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Event:
Skrap Fights 56
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Sullivan V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popkov.
Sullivan V ducks under a wild hook from Popkov.
Sullivan V scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sullivan V misses with an uppercut. Popkov saw that one coming.
Sullivan V connects with a single shot there.
Popkov throws a hook but Sullivan V blocks it.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Sullivan V has knocked Popkov down with a huge combo! Sullivan V steps away and waves a wobbly Popkov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Popkov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan V closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Popkov out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John L Sullivan V!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 46
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Popkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pierre's head.
Popkov throws a head kick that Pierre semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Antoine Pierre has been cut.
A nice combination there by Popkov.
Pierre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pierre drops his hands for a split second and Popkov immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Pierre face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Popkov follows up with a right hand that knocks Pierre into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikhail Popkov!
An out of breath Mikhail Popkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 38
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Popkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Slayin.
Popkov looks to land a right hand but Slayin moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Popkov.
Slayin throws an off balance right hand
and Popkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Popkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slayin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popkov throws a hook but Slayin avoids it easily.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popkov throws a jab when Slayin was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Slayin counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick by Slayin misses
and Popkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Slayin slips a jab and a cross from Popkov.
Nice shot lands for Popkov.
Slayin throws a poor cross that misses
and Popkov counters with a straight right hand.
Popkov throws a sloppy head kick
and Slayin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slayin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slayin slips under a jab from Popkov.
Popkov misses with an uppercut. Slayin saw that one coming.
Slayin misses with a hook
and Popkov counters with a two punch combo.
Slayin avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
Popkov throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Popkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slayin throws an overhand right that lands on Popkov's shoulder, as Popkov tries to avoid the shot.
Slayin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Slayin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slayin lands a nice hook to Popkov's body. Popkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Popkov lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Popkov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Popkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slayin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slayin throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Popkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Popkov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Popkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slayin slips under a jab from Popkov.
Popkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slayin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Popkov.
Popkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Slayin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slayin throws a shot from downtown. Popkov moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Popkov slips a straight right by Slayin.
Slayin throws a lazy uppercut
and Popkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popkov swinging wildly here.
Popkov misses with a left hand
and Slayin counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayin avoids the head kick by Popkov.
Slayin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slayin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popkov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Popkov throws a head kick but Slayin moves out of range.
A big left from Popkov misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Popkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Slayin misses its intended target.
Popkov swings widly with a right hand
and Slayin counters with a stiff right hand.
Popkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Popkov looks to land a right hand but Slayin moved out of range.
Popkov lands with a kick to the temple. Slayin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Rhymin Slayin has been cut.
Popkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Popkov. Those never looked like landing.
Slayin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Popkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Popkov throws a right hand that misses
and Slayin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slayin blocks a head kick by Popkov.
Popkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Slayin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slayin.
Popkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Slayin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slayin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slayin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popkov.
Slayin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Popkov misses. #T2#
Popkov looks to throw the jab but Slayin is out of range.
Popkov scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Popkov misses
and Slayin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slayin throws out a loose jab but Popkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popkov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Slayin avoids it.
Slayin checks a leg kick.
Popkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Popkov throws a right and a left that Slayin avoids nicely.
Slayin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popkov.
Slayin throws a sloppy head kick and Popkov moves out of range easily. #T3#
Slayin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Popkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mikhail Popkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Popkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick from Popkov misses.
Popkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slayin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Popkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayin can do to turn this around?
Slayin misses with a hook
and Popkov counters with a left to the body.
Popkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Popkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slayin moves out of range as Popkov strikes.
Slayin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Slayin connects with the punch.
Slayin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popkov.
Slayin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayin manages to avoid it.
Slayin is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Popkov.
Popkov thows a leg kick but Slayin checks it
and Slayin counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Popkov is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Slayin engages and cracks Popkov with a massive lead left hook - Popkov tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Slayin is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rhymin Slayin!
A very excited looking Rhymin Slayin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 28
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Popkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sobieski.
Popkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sobieski thumps Popkov with a low kick.
Sobieski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sobieski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Popkov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sobieski misses with a low kick.
Sobieski scores with a leg kick.
Sobieski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Popkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieski.
Sobieski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobieski.
Popkov misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Sobieski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Popkov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Sobieski crashes against the mat.
Sobieski 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.
Sobieski trying to control the action but Popkov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sobieski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Popkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Check out the look on Sobieski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Popkov is trying to buck Sobieski off.
Popkov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sobieski wants to control but Popkov is keeping him busy. #T2#
Sobieski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Popkov tries to escape but Sobieski is in control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Sobieski is trying to get an arm triangle but Popkov is defending well.
Popkov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sobieski is controlling him well.
Sobieski working the ground and pound from side control.
Popkov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Popkov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Sobieski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Popkov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sobieski cracks Popkov with a big right hand but Popkov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sobieski is chipping away with strikes.
Popkov wants to get back to his feet but Sobieski drags him back down.
Popkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sobieski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sobieski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sobieski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Popkov is trying to stand up here but Sobieski is controlling him well.
Sobieski is keen to just control but Popkov is a slippery customer.
Sobieski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Popkov pushes Sobieski off looking to stand but Sobieski dives back in and keeps control.
Sobieski controlling the action here.
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Popkov keeps working. #SUB2#
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Popkov defends it well.
Sobieski slips a nice elbow through Popkov's hands, connecting with Popkov's forehead.
Sobieski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Popkov wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sobieski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sobieski sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Sobieski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sobieski distracts Popkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Popkov keeps moving.
Jan Sobieski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Popkov has momentary wrist control but Sobieski slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Popkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sobieski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sobieski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sobieski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Popkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sobieski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sobieski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Popkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sobieski is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sobieski connects with a nice short shot to Popkov's temple. #T2#
Popkov wants to control but Sobieski is keeping busy.
Sobieski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Popkov is trying to stand up here but Sobieski is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Popkov defends it well.
Sobieski lands with a punch from half guard.
Sobieski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sobieski scores with a big shot! Popkov's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Popkov! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Sobieski!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 21
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Grissom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Popkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grissom throws a head kick but Popkov moves out of range.
Grissom throws a series of punches but Popkov moves out of range.
Popkov is looking for the big counter here.
Grissom slips a jab and a cross from Popkov.
Grissom needs to keep his hands up - Popkov had a free shot at his head there.
Grissom connects with a crisp jab.
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Grissom.
Popkov throws a body punch but Grissom moves out of range.
Grissom misses with a hook.
Popkov lands with a shot to the body.
Popkov defending well as Grissom loads up on a big left hand.
Popkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grissom throws an overhand right that lands on Popkov's shoulder, as Popkov tries to avoid the shot.
Popkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grissom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grissom tries to clinch but Popkov moves out of range.
Popkov connects with a jab.
Grissom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#
Grissom is rocked!
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Grissom.
Oh Grissom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Grissom throws a head kick that misses.
Grissom seems to have got his legs back now.
Grissom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Popkov backs up against the ropes.
Popkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Popkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grissom misses with a looping right.#CL#
Grissom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Popkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grissom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Popkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grissom after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Grissom breaks from the clinch.
Grissom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Popkov punishes Grissom's body with a nice straight punch.
Grissom misses with a left hand
enabling Popkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Grissom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Popkov scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popkov avoids the head kick by Grissom.
Grissom scores with a jab to the head.
Grissom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popkov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Popkov cracks Grissom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Clive Grissom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Popkov walks into a left hand.
Popkov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Grissom to the canvas! Grissom doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Popkov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Popkov!
Mikhail Popkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 13
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Hussein ducks right into an uppercut from Popkov. #CUT2#
It looks like Sodomy Hussein has been cut.
Hussein tests Popkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hussein walks into a jab.
A jab from Popkov finds it's way through Hussein's defenses.
Popkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Popkov lands a head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Hussein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hussein looks to score with a jab to the body but Popkov is just out of range.
Popkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hussein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Popkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sodomy Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popkov slips a jab from Hussein.
Popkov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Popkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Popkov cracks Hussein with a good jab.
Popkov slips under a jab from Hussein.
Popkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hussein lands a jab to Popkov's midsection.
Popkov defending well as Hussein loads up on a big left hand.
Hussein misses with a hook. Popkov ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Popkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein lands with a nice body punch.
Hussein lunges at Popkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popkov's hand.
Nice defenses there by Popkov.
Popkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Popkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Popkov lands with a nice body punch.
Hussein throws a jab but it's blocked by Popkov.
Hussein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hussein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein throws a body punch but Popkov moves out of range.
Popkov lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
Sodomy Hussein's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein steps in with a hook that catches Popkov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hussein follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Popkov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sodomy Hussein!
A very excited looking Sodomy Hussein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UCF 17
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Popkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Popkov manages to avoid it.
Popkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Popkov lands a two punch combo.
Popkov swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Popkov gets a clinch.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Popkov breaks from the clinch.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popkov lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Popkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Popkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Popkov throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Popkov as he connects with a hook.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Popkov has knocked Burns down with a huge combo! Popkov steps away and waves a wobbly Burns back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Burns is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cornelius Burns has been cut.
Popkov takes one on the button.
Popkov works the jab nicely.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popkov fakes the body blow, causing Burns to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Burns goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Popkov!
An out of breath Mikhail Popkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UCF 10
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Popkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Popkov looks to land a left hand but Morus moved out of range nicely.
Popkov lands a head shot.
Popkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Popkov.
Popkov moves out of range as Morus strikes.
Popkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Morus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morus throws out a loose jab but Popkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popkov blocks a jab.
Morus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morus misses with a looping left.
Popkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Popkov thinking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Popkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Morus misses.
Popkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Popkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morus.
Popkov connects with the punch.
Popkov misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Morus misses the target.
Popkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Morus counter with a right hand.
Popkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Popkov lands with a hook. Morus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popkov misses with a two punch combination.
Morus misses with a hook. Popkov ducked under it nicely.
Popkov unleashes a big counter combination but Morus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Popkov misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Morus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popkov swinging wildly here.
Morus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Popkov throws a right hand that misses
and Morus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Popkov moves away from the strike by Morus.
Popkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Popkov misses with a hook to the body
and Morus counters with a stiff right hand.
Popkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morus scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Popkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Morus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Popkov finds it's target.
Popkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morus looks to land a right hand but Popkov moved out of range.
Morus staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Morus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Popkov lands the left hand.
Popkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morus.
Popkov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Morus misses the shot to the body.
Popkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Popkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Morus misses the target.
Popkov takes a swing at Morus's ribcage but misses.
Popkov works Morus's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Popkov.#T4#
Morus moves out of range of the strikes.
Morus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popkov throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morus avoids the body shot from Popkov.
Popkov looks to land a left hand but Morus moved out of range nicely.
Morus scores with a nice right hand.
Popkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Popkov.
Popkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popkov avoids the body shot from Morus.
Popkov throws a counter combo.
Morus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Popkov 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#
Some wild striking there from Popkov.
Popkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Popkov scores with a nice strike.
Popkov throws a right hand that Morus ducks under and follows up with a left that Morus also avoids with ease.
Popkov misses with a wild body shot.
Morus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popkov throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popkov manages to avoid it.
Popkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popkov unleashes a big counter combination but Morus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Popkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Morus ducks right into an uppercut from Popkov. #KD2#
Popkov drops Morus with a beautiful combination! Morus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Popkov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Morus is rocked!
Popkov throws an uppercut from hell that sends Morus clean off his feet! He's out cold! Popkov stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Popkov!
A victorious Mikhail Popkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Gargan Morus stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lose...I learn....I'll be back!'.
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Event:
DKCW 2
Date: Sep 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popkov throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Popkov misses with a double jab.
Popkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okafor scores with a nice body kick.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okafor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Popkov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Popkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Popkov misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Popkov down.
Popkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Popkov lands a jab.
Popkov throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Popkov blocks it well.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Popkov saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Popkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okafor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Popkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Popkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Popkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor scores with a push kick.#T2#
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Popkov is out of range.
It looked like Popkov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Okafor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Popkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okafor circles away quickly and effectively.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Popkov avoids it with no problem.
Popkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Popkov is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Okafor cracks Popkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okafor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okafor throws out a leg kick but Popkov moves out of range and Okafor only half commits.
Popkov misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Okafor jabs at Popkov's body.
Popkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Popkov throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Okafor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popkov.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Popkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okafor moves forwards but Popkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Okafor scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Popkov.
Popkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Okafor has knocked Popkov down with a huge combo! Okafor steps away and waves a wobbly Popkov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Popkov is rocked!
Popkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Popkov misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with an outside leg kick.
Popkov misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Popkov is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Popkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Okafor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Okafor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okafor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okafor throws a lazy head kick
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Popkov checks it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Popkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okafor - the referee stops the clock and Popkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okafor. Popkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Okafor throws a hook but Popkov avoids it easily.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Popkov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Popkov scores with a jab to the head.
Popkov misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Popkov duly obliges.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Desmond Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Popkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popkov throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Popkov off balance momentarily.
Popkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Popkov throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Popkov avoids it with no problem.
Popkov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Mikhail Popkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okafor counters with a body kick.
Okafor cracks a nice hook into Popkov's ribs.
Popkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
Popkov cracks Okafor with an open hand slap.
Popkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
#T2#
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor misses with a low kick as Popkov jumps back.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Popkov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okafor, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popkov needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Popkov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A leg kick checked by Popkov.
Popkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okafor.
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Popkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Okafor tenderised Popkov's leg. Popkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okafor.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Okafor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Popkov misses with a looping right.
Okafor defending well as Popkov loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okafor. Popkov shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Popkov looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.
Okafor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Okafor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okafor scores with a body shot.
Okafor misses with a low kick as Popkov jumps back.
Popkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Popkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Popkov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okafor. That one must have hurt.
Popkov throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Popkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popkov walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Okafor swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
DKCW 1
Date: Aug 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Bow lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Bow clinches with his opponent.
Bow cracks Popkov with a nice body shot.
Popkov lands with a light punch inside.
Popkov scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Milson Bow has been cut.
Bow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Popkov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Popkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bow closes the distance and clinches.
Bow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Popkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Popkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bow lands a hook that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
Bow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Popkov.
Popkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bow misses with a body punch.
Bow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bow throws a punch but it's blocked by Popkov.
Bow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bow misses with some punches.
#T1#
Popkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bow swings wildly with an uppercut but Popkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popkov lands with a left to the head.
Bow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
Popkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popkov tries a body shot but Bow blocks it.
Bow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
Bow has a couple of punches blocked by Popkov.
Bow misses with the head strike.
Popkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bow's coach down at Big Price MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Popkov tries to break the clinch but Bow is controlling the position.
A short right from Popkov.
Bow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bow misses with a punch on the inside.
Popkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bow presses Popkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Popkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Bow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popkov tries a body shot but Bow blocks it.
Bow misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bow.
Bow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bow misses with the head strike.
Popkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Bow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Popkov prevents a body shot from Bow.
Popkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Bow.
Bow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bow is working Popkov over against the cage.
Bow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Popkov misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Popkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popkov throws a series of strikes that have Bow backpedaling.
#T3##CL2#
Bow moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Popkov.
A short right from Popkov.
Popkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bow cracks Popkov with a nice body shot.
Bow lands a nice uppercut.
Bow swings wildly with an uppercut but Popkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Popkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bow's elbow.
Popkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popkov.
Popkov blocks an uppercut.
Bow misses with the head strike.
Bow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bow prevents a body shot from Popkov.
Popkov misses with a punch to the body.
Bow misses with a punch to the body.
Popkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bow controls his hands.
#T4#
Popkov blocking some punches.
A short right from Popkov on the inside.
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!
Bow working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bow.
Bow lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Popkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bow wants to clinch#KD#
and Popkov counters with a crisp one two that drops Bow! Popkov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bow to his feet! Bow is in big trouble!#ROC#
Bow is rocked!#CL2#
Bow has closed the distance and engaged Popkov in a clinch.
Popkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popkov lands with a right to the head.
Bow throws a head punch that misses.
Bow lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
Bow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Popkov scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milson Bow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milson Bow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bow tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Popkov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bow! Popkov lets Bow back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bow tries to clinch up
and Popkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bow is still on wobbly legs! Can Popkov finish him?
Bow tries to clinch up
and Popkov counters with a crisp right that sends Bow to the canvas! Popkov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Popkov!
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Event:
KONFLIKT XIV
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Popkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popkov is trying to stand back up but Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is controlling him
#SUB#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Popkov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is looking to take a break and control but Popkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.#SUB#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Popkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald .
Popkov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald prevents Popkov from standing back up.
#T1#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Popkov is refusing to be controlled, as Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald sits in half guard.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald slows the pace down in half guard.
Popkov tries to kick Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald off but Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Popkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald .
Popkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Popkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Popkov won't allow Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald to pass to mount.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald stalling.
Popkov is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Popkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Popkov lands with a straight right. Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald didn't see that one coming.
Popkov thuds his right hand into Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald throws a right and a left that Popkov avoids nicely.
Popkov throws out a counter right but Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald avoids it with no problem.
Popkov catches Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Popkov counters with a straight right hand.
Popkov throws a right and a left that Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald avoids nicely.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Popkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Popkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Popkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald throws a right and a left that Popkov avoids nicely.
Popkov lunges at Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald 's hand.
Popkov scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Alberto Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald has been cut.
Popkov dips to his left and cracks Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald with an uppercut!
Popkov connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popkov tests Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Popkov lands with a big left! Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is wobbled badly! Popkov comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikhail Popkov!
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Event:
SUPER 6 Finals
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Donk. Popkov catches Otoua right on the button with a cross.
Otoua just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Popkov.
Otoua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popkov lands with a right hand.
Otoua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Otoua is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Otoua misses its intended target. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Popkov has knocked Otoua down with a huge combo! Popkov steps away and waves a wobbly Otoua back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Dakota Otoua has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otoua lands a nice hook to Popkov's body. Popkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popkov.
Otoua slips a jab and a cross from Popkov.
It looked like Otoua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Otoua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popkov.
Otoua wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Popkov misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Popkov lands a really nice looking cross but Otoua seems unphased.
Otoua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Popkov counters with a crisp one two that drops Otoua! Popkov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Otoua to his feet! Otoua is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Otoua is rocked!
Popkov misses with a wild body shot.
Popkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Otoua.
Otoua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otoua.
Popkov works Otoua's body with a nice hook.
Otoua lands a jab.
Popkov swinging wildly here.
As Popkov tries to get set, Otoua tries to push him back and clinch up but Popkov manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popkov misses with the combination.
#CL#
Otoua clinches. #T2#
Popkov can't find room to land a body shot as Otoua controls the action.
Otoua blocks a body shot from Popkov.
Otoua throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otoua.
Popkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Otoua controls his hands.
Otoua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Popkov.
Otoua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Popkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Otoua has a couple of punches blocked by Popkov.
Popkov misses with the head strike.
Otoua throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Popkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popkov swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Otoua clinches up against the cage.
Otoua prevents a body shot from Popkov.
Otoua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Popkov misses with a punch to the body.
Popkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popkov can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otoua.
Otoua takes a shot to the head.
Popkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otoua takes a shot to the head.
Popkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otoua lands with a light punch inside.
Otoua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popkov.
Popkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Otoua.
Popkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Otoua prevents a body shot from Popkov.
Otoua throws a head punch that misses.
Popkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Otoua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Otoua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Popkov tries to throw a body punch but Otoua avoids it by throwing Popkov back against the cage.
Popkov blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popkov blocks a body shot from Otoua.
Otoua working aggressively here.
Popkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Popkov fails to land.
Otoua lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Otoua fails to land.
A short uppercut from Otoua.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Otoua.
Popkov has had enough of the clinch but Otoua keeps him there for the moment.
Otoua scores with a shot to the side of Popkov's head.
Otoua lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popkov tries to break the clinch but Otoua is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Otoua.
Popkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popkov tries to throw a body punch but Otoua avoids it by throwing Popkov back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikhail Popkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dakota Otoua's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Otoua clinches up against the cage.
Popkov misses with some punches.
Otoua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Otoua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Otoua fails to land.
Otoua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
Popkov is working Otoua over against the cage.
Popkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popkov.
Popkov is trying to force a seperation but Otoua has the dominant position.
Popkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otoua working aggressively here.
Otoua swings wildly with an uppercut but Popkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otoua working aggressively here.
Popkov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popkov.
Otoua blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Otoua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
Otoua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popkov can't find room to land a body shot as Otoua controls the action.
Otoua lands a left hand.
Popkov tries a body shot but Otoua blocks it.
#BC2#
Popkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Popkov misses.
As Popkov tries to get set, Otoua tries to push him back and clinch up but Popkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Good exchange - Popkov coming out on top.
Otoua missing with a left hand there. Popkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Otoua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikhail Popkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otoua avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Otoua misses.
Otoua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popkov cracks Otoua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Otoua motions for Popkov to come forward. Otoua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Popkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Popkov finds it's target.
Popkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Otoua tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Popkov manages to circle out of the way.
Popkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Otoua.
Popkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Popkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Otoua has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Otoua misses the shot to the body.
Popkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Popkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Popkov checks a leg kick.
Otoua just misses with a punch to the body.
Otoua takes one to the chin there.
Popkov digs a good hook to Otoua's body.
Otoua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Popkov tests Otoua's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3##CL#
Otoua pushes Popkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Otoua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
Popkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Popkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otoua blocks a body shot from Popkov.
Dakota Otoua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Otoua pushes Popkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Otoua misses with some punches.
Otoua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popkov misses with a punch to the body.
Otoua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otoua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Popkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Otoua's elbow.
Popkov throws a head punch that misses.
Popkov is trying to force a seperation but Otoua has the dominant position.
Otoua keeps control of Popkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Otoua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Popkov backwards. #T4#
Otoua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otoua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Otoua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popkov is trying to break free.
Popkov misses with a punch to the body.
Popkov can't find room to land a body shot as Otoua controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otoua.
Popkov misses with a punch to the body.
Popkov can't find room to land a body shot as Otoua controls the action.
Otoua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otoua scores with a hook to the body.
Otoua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Popkov backwards. #ROC#
Popkov is rocked!
Popkov blocking some punches.
Popkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Otoua finish him?
Popkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Popkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Popkov tries to circle away but Otoua has him pinned against the cage.
Popkov working aggressively here.
Otoua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Dakota Otoua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dakota Otoua's cut.
That's time! Otoua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Otoua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Popkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Otouas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Otoua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Otoua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otoua manages to avoid it.
Popkov fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Otoua instigates a clinch.
Otoua has a couple of punches blocked by Popkov.
Otoua lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Otoua fails to land.
Popkov prevents a body shot from Otoua. #BC2#
Popkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov loads up on a big right hand but Otoua slips the punch.
Otoua takes a swing at Popkov's ribcage but misses.
Otoua misses with a left hand
and Popkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Popkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otoua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Popkov punishes Otoua's body with a nice straight punch.
Otoua misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popkov. Otoua does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Popkov tries to get set, Otoua tries to push him back and clinch up but Popkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Popkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Popkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Popkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Popkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otoua misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popkov! But no joy.
Popkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Otoua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Popkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Otoua.
Otoua avoids the body shot from Popkov.
Popkov connects with a looping right hand.
Popkov fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popkov.#T2#
Popkov moves forwards but Otoua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Otoua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Otoua looks to land a left hand but Popkov moved out of range nicely.
Popkov throws a jab when Otoua was well out of range.#CL#
Otoua drives through and clinches with Popkov against the cage.
Popkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Otoua controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Otoua.
Popkov has had enough of the clinch but Otoua keeps him there for the moment.
Otoua blocks an uppercut.
Otoua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otoua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Popkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otoua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otoua.
Popkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Popkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popkov lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Otoua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Popkov tries a body shot but Otoua blocks it.
Otoua misses with the head strike.
Popkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otoua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Otoua won't allow it.
Popkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Otoua is working Popkov over against the cage.
Popkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Otoua backwards.
Otoua prevents a body shot from Popkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otoua.
Otoua scores with a shot to the side of Popkov's head.
Otoua works on Popkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Popkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Otoua prevents a body shot from Popkov. #T4#
Otoua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otoua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Otoua working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Popkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popkov misses with a wild combination.
Popkov misses with a straight right.
Otoua wants to slow Popkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Popkov throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popkov lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Otoua pushes Popkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Otoua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
Otoua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Otoua.
Popkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Popkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Popkov 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Popkov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Juul drives through and clinches with Popkov against the cage.
Popkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juul blocks a body shot from Popkov.
Popkov lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Popkov.
Popkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Popkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juul backwards.
Popkov presses Juul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popkov.
Juul jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Popkov walks away with a smile on his face. Juul gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Popkov lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Juul out cold! Juul is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikhail Popkov!
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