 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
BFF 56: Maeda vs. Yakolev
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Starikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Arundel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Starikov tries to break the clinch but Arundel is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Arundel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arundel.
Arundel cracks Starikov with a nice body shot.
Starikov looks winded!
Arundel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starikov backwards.
Starikov has had enough of the clinch but Arundel keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Arundel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Arundel.
A body shot lands from Arundel.
I was talking to Arundel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Arundel keeps control of Starikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arundel scores with a hook to the body.
Arundel lands with a right to the head.
Arundel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arundel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arundel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arundel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arundel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Arundel.
Arundel lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Arundel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arundel is leaning against Starikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arundel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starikov backwards.
Arundel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Starikov or not.
Arundel scores with a shoulder strike.
Arundel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Arundel scores with a hook to the body.
Arundel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starikov backwards.
A body shot lands from Arundel.
A short body shot lands from Arundel as the two fighters clinch.
Arundel presses Starikov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arundel cracks Starikov with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Arundel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Starikov is rocked!
Arundel pushes Starikov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Arundel finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arundel lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Starikov to his knees! Arundel keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Latrobe Arundel!
Latrobe Arundel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
Event:
BFF 50: Kemp vs Obermueller II
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Arundel takes a swing at Starikov's ribcage but misses.
Arundel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arundel - that will leave a mark!
Starikov throws out a powerful jab.
Starikov misses with a hook. Arundel ducked under it nicely.
Starikov misses with a straight right.
Arundel's corner calls for a 1-2. Arundel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Starikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arundel.
Arundel misses with an uppercut
enabling Starikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Arundel looks to score with a jab to the body but Starikov is just out of range.
Arundel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Starikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Arundel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Starikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arundel was well out of range. Poor timing from Starikov.
Starikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arundel's hands.#T1#
Arundel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Starikov throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Arundel counters by clinching up.
Starikov jumps guard but Arundel turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Arundel lands a nice uppercut.
Arundel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Starikov looks winded!
Arundel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arundel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arundel is working Starikov over against the ropes.
Arundel is working Starikov over against the ropes.
A short right from Arundel.
A right hand to the body from Arundel.
Arundel lands with a light punch inside.
Arundel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arundel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starikov backwards.
Arundel is leaning against Starikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arundel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arundel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arundel digs a right hand underneath Starikov's ribcage. Starikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arundel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arundel scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Starikov is rocked!#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Arundel.
Starikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Arundel finish him?
Arundel creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Starikov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Starikov drops to his knees and Arundel pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Latrobe Arundel!
A relieved looking Latrobe Arundel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
BFF 44: Willis vs. Badass
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Portis tries to move into range but Starikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Portis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Portis. Those never looked like landing.
We've been told by Starikov's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Starikov.
Nice uppercut there from Starikov.
Starikov throws a right hand that Portis ducks under and follows up with a left that Portis also avoids with ease.
Starikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starikov lands a nice hook to Portis's body. Portis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Portis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starikov.
Starikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Portis misses with a wild combination.
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!
Portis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Portis tries to counter it with a takedown but Starikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Starikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Starikov lands a nice hook to Portis's body. Portis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Portis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Starikov eats them both and turns towards Portis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice jab there from Starikov.
Starikov slips a straight right by Portis.
Starikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Starikov connects with a right hand. Portis shakes it off.
Portis tries to land a front kick but Starikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Starikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starikov misses the jab.
Starikov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Starikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Portis.
Miki Starikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starikov misses with an uppercut.
Starikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Portis.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starikov manages to avoid it.
Miki Starikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Starikov.
It looked like Starikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Starikov lands with a right hand.
Starikov swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Portis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Starikov looks to throw the jab but Portis is out of range.
Starikov misses with an uppercut.
Starikov throws out a loose jab but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Starikov with a body shot.#T2#
Starikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Portis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starikov.
Starikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Portis scores with a jab. Starikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Portis misses.
Starikov looks to land a combination. Portis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
Portis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Starikov misses with a two punch combination.
Portis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Portis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Starikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Starikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Starikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Portis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Portis - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Starikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Portis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Portis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Portis is predictable there
and Starikov counters with a straight right hand.
Starikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Starikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Starikov looks to land a right hand but Portis moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Starikov. Those never looked like landing.
Starikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portis manages to avoid it.
Starikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Starikov throws a lazy right hand but Portis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Portis misses with a body kick.
Starikov throws a big counter combination but Portis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Starikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Portis.
Starikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Portis connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Starikov misses.
Starikov lands a head shot.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Starikov.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Portis scores with a decent looking hook.
Starikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good exchange - Portis coming out on top.#T4#
Starikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Starikov scores with a jab.
Starikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Portis under the eye.
Portis with a nice cross.
Starikov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab.
Portis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Starikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Starikov misses with an uppercut.
Starikov loads up on a big right hand but Portis slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Portis 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 Starikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Starikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Portis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Portis looks to throw the jab but Starikov is out of range.
Portis tests Starikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Portis misses with a hook
letting Starikov counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Starikov.
Portis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Starikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Portis as he connects with a hook.
Portis slips under a jab.#T5#
Portis throws a right and a left that Starikov avoids nicely.
Portis with a jab.
Starikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Starikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch lands to the side of Portis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Starikov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Jordan Portis has been cut.
Portis takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#
Portis is rocked!
Starikov scores with the left hand. Portis knows he should have avoided that one.
Portis is still on wobbly legs! Can Starikov finish him?
Portis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starikov checks a leg kick.
Starikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Portis.
Portis seems to have recovered his senses.
Starikov slips a straight right by Portis.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Starikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Portis.
Starikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Good shot there by Starikov.
Starikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Portis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portis misses with a low kick.
Starikov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T6#
Portis looks for the body kick but Starikov saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Starikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis defending well as Starikov loads up on a big left hand.
Starikov moves out of range as Portis strikes.
A cross from Starikov lands.
Starikov lands with a good body shot.
Portis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starikov looks to land a right hand but Portis moved out of range.
Starikov tries to move into range but Portis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Portis blocks a jab.
Starikov lands with a nice body punch.
Portis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Starikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Portis throws a leg kick but Starikov checks it.
Starikov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Starikov throws an overhand right that lands on Portis's shoulder, as Portis tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Starikov lands.
Starikov tries to move into range but Portis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T7#
Portis missing with a left hand there. Starikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portis throws a hook but Starikov blocks it.
Starikov misses with a looping left.
Starikov sets himself, and Portis steps forward looking for the clinch! Starikov avoids it this time.
Good shot there by Portis.
Portis shoots in for a takedown but Starikov shows good takedown defense.
Starikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Portis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Portis looks winded!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Starikov!
Starikov looks to land a combination but Portis avoids it well.
Portis lands with a hook. Starikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Starikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Starikov. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starikov staying out of range there.
Starikov takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
Portis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starikov fails to land with a series of punches.
#T8#
Portis tries to move into range but Starikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Starikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Portis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Starikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Starikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Portis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Portis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Starikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Portis throws a body punch but Starikov moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Starikov.
Nice defenses there by Portis.
Portis misses the body punch
and Starikov counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Starikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Starikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Starikov works over Portis's head and body with a nice combination.
Starikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portis moves away.#T9#
Portis lands a nice looking body shot.
Starikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circle momentarily. Portis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Starikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Portis can pounce on him.
Starikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Starikov tries to bum rush Portis with a series of wild strikes but Portis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Starikov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Starikov throws a nice looking combination but Portis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Portis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Starikov misses the jab.
Portis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Starikov moved out of range nicely.
Starikov lands a head shot.
Portis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starikov looks to land a right hand but Portis moved out of range.
Starikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Portis's hands.
Starikov slips under a jab from Portis.
As Portis looks to move away, Starikov throws a big counter combo but Portis just gets out of the way.
Portis misses with a body shot.
Starikov misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miki Starikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Portis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
Starikov misses with a few strikes there.
Portis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Portis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Starikov digs a good body shot into Portis's ribs.
Starikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Starikov tries to bum rush Portis with a series of wild strikes but Portis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Portis looks to land a combination but Starikov avoids it well.
Starikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Starikov cracks Portis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Starikov misses with an uppercut. Portis saw that one coming.
Miki Starikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Starikov cracks Portis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Starikov avoids the body shot from Portis.
Portis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Starikov counters with a straight right hand.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starikov manages to avoid it.
Starikov is looking to counter punch.
Starikov moves away from the strike by Portis.
Starikov scores with the left hand. Portis knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis throws a body punch but Starikov moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Starikov.
#T1#
Portis looks to land a combination but Starikov avoids it well.
Miki Starikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis throws out a counter right but Starikov avoids it with no problem.
Portis throws a hook but Starikov avoids it easily.
Portis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Portis lands with an uppercut that bounces Starikov off the ropes and back into range.
Starikov looks to land a left hand but Portis moved out of range nicely.
Portis lands a nice shot that snaps Starikov's head back.
Starikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Portis can do to turn this around?
Starikov throws a series of punches but Portis avoids them all with ease.
Starikov scores with a three punch combo!
Portis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Starikov throws a shot from downtown. Portis moves away and avoids it.
Starikov looks to land a left hand but Portis moved out of range nicely.
Starikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Portis is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Starikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Starikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Portis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Portis defending well as Starikov loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portis! But no joy.
Starikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Portis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Starikov is rocked!
Starikov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Starikov limp body while Portis jumps on to the ropes and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Portis!
After the fight, Jordan Portis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Donk. Starikov catches Graham right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Graham gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Graham has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Starikov regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Starikov pushes Graham off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starikov. Graham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starikov throws a nice looking combination but Graham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Starikov throws a shot from downtown. Graham moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Graham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Starikov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham just content to control the position.
Starikov pushes Graham away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Graham gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Graham decides to stand back up. Graham steps back and let's Starikov get back to his feet.
Graham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Starikov misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Starikov. Those never looked like landing.
Starikov dips to his left and cracks Graham with an uppercut!#TD#
Graham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Starikov throws Graham to one side and escapes!#TD#
Graham decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Starikov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham slips under a jab from Starikov.
Graham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starikov throws out the jab. #TD#
Graham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Starikov was covering up waiting for the punch and Graham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Starikov wants to get back to his feet but Graham passes into half guard.
#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Graham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Starikov pushes Graham off looking to stand but Graham dives back in and keeps control.
Graham slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Graham escapes and gets back to his feet.
Starikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Starikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graham circles away quickly and effectively.
As Starikov looks to move away, Graham throws a big counter combo but Starikov just gets out of the way.
Graham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Starikov.#T3#
Starikov lunges at Graham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Graham's hand.
Starikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graham manages to avoid it.
Starikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Starikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Graham counters by clinching up. #BC#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Starikov misses with a hook. Graham ducked under it nicely.
Starikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graham moves away.
Starikov lands a body shot.
#TD#
Graham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Graham stands up from Starikov's guard - Graham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Starikov ducks under a wild hook from Graham.
Nice jab there from Starikov.
Graham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Starikov.
Miki Starikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starikov tests Graham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graham slips a jab and a cross from Starikov.
#T4##CL#
Graham moves into the clinch.
Starikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graham has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Graham pulls Starikov into guard.
#SU2#
Starikov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Starikov throws a series of punches but Graham avoids them all with ease.
Starikov swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Graham moves into the clinch.
Starikov tries to break free but Graham pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Starikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Graham's head.
Starikov scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Graham gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham is breathing heavily.
Starikov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Graham asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miki Starikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Starikov misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Graham counters by clinching up. #TD#
Graham decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Starikov stands and steps away. Graham gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Starikov cracks Graham with an open hand slap.#CL#
Graham moves into the clinch.
Graham taking a breather.#TD#
Graham has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Starikov uses from the top position. #SUB#
Graham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is adopting a defensive guard.
Graham looking for a sweep. Not yet Graham, not yet. #T1#
Graham is controlling Starikov's posture.#SU2#
Starikov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Starikov misses the jab.
Graham moves forwards but Starikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starikov, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Graham pulls guard effortlessly.
Starikov wants to stand but Graham has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Graham wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Graham is working an open guard so Starikov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Starikov throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Graham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Starikov is trying to break free.
Graham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Starikov up against the cage.#BC#
Graham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Graham clinches with his opponent.
Graham has Starikov pressed against the cage, preventing Starikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Starikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Starikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##TD#
Graham jumps guard.
Graham has control of Starikov's left arm, preventing Starikov from doing any damage.
Graham 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.
Graham throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graham looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Graham has a closed guard, preventing Starikov from standing up. #SU2#
Starikov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt - Starikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Graham dodges the punch combination from Starikov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Starikov.
Starikov misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Graham dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Graham moves into range and clinches up with Starikov.#BC#
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Starikov falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Graham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Starikov wants to take the fight to the mat but Graham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Graham pulls guard successfully.
Graham has control of Starikov's left arm, preventing Starikov from doing any damage.
Dude Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starikov wants to stand but Graham has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SU2#
Starikov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Starikov throws a shot from downtown. Graham moves away and avoids it.
Graham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Starikov.#CL#
Graham has Starikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Starikov working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Graham decides to pull guard.
Graham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Graham will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Graham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Graham frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Starikov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Graham lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Starikov is trying to stand up.
Graham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Starikov tries to buck Graham off but Graham takes his back! #T3#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Graham.
Graham controlling from the back.
Starikov trying to get back to his feet but Graham is in full control for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
What can Starikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Graham patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Graham working for a choke but Starikov is defending well.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Graham. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graham 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Graham!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
