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Event:
Judgement Night II
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Mukafi fails with a takedown attempt.
Belyakov throws the left hand but Mukafi avoids the punch easily.
Belyakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukafi.
Mukafi shoots in and drives through. Belyakov sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Belyakov as Mukafi shoots in.
Kirill Belyakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khali Mukafi.
Belyakov lands a lovely overhand right.
Mukafi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belyakov swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukafi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belyakov.
Mukafi fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Mukafi shoots in but Belyakov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Belyakov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mukafi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirill Belyakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mukafi looks for a takedown but Belyakov sprawls well.
Mukafi misses with a takedown attempt
and Belyakov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukafi shoots in and drives through. Belyakov sprawls well.
Belyakov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mukafi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belyakov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mukafi somewhat.
Mukafi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belyakov tries to avoid it but Mukafi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belyakov to the ground. Belyakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mukafi with a poor takedown
enabling Belyakov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Khali Mukafi has been cut.#T2#
Mukafi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belyakov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mukafi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belyakov is fending him off so far but Mukafi persists. Nope, Belyakov circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Belyakov misses the target.
Mukafi looks winded!
Mukafi fails with the takedown#KD#
and Belyakov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mukafi! Belyakov lets Mukafi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Mukafi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukafi walks straight into a right hand from Belyakov - that's dropped him! Belyakov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mukafi from any more punishment! Mukafi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kirill Belyakov!
An out of breath Kirill Belyakov 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:
Proving Grounds 2
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Voronov.
Mukafi misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Voronov to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Voronov.
Mukafi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Voronov defends it nicely.
Voronov connects with a crisp jab.
Mukafi avoids the body shot from Voronov.
Voronov cracks a nice hook into Mukafi's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukafi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Voronov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khali Mukafi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mukafi fails with the takedown
and Voronov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Khali Mukafi has been cut.
Mukafi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Voronov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukafi.
Voronov swings for the body but Mukafi moves out of range.
Mukafi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Voronov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mukafi doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Voronov to counter with a crisp jab.
Voronov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Voronov lands a nice hook to Mukafi's body. Mukafi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mukafi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Voronov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Mukafi is rocked!
Mukafi misses with a takedown
and Voronov counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Mukafi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mukafi is breathing heavily.
Mukafi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Voronov is stalking Mukafi. Mukafi circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Voronov, and it's lights out! Mukafi really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Voronov!
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Event:
JBL 11 Countdown
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Pearse has managed to clinch.
Pearse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Pearse breaks the clinch.
Pearse slaps away a takedown attempt from Mukafi, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Pearse rushes Mukafi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pearse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Padraig Pearse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pearse rushes Mukafi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pearse with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pearse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mukafi.
Pearse prevents a takedown attempt there.
Padraig Pearse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khali Mukafi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukafi can't get the takedown.
Pearse landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mukafi looks winded!#T1#
Pearse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pearse tries to land a knee to the head but Mukafi blocks with his arms.
Pearse connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Khali Mukafi has been cut.
Pearse lands a knee to the body.
Pearse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pearse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mukafi blocks it with crossed arms.
Pearse is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pearse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pearse connects with a knee to the head.
Pearse landing knees to the head.
Pearse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mukafi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Pearse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pearse drives through and clinches with Mukafi against the cage.
#T2#
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!#BC#
Pearse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Pearse gets caught flat footed, as Mukafi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pearse trying to keep a closed guard but Mukafi is proving a slippery customer.
Mukafi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mukafi postures up.
Mukafi prevents Pearse from getting back to his feet.
Pearse keeping moving, preventing Mukafi from controlling successfully.
Pearse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mukafi is one step ahead there.
Mukafi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Pearse wants to stand up but Mukafi is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Pearse moves into range and clinches up with Mukafi.
I was talking to Pearse's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A knee to the head by Pearse.
Pearse landing knees to the head.
Pearse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mukafi is defending well for now.
Pearse misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Pearse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Pearse moves into range and clinches up with Mukafi.#T4#
Pearse misses with a knee strike.
Mukafi wants to take the fight to the mat but Pearse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pearse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mukafi blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Pearse manages to break the clinch.
Pearse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mukafi.#CL#
Pearse clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mukafi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pearse after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Pearse breaks from the clinch.
Mukafi moves out of range of the body kick from Pearse.
Pearse defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mukafi.#CL#
Pearse drives through and clinches with Mukafi against the cage.
We've been informed that Mukafi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pearse misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Pearse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Padraig Pearse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khali Mukafi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck for Mukafi with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Pearse moves into the clinch.
Pearse tries to land a knee to the head but Mukafi blocks with his arms.
Mukafi has Pearse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pearse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pearse misses with a knee to the head.
Mukafi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Padraig Pearse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khali Mukafi.
Mukafi takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pearse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearse misses with a straight left.
Pearse shoots in but Mukafi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Pearse forces Mukafi back against the cage and clinches.#T1##BC#
Pearse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pearse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mukafi, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Pearse breaks the clinch.
Pearse throws a wild body kick that Mukafi sees coming a mile off.
Mukafi feints the counter takedown.
Pearse lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Pearse gets caught napping as Mukafi dives in and scores a takedown. Pearse manages to retain guard.
Mukafi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pearse's guard. #SUB2#
Mukafi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pearse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukafi can do to turn this around?
Mukafi trying to advance position but Pearse counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Mukafi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearse is trying to keep Mukafi in close.
Mukafi looking to pass the guard.
Pearse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mukafi is controlling him.
Mukafi tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearse is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mukafi trying to control but Pearse is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Mukafi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mukafi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mukafi wants to control from the top but Pearse keeps moving.
Mukafi passes Pearse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pearse looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mukafi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pearse is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khali Mukafi!
After the fight, Khali Mukafi 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.
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Event:
Onslaught
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Sigthordisson jabs Mukafi right on the nose. Mukafi blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Khali Mukafi has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Sigthordisson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mukafi doesn't seem phased though.
Sigthordisson tests Mukafi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mukafi fails with the takedown.
Mukafi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sigthordisson lands a nice shot that snaps Mukafi's head back.
Mukafi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Sigthordisson. No joy for Mukafi on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukafi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sigthordisson but Sigthordisson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magnar Sigthordisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khali Mukafi.
Sigthordisson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sigthordisson wants it to stay on the feet.
Mukafi blocks a head kick by Sigthordisson.
Sigthordisson scores with a push kick.
Sigthordisson tests Mukafi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sigthordisson connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Mukafi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sigthordisson works the jab nicely.
Magnar Sigthordisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sigthordisson misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Sigthordisson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sigthordisson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mukafi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sigthordisson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sigthordisson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sigthordisson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mukafi backwards.
Sigthordisson stops a takedown attempt from Mukafi.
A short right from Sigthordisson.
Sigthordisson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mukafi's defenses. #T2#
Sigthordisson works on Mukafi's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigthordisson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Khali Mukafi's cut even more.#BC#
Sigthordisson breaks the clinch.
Magnar Sigthordisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigthordisson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mukafi. Mukafi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mukafi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sigthordisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mukafi tries to move into range but Sigthordisson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sigthordisson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mukafi's head backwards.
Nice shot by Sigthordisson.#ROC#
Mukafi is rocked!
Sigthordisson cracks the inside of Mukafi's front leg.
Sigthordisson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mukafi takes a step back to recover.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sigthordisson.
Sigthordisson lands a nice shot that snaps Mukafi's head back.
Mukafi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sigthordisson finish him?#T3#
A good leg kick by Sigthordisson.
Mukafi seems to have recovered his senses.
Sigthordisson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sigthordisson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mukafi or perhaps it was just good defense by Sigthordisson, which made it look bad.
Mukafi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sigthordisson defends it nicely.
Mukafi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sigthordisson lands a jab to the head.
Mukafi takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
The cut above Khali Mukafi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mukafi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sigthordisson connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Mukafi tumbling to the canvas! Sigthordisson pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Mukafi was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Magnar Sigthordisson!
A very excited looking Magnar Sigthordisson 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:
LFF : 4
Date: Sep 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Yuanjia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mukafi avoids it really well and circles away.
Yuanjia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mukafi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yuanjia.
Yuanjia is looking to clinch.
Yuanjia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mukafi but Mukafi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khali Mukafi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huo Yuanjia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yuanjia enables Mukafi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yuanjia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mukafi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mukafi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuanjia is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Mukafi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mukafi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mukafi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yuanjia looking to control.
Mukafi passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mukafi has hold of Yuanjia's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yuanjia seems comfortable defending it but Mukafi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yuanjia is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yuanjia is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mukafi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khali Mukafi!
Khali Mukafi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Huo Yuanjia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wushu is the way to go.'.
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Event:
LFF : The Beginning
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Muller fails with the takedown.
Muller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mukafi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muller. #TD#
Mukafi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Muller tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Mukafi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Muller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mukafi's arms. #T1##SUB#
Muller is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mukafi gets his way!
#SUB#
Muller won't enjoy being in this position. Mukafi looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Muller is tapping - it's over boys! Mukafi picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khali Mukafi!
Khali Mukafi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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