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Event:
Skrap Fights 24
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Sullivan V misses.
Sullivan V moves out of range as Kabulniyazov strikes.
Sullivan V looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kabulniyazov misses with an uppercut. Sullivan V saw that one coming.
Kabulniyazov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan V is just out of range.
Kabulniyazov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sullivan V if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Kabulniyazov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kabulniyazov avoids the body shot from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kabulniyazov misses with a looping left.
Kabulniyazov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
Jab by Sullivan V.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sullivan V closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kabulniyazov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kabulniyazov lands a nice uppercut.
Kabulniyazov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kabulniyazov blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan V misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kabulniyazov misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Sullivan V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sullivan V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sullivan V throws a jab but it's blocked by Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V misses with a low kick.
Kabulniyazov takes one to the side of the head.
Sullivan V slips under a jab.
Sullivan V misses with a low kick.
Sullivan V throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sullivan V misses with a low kick.
Sullivan V uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kabulniyazov checks a low kick from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V swings for the body but Kabulniyazov moves out of range.
Kabulniyazov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan V.
Nice straight punches there by Kabulniyazov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kabulniyazov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sullivan V.#T2#
Kabulniyazov lands with a good body shot.
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!
Kabulniyazov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kabulniyazov scores with a nice head shot.
Kabulniyazov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sullivan V's head.
Kabulniyazov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sullivan V misses with a body kick.
Kabulniyazov throws a leg kick
and Sullivan V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kabulniyazov staying out of range there.
Sullivan V steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov connects with a leg kick. Sullivan V looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kabulniyazov slips under a jab from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kabulniyazov cracks Sullivan V with a good jab.
Sullivan V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kabulniyazov counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan V takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Sullivan V misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan V misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan V lunges at Kabulniyazov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kabulniyazov's hand.
Kabulniyazov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sullivan V lands with a shot to the body.
Kabulniyazov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan V is just out of range.
Kabulniyazov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan V throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kabulniyazov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kabulniyazov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kabulniyazov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Sullivan V closes the distance and pushes Kabulniyazov back into the ropes.
Sullivan V prevents a body shot from Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Sullivan V as the two fighters clinch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V. #T4#
Sullivan V tries to work over Kabulniyazov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kabulniyazov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sullivan V blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan V swings wildly with an uppercut but Kabulniyazov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Sullivan V.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kabulniyazov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kabulniyazov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kabulniyazov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sullivan V just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Kabulniyazov fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kabulniyazov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hand to the body from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kabulniyazov up against the ropes.
Sullivan V is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John L Sullivan V will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
That kick from Kabulniyazov tenderised Sullivan V's leg. Sullivan V is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kabulniyazov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#KD2#
Sullivan V lands a left and a right that send Kabulniyazov crashing to the mat, dazed. Sullivan V thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Kabulniyazov is rocked!
Kabulniyazov moves out of range of the body kick from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sullivan V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kabulniyazov moves away.
Kabulniyazov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kabulniyazov throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan V ducks down to avoid it.
Sullivan V goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kabulniyazov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sullivan V throws a shot from downtown. Kabulniyazov moves away and avoids it.
Sullivan V misses with a right hand
and Kabulniyazov counters with a low kick, right behind Sullivan V 's knee.
Kabulniyazov checks a leg kick.
Kabulniyazov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kabulniyazov throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sullivan V throws a poor cross that misses
and Kabulniyazov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kabulniyazov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Sullivan V to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kabulniyazov instigates a clinch.
Sullivan V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kabulniyazov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sullivan V blocks an uppercut.
Kabulniyazov lands with a right to the head.
Kabulniyazov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Kabulniyazov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.
Sullivan V blocks a body shot from Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V avoids a wild elbow strike from Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kabulniyazov throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Kabulniyazov gets control of Sullivan V's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kabulniyazov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan V trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kabulniyazov's guard.#T2#
Sullivan V wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
Sullivan V would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sullivan V looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan V wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
Sullivan V engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kabulniyazov looking for a guillotine here but Sullivan V defends easily.
#SU2#
Kabulniyazov is working an open guard so Sullivan V takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Kabulniyazov lands a jab to Sullivan V's midsection.
A jab from Kabulniyazov misses.
Sullivan V digs a good body shot into Kabulniyazov's ribs.
Sullivan V fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kabulniyazov is out of range.
Sullivan V lands the left hand.
Kabulniyazov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sullivan V manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kabulniyazov cracks Sullivan V with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan V. Kabulniyazov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kabulniyazov lands a nice looking body kick.
Sullivan V scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kabulniyazov with a nice cross.
Sullivan V misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Kabulniyazov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sullivan V paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aziz Kabulniyazov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan V misses with a head kick.
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!
Kabulniyazov is looking to slow Sullivan V down with leg kicks.
Kabulniyazov misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sullivan V misses.
Kabulniyazov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sullivan V.
Sullivan V connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sullivan V throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan V swings for the body but Kabulniyazov moves out of range.
Kabulniyazov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kabulniyazov lands a jab to the nose.
Kabulniyazov scores with a sloppy right hand. Sullivan V should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John L Sullivan V will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sullivan V thuds a left hand into Kabulniyazov's body.
Sullivan V lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Sullivan V closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kabulniyazov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivan Vs head.
Kabulniyazov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sullivan V pushes Kabulniyazov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V can't find room to land a body shot as Kabulniyazov controls the action.
Sullivan V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kabulniyazov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sullivan V is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kabulniyazov is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan V tries to stall but Kabulniyazov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kabulniyazov blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sullivan V misses with a hook to the ribs.
John L Sullivan V seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sullivan V digs a right hand into Kabulniyazov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kabulniyazov's gas tank.
Kabulniyazov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kabulniyazov misses with an elbow strike.
Sullivan V stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kabulniyazov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kabulniyazov misses with the head strike.
Sullivan V lands a body punch.
Sullivan V lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kabulniyazov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V scores with a shot to the side of Kabulniyazov's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sullivan V working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sullivan V working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
Sullivan V pushes Kabulniyazov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sullivan V lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kabulniyazov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sullivan V lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Aziz Kabulniyazov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sullivan V lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sullivan V looking to slow down the pace here.
Sullivan V lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kabulniyazov backwards. #BC2#
Sullivan V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kabulniyazov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sullivan V finds it's way round the side to connect with Kabulniyazov's head.
John L Sullivan V seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Sullivan V closes the distance and clinches.
Kabulniyazov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kabulniyazov blocking some punches.
Kabulniyazov throws a head punch that misses.
Kabulniyazov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan V's elbow.
Sullivan V tries a body shot but Kabulniyazov blocks it.
Sullivan V throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kabulniyazovs head. #BC2#
Sullivan V escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kabulniyazov moves out of range of the body kick from Sullivan V.
It appears Kabulniyazov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kabulniyazov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sullivan V. Sullivan V obviously looking to wear him down.
Kabulniyazov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kabulniyazov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well,Kabulniyazov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kabulniyazov wants to clinch up but Sullivan V keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Sullivan V misses.
Sullivan V looks to land a left hand but Kabulniyazov moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan V misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Sullivan V gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sullivan V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Sullivan V as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sullivan V looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Kabulniyazov lands a nice elbow.
Sullivan V is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Sullivan V.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Sullivan V.
A right hook to the body lands for Sullivan V.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sullivan V.
A body shot lands from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan V scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kabulniyazov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
A hook to the body from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kabulniyazov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V. #BC2#
Sullivan V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
John L Sullivan V comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sullivan V 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for John L Sullivan V!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for John L Sullivan V!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for John L Sullivan V!
John L Sullivan V wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 5225 p4p, 540 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7900 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Aziz Kabulniyazov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aziz Kabulniyazov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Aziz Kabulniyazov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kabulniyazov takes the fight into the clinch.
Henry Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kabulniyazov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kabulniyazov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henry Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Henry Jr passes Kabulniyazov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kabulniyazov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kabulniyazov trying to control but Henry Jr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kabulniyazov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry Jr controlling the pace.
Henry Jr trying to control from half guard but Kabulniyazov is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr stalling.
Henry Jr wants to control but Kabulniyazov is keeping him busy.
Henry Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kabulniyazov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Kabulniyazov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henry Jr trying to control but Kabulniyazov is working from the bottom.
Kabulniyazov being controlled here, momentarily.
Henry Jr wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
Henry Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kabulniyazov is keeping the position for now.
Henry Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kabulniyazov working a defensive guard here.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kabulniyazov looking for a guillotine here but Henry Jr defends easily.
Henry Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henry Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kabulniyazov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Kabulniyazov's legs - danger averted.
Kabulniyazov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kabulniyazov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry Jr defends it easily.
Henry Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Kabulniyazov is keeping the position.
Kabulniyazov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kabulniyazov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kabulniyazov wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry Jr pushing down on Kabulniyazov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henry Jr is looking to take a break and control but Kabulniyazov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry Jr is looking to take a break and control but Kabulniyazov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kabulniyazov tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henry Jr wants to take a breather but Kabulniyazov is having none of it.
Henry Jr moves into full mount! Kabulniyazov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kabulniyazov (0) vs (3) Henry Jr
Henry Jr controlling his opponent.
Henry Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kabulniyazov is looking to escape.
Henry Jr goes for an armbar but Kabulniyazov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kabulniyazov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kabulniyazov (2) vs (3) Henry Jr
Kabulniyazov wants to control from the top but Henry Jr keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry Jr is pulling down on Kabulniyazov's head to control his posture.
Kabulniyazov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henry Jr looking to control.
Henry Jr has Kabulniyazov pulled in close to control his posture.
Henry Jr keeping moving, preventing Kabulniyazov from controlling successfully.
Kabulniyazov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henry Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kabulniyazov is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr looking to control.
Kabulniyazov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kabulniyazov (2) vs (5) Henry Jr
Kabulniyazov wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kabulniyazov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kabulniyazov can't keep his opponent in guard - Henry Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kabulniyazov trying to hold on to Henry Jr's head to control him but Henry Jr postures up.
Kabulniyazov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov trying to control from the bottom.
Henry Jr is keen to just control but Kabulniyazov is a slippery customer.
Henry Jr content to control rather than advance.
Henry Jr is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Kabulniyazov has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Kabulniyazov! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aziz Kabulniyazov!
Aziz Kabulniyazov is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 5149 p4p, 535 weight class) and Jao Rua (ranked 2023 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rua's choice of entrance music: Tarantula . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Aziz Kabulniyazov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jao Rua!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kabulniyazov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rua gets control of Kabulniyazov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rua will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kabulniyazov looking to pass the guard.
Kabulniyazov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rua 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.
Kabulniyazov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Kabulniyazov stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Kabulniyazov from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Rua has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kabulniyazov drops back looking for a leg! Rua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rua manages to kick Kabulniyazov off! Kabulniyazov jumps back into Rua's guard.
Kabulniyazov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rua looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov passes Rua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kabulniyazov seems to be working for a kimura but Rua defends the submission attempt.
Kabulniyazov is trying to work for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kabulniyazov content to control rather than advance.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rua trying to control here.
Kabulniyazov seems to be working for a kimura but Rua defends the submission attempt.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kabulniyazov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rua sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kabulniyazov pulls his head out easily.
Kabulniyazov is looking for submissions but instead, Rua has regained full guard.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Kabulniyazov from controlling successfully.
Kabulniyazov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua is trying to control the position but Kabulniyazov postures up.
Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kabulniyazov is aware though and is defending well.
Rua looking to control.
Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
Kabulniyazov passes into half guard.
Kabulniyazov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kabulniyazov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rua sees it coming and defends easily.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rua is staying active underneath Kabulniyazov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua is looking to improve his position.
Rua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kabulniyazov wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kabulniyazov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Kabulniyazov is proving a slippery customer.
Kabulniyazov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rua 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.
Kabulniyazov looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kabulniyazov (0) vs (2) Rua
Rua trying to control but Kabulniyazov is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rua rolls with it to try and escape but Kabulniyazov cranks on the arm and Rua is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aziz Kabulniyazov! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Bobeth (ranked 4141 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 5053 p4p, 529 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Michael Bobeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Aziz Kabulniyazov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bobeth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kabulniyazov jumps guard but Bobeth stands there with Kabulniyazov around his waist. Kabulniyazov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kabulniyazov pulls guard.
Bobeth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bobeth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kabulniyazov working for a triangle but Bobeth defends it easily.
Kabulniyazov wants to improve his position but instead Bobeth has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kabulniyazov tries to roll over but Bobeth keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobeth trying to control the action but Kabulniyazov is working from the bottom.
Bobeth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kabulniyazov is just riding it out for now. Bobeth eventually gives up the hold.
Bobeth wants to pass the guard but Kabulniyazov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov tries to get to full guard but Bobeth has control of the leg.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kabulniyazov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobeth pulls his head out easily.
Kabulniyazov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bobeth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bobeth's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bobeth (0) vs (4) Kabulniyazov
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Bobeth reverses the position brilliantly into Kabulniyazov's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (2) vs (4) Kabulniyazov
Bobeth wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kabulniyazov, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Bobeth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bobeth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kabulniyazov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (2) vs (6) Kabulniyazov
Bobeth keeping full guard, as Kabulniyazov tries to pass.
Kabulniyazov passes into half guard.
Kabulniyazov prevents Bobeth from improving his position.
Kabulniyazov is looking to stall here but Bobeth recovers full guard.
Kabulniyazov trying to control but Bobeth is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov pushing down on Bobeth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kabulniyazov wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobeth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kabulniyazov is looking to advance position but Bobeth won't allow it.
Kabulniyazov wants to take a breather but Bobeth is having none of it.
Kabulniyazov wants to pass to mount but Bobeth is defending the position.
Kabulniyazov is working for an americana but Bobeth has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kabulniyazov was thinking about the submission.
Bobeth trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kabulniyazov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobeth is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth looking for a guillotine here but Kabulniyazov defends easily.
Bobeth keeping full guard, as Kabulniyazov tries to pass.
Kabulniyazov passes Bobeth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kabulniyazov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (2) vs (9) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bobeth is desperately trying to improve his position but Kabulniyazov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kabulniyazov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bobeth is now in Kabulniyazov's guard. A big mistake from Kabulniyazov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (4) vs (9) Kabulniyazov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kabulniyazov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bobeth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bobeth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bobeth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kabulniyazov 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.
Bobeth wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kabulniyazov is adopting a defensive guard.
Bobeth preventing the sweep.
Kabulniyazov has his foot on Bobeth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobeth works his way back into a safe position though.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kabulniyazov's guard.
Kabulniyazov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobeth pulls his head out easily.
Bobeth tries to pass to full mount but Kabulniyazov defends it.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bobeth prevents Kabulniyazov from improving his position.
Kabulniyazov actively working from the bottom here.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a sweep. Bobeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kabulniyazov wants to get back to full guard.
Kabulniyazov trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Bobeth seems content to control.
Kabulniyazov wants to improve his position but Bobeth is controlling well.
Kabulniyazov moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov can't keep his opponent in guard - Bobeth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kabulniyazov gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kabulniyazov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (4) vs (11) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bobeth's guard.
Kabulniyazov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bobeth is just riding it out for now. Kabulniyazov eventually gives up the hold.
Kabulniyazov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bobeth has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth looking for submissions off his back.
Kabulniyazov is keen to just control but Bobeth is a slippery customer.
Bobeth is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kabulniyazov is trying to work for a kimura but Bobeth is defending well.
Kabulniyazov wants to pass the guard but Bobeth is defending well.
Kabulniyazov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bobeth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov wants to pass the guard but Bobeth is defending well.
Bobeth is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bobeth won't allow Kabulniyazov to pass to mount.
Kabulniyazov is trying to control. Bobeth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bobeth wants to improve his position but Kabulniyazov is controlling well.
Kabulniyazov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kabulniyazov wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobeth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kabulniyazov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bobeth! Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (4) vs (14) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov goes for an armbar but Bobeth turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bobeth. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (6) vs (14) Kabulniyazov
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kabulniyazov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bobeth has managed to get both his arms back between Kabulniyazov's legs - danger averted.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kabulniyazov wants to sweep here but Bobeth controlling him for the moment.
Kabulniyazov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kabulniyazov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bobeth rolls with it to try and escape but Kabulniyazov cranks on the arm and Bobeth is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aziz Kabulniyazov! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bloody Steel (ranked 3411 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 4895 p4p, 542 weight class). Aziz Kabulniyazov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bloody Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aziz Kabulniyazov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kabulniyazov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kabulniyazov decides to pull guard.
Steel won't allow Kabulniyazov to sweep him here.
Kabulniyazov trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel won't allow Kabulniyazov to sweep him here.
Steel wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
Steel is pushing down on Kabulniyazov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kabulniyazov is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kabulniyazov is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions off his back.
Kabulniyazov won't allow Steel to pass to mount.
Steel is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kabulniyazov defends it well.
Kabulniyazov trying to control here.
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Kabulniyazov defends the submission attempt.
Steel prevents Kabulniyazov from improving his position.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kabulniyazov! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (0) Kabulniyazov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kabulniyazov is now in Steel's guard. A big mistake from Steel there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (3) vs (2) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kabulniyazov wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Kabulniyazov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel wants to improve his position but Kabulniyazov is controlling well.
Steel is looking to control Kabulniyazov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Kabulniyazov seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Kabulniyazov seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kabulniyazov trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Kabulniyazov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kabulniyazov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (5) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel wants to hold on but Kabulniyazov pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Kabulniyazov's attempts to control the action.
Kabulniyazov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Steel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Kabulniyazov eventually gives up the hold.
Kabulniyazov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kabulniyazov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kabulniyazov trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Kabulniyazov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kabulniyazov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Steel has recovered full guard.
Kabulniyazov stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Kabulniyazov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kabulniyazov defends it easily.
Kabulniyazov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Kabulniyazov from controlling successfully.
Kabulniyazov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (8) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel prevents Kabulniyazov from moving into mount.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Kabulniyazov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kabulniyazov tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Kabulniyazov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kabulniyazov wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel wants to control but Kabulniyazov postures up.
Steel regains half guard.
Kabulniyazov wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Kabulniyazov is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel moves into full guard.
Kabulniyazov wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kabulniyazov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (5) vs (8) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kabulniyazov trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kabulniyazov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Steel passes into half guard.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kabulniyazov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Kabulniyazov defends the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kabulniyazov tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel prevents Kabulniyazov from improving his position.
Steel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kabulniyazov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kabulniyazov tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control from Kabulniyazov's half guard. Kabulniyazov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Kabulniyazov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
Kabulniyazov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kabulniyazov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (5) vs (10) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Kabulniyazov from controlling successfully.
Kabulniyazov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kabulniyazov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel working for a triangle but Kabulniyazov defends it easily.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Kabulniyazov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Kabulniyazov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kabulniyazov is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Kabulniyazov is taking a breather. Steel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kabulniyazov is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kabulniyazov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control here.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kabulniyazov to get the leverage.
Kabulniyazov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel wants to control but Kabulniyazov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel wants to improve his position but Kabulniyazov is controlling well.
Kabulniyazov is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Kabulniyazov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kabulniyazov.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Kabulniyazov eventually gives up the hold.
Steel moves into full guard.
Kabulniyazov wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kabulniyazov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 4891 p4p, 535 weight class) and Santiesky Uniban (ranked 6236 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aziz Kabulniyazov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Santiesky Uniban!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Uniban fails with a takedown attempt.
Kabulniyazov instigates a clinch.
Uniban has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kabulniyazov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kabulniyazov pulls guard effortlessly.
Kabulniyazov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Uniban rolls with it to try and escape but Kabulniyazov cranks on the arm and Uniban is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aziz Kabulniyazov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Sestius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kabulniyazov lands an elbow just above Sestius 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Kabulniyazov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sestius obliges.
Kabulniyazov tries a body shot but Sestius blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sestius's elbow.
Kabulniyazov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sestius lands an elbow that stopped Kabulniyazov in his tracks for a moment.
Kabulniyazov misses with the head strike.
Sestius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kabulniyazov is defending well for now.
Sestius scores a nice knee to the body.
Kabulniyazov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sestius is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sestius told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kabulniyazov is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sestius unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kabulniyazov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kabulniyazov takes a shot to the head.
Kabulniyazov takes a shot to the head.
Sestius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kabulniyazov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sestius.
A hook to the body from Sestius.
Sestius lands a knee to the body.
Sestius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kabulniyazov is defending well for now.
Sestius putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kabulniyazov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Knees to the body from Sestius.
Still in the clinch, Sestius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sestius landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sestius.
Sestius crunches a lovely knee into Kabulniyazov's ribcage.
Sestius crunches a lovely knee into Kabulniyazov's ribcage.
Sestius trying to land knees to the body.
Sestius crunches a lovely knee into Kabulniyazov's ribcage.
Sestius lands a right hand.
Sestius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kabulniyazov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sestius lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sestius.
Sestius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sestius unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kabulniyazov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kabulniyazov avoiding damage as Sestius throws knees to the body.
Sestius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kabulniyazov avoids it.
Sestius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kabulniyazov.
Sestius lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Sestius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sestius using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kabulniyazov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sestius lands a knee to the body.
Sestius lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kabulniyazov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sestius to keep the fight standing.
Sestius crunches a lovely knee into Kabulniyazov's ribcage.
Kabulniyazov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sestius is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sestius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kabulniyazov backwards.
Nice elbow from Sestius.
Sestius landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sestius lands a nice uppercut.
Sestius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kabulniyazov avoiding damage as Sestius throws knees to the body.
Kabulniyazov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sestius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kabulniyazov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sestius lands a nice knee to the body.
Kabulniyazov takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sestius.
Sestius lands a body punch.
Sestius lands a hook that snaps the head of Kabulniyazov backwards.
Sestius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sestius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kabulniyazov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kabulniyazov misses with a punch to the body.
Sestius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kabulniyazov's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Aziz Kabulniyazov has been cut.
Sestius lands an elbow inside that Kabulniyazov shrugs off.
Good body shot from Sestius.
Sestius pushes Kabulniyazov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sestius working Kabulniyazov over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sestius obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sestius missing with knees to the body.
Sestius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sestius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Kabulniyazov is rocked!
Sestius blocks an elbow strike.
Oh Kabulniyazov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Sestius.
Sestius connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kabulniyazov's face.
#T4#
Sestius misses with a knee to the head.
Sestius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sestius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sestius lands an elbow just above Kabulniyazov 's eye.
Sestius lands a knee to the body.
Sestius lands with a left to the head.
Sestius missing with knees to the body.
Sestius lands with a left to the head.
Sestius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov seems to have got his legs back now.
Sestius utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sestius missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sestius takes a shot to the head.
Sestius trying to land knees to the body.
Sestius lands a shoulder strike.
Sestius scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Publius Sestius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aziz Kabulniyazov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Sestius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sestius lands with a light punch inside.
Kabulniyazov managing to block the knees to the body from Sestius.
Kabulniyazov avoiding damage as Sestius throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sestius.
Kabulniyazov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Publius Sestius has been cut.
Sestius misses with a body punch.
Sestius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kabulniyazov backwards.
Kabulniyazov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sestius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kabulniyazov.
Sestius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kabulniyazov is trying to pull guard but Sestius has him pressed against the cage.
Kabulniyazov misses with an elbow strike.
Sestius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kabulniyazov backwards.
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!
Sestius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kabulniyazov's defenses.
Sestius misses with a knee strike.
Kabulniyazov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Sestius scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Sestius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kabulniyazov avoids it.
Sestius lands an elbow that stopped Kabulniyazov in his tracks for a moment.
Sestius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sestius lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sestius.
Sestius unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sestius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sestius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kabulniyazov.
Sestius unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kabulniyazov misses with a punch to the body.
Sestius landing knees to the body.
#KD2#
Sestius drops Kabulniyazov with a big knee straight up the middle! Kabulniyazov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Sestius clinches up with Kabulniyazov and pushes him back against the cage.
Sestius lands a damaging elbow.
Sestius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sestius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kabulniyazov misses with the head strike.
Sestius is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sestius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Sestius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kabulniyazov backwards.
Publius Sestius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sestius missing with knees to the body.
Sestius lands an elbow inside.
Sestius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sestius blocks a body shot from Kabulniyazov.
Sestius unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kabulniyazov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sestius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kabulniyazov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kabulniyazov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sestius digs a right hand into Kabulniyazov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kabulniyazov's gas tank.
Sestius tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kabulniyazov has a couple of punches blocked by Sestius.
Sestius trying to land knees to the body.
Sestius connects with a knee to the head.
Sestius lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Aziz Kabulniyazov's cut is getting worse.
Sestius blocks a body shot from Kabulniyazov.
Sestius digs a right hand underneath Kabulniyazov's ribcage. Kabulniyazov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sestius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kabulniyazovs head.
Sestius lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Kabulniyazov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sestius pushes Kabulniyazov against the cage. Sestius is working some dirty boxing. Sestius pushes off with a quick right hook! Kabulniyazov goes down! Kabulniyazov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sestius moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Publius Sestius!
Publius Sestius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFF 51: El Toro vs. Franca II
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Kabulniyazov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kabulniyazov staying out of range there.
Nordon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kabulniyazov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kabulniyazov lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Kabulniyazov has Nordon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordon is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabulniyazov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kabulniyazov is pressed up against the ropes. Nordon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kabulniyazov down to the mat. Kabulniyazov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nordon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kabulniyazov circles away.
And Kabulniyazov counters with a quick kick to the body but Nordon blocks it.
Aziz Kabulniyazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Nordon.
Nordon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kabulniyazov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Nordon throws the left hand but Kabulniyazov avoids the punch easily.
Nordon misses with a looping right.
Kabulniyazov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nordon with a poor takedown
and Kabulniyazov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kabulniyazov lands a leg kick that knocks Nordon off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Kabulniyazov.
A lazy left from Nordon finds it's target.#CL2#
Nordon has Kabulniyazov up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Nordon.
Kabulniyazov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD2#
Nordon has hold of one of Kabulniyazov's legs. Kabulniyazov is fighting the takedown attempt but Nordon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordon postures up.
Nordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nordon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kabulniyazov working for a triangle but Nordon defends it easily.
Nordon landing with the ground and pound.
Kabulniyazov trying to keep a closed guard but Nordon is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kabulniyazov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nordon uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
Nordon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kabulniyazov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kabulniyazov tries to bench press Nordon off him but Nordon keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Kabulniyazov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kabulniyazov tries to improve position but can't.
Nordon working the head with strikes.
Nordon is chipping away with strikes.
Kabulniyazov is trying to control Nordon's posture but Nordon avoids it.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a sweep.
Kabulniyazov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Nordon landing a few strikes.
Kabulniyazov struggling a bit here.
Kabulniyazov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nordon connects with a decent elbow.
Nordon is putting a hurting on Kabulniyazov here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#
Kabulniyazov is rocked!
Check out the look on Nordon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Kabulniyazov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Nordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kabulniyazov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kabulniyazov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nordon's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Nordon seems content to control.
Kabulniyazov seems to have got his legs back now.
Ground and pound from Nordon.
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!
Kabulniyazov wants to control but Nordon is keeping busy.
Kabulniyazov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nordon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Nordon scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Nordon is working for a submission of some sort.
Kabulniyazov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nordon working the head and body with strikes.
Nordon winds up and cracks Kabulniyazov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kabulniyazov trying to control here.
Nordon working Kabulniyazov over with strikes. #T6##SUB#
Kabulniyazov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nordon passes into side control!
Kabulniyazov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nordon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kabulniyazov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nordon wants to control but Kabulniyazov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nordon is staying active underneath Kabulniyazov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nordon tries to get to full guard but Kabulniyazov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kabulniyazov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kabulniyazov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Nordon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Nordon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T7#
Kabulniyazov is looking to reverse the position.
Nordon scoring with punches from side control.
Nordon lands a few punches from side control.
Kabulniyazov tries to improve position but can't.
Kabulniyazov regains half guard.
Kabulniyazov wants to get back to full guard.
Nordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kabulniyazov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kabulniyazov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nordon defends well.
Nordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kabulniyazov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
Kabulniyazov has his foot on Nordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Nordon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kabulniyazov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nordon forces his way into half guard.
Kabulniyazov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nordon connects with a nice short shot to Kabulniyazov's temple. #SUB2#
Nordon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kabulniyazov sees it coming and defends easily.#T9#
Kabulniyazov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nordon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kabulniyazov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kabulniyazov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nordon scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Kabulniyazov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kabulniyazov is trying to maintain the position but Nordon is very close to passing his half guard.
Nordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Nordon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2##KD2#
Nordon waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Kabulniyazov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Kabulniyazov to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#SUB#
Kabulniyazov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nordon defends well.
Kabulniyazov trying to control the position.
Nordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordon lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Kabulniyazov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nordon is looking to work some ground and pound but Kabulniyazov has wrist control.
Kabulniyazov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordon trying to keep a closed guard but Kabulniyazov is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Kabulniyazov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordon is retaining full guard.
Nordon 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.#SUB2#
Kabulniyazov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kabulniyazov has managed to get both his arms back between Nordon's legs - danger averted.
Kabulniyazov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kabulniyazov has his foot on Nordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nordon works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Nordon lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Kabulniyazov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nordon postures up and lands a big shot to Kabulniyazov's brow.
Nordon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kabulniyazov's head.
Eddie Nordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nordon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nordon postures up and lands a big shot to Kabulniyazov's brow.
Nordon connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Kabulniyazov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nordon uses it to pass to side control.
Kabulniyazov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Nordon lands a huge shot from side control! Kabulniyazov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Nordon!
A very excited looking Eddie Nordon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
BFF 49: Boone vs. Humors
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Slayin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kabulniyazov throws a poor cross that misses
and Slayin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid body kick from Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov lands an overhand right.
Kabulniyazov is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Kabulniyazov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kabulniyazov throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Slayin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aziz Kabulniyazov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kabulniyazov lands with a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slayin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kabulniyazov - the referee stops the clock and Slayin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kabulniyazov. Slayin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kabulniyazov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kabulniyazov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kabulniyazov lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Kabulniyazov lands.
Kabulniyazov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slayin's calf.#T1#
Slayin takes one to the chin there.
Slayin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slayin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kabulniyazov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slayin slips under a jab from Kabulniyazov.
A low kick from Kabulniyazov misses
letting Slayin counter with a right hand.
Kabulniyazov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slayin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Kabulniyazov misses
and Slayin counters with a nice uppercut.
Kabulniyazov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kabulniyazov misses with a lunging right hand
and Slayin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kabulniyazov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Slayin counters with a nice right hand that sends Kabulniyazov toppling to the canvas! Kabulniyazov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Slayin finish him?!#ROC#
Kabulniyazov is rocked!
Kabulniyazov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slayin counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rhymin Slayin!
A very excited looking Rhymin Slayin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
BFF 43: Kasza vs. Obermueller
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kamogawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kabulniyazov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kabulniyazov misses with an elbow strike.
Kabulniyazov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamogawa controls his hands.
Kamogawa lands a body shot.
Kabulniyazov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamogawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kamogawa.
Kabulniyazov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamogawa backwards.
Kabulniyazov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Kabulniyazov.
Kamogawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kabulniyazov taking a breather.
Kamogawa throws a head punch that misses.
Kabulniyazov fails to pull guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kabulniyazov.
Kamogawa blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Kamogawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamogawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kabulniyazov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kabulniyazov slips under a jab.
Kabulniyazov is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kabulniyazov staying out of range there.
Kabulniyazov tries to clinch up but Kamogawa circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Kamogawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamogawa thows a leg kick but Kabulniyazov checks it
and Kabulniyazov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kabulniyazov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kabulniyazov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Kabulniyazov moved out of range.
Kamogawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Kabulniyazov clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Kamogawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kabulniyazov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kamogawa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kabulniyazov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kabulniyazov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kamogawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kabulniyazov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kabulniyazov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2##CL2#
Kamogawa pushes Kabulniyazov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kabulniyazov avoids the elbow strike from Kamogawa, against the ropes.
#BC2#
Kamogawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamogawa throws a hook to the side of Kabulniyazov's head but Kabulniyazov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Kabulniyazov tries to keep at a distance but Kamogawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kamogawa blocking some punches.
Kamogawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamogawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov tries to pull guard but Kamogawa forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kabulniyazov managing to block the knees to the body from Kamogawa.
#TD#
Kabulniyazov pulls guard successfully.
Kamogawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kabulniyazov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kabulniyazov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamogawa defends it easily.
Kamogawa is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamogawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB#
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamogawa pushing down on Kabulniyazov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kabulniyazov moves into full guard.
Kabulniyazov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kamogawa content to stall in guard here.
Kamogawa stopping the sweep attempt from Kabulniyazov.
Kamogawa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kamogawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a triangle but Kamogawa pushes his legs off easily.
Kamogawa wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Kabulniyazov working for a triangle but Kamogawa defends it easily.
Kabulniyazov trying to keep a closed guard but Kamogawa is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Kabulniyazov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kabulniyazov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kamogawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kabulniyazov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kabulniyazov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kamogawa is adopting a defensive guard.#T5##SUB#
Kabulniyazov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kabulniyazov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kamogawa holds on and takes a little breather.
Kamogawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamogawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamogawa, not yet.
Kamogawa keeping full guard, as Kabulniyazov tries to pass.
Kamogawa pulls Kabulniyazov in close to prevent any damage.
Kamogawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kabulniyazov is one step ahead there. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamogawa is trying to keep Kabulniyazov in close.
Kamogawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kabulniyazov is one step ahead there.
Kabulniyazov forces his way into half guard.
Kabulniyazov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamogawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kabulniyazov wants to free his trapped foot but Kamogawa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kabulniyazov wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping him busy.
Kamogawa trying to control but Kabulniyazov postures up.
Kamogawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kabulniyazov stopping the sweep attempt from Kamogawa.
Kabulniyazov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Kabulniyazov postures up.
Kabulniyazov trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kabulniyazov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamogawa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kabulniyazov postures up.
Kabulniyazov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
Kabulniyazov wants to control from the top but Kamogawa keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kabulniyazov blocks a jab.#CL2#
Kamogawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Kabulniyazov trying to stall but Kamogawa improves his position.
Kamogawa blocks an elbow strike.
Kabulniyazov throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kamogawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kabulniyazov's brow. #TD#
Kabulniyazov successfully pulls guard.
#T8##SUB#
Kabulniyazov working for a triangle but Kamogawa defends it easily.
Kamogawa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kabulniyazov keeping moving, preventing Kamogawa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kabulniyazov is looking for a triangle but Kamogawa pushes his legs off easily.
Kamogawa content to stall in guard here.
Kabulniyazov keeping moving, preventing Kamogawa from controlling successfully.
Kamogawa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kamogawa trying to control but Kabulniyazov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kabulniyazov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamogawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Kabulniyazov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kamogawa forces his way into half guard.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a sweep. Kamogawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kabulniyazov is staying active underneath Kamogawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamogawa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kabulniyazov works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kabulniyazov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamogawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kamogawa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 Aziz Kabulniyazov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Kamogawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Kabulniyazov moved out of range.
Kabulniyazov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kabulniyazov scores with a nice right hand.
Kabulniyazov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamogawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kabulniyazov.
Both fighters circling a little - Kabulniyazov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kamogawa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamogawa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kamogawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Kabulniyazov misses the target.
Kamogawa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamogawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kabulniyazov checks a leg kick.
Aziz Kabulniyazov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamogawa throws a leg kick but Kabulniyazov checks it.
Kamogawa misses with a left hand
and Kabulniyazov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Kamogawa misses #KD#
and Kabulniyazov counters with a left hand that sends Kamogawa to the canvas! #ROC#
Kamogawa is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Genji Kamogawa has been cut.
Kamogawa is breathing heavily.
Kabulniyazov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
Kamogawa is still in real trouble! Can Kabulniyazov finish him?
Kabulniyazov trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamogawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kamogawa is still trying to improve position.
Kabulniyazov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamogawa can do to turn this around?
Kabulniyazov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kabulniyazov preventing the sweep.
Kamogawa is trying to keep Kabulniyazov in close.
#T2#
Kabulniyazov trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa keeping full guard, as Kabulniyazov tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kabulniyazov trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamogawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aziz Kabulniyazov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kabulniyazov looking to pass the guard.
Kamogawa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kabulniyazov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kabulniyazov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kamogawa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kabulniyazov throws a head kick but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Kabulniyazov swings for the body but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Kamogawa misses with a left hand
and Kabulniyazov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Kamogawa throws a leg kick that misses.
Kamogawa cracks Kabulniyazov with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Kamogawa closes the distance and clinches.
Kabulniyazov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kabulniyazov blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Kamogawa breaks the clinch.
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Kamogawa tries to get set, Kabulniyazov tries to push him back and clinch up but Kamogawa manages to avoid the attempt.
Kamogawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov staying out of range there.
Kabulniyazov scores with a push kick.
Kabulniyazov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamogawa.#CL#
Kabulniyazov moves into range and clinches up with Kamogawa.
Kabulniyazov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamogawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kabulniyazov is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamogawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa misses with a body punch.
Kabulniyazov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kamogawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Kabulniyazov backwards.
Kamogawa tries to throw a body punch but Kabulniyazov avoids it by throwing Kamogawa back against the ropes.
Kabulniyazov scores with a shot to the side of Kamogawa's head.
Kamogawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kabulniyazov avoiding damage as Kamogawa throws knees to the body.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kamogawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kabulniyazov's brow.
Kabulniyazov tries to work over Kamogawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov blocks the elbow strike.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Kabulniyazov manages to pull guard.
Kabulniyazov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kabulniyazov trying to control the position here.
Kabulniyazov trying to keep a closed guard but Kamogawa is proving a slippery customer.
#T5##SUB#
Kamogawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kabulniyazov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamogawa has managed to get both his arms back between Kabulniyazov's legs - danger averted.
Kamogawa trying to control but Kabulniyazov is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa won't allow Kabulniyazov to sweep him here.
Kamogawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kabulniyazov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kabulniyazov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kabulniyazov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamogawa is aware though and is defending well.
Kamogawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kabulniyazov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kabulniyazov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kamogawa frees his head nicely. Oh but Kabulniyazov has switched to an armbar! Kamogawa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aziz Kabulniyazov!
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Event:
BFF 39: Fury vs. Bartlett
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kabulniyazov as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Kabulniyazov gets caught napping as Ivanov dives in and scores a takedown. Kabulniyazov manages to retain guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ivanov trying to control but Kabulniyazov is working from the bottom.
Kabulniyazov is pulling down on Ivanov's head to control his posture.
Kabulniyazov trying to control the position.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabulniyazov keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass. #SUB#
Ivanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kabulniyazov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kabulniyazov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kabulniyazov! #REVB##T1#
Ivanov struggling a bit here.
Ivanov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Ivanov tries to improve his position but Kabulniyazov has taken his back! Kabulniyazov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ivanov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kabulniyazov pushes Ivanov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aziz Kabulniyazov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Ten rushes Scott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ten throws an elbow but it misses.
Ten lands an elbow just above Scott 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Rick Scott has been cut.
Scott avoids a wild elbow strike from Ten.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Ten has him pressed against the cage.
Ten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scott is looking to control Ten's arms but Ten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scott has his back to the cage. #TD#
Scott gets control of Ten's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scott will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ten must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ten wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #SUB#
Ten lying in Scott's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Scott decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ten taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Scott!
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