoid it. #T2#
A jab from Striker misses.
Aristova fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aristova takes one on the button.
That kick from Striker tenderised Aristova's leg. Aristova is trying to keep his angry face on.
James Striker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Striker connects with a leg kick. Aristova looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aristova shoots in but Striker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Striker wants to counter the offense by Aristova and move into the clinch position.
Striker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aristova looks to land a combination. Striker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Striker.
#CL#
Aristova moves into the clinch.
Aristova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Striker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aristovas head. #BC#
Aristova breaks from the clinch.
Striker misses with a body kick.
Aristova swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Striker lands a slapping body shot.
Striker looks to land a right hand but Aristova moved out of range.#CL#
Aristova clinches.
Striker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Striker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aristova is trying to push Striker away but Striker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Striker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aristova looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aristova shoots in for a double leg but Striker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Striker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aristova under the eye.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker misses with a body shot.
Aristova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Striker circles away.
Aristova goes for a double leg but Striker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Striker continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Striker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Striker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aristova blocks a head kick by Striker.
Aristova checks a low kick from Striker.
Aristova avoids the head kick by Striker.
Aristova takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Striker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Striker wants it to stay on the feet.
Striker is looking to chop away at Aristova's legs.
Striker thows a leg kick but Aristova checks it #TD#
and Aristova counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Striker!
Striker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aristova has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Striker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aristova on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aristova has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Striker.
Striker lands with a good body shot.
Aristova throws an overhand right that lands on Striker's shoulder, as Striker tries to avoid the shot.
Striker throws a shot from downtown. Aristova moves away and avoids it.
Aristova fails with a takedown attempt.
Striker feints and then cracks Aristova's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aristova down.
Aristova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Aristova was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Striker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aristova lands a head kick. Striker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Striker lands a leg kick that knocks Aristova off balance momentarily.#T1#
Striker throws the kick towards the body but Aristova avoids it.
Striker lands with a straight right. Aristova didn't see that one coming.
Aristova closes the distance looking to clinch
and Striker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Striker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aristova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Striker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aristova moves away.
Aristova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aristova throws a nice looking combination but Striker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Striker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Striker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Striker misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Aristova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Striker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aristova dives in and grabs Striker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Striker pushes down on Aristova's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Aristova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Striker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aristova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Aristova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Striker sprawls well. Striker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aristova gets slowly back to his feet.
Striker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Striker. Beautiful body shot.
Striker lunges at Aristova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aristova's hand.
Aristova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Striker swats away the attempt to clinch by Aristova.#T3#
Aristova shoots in for a takedown but Striker shows good takedown defense.
Aristova walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Striker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a body punch but Aristova moves out of range.
Aristova is looking to clinch.
Striker with a jab.
Aristova fails to land with a series of punches.
Striker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Aristova was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Striker stuffs the takedown attempt from Aristova. Aristova gets slowly back to his feet.
Striker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Striker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Striker. #T4#
Aristova drops his hands momentarily and Striker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aristova checks a leg kick.
Aristova closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Striker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Striker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aristova tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range.
Striker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aristova momentarily.
James Striker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Striker wants to land a leg kick but Aristova is out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aristova. #SUB#
Aristova is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Striker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dimitri Aristova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Striker is trying to buck Aristova off.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Striker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Striker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Striker!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Striker made sure he mentioned Fanatic Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EFA 6 Camara vs Bjj
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Aristova gets a takedown into half guard.
Proalta is looking for a sweep. Aristova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aristova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Proalta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Proalta actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Proalta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aristova looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Aristova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Proalta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aristova has managed to get both his arms back between Proalta's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proalta working a defensive guard but Aristova passes into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aristova thows a huge punch but Proalta dodges it nicely.
Proalta keeping control of the position.
Proalta is trying to get back to full guard.
Aristova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Proalta wants to control but Aristova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Proalta works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU#
Aristova stands up and waves to Proalta to follow him. #TD#
Aristova shoots in and bounces Proalta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Proalta working for a triangle but Aristova defends it easily.
Aristova showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aristova won't allow Proalta to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Aristova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Proalta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aristova has managed to get both his arms back between Proalta's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Aristova gets to his feet - Proalta follows without any prompting.
Dimitri Aristova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Aristova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Proalta is trying to defend but Aristova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Aristova dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Aristova misses.
Proalta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aristova.#TD#
Aristova closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Aristova decides to stand up. #TD#
Aristova gets a double leg takedown into Proalta's guard.
Dimitri Aristova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aristova stands up over Proalta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aristova'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.
Aristova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Proalta can do to turn this around?#T1#
Aristova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Proalta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aristova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aristova trying to control but Proalta is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aristova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Aristova lying in Proalta's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Proalta decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Aristova taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Proalta!
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