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Event:
EFA 31 Turner vs Hicks
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Dezhda works over Krnacova's head and body with a nice combination.
Dezhda scores with a one two! Krnacova had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
Dezhda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Krnacova walks into a left hand.
Krnacova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dezhda tries to avoid it but Krnacova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dezhda to the ground. Dezhda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dezhda lands a nice shot that snaps Krnacova's head back.
Dezhda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Krnacova shoots in and bounces Dezhda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Dezhda blocks nicely.
Dezhda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krnacova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krnacova stays in close to Dezhda's body and controls the position. #T1#
Krnacova throws a big right hand that misses.
Dezhda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krnacova on the ground.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krnacova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova wants to pass the guard but Dezhda is keeping the position.
Krnacova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dezhda is trying to keep Krnacova in close.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Dezhda has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Dezhda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dezhda tries to get out of the position.
Krnacova is stalling in the full guard.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krnacova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krnacova passes Dezhda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Krnacova 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.
Krnacova slips a nice elbow through Dezhda's hands, connecting with Dezhda's forehead.
Still in half guard, Krnacova seems content to control.
Krnacova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krnacova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krnacova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
Krnacova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krnacova not doing much here.
Krnacova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krnacova trying to control the pace.
Krnacova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krnacova lands strikes from half guard.
Krnacova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Krnacova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Krnacova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Krnacova working the head and body with strikes.
Krnacova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krnacova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krnacova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dezhda is trying to stand.
Krnacova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krnacova has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krnacova connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Krnacova's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Krnacova moves away from the strike by Dezhda.
Krnacova moves away from the strike by Dezhda.
Dezhda throws out a loose jab but Krnacova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krnacova doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Dezhda counter with a right hand.
Krnacova shoots in for a double leg but Dezhda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dezhda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krnacova shoots and misses
and Dezhda counters with a stiff right hand.
Sasha Dezhda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Dezhda jabs Krnacova right on the nose. Krnacova blinks but takes it well.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dezhda as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Dezhda tries to sprawl but Krnacova drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dezhda tries to kick Krnacova off but Krnacova keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dezhda has hold of Krnacova's hands but Krnacova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krnacova sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Krnacova there. #T1#
Dezhda is in trouble now - Krnacova has advanced to mount!
Krnacova controlling from the full mount.
Dezhda is in a horrible position here. Krnacova smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krnacova dominating with strikes here.
Krnacova lands a big elbow.
Krnacova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that Dezhda really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Krnacova content just to control the position here.
Krnacova connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Krnacova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krnacova with a couple of short strikes.
Krnacova has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dezhda's face.
Krnacova punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krnacova with a couple of short strikes.
Krnacova lands a big shot there that rocks Dezhda but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Krnacova is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Dezhda is rocked!
Krnacova controlling the pace for now.
Oh Dezhda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dezhda seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Krnacova lands a heavy elbow.
Dezhda tries to lock up and control but Krnacova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dezhda taking shots to the head.
Krnacova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krnacova scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dezhda?
Krnacova lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dezhda hang on?
Krnacova lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Krnacova landing strikes from the mount and Dezhda is in trouble!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Krnacova! Dezhda is hurt baaadly! Krnacova is firing away with more strikes - Dezhda is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Krnacova!
An out of breath Felix Krnacova 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 22 Randleman vs Ingle
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Voyage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dezhda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Dezhda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Voyage has Dezhda up against the cage in a clinch.
Voyage tries to stall but Dezhda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dezhda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Voyage.
Dezhda misses with the head strike.
Voyage blocks a body shot from Dezhda.
Dezhda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dezhda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dezhda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Dezhda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dezhda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Voyage! But no joy.
Voyage tries to clinch up but Dezhda circles away and keeps his distance.
Dezhda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voyage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dezhda throws out the jab.
Voyage ducks under a wild hook from Dezhda.
Dezhda misses with a lunging right hand
and Voyage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Voyage has Dezhda up against the cage in a clinch.
Dezhda throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dezhda. #T1#
Dezhda misses with some punches.
Voyage lands a hook that snaps the head of Dezhda backwards.
Dezhda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dezhda lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voyage.
Dezhda blocks an uppercut.
Voyage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dezhda throws a head punch that misses.
Voyage lands a right hand.
Dezhda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dezhda fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voyage.
Dezhda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voyage is working Dezhda over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dezhda.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dezhda as Voyage tries to tie him up.
Dezhda has a couple of punches blocked by Voyage.
Dezhda misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voyage. #T2#
Dezhda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Dezhda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dezhda misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dezhda.
Dezhda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dezhda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dezhda misses with some punches.
Dezhda working aggressively here.
Dezhda scores with a hook to the body.
Voyage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dezhda misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Dezhda breaks the clinch.
Voyage takes a swing at Dezhda's ribcage but misses.
Voyage defending well as Dezhda loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dezhda working aggressively here.
Dezhda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dezhda misses with some punches.
#T3#
Dezhda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dezhda swings wildly with an uppercut but Voyage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voyage prevents Dezhda from breaking the clinch.
Dezhda has a couple of punches blocked by Voyage.
Voyage working aggressively here.
Dezhda has a couple of punches blocked by Voyage.
A short left from Voyage.
Dezhda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Voyage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dezhda lands a hook that snaps the head of Voyage backwards.
Dezhda misses with the head strike.
Dezhda prevents a body shot from Voyage.
Dezhda working aggressively here.
Voyage misses with a punch on the inside.
Dezhda working aggressively here.
Dezhda misses with the head strike.
Voyage working aggressively here.
Voyage has a couple of punches blocked by Dezhda.
#T4#
Voyage swings wildly with an uppercut but Dezhda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Dezhda.
Dezhda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voyage's elbow.
Voyage's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Voyage's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short body shot lands from Dezhda as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dezhda misses with some punches.
Voyage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voyage blocking some punches.
Dezhda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voyage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dezhda's elbow.
Voyage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voyage lands with a short shot to the head.
Dezhda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voyage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Voyage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dezhda up against the cage.
Dezhda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dezhda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Dezhda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Sasha Dezhda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Voyage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Voyage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dezhda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dezhda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dezhda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Dezhda misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Voyage! But no joy.
Dezhda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dezhda scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from Dezhda finds it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voyage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Voyage instigates a clinch.
A short left from Voyage.
Voyage presses Dezhda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Voyage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voyage lands with a left to the head.
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!
Dezhda misses with the head strike.
Dezhda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voyage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dezhda misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Dezhda blocking some punches.
Voyage has a couple of punches blocked by Dezhda.
Dezhda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dezhda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dezhda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voyage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dezhda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dezhda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Voyage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voyage has a couple of punches blocked by Dezhda.
Dezhda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voyage avoiding damage.
Dezhda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voyage working aggressively here.
Voyage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dezhda misses with a punch on the inside.
Dezhda scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Dezhda.
Voyage is breathing heavily.#T2#
Dezhda lands with a short shot to the head.
Dezhda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voyage backwards.
Sasha Dezhda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Dezhda. #ROC#
Voyage is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Liquid Voyage has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Dezhda.
Voyage is still on wobbly legs! Can Dezhda finish him?
Dezhda misses with the head strike.
Voyage seems to have recovered his senses.
Voyage tries to work over Dezhda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dezhda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dezhda lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Dezhda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dezhda lands with an overhand left.
Dezhda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dezhda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voyage moves away.
Voyage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dezhda.
Voyage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Voyage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dezhda.
Voyage lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voyage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dezhda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3##CL#
Dezhda clinches.
Voyage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Voyage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Voyage prevents a body shot from Dezhda.
Voyage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Dezhda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Voyage ducks under a wild hook from Dezhda.
Dezhda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voyage tries to clinch but Dezhda moves out of range.
A big left from Dezhda misses.
Voyage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dezhda misses with a lunging right hand
and Voyage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dezhda misses with an uppercut.
Voyage is looking to clinch but Dezhda is avoiding it.
Dezhda takes a swing at Voyage's ribcage but misses.
Voyage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dezhda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Voyage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dezhda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Voyage tries to clinch but Dezhda is having none of it.
Dezhda throws a hook to the side of Voyage's head but Voyage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dezhda throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Dezhda rushes Voyage and presses him up against the cage.
Dezhda misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Dezhda.
Voyage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dezhda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dezhda blocks an uppercut.
Dezhda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dezhda lands with a short shot to the head.
Dezhda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Dezhda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dezhda misses with a wild body shot.
Voyage looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Dezhda closes the distance and pushes Voyage back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Dezhda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liquid Voyage's cut.
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#
Voyage tries to clinch up but Dezhda circles away and keeps his distance.
Dezhda throws a jab but it's blocked by Voyage.
The fighters circling - Dezhda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voyage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dezhda.
Sasha Dezhda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dezhda throws a right hand that misses
and Voyage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dezhda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Voyage closes the distance and pushes Dezhda back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dezhda fails to land.
Dezhda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dezhda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Voyage misses with a punch on the inside.
Voyage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dezhda misses with some punches.
Voyage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dezhda tries to throw a body punch but Voyage avoids it by throwing Dezhda back against the cage.
Dezhda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Voyage.
Voyage stalling in the clinch but Dezhda improves position. #BC#
Dezhda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Dezhda pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Voyage back to the cage. Dezhda follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sasha Dezhda is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Dezhda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Voyage.
Dezhda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dezhda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voyage.
Dezhda tries to work over Voyage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dezhda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dezhda swings wildly with an uppercut but Voyage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voyage working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Dezhda.
Voyage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dezhda lands a right hand.
Dezhda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dezhda misses with a body punch.
Dezhda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dezhda struggles to land a body shot inside as Voyage controls his hands.
#BC#
Dezhda manages to break the clinch.
Liquid Voyage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dezhda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dezhda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voyage moves in looking to clinch but Dezhda pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Dezhda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dezhda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voyage was well out of range. Poor timing from Dezhda.
Voyage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Voyage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Voyage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dezhda missing with a left hand there. Voyage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Voyage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dezhda swats away the attempt to clinch by Voyage.#CL#
Dezhda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Voyage wants to stall.
Voyage lands a shoulder strike.
Dezhda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voyage can do to turn this around?#BC#
Dezhda manages to break the clinch.
Dezhda fails to land with a series of punches.
Dezhda misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Voyage staying out of range there.
Voyage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dezhda paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Dezhda moves into the clinch successfully.
Voyage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voyage working aggressively here.
Voyage blocks a body shot from Dezhda.
Voyage swings wildly with an uppercut but Dezhda uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Dezhda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dezhda swats away the attempt to clinch by Voyage.
Dezhda throws a looping overhand right but Voyage ducks down to avoid it.
Voyage staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Voyage misses the target.
Voyage tries to clinch up but Dezhda circles away and keeps his distance.
Dezhda circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Voyage doesn't manage to clinch there - Dezhda circles away.
Dezhda looks to land a left hand but Voyage moved out of range nicely.
Voyage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dezhda.
#CL2#
Voyage drives through and clinches with Dezhda against the cage.
Dezhda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voyage throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Dezhda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Dezhda. Beautiful body shot.
Dezhda loads up on a big right hand but Voyage slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Voyage.
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!#CL#
Dezhda clinches up against the cage.
Voyage swings wildly with an uppercut but Dezhda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dezhda blocks an uppercut.
Dezhda misses with a punch to the body.
Voyage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voyage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voyage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Dezhda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dezhda 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Dezhda!
After winning the bout, Sasha Dezhda 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:
QFC Tournament 822 Round 4
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Dezhda misses its intended target.
Cohen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cohen swats away the attempt to clinch by Dezhda.
Cohen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cohen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cohen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dezhda. #TD2#
Cohen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dezhda to the ground. Cohen is now in Dezhda's guard.
Cohen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dezhda's head.
Cohen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dezhda wants to get back to his feet but Cohen drags him back down.
Dezhda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cohen on the ground.
Dezhda tries to bench press Cohen off him but Cohen keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohen tries to score with some ground and pound. Dezhda controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Cohen controlling the position from side mount.
Dezhda is not content to let Cohen control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cohen trying to control the position but Dezhda is working away.
Cohen lands a nice forearm strike.
Cohen is looking to take a break and control but Dezhda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cohen is chipping away with strikes.
Cohen throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Dezhda taking a bit of punishment here - Cohen scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Cohen crashes against the mat.
Dezhda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dezhda tries to get out of the position.
Dezhda can't do much from the bottom here.
Cohen just content to control the position.
Cohen is working Dezhda over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cohen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Cohen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Cohen is chipping away with strikes.
Dezhda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cohen is looking to take a break and control but Dezhda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cohen controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dezhda is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Cohen dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Dezhda tests Cohen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dezhda swinging wildly here.
Cohen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dezhda.
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt.
Dezhda misses with a looping right.
Cohen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Dezhda as he connects with a hook.
Cohen ducks under a wild hook from Dezhda.
Cohen ducks under a wild hook from Dezhda.
Cohen throws a lazy uppercut
and Dezhda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dezhda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cohen moves away.#CL#
Dezhda has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dezhda. #BC#
Dezhda manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Dezhda.#T1#
Dezhda scores with a nice right hand.
Cohen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dezhda.
Cohen shoots in and drives through. Dezhda sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Dezhda misses its target.
Dezhda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cohen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cohen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cohen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dezhda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dezhda throws a series of strikes that have Cohen backpedaling.
Dezhda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dezhda jabs Cohen right on the nose. Cohen blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from Dezhda.
Cohen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cohen moves out of range as Dezhda strikes.#T2#
Dezhda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Dezhda.
Dezhda lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Dezhda misses.
Cohen tries a quick counter leg kick but Dezhda is wise to it.
Cohen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cohen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sasha Dezhda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dezhda scores with a hook.
Cohen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dezhda moves away.
Dezhda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cohen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dezhda.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dezhda here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dezhda throws a right and a left that Cohen avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Cohen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab by Dezhda.
Dezhda throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Dezhda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Dezhda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dezhda scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dezhda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dezhda lands with a left to the head.
Dezhda digs a right hand underneath Cohen's ribcage. Cohen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Dezhda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dezhda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dezhda cracks Cohen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cohen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dezhda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cohen can do to turn this around?
Cohen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dezhda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dezhda. Cohen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cohen has his takedown stuffed
and Dezhda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sasha Dezhda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Cohen.
Dezhda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dezhda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cohen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cohen throws out a counter right but Dezhda avoids it with no problem.
Dezhda doesn't manage to clinch there - Cohen circles away.
Dezhda connects with a jab.
Cohen looks to land a combination but Dezhda avoids it well.
Dezhda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cohen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sasha Dezhda is winning the standup battle so far.
Dezhda throws a combination. Cohen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cohen misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Dezhda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cohen.
Dezhda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dezhda scores with the left hand. Cohen knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Dezhda.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cohen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dezhda is just out of range.
Cohen slips a straight right by Dezhda.
Cohen shoots in looking for a takedown. Dezhda tries to sprawl out of it but Cohen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dezhda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Dezhda 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#
Cohen keeps the fight on the outside.
Dezhda is looking to clinch but Cohen is avoiding it.
Cohen takes a swing at Dezhda's ribcage but misses.
Dezhda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cohen doesn't seem bothered though.
Cohen blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cohen. Dezhda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cohen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dezhda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cohen's head backwards.
Cohen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dezhda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dezhda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dezhda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cohen.
Cohen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dezhda.
Cohen walks into a stiff left hand from Dezhda.
Dezhda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cohen.
Dezhda is looking to counter punch.
Cohen throws a leg kick that misses.
Cohen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dezhda.#T1#
Dezhda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cohen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cohen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dezhda.
Dezhda lands a body shot.
Cohen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dezhda lands a nice shot that snaps Cohen's head back.
Dezhda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cohen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dezhda moves away.
Cohen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Dezhda drives through and clinches with Cohen against the cage.
#BC#
Dezhda breaks the clinch.
Cohen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cohen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dezhda rather than just go for the knockout.
Dezhda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dezhda throws out a loose jab but Cohen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dezhda scores with a hook to the body. Cohen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dezhda swings for the body but Cohen moves out of range.
#TD2#
Cohen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dezhda is trying to defend but Cohen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dezhda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cohen is working away from the top position though.
Cohen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dezhda tries to kick Cohen off but Cohen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cohen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Cohen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cohen wants to take a breather but Dezhda is having none of it.
Cohen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cohen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cohen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cohen wants to control the pace but Dezhda is squirming around nicely.
Dezhda takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dezhda tries to hold on but Cohen postures up.#T4#
Cohen breaks from Dezhda's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cohen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cohen controlling from the full mount.
Cohen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Phil Cohen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Cohen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cohen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dezhda hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sasha Dezhda.
I think Dezhda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Sasha Dezhda!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Sasha Dezhda!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sasha Dezhda!
Sasha Dezhda wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Sasha Dezhda 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:
QFC Tournament 822 Round 3
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Dezhda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volen doesn't seem bothered though.
Dezhda with a nice cross.
Dezhda lands a nice hook to Volen's body. Volen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Dezhda misses. #CL2#
Dezhda has managed to clinch.
Dezhda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dezhda keeps control of Volen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dezhda swings wildly with an uppercut but Volen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dezhda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volen's elbow.
Dezhda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Dezhda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volen. #BC2#
Dezhda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dezhda jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Volen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dezhda misses with a wild combination.
Dezhda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dezhda throws an overhand right that lands on Volen's shoulder, as Volen tries to avoid the shot.
Dezhda lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Volen.
Dezhda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volen just misses with a punch to the body.
Dezhda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volen thuds a left hand into Dezhda's body.
Dezhda misses the body punch
and Volen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dezhda misses with a hook.
Dezhda avoids the body shot from Volen.
#T2#
Dezhda's corner calls for a 1-2. Dezhda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dezhda swings widly with a right hand
and Volen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volen walks into a stiff left hand from Dezhda.
Sasha Dezhda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volen staying out of range there.
As Dezhda looks to move away, Volen throws a big counter combo but Dezhda just gets out of the way.
Dezhda cracks a nice hook into Volen's ribs.
Dezhda loads up on a big right hand but Volen slips the punch.
Volen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volen slips a straight right by Dezhda.#CL2#
Dezhda clinches with his opponent.
Dezhda lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Dezhda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dezhda.
A big right from Volen misses. #T3#
Volen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dezhda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dezhda takes a swing at Volen's ribcage but misses.
Volen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Volen staying out of range there.
Volen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dezhda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Dezhda moves into the clinch.
Dezhda lands with a right to the head.
Dezhda lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Miscal Volen has been cut.
Dezhda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volen or not.
Dezhda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dezhda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volen or not.
Dezhda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dezhda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volen backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dezhda scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Volen is rocked!
Volen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dezhda.
Dezhda throws a head punch that misses.
Dezhda digs a right hand underneath Volen's ribcage. Volen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Dezhda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volen slips under a jab from Dezhda.
It looked like Volen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dezhda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dezhda connects with a single shot there.
Dezhda lands a nice shot that snaps Volen's head back.
Volen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dezhda.
A counter left hand to the body from Volen misses its target.
Volen takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Dezhda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miscal Volen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dezhda throws a right hand that misses
and Volen counters with a stiff right hand.
Volen staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Volen misses its target.
Dezhda misses with a hook
and Volen counters with a left and a right that stings Dezhda.
Volen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dezhda avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dezhda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dezhda swings for the body but Volen moves out of range.
Volen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Volen is looking to wear down Dezhda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Dezhda does it's job there.
Dezhda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Volen backs up against the cage.
Sasha Dezhda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dezhda misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Volen.
A big left from Dezhda misses.
Volen is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dezhda falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Volen to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Dezhda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Volen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dezhda misses with a hook. Volen ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Volen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volen misses the body punch
and Dezhda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volen throws an overhand right that lands on Dezhda's shoulder, as Dezhda tries to avoid the shot.
Dezhda connects with a crisp jab.
Volen misses with a straight right.
Dezhda misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Volen misses the target.
Dezhda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volen manages to avoid it.
Volen is looking to counter punch.
Volen slips a jab and a cross from Dezhda.
Volen throws a series of strikes that have Dezhda backpedaling.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dezhda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Volen counters with a nice uppercut.
Volen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dezhda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volen manages to avoid it.
Volen throwing a counter right hand but Dezhda manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Dezhda pushes Volen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dezhda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dezhda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volen at a distance.
Volen throws a lazy right hand but Dezhda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dezhda scores with a hook.
Volen needs to keep his hands up - Dezhda had a free shot at his head there.
Volen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volen walks into a stiff left hand from Dezhda.
Dezhda lands a glancing blow to the side of Volen's head.
Oh Volen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Dezhda misses with a right hand
and Volen counters with a series of strikes. Dezhda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Volen seems to have got his legs back now.
Volen drops his hands momentarily and Dezhda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Dezhda clinches with his opponent.
Dezhda lands a nice uppercut.
Volen blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Dezhda manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Dezhda.
Nice uppercut lands for Dezhda. That snapped Volen's head back.
Dezhda looks to land a left hand but Volen moved out of range nicely.
Volen throws a big counter combination but Dezhda scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Dezhda takes the fight into the clinch.
Dezhda lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dezhda tries a body shot but Volen blocks it.
Dezhda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volen's elbow.
Volen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Dezhda.
#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dezhda breaks the clinch.
Dezhda misses with a hook.
Volen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dezhda lands with a nice combination. Volen backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circling - Dezhda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volen throwing a counter right hand but Dezhda manages to avoid it.
Volen throws a series of punches but Dezhda avoids them all with ease.
Dezhda throws an off balance right hand
and Volen counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dezhda misses with a jab to the body
and Volen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dezhda thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Dezhda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miscal Volen's cut.
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#
A big right from Dezhda misses.
Volen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dezhda misses with a hook. Volen ducked under it nicely.
Dezhda lands the left hand.
Volen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dezhda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dezhda loads up on a big right hand but Volen slips the punch.
Volen throwing a counter right hand but Dezhda manages to avoid it.
Dezhda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Dezhda.
Dezhda misses with an uppercut
and Volen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dezhda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Dezhda looks to move away, Volen throws a big counter combo but Dezhda just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volen ducks under a wild hook from Dezhda.
It looked like Volen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dezhda.
A cross from Dezhda lands.
Dezhda lands a right hook to the body.
Dezhda tries to clinch but Volen moves away
and Volen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Dezhda looks to land a right hand but Volen moved out of range.
Dezhda misses with a straight left.
Volen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dezhda misses with an uppercut.
Dezhda lands a nice shot that snaps Volen's head back.
Volen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dezhda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volen has time to react.#CL2#
Dezhda forces Volen back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Dezhda breaks from the clinch.
Volen staying out of range there.
Dezhda connects with a single shot there.
Dezhda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volen.
Dezhda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Volen scores with the left hand. Dezhda knows he should have avoided that one.
Dezhda misses with a hook
and Volen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Volen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dezhda looks to score with a jab to the body but Volen is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Volen misses its target.
Dezhda misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Volen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dezhda.
A jab lands there for Dezhda.
Dezhda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Volen blocks a jab.
Volen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dezhda lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dezhda misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dezhda. Volen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Volen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dezhda scores with a nice head shot.
Dezhda throws a combination that misses
letting Volen counter with a right hand.
Dezhda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dezhda misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Volen misses the target.
Dezhda misses with the combination.
A left lands for Dezhda.
Dezhda misses with a lunging right hand
and Volen counters with a one-two to the body.
Volen ducks under a wild hook from Dezhda.
Dezhda throws a sloppy body shot
and Volen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dezhda misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Dezhda feints a jab promting Volen to slip. Dezhda then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Volen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dezhda tries to clinch but Volen moves out of range.
Volen throws a big counter combination but Dezhda scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dezhda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volen.
Dezhda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dezhda misses with a straight left.
Dezhda misses with a looping left.
Dezhda misses with a body punch
and Volen counters with a two punch combo.
Dezhda throws an off balance right hand
and Volen counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Volen misses.
Dezhda jabs Volen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dezhda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miscal Volen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dezhda throws a shot from downtown. Volen moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Volen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Dezhda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dezhda 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Sasha Dezhda!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sasha Dezhda!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Sasha Dezhda!
Sasha Dezhda wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 822 Round 2
Date: Jan 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Dezhda misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Dezhda clinches up against the cage.
Dezhda keeps control of Jeff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dezhda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dezhda lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Jeff is rocked!
Dezhda lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Jeff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Dezhda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dezhda lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jeff off his feet! Jeff tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sasha Dezhda!
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QFC Tournament 822 Round 1
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Manning lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasha Dezhda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dezhda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manning punishes Dezhda's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Manning misses.
Dezhda lands a lovely overhand right.
Dezhda lands a jab.
Manning throws a hook but Dezhda blocks it.
Manning defending well as Dezhda loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Manning.
Nice jab there from Dezhda.
Manning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Dezhda clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Manning.
Manning blocking some punches.
Manning pressing his opponent against the cage.
Manning throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Manning lands a left hand.
Manning throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manning blocking some punches.
#BC#
Dezhda manages to break the clinch.
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Dezhda is just out of range.
Donk. Dezhda catches Manning right on the button with a cross.
Dezhda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dezhda throws out a powerful jab.
Manning scores with a decent looking hook.
Manning looks to land a combination but Dezhda avoids it well.
Dezhda is looking to counter punch.
Dezhda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manning's hands.
Manning takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dezhda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manning.
Dezhda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dezhda is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Dezhda moves into the clinch.
Dezhda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2##BC#
Dezhda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dezhda.#CL#
Dezhda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manning, pushing him back against the cage.
Dezhda tries to work over Manning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manning is working Dezhda over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manning.
Manning lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manning.
Manning makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Dezhda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dezhda moves out of range as Manning strikes.
Manning scores with a nice right hand.
Dezhda lands with a hook. Manning tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dezhda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dezhda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manning. Manning circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manning moves out of range as Dezhda strikes.
Dezhda scores with a jab to the body.
Dezhda scores with a nice strike.#T3#
The fighters circling - Dezhda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manning moves out of range of the strikes.
Manning is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dezhda ducks under a wild hook from Manning.
Dezhda misses with a hook.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dezhda moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Dezhda misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Manning.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dezhda.
Manning throws a hook but Dezhda avoids it easily.
Dezhda throws a lazy right hand but Manning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manning throws a hook to the side of Dezhda's head but Dezhda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dezhda misses with a straight left.
Dezhda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manning has time to react.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dezhda.
Manning missing with a left hand there. Dezhda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manning throws the left hand but Dezhda avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Dezhda throws a right hand that misses
and Manning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manning throws a jab but it's blocked by Dezhda.
Manning loads up on a big right hand but Dezhda slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dezhda throws a body shot but no joy.
Manning wants to counter the offense by Dezhda and move into the clinch position.
Dezhda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dezhda misses with an uppercut
and Manning counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Dezhda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manning, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dezhda fails to land.
Dezhda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dezhda working hard to break the clinch.
Dezhda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dezhda misses with the head strike.
Dezhda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dezhda misses with a punch on the inside.
Dezhda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 Sasha Dezhda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dezhda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dezhda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manning wants to counter with a clinch but Dezhda pushes him away.
Manning defending well as Dezhda loads up on a big left hand.
Dezhda blocks a jab.
Manning works Dezhda's body with a nice hook.
Manning misses with a hook.
Dezhda is looking to counter punch.
Dezhda misses with a body shot.
A cross from Dezhda lands.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dezhda was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Dezhda throwing a counter right hand but Manning manages to avoid it.
Manning takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manning defending well as Dezhda loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Dezhda rushes Manning and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning has Dezhda pressed against the cage, preventing Dezhda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dezhda misses with a punch on the inside.
Manning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manning has Dezhda pressed against the cage.
Dezhda can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Manning misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Dezhda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dezhda misses the jab.
A jab from Dezhda finds it's way through Manning's defenses.
Dezhda scores with a nice right hand.
Dezhda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Dezhda's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Dezhda coming out on top.
Dezhda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dezhda lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Dezhda forces Manning back against the cage and clinches.
Manning keeps control of Dezhda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dezhda backwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dezhda here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Manning misses with a punch on the inside.
Dezhda misses with a punch to the body.
Dezhda has a couple of punches blocked by Manning.
A short right from Manning.
Dezhda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dezhda tries to work over Manning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dezhda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dezhda has had enough of the clinch but Manning keeps him there for the moment.
Dezhda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manning lands with a right to the head.
Eli Manning seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dezhda.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manning.
Manning blocks a body shot from Dezhda.
Manning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manning can't find room to land a body shot as Dezhda controls the action.
#T3#
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Manning lands an uppercut.
Dezhda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manning lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dezhda backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dezhda as the two fighters clinch.
Manning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manning pushes Dezhda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Manning.
Manning gets through Dezhda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dezhda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dezhda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dezhda misses with the head strike.
Manning stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Dezhda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Dezhda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manning has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dezhda lands a right hook to the body.
Manning throws a lazy right hand but Dezhda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Manning moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Dezhda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manning ducks under a wild hook from Dezhda.
Dezhda throws an overhand right that lands on Manning's shoulder, as Manning tries to avoid the shot.
Dezhda takes a swing at Manning's ribcage but misses.
Dezhda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manning cracks Dezhda with an open hand slap.
Manning throws a body punch but Dezhda moves out of range.
Manning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dezhda.
Dezhda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manning! But no joy.
Manning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Dezhda dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dezhda just misses with a punch to the body.
Manning steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dezhda.
Manning avoids the body shot from Dezhda.
Dezhda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning misses with an uppercut. Dezhda saw that one coming.
Dezhda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Manning.
Dezhda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sasha Dezhda is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Dezhda has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dezhda fails to land.
Manning scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Dezhda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dezhda working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dezhda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dezhda throws a punch but it's blocked by Manning.
Manning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manning misses with a body punch.
Dezhda is trying to push Manning away but Manning has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dezhda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Manning. #T1#
Dezhda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dezhda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dezhda blocking some punches.
Manning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manning scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Dezhda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dezhda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manning is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Dezhda fails to land.
Manning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Dezhda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Dezhda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dezhda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dezhda.
#T2#
Dezhda misses with a hook. Manning ducked under it nicely.
Manning misses with a two punch combination.
Manning takes a swing at Dezhda's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Dezhda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dezhda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manning misses with a body punch.
Dezhda cracks Manning with a nice body shot.
Manning tries to work over Dezhda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dezhda working aggressively here.
Manning tries to work over Dezhda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manning.
Dezhda misses with a punch on the inside.
Manning is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Manning struggles to land a body shot inside as Dezhda controls his hands.
Dezhda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manning creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dezhda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dezhda working aggressively here.
Manning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dezhda misses with a punch on the inside.
Eli Manning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manning swings wildly with an uppercut but Dezhda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manning is trying to stall.
Dezhda working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Manning.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Manning lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Dezhda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dezhda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dezhda throws a punch but it's blocked by Manning.
Manning misses with a punch on the inside.
Dezhda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manning's elbow.
Dezhda blocks an uppercut.
Manning cracks Dezhda with a nice body shot.
Dezhda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manning.
Dezhda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manning misses with some punches.
Dezhda throws a head punch that misses.
Manning misses with a punch on the inside.
Dezhda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dezhda swings wildly with an uppercut but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sasha Dezhda.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dezhda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Sasha Dezhda!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Sasha Dezhda!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sasha Dezhda!
Sasha Dezhda wins by unanimous decision!
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