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Event:
DSC STRIKE 29
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by McDavid.
#CUT#
It looks like Temirlan Ashimov has been cut.
McDavid misses with a wild body shot.
Ashimov feints the counter takedown.
McDavid looks to land a right hand but Ashimov moved out of range.
A slow jab from Ashimov misses its intended target.
Roy McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashimov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ashimov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDavid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ashimov on the side of the head. #ROC#
Ashimov is rocked!
McDavid lands with a big right hook that stumbles Ashimov - he's out on his feet here! McDavid follows up with another monster hook that separates Ashimov from consciousness! Ashimov falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! McDavid stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy McDavid!
A victorious Roy McDavid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 27
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Ashimov connects with a body shot that sends Reljic's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Ashimov coming out on top.
Ashimov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ashimov jabs at Reljic's body.
Ashimov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Ashimov finds it's target.
Reljic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ashimov to score with a decent uppercut.
Ashimov lands a right hook to the body.
Ashimov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reljic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashimov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ashimov connects with a body shot.
Ashimov is looking to wear down Reljic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reljic takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Reljic tries to clinch up but Ashimov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ashimov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reljic.
Reljic closes the distance but Ashimov moves to the side
and Ashimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Ashimov steps into range and cracks Reljic with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Reljic flops backwards and Ashimov dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Reljic is rocked!
Ashimov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reljic is still in real trouble! Can Ashimov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reljic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Reljic seems to have recovered his senses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ashimov holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Reljic wanted to stand there but Ashimov had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashimov 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#
Reljic trying to hold on to Ashimov's head to control him but Ashimov postures up.
Ashimov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ashimov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ashimov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reljic on the ground.
Reljic trying to control here.
Ashimov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Ashimov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reljic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ashimov is thwarting Reljic's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ashimov lands a nice short elbow.
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. Ashimov connects with a nice short shot to Reljic's temple.
Ashimov is trying to control. Reljic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ashimov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reljic is refusing to be controlled, as Ashimov sits in half guard. #T4#
Reljic won't allow Ashimov to pass to mount.
Ashimov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ashimov is nestled in close to Reljic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Reljic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ashimov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ashimov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Reljic as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB#
Ashimov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reljic dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temirlan Ashimov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ashimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ashimov scores with a hook to the body. Reljic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good shot there by Ashimov.#KD#
Ashimov drops Reljic with a right and a left! Ashimov comes rushing in but Reljic regains his composure and manages to keep Ashimov in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashimov loads up on a big left hand. Reljic felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ashimov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Reljic can't hide his disappointment, as Ashimov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temirlan Ashimov!
Temirlan Ashimov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 22
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Ashimov scores with a body shot.
Ashimov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kharlamov. Kharlamov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kharlamov wants to clinch but Ashimov slips to the side
and Ashimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ashimov cracks Kharlamov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ashimov connects with a body shot.
Kharlamov has a takedown stuffed.
Ashimov cracks Kharlamov with an open hand slap.
Ashimov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kharlamov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ashimov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kharlamov thinking.
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!
Jab by Ashimov.
Ashimov scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#
Kharlamov is rocked!
Ashimov cracks Kharlamov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kharlamov falls backwards against the cage. Ashimov follows up with more strikes that drop Kharlamov to his knees. Ashimov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kharlamov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temirlan Ashimov!
Temirlan Ashimov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 19
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Ashimov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silfversvanz's hands.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but Ashimov is having none of it. #CL#
Silfversvanz moves into the clinch.
Ashimov can't get the takedown.
Silfversvanz swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch to the body.
Ashimov goes for a takedown attempt but Silfversvanz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ashimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silfversvanz misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Ashimov misses.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but Ashimov moves away
and Ashimov counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Silfversvanz closes the distance and clinches.
Silfversvanz scores with a shoulder strike.
Ashimov is looking for a takedown.
Valentino Silfversvanz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temirlan Ashimov.
A short right from Silfversvanz.
Ashimov tries to work over Silfversvanz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ashimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silfversvanz prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Ashimov wants the takedown. Silfversvanz is fighting it off but Ashimov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silfversvanz's guard against the cage.
Ashimov won't allow Silfversvanz to get back to his feet. #T1#
Ashimov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ashimov working some strikes from top position.
Ashimov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ashimov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ashimov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ashimov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ashimov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB#
Silfversvanz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ashimov escapes and throws Silfversvanz's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Ashimov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silfversvanz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silfversvanz is looking for a sweep.
Ashimov is working Silfversvanz over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A lull in the action here.
Silfversvanz is looking to get back to his feet here but Ashimov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Silfversvanz's back.#T3#
Ashimov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ashimov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ashimov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ashimov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ashimov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ashimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ashimov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ashimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashimov circles away.
Ashimov catches Silfversvanz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but Ashimov moves out of range.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch
letting Ashimov counter with a right hand. #CL#
Silfversvanz pushes Ashimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ashimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Silfversvanz won't allow it.
Silfversvanz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Ashimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silfversvanz works on Ashimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Silfversvanz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ashimov wants to take the fight to the mat but Silfversvanz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ashimov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ashimov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ashimov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silfversvanz is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silfversvanz lands a right hand.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ashimov backwards.
Silfversvanz stalling the fight.
Ashimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ashimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silfversvanz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silfversvanz presses Ashimov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silfversvanz can't find room to land a body shot as Ashimov controls the action.
Ashimov wants a takedown but no success here.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Ashimov.
Silfversvanz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Temirlan Ashimov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Silfversvanz moves in looking to clinch but Ashimov pushes him off.
Silfversvanz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashimov circles away.
Ashimov throws a lazy right hand but Silfversvanz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silfversvanz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silfversvanz is looking to clinch.
Silfversvanz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Silfversvanz closes the distance and clinches.
Ashimov takes a shot to the head.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Ashimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silfversvanz throws a head punch that misses.
Ashimov is looking for a takedown.
Silfversvanz is pressed up against the cage. Ashimov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silfversvanz down to the mat. Silfversvanz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ashimov misses with a left hand
and Silfversvanz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch up.
Silfversvanz is looking to clinch but Ashimov is avoiding it.
It seemed like Ashimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but Ashimov is having none of it.
Ashimov swats away the attempt to clinch by Silfversvanz.#T1#
Ashimov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ashimov scores with a jab to the body.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Ashimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashimov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ashimov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentino Silfversvanz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silfversvanz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashimov circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ashimov! But no joy.
Silfversvanz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silfversvanz wants to clinch.
Ashimov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silfversvanz tries to clinch but Ashimov moves away
and Ashimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashimov swats away the attempt to clinch by Silfversvanz.#T2#
Ashimov misses with a hook to the body
and Silfversvanz counters with a stiff right hand.
Silfversvanz misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Silfversvanz moves into the clinch.
Ashimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silfversvanz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valentino Silfversvanz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temirlan Ashimov.
Ashimov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silfversvanz pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Ashimov misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ashimov. That snapped Silfversvanz's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ashimov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Silfversvanz instigates a clinch.
Ashimov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
Ashimov tries to score a body lock takedown but Silfversvanz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentino Silfversvanz has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Silfversvanz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silfversvanz gets through Ashimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ashimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silfversvanz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ashimov is breathing heavily.
Silfversvanz lands a nice uppercut.
Silfversvanz tries to throw a body punch but Ashimov avoids it by throwing Silfversvanz back against the cage.
Ashimov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ashimov wants a takedown.
Silfversvanz scores with a hook to the body.
Silfversvanz is stalling here.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silfversvanz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silfversvanz scores with a hook to the body.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Ashimov.
#T4#
Silfversvanz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ashimov backwards.
Ashimov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silfversvanz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silfversvanz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ashimov looking for a takedown.
Ashimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Silfversvanz.
Ashimov lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silfversvanz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ashimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silfversvanz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silfversvanz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ashimov prevents a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz scores with a shot to the side of Ashimov's head.
Ashimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silfversvanz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch to the body.
Silfversvanz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz digs a right hand underneath Ashimov's ribcage. Ashimov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Silfversvanz. #ROC#
Ashimov is rocked!
Silfversvanz scores with a shot to the side of Ashimov's head.
Ashimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Silfversvanz finish him?
Silfversvanz lands with a light punch inside.
Silfversvanz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Silfversvanz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Silfversvanz wants to clinch.#CL#
Silfversvanz has Ashimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Silfversvanz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silfversvanz prevents the takedown attempt.
Ashimov has Silfversvanz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silfversvanz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silfversvanz lands a big right hand that drops Ashimov! The killer instinct kicks in and Silfversvanz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Silfversvanz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentino Silfversvanz!
An intense looking Valentino Silfversvanz took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This was my Destiny! But If he want's to run it again we can! Sweden Italy we did it baby! Wooooooo!!'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 15
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
McGillicutty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Ashimov tries to counter it with a takedown but McGillicutty pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGillicutty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGillicutty moves forwards but Ashimov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ashimov connects with a looping right hand.
McGillicutty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashimov.
McGillicutty appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGillicutty dips to his left and cracks Ashimov with an uppercut!
Ashimov throws a body shot but no joy.
McGillicutty is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashimov lands a nice hook to McGillicutty's body. McGillicutty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ashimov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Ashimov throws a hook but McGillicutty blocks it.
McGillicutty is looking to counter punch.
Ashimov scores with a nice head shot.
McGillicutty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ashimov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ashimov misses with an uppercut. McGillicutty saw that one coming.
Ashimov scores with the left hand. McGillicutty knows he should have avoided that one.
Ashimov's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGillicutty under the eye.
Ashimov lands a nice looking body shot.
McGillicutty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
McGillicutty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGillicutty misses with a left hand
and Ashimov counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Ashimov drops McGillicutty with a left right combo! Ashimov follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT2#
It looks like John McGillicutty has been cut.
Ashimov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGillicutty!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashimov lands a heavy elbow.
McGillicutty is trying to stand.
Ashimov lands a nice shot to the head.
McGillicutty squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McGillicutty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGillicutty tries to get out of the position.
Ashimov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McGillicutty's face.
McGillicutty is bucking up trying to escape but Ashimov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#
McGillicutty is rocked!
McGillicutty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##SUB2#
Ashimov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ashimov lands a big shot there that rocks McGillicutty but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ashimov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ashimov looking to control and managing it successfully.
McGillicutty takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McGillicutty is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McGillicutty takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ashimov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
McGillicutty is trying to stand up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ashimov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh McGillicutty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGillicutty really wants to buck Ashimov off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGillicutty seems to have got his legs back now.
Ashimov landing strikes from the mount.
Ashimov is landing with some decent strikes but McGillicutty is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ashimov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGillicutty?
McGillicutty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ashimov on the ground.
Ashimov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked McGillicutty badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ashimov around the waist but Ashimov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ashimov is the winner by TKO! Ashimov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temirlan Ashimov!
A very excited looking Temirlan Ashimov 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.
The defeated John McGillicutty had this to say: 'Sometimes you win. Sometimes you pick a fight with your opponent in the parking garage post-fight.'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 12
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Ashimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Craig tries to move into range but Ashimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Ashimov.#CL#
Craig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craig is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ashimov wants to take the fight to the mat but Craig manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Craig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craig stalls.
A short right from Craig on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashimov backwards.
Craig gets underhooks to prevent Ashimov's takedown attempt.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temirlan Ashimov.
Craig stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Ashimov wants the takedown. Craig is fighting it off but Ashimov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Craig's guard against the cage.#T1#
Ashimov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Craig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ashimov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ashimov postures up in Craig's guard and throws a big left but Craig blocks it.
Ashimov wants to pass the guard but Craig is keeping the position.
Ashimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashimov postures up and lands a big shot to Craig's brow. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Craig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ashimov controls the pace.
Ashimov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ashimov is looking to work some ground and pound but Craig has wrist control.
Ashimov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Craig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Craig tries to get out of the position.
Ashimov stands and throws Craig's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashimov is working Craig over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ashimov misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Ashimov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Ashimov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Craig has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ashimov but great work by Craig.
Ashimov isn't going anywhere.
Ashimov is looking for a sweep.
Ashimov manages to get back to half guard.
Ashimov wants to improve his position but Craig is controlling well.
Craig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashimov keeps working. #T4#
Craig seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ashimov gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ashimov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Craig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Craig wants to stand but Ashimov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ashimov trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temirlan Ashimov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch but Ashimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ashimov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Craig with a body shot.
Ashimov lands with a straight right. Craig didn't see that one coming.
Ashimov misses the body punch
and Craig counters with a nice uppercut.
Craig walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Malcolm Craig has been cut.
Ashimov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Craig at a distance.
Ashimov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Craig throws a right hand that misses
and Ashimov counters with a left to the body.
Craig misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig takes a jab right on the kisser.
Temirlan Ashimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craig throws a poor cross that misses
and Ashimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashimov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig wants to clinch but Ashimov slips to the side
and Ashimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Craig wants to clinch up but Ashimov keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Craig wants to clinch.
Craig tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Ashimov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Craig gets a clinch.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ashimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Craig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Craig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Craig takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Craig drives through and clinches with Ashimov against the cage.
Ashimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ashimov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Craig working aggressively here.
Craig is pushing Ashimov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ashimov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temirlan Ashimov.
Ashimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ashimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ashimov is working for takedown but Craig is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ashimov tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Ashimov back against the cage.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Ashimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Craig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Craig scores with a body shot.
Ashimov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Craig under the eye.
Craig wants to clinch but Ashimov slips to the side
and Craig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ashimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Craig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craig seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Craig forces Ashimov back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ashimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ashimov.
Ashimov is trying to maintain a safe position but Craig gets an underhook and turns Ashimov into the cage.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ashimov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Craig after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
A short right from Craig.
Ashimov blocks a body shot from Craig.
Craig taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
Ashimov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Craig pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ashimov can't get the takedown.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Ashimov is looking to take this one to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Ashimov's head.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ashimov or not.
Craig prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Craig.
Craig is leaning against Ashimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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 Malcolm Craig will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Craig's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Craig moves into the clinch successfully.
Ashimov working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ashimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ashimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
Craig displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ashimov up against the cage.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
Craig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashimov.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temirlan Ashimov.
Ashimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Craig gets underhooks to prevent Ashimov's takedown attempt.
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ashimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ashimov can't get the takedown.
Ashimov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craig prevents it.
Ashimov is working for takedown but Craig is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ashimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Craig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashimov.
Ashimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ashimov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malcolm Craig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashimov.
Ashimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Craig lands a shot to the body.
Ashimov can't break the clinch.
Ashimov is trying to break the clinch but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig stalling against the cage.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Craig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Craig.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ashimov blocks an uppercut.
Ashimov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Ashimov looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
Craig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Craig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ashimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craig lands a body punch.
Ashimov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ashimov takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Ashimov wants the takedown. Craig is fighting it off but Ashimov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Craig's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ashimov is now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig has his hands clasped together around Ashimov's back. He's all about the action.
Ashimov not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Craig has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malcolm Craig!
Malcolm Craig took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 9
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Ashimov circles away and keeps his distance.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Ashimov.
Ashimov punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Ashimov cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Ashimov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ashimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Ashimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Halid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses
and Ashimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Ashimov pushes him off.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ashimov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashimov circles away.
It seemed like Ashimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Ashimov.
Jab by Ashimov.#ROC2#
Magomedov is rocked!#TD#
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Ashimov is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Ashimov's guard.
Oh Magomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ashimov has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ashimov keeps moving. #T2#
Ashimov is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ashimov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Ashimov pushes Magomedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Ashimov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ashimov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Halid Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Magomedov forces Ashimov back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Magomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ashimov lands a left hand.
Ashimov tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Ashimov back against the cage.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Ashimov scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Ashimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov looks to throw a body kick
and Ashimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Ashimov.
Ashimov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magomedov has time to react.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ashimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Ashimov circles away easily
and Ashimov scores with a counter punch that sends Magomedov to the canvas! Ashimov smells blood - he's punishing Magomedov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Magomedov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temirlan Ashimov!
After winning the bout, Temirlan Ashimov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ashimov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Frost tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ashimov is in Frost's guard.
Ashimov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ashimov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ashimov stops Frost from standing up.
Ashimov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ashimov is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.
Ashimov stands and throws Frost's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashimov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The referee asks Ashimov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ashimov prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Ashimov working the ground and pound.
Frost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ashimov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frost tries to buck Ashimov off but Ashimov is having none of it.
Ashimov lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashimov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ashimov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Frost being controlled for a moment.
Ashimov in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Frost tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashimov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Frost?
Ashimov lands a heavy elbow.
Ashimov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Frost that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashimov landing punches.
Ashimov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Ashimov scoring with strikes but Frost is staying in there. #ROC#
Frost is rocked!
Ashimov looking to finish Frost with some ground and pound. This is bad for Frost!
Frost is still in real trouble! Can Ashimov finish him?
A big strike lands for Ashimov! That's really hurt Frost and he's turned his back - Ashimov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Ashimov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temirlan Ashimov!
During a confident post fight interview, Temirlan Ashimov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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