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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Foote lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Foote gets the takedown into side control.
Foote trying to control the action but Boranbayev is working from the bottom.
Foote taking a breather here.
Foote connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boranbayev some visible discomfort.
Boranbayev is not content to let Foote control the position.
You can see the frustration on Boranbayev's face as Foote controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev is looking to regain half guard here but Foote keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foote trying to control the position but Boranbayev is working away.
Foote sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boranbayev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
An elbow from Foote crashes against the mat.
Boranbayev is not content to let Foote control the position.
Boranbayev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boranbayev trying to remain calm as Foote controls from the top position.
Foote scores with a couple of short elbows.
Foote cracks Boranbayev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boranbayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foote on the ground.#SUB2#
Foote is working to tighten his grip on Boranbayev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Boranbayev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Foote is really squeezing tight and eventually Boranbayev passes out! Foote breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shelby Foote!
Shelby Foote took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 8
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Mista fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boranbayev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mista lands the left hand.
Mista avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boranbayev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mista fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mista throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Boranbayev counters with a single leg into guard. Mista didn't expect that.
Mista working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boranbayev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boranbayev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mista wants to stand up but Boranbayev is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boranbayev sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Mista lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mista is in close to Boranbayev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mista is working Boranbayev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mista trying to control the position from guard on top but Boranbayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mista postures up in Boranbayev's guard and throws a big left but Boranbayev blocks it. #SUB2#
Boranbayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mista works over Boranbayev with some ground and pound from guard.#T2##SUB2#
Boranbayev working for a triangle but Mista defends it easily.
Boranbayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Boranbayev, not yet.
Mista is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mista lands a couple of elbows.
Mista scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mista trying to control the position from guard on top but Boranbayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mista controlling from the top position.
Mista really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mista in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB2#
Boranbayev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mista escapes and throws Boranbayev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mista scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Mista tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Mista tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mista has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boranbayev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Boranbayev is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mista is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boranbayev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mista has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boranbayev is not content to let Mista control the position.
Mista creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boranbayev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boranbayev is trying to stand back up but Mista is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Mista dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Boranbayev checks a low kick from Mista.
Mista is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boranbayev can do to turn this around?
Mista lands with a slapping head kick.
Boranbayev misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pasha Mista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boranbayev is looking to clinch.
Mista feinted with a counter takedown.
Mista throws a head kick but Boranbayev moves out of range.
Boranbayev avoids the head kick by Mista.
Boranbayev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mista is fending him off so far but Boranbayev persists. Nope, Mista circles away and we're back to standing.
Mista throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Boranbayev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mista trying to control from the bottom.
Boranbayev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Mista manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boranbayev throws a big right hand that misses.
Mista trying to control the position here.
Mista looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boranbayev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Boranbayev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boranbayev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mista misses with a hook.#TD2#
Boranbayev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boranbayev controlling the position from side mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Boranbayev.#T3#
Boranbayev working away.
Mista being controlled for a moment.
Boranbayev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boranbayev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mista. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mista gets back to half guard.
Boranbayev is thwarting Mista's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mista moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boranbayev throws a big elbow that misses.
Boranbayev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boranbayev throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boranbayev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boranbayev darts in looking for a takedown but Mista gets double underhooks and turns Boranbayev into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhasulan Boranbayev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Boranbayev leaves Mista with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Boranbayev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Boranbayev scores with a takedown into Mista's guard.
Boranbayev 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.
Mista working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mista's guard.
Boranbayev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Boranbayev throws a big elbow that misses.
Boranbayev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mista looking for a sweep. Not yet Mista, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zhasulan Boranbayev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boranbayev throws a strike but Mista rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Boranbayev is pulling down on Mista's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Boranbayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mista defends it easily.
Boranbayev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boranbayev keeping moving, preventing Mista from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boranbayev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mista connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Boranbayev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mista's half guard.
Boranbayev trying to control the pace. #T3#
Boranbayev throwing shots but Mista is blocking nicely.
Boranbayev passes to side control.
An elbow from Boranbayev crashes against the mat.
Mista wants to control but Boranbayev postures up.
Mista is looking to regain half guard here but Boranbayev keeps moving and retains side control.
Mista throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mista is being controlled here.
Mista is trying to control Boranbayev's posture but Boranbayev avoids it.
Boranbayev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boranbayev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mista is avoiding damage well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mista is not content to let Boranbayev control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Boranbayev looking to score a takedown here. Mista is defending well but Boranbayev drives through and ends up in Mista's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhasulan Boranbayev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boranbayev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhasulan Boranbayev!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 5
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Boranbayev tries to clinch there but Mubeen circles away.
Boranbayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mubeen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Mubeen has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Mubeen manages to break the clinch.
Boranbayev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mubeen tries to avoid it but Boranbayev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mubeen to the ground. Mubeen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boranbayev swats away the attempt to clinch by Mubeen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Mubeen rushes Boranbayev and presses him up against the cage.
Boranbayev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mubeen is defending well.
Boranbayev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mubeen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Boranbayev lands a knee to the body.
#BC2#
Boranbayev breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Boranbayev drives through and clinches with Mubeen against the cage.
#TD#
Mubeen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mubeen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boranbayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boranbayev wants to stand and escape but instead Mubeen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Boranbayev working a defensive guard here.
Boranbayev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mubeen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mubeen wants to control from the top but Boranbayev keeps moving.
Mubeen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Boranbayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Boranbayev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mubeen defends well.#SUB#
Mubeen has gone for a leg lock! Boranbayev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mubeen's guard.#REVB##T3#
Mubeen has a closed guard, preventing Boranbayev from standing up.
Boranbayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mubeen is controlling Boranbayev's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boranbayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boranbayev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mubeen wants to sweep here but Boranbayev controlling him for the moment.
Boranbayev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boranbayev trying to control but Mubeen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mubeen fails with a takedown attempt.
Boranbayev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mubeen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Attish Mubeen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mubeen moves into range and clinches up with Boranbayev.
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 Attish Mubeen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mubeen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boranbayev avoids it really well and circles away.
Boranbayev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mubeen as he avoids it easily.
Boranbayev shoots in but Mubeen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mubeen looks for a takedown but Boranbayev sprawls well.
Boranbayev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev shoots in but Mubeen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Attish Mubeen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhasulan Boranbayev.
Boranbayev throws a series of punches but Mubeen moves out of range.
Boranbayev closes the distance and clinches up with Mubeen, looking for a takedown. Boranbayev pushes Mubeen against the cage but Mubeen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mubeen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Boranbayev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boranbayev is standing up over Mubeen. Mubeen looks to escape but Boranbayev dives into side control.
#T1##REVR#
Boranbayev wants to control but Mubeen is keeping him busy.
Mubeen stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Boranbayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mubeen keeps working.
Mubeen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mubeen tries to get out of the position.
Zhasulan Boranbayev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boranbayev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Mubeen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mubeen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boranbayev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boranbayev wants to control the pace but Mubeen is squirming around nicely.
Boranbayev looking to ground and pound but Mubeen is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Boranbayev misses with a head shot.
Mubeen working to try and regain half guard.
Mubeen tries to lock up and control but Boranbayev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boranbayev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mubeen prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Boranbayev tries to control but Mubeen wriggling away.
Boranbayev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mubeen because Boranbayev loaded up on that one.
Boranbayev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Boranbayev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mubeen tries to lock up and control but Boranbayev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mubeen working to try and regain half guard.
Boranbayev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boranbayev wants to control the pace but Mubeen is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boranbayev content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhasulan Boranbayev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mubeen stuffs the takedown attempt from Boranbayev. Boranbayev gets slowly back to his feet.
Mubeen tries to clinch there but Boranbayev circles away.
Boranbayev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Boranbayev has managed to clinch.
Boranbayev looking for a takedown.
Attish Mubeen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhasulan Boranbayev.
Boranbayev has had enough of the clinch but Mubeen keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Boranbayev has clasped his hands together around Mubeen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Boranbayev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mubeen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boranbayev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mubeen's face as Boranbayev controls the position. #T1#
Boranbayev throws a strike aimed at the side of Mubeen's head but Mubeen avoids it well.
Boranbayev taking a breather here.
Boranbayev wants to stand but Mubeen is controlling his arm.
Mubeen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boranbayev.
Boranbayev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mubeen pushes Boranbayev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boranbayev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mubeen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boranbayev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boranbayev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boranbayev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mubeen's legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mubeen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mubeen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mubeen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boranbayev. #SUB#
Mubeen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boranbayev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boranbayev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boranbayev throws an elbow that misses. Mubeen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boranbayev's guard. Nice move by Mubeen!#REVR##T3#
Mubeen won't allow Boranbayev to sweep him here.
Boranbayev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mubeen is controlling him.
Mubeen trying to control but Boranbayev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mubeen has gone for a leg lock! Boranbayev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mubeen's guard.#REVB##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mubeen wants to sweep here but Boranbayev controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mubeen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boranbayev has picked Mubeen up and slammed him! Mubeen can't keep hold of the triangle and Boranbayev manages to pass to side control!
Boranbayev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mubeen parries the strikes from Boranbayev easily there. Boranbayev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mubeen to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boranbayev trying to control the action but Mubeen is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhasulan Boranbayev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boranbayev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhasulan Boranbayev!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 2
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Koloff doesn't manage to clinch there - Boranbayev circles away.
Boranbayev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boranbayev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koloff tries for a takedown but Boranbayev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koloff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boranbayev.
Koloff is looking to clinch but Boranbayev is avoiding it.
Boranbayev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koloff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boranbayev sprawls well. Boranbayev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koloff gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Boranbayev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Koloff is trying to defend but Boranbayev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Koloff makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Boranbayev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koloff throws out a counter right but Boranbayev avoids it with no problem.
Boranbayev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koloff has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koloff throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koloff tries a head kick but it misses.
Koloff throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Boranbayev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Koloff looks winded!
Boranbayev scoring with some ground and pound.
Boranbayev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boranbayev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boranbayev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Boranbayev throws a big elbow that misses.
Koloff being controlled here, momentarily.
Boranbayev throws an elbow that misses. Koloff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boranbayev's guard. Nice move by Koloff!#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Boranbayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koloff defends it easily.#SUB#
Boranbayev looking for a guillotine here but Koloff defends easily.
#T3#
Boranbayev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boranbayev controlling Koloff's posture.
Koloff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boranbayev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koloff being controlled here momentarily.
Boranbayev continues to stall.
Koloff throwing strikes from guard but Boranbayev blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Koloff trying to control the position from guard on top but Boranbayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koloff tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Boranbayev counters with a takedown into side control.
Boranbayev slows the pace down.
Koloff wants to control but Boranbayev postures up.
Koloff tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boranbayev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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 Zhasulan Boranbayev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Koloff misses with a wild combination.
Koloff just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Koloff tries to sprawl but Boranbayev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boranbayev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boranbayev not doing much here.
Boranbayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloff is looking to control Boranbayev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koloff avoid being mounted?
Boranbayev throwing shots but Koloff is blocking nicely. #T1#
Koloff gets full guard.
Boranbayev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boranbayev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boranbayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koloff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boranbayev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koloff misses with an uppercut. Boranbayev saw that one coming.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koloff jabs Boranbayev right on the nose. Boranbayev blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Boranbayev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhasulan Boranbayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koloff is breathing heavily.
Boranbayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koloff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boranbayev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boranbayev's back!
Boranbayev rolls, trying to escape but Koloff keeps control of the position.
Boranbayev has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Koloff.
Boranbayev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boranbayev tries to escape the position.
Koloff throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Boranbayev wants to get back to his feet.
Boranbayev tries to escape but Koloff has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Boranbayev trying to control the hands but Koloff breaks the grip.
Even with his hooks in, Koloff manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Koloff throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Koloff has the hooks in. Boranbayev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Koloff struggling to land strikes to the head as Boranbayev covers up.
Boranbayev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Koloff go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Koloff keeps control of the position as Boranbayev tries to break free.
#T4#
Koloff thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Koloff missing with strikes.
Boranbayev wants to get back to his feet.
Will Koloff go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Koloff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boranbayev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boranbayev trying to control the hands but Koloff won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koloff missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Koloff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boranbayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Boranbayev lands with an overhand left.
Boranbayev throws a head kick but Koloff moves out of range.
#TD#
Boranbayev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Koloff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boranbayev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boranbayev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koloff is keeping the position for now.
Boranbayev stays in close to Koloff's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Koloff is trying to keep Boranbayev in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koloff blocks the body kick.
#TD#
Boranbayev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Koloff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boranbayev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Koloff sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boranbayev working the strikes but Koloff uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Koloff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boranbayev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boranbayev's back!
Boranbayev covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Koloff controlling well, preventing Boranbayev from escaping the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Boranbayev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Koloff controlling well, preventing Boranbayev from escaping the position.
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!
Boranbayev is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Boranbayev is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boranbayev rolls, trying to escape but Koloff keeps control of the position.
Koloff throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Boranbayev is trying to stand back up.
Boranbayev just trying to survive but Koloff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Boranbayev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Koloff keeps control of the position as Boranbayev tries to break free.
Boranbayev manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Koloff is now in side control. #T4#
The ground and pound from Koloff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boranbayev parries the strikes from Koloff easily there. Koloff is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boranbayev to escape.
Boranbayev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boranbayev defending against the ground and pound.
Boranbayev tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boranbayev wants to get back to his feet but Koloff drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zhasulan Boranbayev.
I think Boranbayev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ivan Koloff!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Koloff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Boranbayev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boranbayev tries to land knees in the clinch but Mubeen avoids the damage to the body.
Mubeen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mubeen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Mubeen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mubeen swats away the attempt to clinch by Boranbayev.#TD2#
Boranbayev shoots in and bounces Mubeen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubeen keeping full guard, as Boranbayev tries to pass. #T1#
Mubeen pulls Boranbayev in close to his closed guard and prevents Boranbayev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boranbayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Mubeen has wrist control.
Boranbayev trying to control but Mubeen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mubeen is trying to keep Boranbayev in close.
Boranbayev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boranbayev wants to control from the top but Mubeen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mubeen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mubeen preventing the sweep.
Boranbayev looking to control.
Boranbayev keeping moving, preventing Mubeen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mubeen pushes down on Boranbayev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mubeen passes to full mount!
Boranbayev can't escape the position.
Mubeen looking to ground and pound but Boranbayev is blocking nicely.
Boranbayev wants to hold on but Mubeen pushes him away.
Boranbayev is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Mubeen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boranbayev holds on to Mubeen around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Boranbayev is bucking up trying to escape but Mubeen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boranbayev can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boranbayev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mubeen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Attish Mubeen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mubeen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mubeen wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Boranbayev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mubeen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boranbayev is in Mubeen's guard.
Boranbayev throwing strikes from guard but Mubeen blocks nicely.
Mubeen is pulling down on Boranbayev's head. It's preventing any offense from Boranbayev, at least for the moment.
Boranbayev wants to pass the guard but Mubeen is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mubeen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boranbayev is aware though and is defending well.
Mubeen working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Mubeen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boranbayev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mubeen has a closed guard, preventing Boranbayev from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mubeen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boranbayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mubeen's waist but Mubeen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boranbayev off to one side.
Boranbayev shoots for a takedown but Mubeen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mubeen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Attish Mubeen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhasulan Boranbayev.
Mubeen shoots in for a double leg but Boranbayev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boranbayev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boranbayev fails with the takedown.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boranbayev throws a head kick that misses
and Mubeen counters with a series of strikes. Boranbayev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Attish Mubeen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Boranbayev gets a takedown into half guard.
Boranbayev is breathing heavily.
Mubeen gets back to full guard.
Mubeen wants to sweep here but Boranbayev controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mubeen is looking for a triangle but Boranbayev pushes his legs off easily.
Boranbayev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mubeen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boranbayev can do to turn this around?#T3#
Boranbayev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boranbayev is stalling in the full guard.
Boranbayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mubeen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mubeen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubeen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mubeen working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Boranbayev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mubeen's guard.
Boranbayev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Mubeen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Attish Mubeen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Boranbayev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mubeen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boranbayev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boranbayev misses with a head shot. Mubeen uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubeen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boranbayev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Boranbayev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Boranbayev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Boranbayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Boranbayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mubeen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boranbayev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mubeen scoring with some ground and pound.
Boranbayev is looking to sweep but instead, Mubeen has passed into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mubeen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boranbayev wants to control but Mubeen passes into side.
Boranbayev can't do much from the bottom here.
Boranbayev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Attish Mubeen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Boranbayev is still trying to improve position.
Boranbayev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Mubeen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boranbayev is trying to work for a sweep but Mubeen has mounted him!
Boranbayev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boranbayev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boranbayev tries to lock up and control but Mubeen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boranbayev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mubeen controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boranbayev defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mubeen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Attish Mubeen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mubeen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attish Mubeen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Boranbayev sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boranbayev avoids it really well and circles away.
Boranbayev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Zhasulan Boranbayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halid Magomedov.#TD#
Boranbayev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magomedov!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boranbayev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boranbayev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Boranbayev's head to control him but Boranbayev postures up.
Boranbayev wants to stand but Magomedov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1#
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boranbayev throws a big right hand that misses.
Boranbayev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Magomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Boranbayev is keeping the position.
Boranbayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boranbayev keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Boranbayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Boranbayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boranbayev keeps working.
Boranbayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.#T3#
Boranbayev is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boranbayev avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magomedov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Boranbayev controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boranbayev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Boranbayev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boranbayev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boranbayev to the ground. Magomedov is now in Boranbayev's guard.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Boranbayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Magomedov wanted to stand there but Boranbayev had control of the position.
Magomedov cracks Boranbayev with a solid left hand.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boranbayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boranbayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boranbayev working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halid Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boranbayev has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Boranbayev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but Boranbayev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boranbayev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boranbayev stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Boranbayev pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boranbayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boranbayev is controlling him.
Boranbayev won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boranbayev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedov pulls Boranbayev in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Boranbayev.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.#TD#
Boranbayev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boranbayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Boranbayev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Magomedov to regain full guard.
Magomedov has his hands on Boranbayev's head, controlling the position.
Boranbayev trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boranbayev's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Boranbayev keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boranbayev keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Boranbayev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boranbayev manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Boranbayev's guard.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zhasulan Boranbayev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov fails with the takedown.
Boranbayev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Boranbayev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Boranbayev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boranbayev works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boranbayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov 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.
Boranbayev throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Boranbayev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magomedov to the ground. Boranbayev is now in Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Boranbayev controlling him for the moment.
Boranbayev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Boranbayev throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov controls Boranbayev momentarily but Boranbayev frees himself.
Boranbayev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boranbayev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boranbayev stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Boranbayev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boranbayev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boranbayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Boranbayev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boranbayev showed some decent athleticism there.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Boranbayev's head to control him but Boranbayev postures up.
Boranbayev thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Boranbayev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boranbayev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Magomedov to regain full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boranbayev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boranbayev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Boranbayev won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Boranbayev defends easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zhasulan Boranbayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boranbayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhasulan Boranbayev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boranbayev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhasulan Boranbayev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Boranbayev takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Boranbayev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Boranbayev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Magomedov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Magomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Magomedov is in close to Boranbayev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Boranbayev is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Boranbayev is working hard here to advance position.
Boranbayev can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boranbayev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boranbayev is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov tries to stand but Boranbayev is controlling his head.
Boranbayev is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedov throws an elbow but Boranbayev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Boranbayev is working from the bottom.
Boranbayev is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Magomedov taking a breather here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boranbayev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boranbayev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Magomedov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Boranbayev is holding on tight.
Boranbayev holds on to Magomedov as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibragim Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibragim Magomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boranbayev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magomedov manages to circle out of the way.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Boranbayev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boranbayev stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Boranbayev darts in and clinches Magomedov up against the cage.
Boranbayev throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Boranbayev drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Boranbayev managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Boranbayev is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Ibragim Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Boranbayev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boranbayev manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Boranbayev's guard. #SUB#
Boranbayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Boranbayev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Magomedov escapes and throws Boranbayev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Magomedov has control of an arm but Boranbayev manages to advance to Magomedov's back!
Boranbayev struggling to land strikes to the head as Magomedov covers up.
Boranbayev throwing sloppy strikes.
Boranbayev doesn't have the hooks in and Magomedov manages to turn into his guard.
Boranbayev keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Magomedov passes Boranbayev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boranbayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boranbayev sees it coming and defends easily.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boranbayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boranbayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boranbayev wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Boranbayev is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
Boranbayev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Boranbayev is a slippery customer.
It looks like Magomedov is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ibragim Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ibragim Magomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Boranbayev rushes Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boranbayev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Boranbayev against the cage.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Boranbayev controls his hands.
#BC#
Boranbayev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boranbayev as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Magomedov gets caught napping as Boranbayev dives in and scores a takedown. Magomedov manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Boranbayev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boranbayev has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Boranbayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Boranbayev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boranbayev works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Boranbayev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boranbayev controls the pace.
Boranbayev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boranbayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Boranbayev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boranbayev has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Boranbayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boranbayev throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boranbayev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Boranbayev stands and steps away. Magomedov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boranbayev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boranbayev lands with a nice combination. Magomedov backs away looking to recover.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Boranbayev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhasulan Boranbayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibragim Magomedov.#TD#
Boranbayev dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Boranbayev is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Boranbayev defends it easily.
Boranbayev throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Boranbayev slips an elbow through the middle.
Boranbayev postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it. #T3##SU#
Magomedov is working an open guard so Boranbayev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Boranbayev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boranbayev pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Boranbayev has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Magomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Boranbayev prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Boranbayev preventing the sweep.
Boranbayev won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet. #SU#
Boranbayev stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Boranbayev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boranbayev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Boranbayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.#T4##SU#
Boranbayev stands up from Magomedov's guard - Boranbayev perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Boranbayev closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Boranbayev is controlling him.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Magomedov successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boranbayev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Boranbayev defends easily.
#SU#
Magomedov is working an open guard so Boranbayev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhasulan Boranbayev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibragim Magomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mubeen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Mubeen instigates a clinch.
Boranbayev dodges an elbow strike from Mubeen.
Boranbayev goes for a takedown attempt but Mubeen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Mubeen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mubeen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mubeen in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Boranbayev wants to improve his position but Mubeen is controlling well.
Boranbayev wants to control but Mubeen is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubeen tries to stand and escape but Boranbayev is controlling the position. #SUB#
Boranbayev is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Mubeen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Mubeen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Boranbayev is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Mubeen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Attish Mubeen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Boranbayev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boranbayev won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Boranbayev isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boranbayev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Boranbayev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boranbayev postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Boranbayev keeps moving. #T2#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boranbayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov is pushing down on Boranbayev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boranbayev is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boranbayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boranbayev is trying to stand.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Boranbayev is working away.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Boranbayev tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Boranbayev looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boranbayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Boranbayev moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boranbayev manages to avoid it.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Boranbayev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Magomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boranbayev's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boranbayev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boranbayev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boranbayev throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boranbayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Boranbayev tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Halid Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Magomedov shoots in but Boranbayev avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Boranbayev clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov looking for a takedown.
Magomedov stops a takedown attempt from Boranbayev.
A frustrated look appears on Boranbayev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boranbayev managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zhasulan Boranbayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halid Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov jumps guard but Boranbayev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boranbayev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boranbayev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Magomedov tries to clinch but Boranbayev moves out of range.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Boranbayev keeps it at a distance.
Boranbayev lands a body shot.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boranbayev avoids it really well and circles away.
Boranbayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Boranbayev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boranbayev defends it well.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boranbayev defends it nicely.#T2#
Boranbayev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Boranbayev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magomedov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zhasulan Boranbayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boranbayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Boranbayev throwing strikes but missing.
Boranbayev with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boranbayev's guard. #REVB#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Boranbayev keeps moving.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Boranbayev is working from the bottom.
Boranbayev is controlling Magomedov's posture.
Boranbayev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Boranbayev keeps moving.
Magomedov cracks Boranbayev with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Boranbayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Boranbayev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhasulan Boranbayev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Boranbayev scores with a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Boranbayev won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boranbayev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to keep Boranbayev in close.
Magomedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB2#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boranbayev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boranbayev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boranbayev stays in close to Magomedov's body and controls the position.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boranbayev's guard. #REVB#
Magomedov distracts Boranbayev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Boranbayev keeps moving.
Magomedov wants to stand but Boranbayev is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov trying to control but Boranbayev is working from the bottom.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boranbayev's head.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Boranbayev's brow.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Boranbayev is trying to stand.
#T3#
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boranbayev controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
Boranbayev wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boranbayev's head.
Boranbayev is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
Boranbayev is looking to improve his position.
Boranbayev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boranbayev tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halid Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halid Magomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Mirzamagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mirzamagomedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boranbayev is trying to escape back to his feet but Mirzamagomedov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Boranbayev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mirzamagomedov cracks Boranbayev with a big right hand but Boranbayev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boranbayev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mirzamagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Mirzamagomedov tries to stand but Boranbayev is controlling his head.
Mirzamagomedov trying to control the action but Boranbayev is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mirzamagomedov wants to stand but Boranbayev has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Mirzamagomedov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Boranbayev looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mirzamagomedov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Boranbayev is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mirzamagomedov lets go of the hold and Boranbayev can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shamil Mirzamagomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Boranbayev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Magomedov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Magomedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magomedov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov is controlling Boranbayev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Magomedov is looking to control Boranbayev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Boranbayev feints and as Magomedov raises his hands in defense, Boranbayev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Magomedov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Boranbayev is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Boranbayev holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Magomedov to work.
Magomedov looks winded!
Magomedov stalling the fight.
Magomedov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Magomedov has Boranbayev pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Magomedov tries a body shot but Boranbayev blocks it.
Boranbayev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boranbayev can't get the takedown.
Boranbayev tries to break free but Magomedov pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Magomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boranbayev is defending well for now.#BC2#
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and Boranbayev counters with a three punch combo that has Magomedov backing up. Magomedov nods at Boranbayev to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Boranbayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boranbayev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Boranbayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Boranbayev sprawls well.#TD#
Boranbayev looking to score a takedown here. Magomedov is defending well but Boranbayev drives through and ends up in Magomedov's guard.
Boranbayev stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Boranbayev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Boranbayev postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedov's brow.
Magomedov controls Boranbayev momentarily but Boranbayev frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boranbayev throws a head kick that misses.
Boranbayev wants to clinch.
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 Zhasulan Boranbayev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Boranbayev blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
#TD#
Boranbayev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magomedov pulls Boranbayev in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Boranbayev defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands an upkick as Boranbayev stands over him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boranbayev won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Boranbayev tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Boranbayev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedov wants to control but Boranbayev postures up.
Boranbayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Boranbayev working the head and body with strikes.
Boranbayev slows the pace down.
Magomedov wants to control but Boranbayev postures up.#T2#
Magomedov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Boranbayev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boranbayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Boranbayev working away.
Magomedov is pushing Boranbayev's head away, looking to escape. Boranbayev manages to hold on to the position though.
Magomedov prevents Boranbayev from improving position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boranbayev goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Magomedov thows a leg kick but Boranbayev checks it
letting Boranbayev counter with a right hand.
Boranbayev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boranbayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Boranbayev gets the takedown into side control.
Boranbayev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedov pushes Boranbayev off looking to stand but Boranbayev dives back in and keeps control.
Boranbayev is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Magomedov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Magomedov pushes Boranbayev off looking to stand but Boranbayev dives back in and keeps control.
Boranbayev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Boranbayev feints and as Magomedov raises his hands in defense, Boranbayev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boranbayev prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Boranbayev defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhasulan Boranbayev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Boranbayev gets a double leg takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Boranbayev wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Boranbayev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Boranbayev controlling from the top position.
Boranbayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Magomedov pushes Boranbayev up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boranbayev as he jumps to the side. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boranbayev. #TD#
Boranbayev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magomedov quickly recovers to half guard.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boranbayev.
Magomedov tries to kick Boranbayev off but Boranbayev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boranbayev.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Boranbayev's head to control him but Boranbayev postures up.
Boranbayev is controlling the pace.
Magomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boranbayev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Boranbayev circles away and keeps his distance.
Boranbayev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Boranbayev counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Boranbayev trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Boranbayev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Magomedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Magomedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Boranbayev from advancing position.
Halid Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhasulan Boranbayev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhasulan Boranbayev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boranbayev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhasulan Boranbayev!
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Event:
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Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Boranbayev fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Boranbayev gets a takedown into half guard.
Stroev trying to hold on to Boranbayev's head to control him but Boranbayev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev trying to control from half guard but Stroev is working away.
Boranbayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Stroev is not content to let Boranbayev control the position.
Stroev is controlling Boranbayev's trapped leg to prevent Boranbayev from advancing to side control.
It looks like Boranbayev is going to stand back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stroev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stroev keeping moving, preventing Boranbayev from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stroev looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Stroev clinches up against the cage.
Boranbayev tries for a takedown but Stroev manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Stroev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boranbayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stroev's waist but Stroev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boranbayev off to one side.
Victor Stroev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhasulan Boranbayev.
Boranbayev tries to clinch there but Stroev circles away.
Stroev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boranbayev's waist but Boranbayev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stroev off to one side. #TD#
Stroev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stroev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boranbayev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Stroev stalling.
Stroev is trying to control the action in half guard but Boranbayev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boranbayev wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boranbayev is defending against the submission attempts here by Stroev.
Stroev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boranbayev wants to control but Stroev is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Stroev takes the fight into the clinch.
Boranbayev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stroev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boranbayev wants to break free but Stroev has control.
A frustrated look appears on Boranbayev's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Stroev drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stroev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boranbayev as he avoids it easily.
Boranbayev misses with a head kick.
Stroev misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Stroev as Boranbayev shoots in.
Boranbayev shoots in for a double leg but Stroev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boranbayev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stroev pinned against the cage. Stroev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Victor Stroev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhasulan Boranbayev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Victor Stroev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boranbayev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stroev but Stroev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stroev is looking to clinch. #T1#
Stroev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boranbayev if he has to take too many more of those.
Stroev slaps away a takedown attempt from Boranbayev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stroev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Stroev has managed to clinch.
Stroev looking for a takedown.
Stroev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boranbayev can do to turn this around?
Boranbayev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Stroev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stroev checks a leg kick.
Stroev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stroev wants it to stay on the feet.
Boranbayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boranbayev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2##TD#
Stroev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boranbayev to the mat! Boranbayev manages to get full guard.
Stroev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boranbayev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stroev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stroev wants to control from the top but Boranbayev keeps moving.
Stroev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boranbayev is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Boranbayev keeping moving, preventing Stroev from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stroev tries to clinch up but Boranbayev circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Stroev gets caught flat footed, as Boranbayev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Stroev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boranbayev defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stroev wants to get back to his feet but Boranbayev passes into half guard.
Boranbayev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Stroev wants to control but Boranbayev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stroev is trying to get back to full guard.
Stroev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boranbayev is trying to control the action in half guard but Stroev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Boranbayev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boranbayev shoots in and drives through. Stroev sprawls well.
Boranbayev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Stroev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stroev trying to control the position from guard on top but Boranbayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stroev is working Boranbayev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stroev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stroev wanted to stand there but Boranbayev had control of the position. #SUB2#
Boranbayev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stroev escapes and throws Boranbayev's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Stroev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boranbayev's legs.
Boranbayev wants to control but Stroev postures up.
Stroev throws a strike aimed at the side of Boranbayev's head but Boranbayev avoids it well.
Stroev is looking to take a break and control but Boranbayev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Boranbayev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boranbayev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stroev pinned against the cage. Stroev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stroev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Stroev backs off Boranbayev throws a huge counter combo but Stroev manages to avoid it all.
Boranbayev leaves Stroev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boranbayev misses with a kick to the body
and Stroev counters with a series of strikes. Boranbayev will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Stroev blocks a head kick by Boranbayev.
Stroev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boranbayev.
Boranbayev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stroev is fending him off so far but Boranbayev persists. Nope, Stroev circles away and we're back to standing.
Victor Stroev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhasulan Boranbayev.
Boranbayev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boranbayev misses with a low kick.
Stroev shoots in looking for a takedown but Boranbayev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stroev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stroev.
Boranbayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stroev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stroev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boranbayev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stroev closes the distance and clinches up with Boranbayev, looking for a takedown. Stroev pushes Boranbayev against the cage but Boranbayev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boranbayev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stroev misses with a body kick.
Boranbayev misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Boranbayev fails with the takedown.
Boranbayev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stroev.
Boranbayev throws a head kick but Stroev moves out of range.
Boranbayev throws a head kick that misses.
Boranbayev shoots in but no luck this time.
Boranbayev stuffs the takedown.
A lazy body kick from Boranbayev #TD#
and Stroev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stroev tries to stand and escape but Boranbayev is controlling the position.
Victor Stroev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boranbayev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stroev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Stroev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stroev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Stroev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Boranbayev gets the takedown into side control.
Temrezov tries to bench press Boranbayev off him but Boranbayev keeps the position.
Boranbayev working away.
Temrezov is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temrezov seems a little lost for a moment, as Boranbayev dominates the positioning.
Temrezov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Temrezov can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev wants to control but Temrezov is keeping him busy. #T1#
Boranbayev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boranbayev trying to control the position but Temrezov is working away.
Temrezov wants to control but Boranbayev postures up.
The strikes coming from Boranbayev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Temrezov parries the strikes from Boranbayev easily there. Boranbayev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Temrezov to escape.
Boranbayev wants to control but Temrezov is keeping him busy.
Boranbayev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Temrezov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Temrezov parries the strikes from Boranbayev easily there. Boranbayev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Temrezov to escape.
You can see the frustration on Temrezov's face as Boranbayev controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boranbayev misses with the combination.
#TD#
Boranbayev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Temrezov to the mat! Temrezov manages to get full guard.
Boranbayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Temrezov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Temrezov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boranbayev postures up in Temrezov's guard and throws a big left but Temrezov blocks it.
Boranbayev postures up.
Boranbayev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Temrezov working a defensive guard here.
Boranbayev looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boranbayev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Boranbayev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boranbayev tries to circle away but Temrezov has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Temrezov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Temrezov tries for a takedown but Boranbayev circles away easily#CL#
and Boranbayev counters by clinching up.
Temrezov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boranbayev smiles and moves away.
Boranbayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temrezov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Temrezov shoots in but Boranbayev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhasulan Boranbayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaplan Temrezov.
Boranbayev misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temrezov swats away the attempt to clinch by Boranbayev.
Temrezov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boranbayev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhasulan Boranbayev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boranbayev tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Temrezov! But no joy.#CL2#
Temrezov has closed the distance and engaged Boranbayev in a clinch.
#BC2#
Temrezov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhasulan Boranbayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temrezov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boranbayev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Temrezov tries to get set, Boranbayev tries to push him back and clinch up but Temrezov manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Temrezov clinches.
Temrezov tries a knee to the head but Boranbayev blocks it.
Temrezov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Temrezov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Temrezov as Boranbayev shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Boranbayev looking to score a takedown here. Temrezov is defending well but Boranbayev drives through and ends up in Temrezov's guard.#ES2#
Temrezov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Boranbayev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boranbayev as Temrezov tries to tie him up.
Boranbayev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC2#
Temrezov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boranbayev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boranbayev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Temrezov is breathing heavily.
Temrezov looks for a takedown but Boranbayev sprawls well.
Zhasulan Boranbayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaplan Temrezov.#TD#
Boranbayev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Temrezov tries to buck Boranbayev off but Boranbayev is having none of it.
Temrezov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boranbayev throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Boranbayev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Temrezov is trying to escape the position but Boranbayev is controlling the position.
Boranbayev wants to stand but Temrezov has his arm trapped.
Boranbayev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Temrezov is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Temrezov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boranbayev in side control, throwing shots but Temrezov defends. #T3#
Boranbayev slows the pace down. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boranbayev. #TD#
Boranbayev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Temrezov's half guard.
Temrezov trying to control but Boranbayev postures up.
Boranbayev slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Boranbayev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boranbayev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Temrezov defending well though.
Temrezov is looking to control Boranbayev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Temrezov avoid being mounted?
Boranbayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Temrezov is looking for a sweep. Boranbayev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boranbayev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Temrezov tries for a takedown but Boranbayev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Temrezov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boranbayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaplan Temrezov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boranbayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boranbayev throws a leg kick but Temrezov moved away.
Temrezov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Temrezov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Boranbayev looking for a guillotine here but Temrezov defends easily.
Boranbayev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temrezov can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Boranbayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Temrezov defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Boranbayev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Temrezov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boranbayev dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Temrezov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boranbayev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boranbayev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Temrezov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Temrezov looking to control.
#SUB2#
Temrezov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boranbayev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boranbayev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boranbayev 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boranbayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boranbayev 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.
Boranbayev throws a strike but Temrezov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Temrezov trying to control but Boranbayev is working from the bottom.
Temrezov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##SUB#
Boranbayev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Temrezov is aware though and is defending well.
Temrezov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boranbayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temrezov looking to sit in guard and control but Boranbayev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boranbayev wants to stand but Temrezov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Temrezov is looking to sweep but instead, Boranbayev has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boranbayev in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Temrezov is trying to control but can't.
Temrezov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boranbayev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Temrezov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boranbayev is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temrezov won't allow Boranbayev to pass to mount. #ES2#
Temrezov has one foot on Boranbayev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zhasulan Boranbayev.
Well Boranbayev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zhasulan Boranbayev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mirzamagomedov clinches up with Boranbayev and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Boranbayev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mirzamagomedov clinches.
Mirzamagomedov is trying to force a seperation but Boranbayev has the dominant position.
Mirzamagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boranbayev pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Boranbayev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mirzamagomedov sprawls well initially but Boranbayev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mirzamagomedov wants to control but Boranbayev is keeping busy.
Boranbayev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzamagomedov is doing well to control the position and prevent Boranbayev from advancing to side control.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mirzamagomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boranbayev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mirzamagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mirzamagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boranbayev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boranbayev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mirzamagomedov wants to sweep here but Boranbayev controlling him for the moment.
Mirzamagomedov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mirzamagomedov is pulling down on Boranbayev's head to control his posture.
Mirzamagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mirzamagomedov tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Boranbayev content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mirzamagomedov has locked up a guillotine! Mirzamagomedov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Boranbayev is holding on here and Mirzamagomedov must be using up a lot of energy. Boranbayev has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mirzamagomedov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shamil Mirzamagomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Ahmadzai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boranbayev is fending him off so far but Ahmadzai persists. Nope, Boranbayev circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahmadzai tries for a takedown but Boranbayev circles away easily
and Boranbayev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahmadzai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boranbayev is fending him off so far but Ahmadzai persists. Nope, Boranbayev circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhasulan Boranbayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Ahmadzai.#TD#
Boranbayev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boranbayev showed some decent athleticism there.
Ahmadzai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boranbayev is working away from the top position though.
Ahmadzai wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmadzai wants to control but Boranbayev is keeping busy.
Ahmadzai is doing well to control the position and prevent Boranbayev from advancing to side control.#T1#
Boranbayev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ahmadzai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahmadzai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boranbayev.
Boranbayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahmadzai on the ground.#SUB2#
Ahmadzai has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Boranbayev. Oh but Ahmadzai has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Boranbayev goes limp - he's gone! Ahmadzai jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abdul Ahmadzai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Temrezov stuffs the takedown.
Temrezov misses with a takedown
and Boranbayev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temrezov shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Boranbayev.
Boranbayev throws a head kick that misses.
Temrezov throws a fast counter high kick but Boranbayev manages to duck under it in time.
Boranbayev tries to clinch there but Temrezov circles away.
Temrezov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boranbayev lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Boranbayev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Temrezov was covering up waiting for the punch and Boranbayev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boranbayev postures up.
Boranbayev controlling from the top position. #T1#
Temrezov looking for a sweep. Not yet Temrezov, not yet.
Boranbayev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Temrezov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boranbayev is one step ahead there.
Boranbayev wants to control from the top but Temrezov keeps moving.
Temrezov trying to control the position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Temrezov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Boranbayev clinches up with Temrezov and pushes him back against the cage.
Temrezov keeps control of Boranbayev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Temrezov manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Boranbayev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Temrezov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boranbayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Temrezov wants to control but Boranbayev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Temrezov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boranbayev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Temrezov landing rabbit punches to the side of Boranbayev's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Boranbayev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boranbayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boranbayev is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boranbayev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Temrezov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boranbayev's guard.
Boranbayev is trying to keep Temrezov in close.
Boranbayev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Temrezov is now in half guard.
Temrezov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boranbayev gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhasulan Boranbayev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Temrezov.
Temrezov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Temrezov working away.
Temrezov trying to control the position but Boranbayev is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Boranbayev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Temrezov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boranbayev, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Boranbayev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Temrezov.
Temrezov tries to score with some ground and pound. Boranbayev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boranbayev is looking for a sweep.
Boranbayev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Temrezov is controlling him well.
Temrezov trying to control the action but Boranbayev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Temrezov closes the distance and pushes Boranbayev back into the cage.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Temrezov pulls Boranbayev into guard.
Temrezov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Temrezov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boranbayev defends well.
Temrezov is breathing heavily.
Boranbayev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boranbayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Temrezov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boranbayev controls the pace.
Boranbayev preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Temrezov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boranbayev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boranbayev cracks a nice hook into Temrezov's ribs.
Boranbayev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Temrezov as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Boranbayev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Boranbayev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boranbayev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Temrezov's head.
Temrezov is trying to get back to full guard.
Temrezov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boranbayev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Temrezov actively working from the bottom here.
Boranbayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaplan Temrezov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boranbayev shoots in looking for a takedown. Temrezov tries to sprawl out of it but Boranbayev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Temrezov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boranbayev keeps the fight on the outside.
Boranbayev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Temrezov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boranbayev tries to avoid it but Temrezov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boranbayev to the ground. Boranbayev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Temrezov tries for a takedown but Boranbayev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boranbayev tries to clinch there but Temrezov circles away.
Boranbayev misses with a wild combination.
Temrezov is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Temrezov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Temrezov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Temrezov closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Boranbayev counters with a shoot takedown. Temrezov fights it but they end up in guard.
Temrezov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boranbayev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Temrezov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boranbayev is working away from the top position though.
Boranbayev is taking a breather. Temrezov 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.
Boranbayev throwing shots but Temrezov is blocking nicely.
Temrezov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Temrezov looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Boranbayev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boranbayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Boranbayev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Temrezov defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Boranbayev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Temrezov's half guard.
Temrezov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Temrezov moves into full guard.
Boranbayev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Temrezov trying to control the position.
Boranbayev throwing strikes from guard but Temrezov blocks nicely. #T4#
Boranbayev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Temrezov keeping moving, preventing Boranbayev from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boranbayev shoots for a takedown but Temrezov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Temrezov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Temrezov darts in and clinches Boranbayev up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Temrezov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Boranbayev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boranbayev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhasulan Boranbayev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boranbayev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhasulan Boranbayev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Temrezov lands with a nice combination. Boranbayev backs away looking to recover.
Temrezov shoots in for a takedown but Boranbayev shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Boranbayev dives in and scores a takedown into Temrezov's guard.#SUB#
Temrezov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Temrezov wants to get back to his feet but Boranbayev is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Temrezov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boranbayev defends it easily.
Temrezov is breathing heavily.
Boranbayev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Temrezov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Temrezov looking to control.
Boranbayev throws an elbow that misses. Temrezov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boranbayev's guard. Nice move by Temrezov!#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boranbayev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Temrezov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boranbayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boranbayev wants to sweep here but Temrezov controlling him for the moment.
Temrezov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Temrezov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boranbayev pulls Temrezov in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Boranbayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Temrezov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Boranbayev has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Temrezov doesn't defend quickly enough and Boranbayev has managed to lock this one up! Can Temrezov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boranbayev on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zhasulan Boranbayev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Temrezov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boranbayev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Temrezov.
Danga de danga de dang - Boranbayev scores with a four punch combination!
Temrezov moves out of range of the body kick.
Boranbayev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boranbayev duly obliges.
Temrezov throws a wild body kick that Boranbayev sees coming a mile off.
Boranbayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Temrezov misses with a two punch combination.
Boranbayev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Temrezov.
Temrezov is breathing heavily.
Temrezov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boranbayev pinned against the cage. Boranbayev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaplan Temrezov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Boranbayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Temrezov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boranbayev stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Boranbayev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Temrezov quickly recovers to half guard.
Boranbayev controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Temrezov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Temrezov trying to hold on to Boranbayev's head to control him but Boranbayev postures up.
#T2#
Boranbayev thows a huge punch but Temrezov dodges it nicely.
Temrezov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boranbayev is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boranbayev stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boranbayev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Temrezov pinned against the cage. Temrezov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Temrezov looks to score with a jab to the body but Boranbayev is just out of range.
Temrezov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boranbayev pinned against the cage. Boranbayev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Boranbayev gets a double leg takedown into Temrezov's guard.
Boranbayev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Temrezov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boranbayev has passed into side control.
Temrezov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boranbayev asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Boranbayev controlling the position.
Boranbayev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boranbayev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Temrezov wants to get back to his feet but Boranbayev drags him back down.
Temrezov trying to control but Boranbayev flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhasulan Boranbayev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boranbayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Temrezov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Temrezov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boranbayev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Temrezov dives in and grabs Boranbayev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boranbayev pushes down on Temrezov's head and hops out.
Temrezov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boranbayev was well out of range. Poor timing from Temrezov.
Temrezov tries for a takedown but Boranbayev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boranbayev shoots in and drives through. Temrezov sprawls well.
Boranbayev with a poor takedown
and Temrezov counters with a two punch combo.
Kaplan Temrezov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhasulan Boranbayev.#TD2#
Boranbayev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boranbayev showed some decent athleticism there.
Boranbayev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Temrezov's head. #T1#
Boranbayev is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boranbayev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Temrezov defending well though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boranbayev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boranbayev wants to stand but Temrezov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Temrezov clinches.
Temrezov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Temrezov misses with some punches.
Temrezov is pressed up against the cage. Boranbayev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Temrezov down to the mat. Temrezov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Temrezov has a takedown stuffed.
Boranbayev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boranbayev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Boranbayev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Temrezov back to the cage. Boranbayev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Temrezov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boranbayev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Temrezov scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Boranbayev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boranbayev lands in his opponent's guard.
Boranbayev preventing the sweep.
Temrezov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boranbayev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4##SUB#
Temrezov is looking for a triangle but Boranbayev pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Temrezov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boranbayev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boranbayev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boranbayev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temrezov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhasulan Boranbayev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Boranbayev dives in and scores a takedown into Temrezov's guard.
Boranbayev stopping the sweep attempt from Temrezov.
Boranbayev content to stall in guard here.
Boranbayev won't allow Temrezov to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Temrezov 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Boranbayev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Temrezov's half guard.
Boranbayev content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Boranbayev is thwarting Temrezov's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Temrezov is looking to control Boranbayev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Temrezov avoid being mounted?
Boranbayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Temrezov wants to control but Boranbayev is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Temrezov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boranbayev. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zhasulan Boranbayev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boranbayev throws a head kick that misses.
Temrezov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Temrezov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boranbayev.
Boranbayev wants to stand but Temrezov has his arm trapped.
Boranbayev controls the position.
Temrezov is trying to buck Boranbayev off.#T4#
Boranbayev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boranbayev working the ground and pound but Temrezov is defending the strikes.
Boranbayev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Boranbayev crashes against the mat.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boranbayev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Temrezov pinned against the cage. Temrezov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhasulan Boranbayev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boranbayev 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhasulan Boranbayev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boranbayev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Temrezov - the referee stops the clock and Boranbayev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Temrezov. Boranbayev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boranbayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boranbayev avoids the body shot from Temrezov.
Temrezov has his takedown stuffed
and Boranbayev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boranbayev enables Temrezov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boranbayev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Temrezov 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. #SUB2#
Boranbayev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Temrezov has picked Boranbayev up and slammed him! Boranbayev can't keep hold of the triangle and Temrezov manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Boranbayev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boranbayev keeps trying to improve his position.
Temrezov trying to control the position but Boranbayev is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boranbayev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boranbayev is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Temrezov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Temrezov is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here as Temrezov stalls from top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boranbayev wants to control but Temrezov postures up.
Boranbayev tries to buck Temrezov off but Temrezov is having none of it.
Temrezov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boranbayev tries to bench press Temrezov off him but Temrezov keeps the position.
Temrezov wants to stand but Boranbayev is controlling his arm.#T3#
Boranbayev is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boranbayev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Temrezov misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Boranbayev. #CL#
Temrezov darts in and clinches Boranbayev up against the cage.
Boranbayev working hard to break the clinch.
Boranbayev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Temrezov prevents it.
Temrezov wants a takedown.
Boranbayev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Temrezov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boranbayev digs a right hand into Temrezov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Temrezov's gas tank. #T4##TD2#
Boranbayev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Temrezov is trying to control Boranbayev's posture but Boranbayev avoids it.
Boranbayev taking a break here but Temrezov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Boranbayev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaplan Temrezov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Temrezov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boranbayev tries to clinch there but Temrezov circles away.
Boranbayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temrezov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boranbayev is looking to chop away at Temrezov's legs.
Boranbayev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boranbayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Temrezov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Boranbayev gets caught flat footed, as Temrezov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boranbayev is pulling down on Temrezov's head. It's preventing any offense from Temrezov, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov wants to control from the top but Boranbayev keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Boranbayev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Temrezov has picked Boranbayev up and slammed him! Boranbayev can't keep hold of the triangle and Temrezov manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Temrezov taking a breather here.
Temrezov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Boranbayev works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Boranbayev is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaplan Temrezov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Boranbayev manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Temrezov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Temrezov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Temrezov drives through and clinches with Boranbayev against the cage.
#TD#
Temrezov manages to pull guard.
Boranbayev throws an elbow that misses. Temrezov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boranbayev's guard. Nice move by Temrezov!#REVR##SUB2#
Boranbayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Temrezov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Temrezov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boranbayev keeping moving, preventing Temrezov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Boranbayev has control of Temrezov's left arm, preventing Temrezov from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Boranbayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boranbayev can't keep his opponent in guard - Temrezov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Temrezov is trying to control. Boranbayev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Temrezov is thwarting Boranbayev's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boranbayev trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaplan Temrezov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boranbayev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boranbayev shoots in looking for a takedown. Temrezov tries to sprawl out of it but Boranbayev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Temrezov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Temrezov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boranbayev can do to turn this around?
Boranbayev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Temrezov. #TD2#
Boranbayev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boranbayev showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev stops Temrezov from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Temrezov trying to control here.
Temrezov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boranbayev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Temrezov trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boranbayev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Temrezov doesn't manage to clinch there - Boranbayev circles away.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boranbayev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boranbayev shoots in looking for a takedown. Temrezov tries to sprawl out of it but Boranbayev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Temrezov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boranbayev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Temrezov defends it nicely.
Kaplan Temrezov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhasulan Boranbayev.
Boranbayev stuffs the takedown.
Boranbayev shoots in looking for a takedown but Temrezov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boranbayev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Boranbayev drives through with a takedown into Temrezov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boranbayev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Temrezov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Temrezov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boranbayev stopping the sweep attempt from Temrezov.
Boranbayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Boranbayev moves into the clinch.
Temrezov jumps guard but Boranbayev stands there with Temrezov around his waist. Temrezov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Boranbayev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Temrezov regains guard.
Temrezov is trying to keep Boranbayev in close.
Boranbayev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Temrezov's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boranbayev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Temrezov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhasulan Boranbayev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Temrezov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaplan Temrezov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Temrezov tries to sprawl but Boranbayev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Temrezov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Temrezov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boranbayev pulls his head out easily.
Boranbayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Temrezov trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boranbayev in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temrezov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Temrezov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev wanted to stand there but Temrezov had control of the position.
Temrezov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Boranbayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Temrezov has wrist control.
Boranbayev is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Temrezov or perhaps it was just good defense by Boranbayev, which made it look bad.
Boranbayev tries a head kick but it misses.
Temrezov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Boranbayev shoots in and bounces Temrezov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Boranbayev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Temrezov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Temrezov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boranbayev controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boranbayev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Temrezov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boranbayev is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boranbayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Temrezov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Temrezov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Boranbayev gets a takedown into half guard.
Temrezov looks winded!
Temrezov manages to get to full guard.
Boranbayev postures up.
#T4#
Boranbayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boranbayev tries to free his leg and advance position but Temrezov is retaining full guard.
Boranbayev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhasulan Boranbayev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boranbayev leaves Temrezov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Temrezov moves forwards but Boranbayev connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Boranbayev gets caught napping as Temrezov dives in and scores a takedown. Boranbayev manages to retain guard.
Boranbayev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Boranbayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Temrezov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Temrezov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boranbayev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temrezov can do to turn this around?
Temrezov landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov wants to stand but Boranbayev has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Temrezov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boranbayev is keeping the position for now.
Zhasulan Boranbayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boranbayev pulls Temrezov in to control the position. #SUB#
Boranbayev has his foot on Temrezov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Temrezov works his way back into a safe position though.
Boranbayev controls Temrezov momentarily but Temrezov frees himself.
Temrezov tries to stand but Boranbayev is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boranbayev trying to keep a closed guard but Temrezov is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Temrezov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Temrezov counters with a nice leg kick.
Temrezov tries to close the distance and clinch but Boranbayev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Boranbayev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boranbayev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Temrezov moves into full guard.
Temrezov is breathing heavily.
Boranbayev controlling from the top position. #T3#
Boranbayev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boranbayev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boranbayev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Temrezov for as long as he can get away with.
Boranbayev with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Temrezov is looking to stand up but Boranbayev isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Boranbayev as Temrezov shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Boranbayev. No joy for Temrezov on that attempt.
Zhasulan Boranbayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaplan Temrezov.
Temrezov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhasulan Boranbayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boranbayev wants to clinch up but Temrezov keeps it at a distance.
Temrezov throws a counter combo.#TD#
Boranbayev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Temrezov bucks up and tries to throw Boranbayev off but instead Boranbayev has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhasulan Boranbayev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Temrezov fails with the takedown.
Temrezov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boranbayev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boranbayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boranbayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Temrezov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boranbayev.#TD#
Boranbayev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Temrezov quickly recovers to half guard.
Temrezov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boranbayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boranbayev throwing shots but Temrezov is blocking nicely.
Temrezov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Temrezov is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Boranbayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boranbayev controlling the pace.
Boranbayev continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Boranbayev shoots in and gets a takedown into Temrezov's guard.#T2#
Boranbayev content to stall in guard here.
Temrezov trying to keep a closed guard but Boranbayev is proving a slippery customer.
Boranbayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Temrezov has wrist control.
Boranbayev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boranbayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Temrezov 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Boranbayev as Temrezov shoots in.
Zhasulan Boranbayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaplan Temrezov.#TD#
Boranbayev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boranbayev lands in his opponent's guard.
Temrezov trying to keep a closed guard but Boranbayev is proving a slippery customer.
Boranbayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temrezov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Boranbayev stays in close to Temrezov's body and controls the position.
Boranbayev postures up in Temrezov's guard and throws a big left but Temrezov blocks it.
Temrezov pulls Boranbayev in to control the position.
Boranbayev passes Temrezov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boranbayev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temrezov trying to control but Boranbayev postures up.
Kaplan Temrezov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhasulan Boranbayev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boranbayev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhasulan Boranbayev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boranbayev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhasulan Boranbayev!
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