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Event:
QFC Tournament 882 Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2018 |
#R1# Geppetto misses with an uppercut. Uinikskyh saw that one coming. Uinikskyh shoots in looking for a takedown. Geppetto tries to sprawl out of it but Uinikskyh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geppetto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Geppetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Geppetto finds it's target.#CUT# It looks like Mikhail Uinikskyh has been cut. Geppetto misses with a body kick. Uinikskyh throws a leg kick but Geppetto sees it coming and moves out of range. Uinikskyh shoots for a takedown but Geppetto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Geppetto tries to score with a low kick but Uinikskyh moves his leg out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uinikskyh shoots in looking for a takedown but Geppetto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Uinikskyh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Geppetto appears to be looking for a big counter. Mastro Geppetto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Uinikskyh. Geppetto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Geppetto stuffs the takedown. Geppetto looks to land a body kick but Uinikskyh moved away. Geppetto lands a nice looking body shot.
Mastro Geppetto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Geppetto scores with a three punch combo!
Geppetto tries to score with a low kick but Uinikskyh moves his leg out of the way. Geppetto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uinikskyh has a takedown stuffed. Geppetto digs a good body shot into Uinikskyh's ribs. Uinikskyh looks winded! Geppetto connects with a body shot that sends Uinikskyh's belly button to the back. Geppetto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Geppetto swats away the attempt to clinch by Uinikskyh. Geppetto cracks Uinikskyh on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Uinikskyh falls backwards against the cage. Geppetto follows up with more strikes that drop Uinikskyh to his knees. Geppetto keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Uinikskyh! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mastro Geppetto!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 882 Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1# Hunkuless throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Uinikskyh tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Hunkuless fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uinikskyh, pushing him back against the cage. Hunkuless looking for a takedown. Hunkuless has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hunkuless is trying to break the clinch but Uinikskyh is controlling him. Hunkuless prevents a takedown attempt there.
Uinikskyh tries to pull guard but Hunkuless forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hunkuless stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunkuless tries to throw a body punch but Uinikskyh avoids it by throwing Hunkuless back against the cage. #TD2# Uinikskyh jumps guard and drags Hunkuless to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Hunkuless showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Uinikskyh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Hunkuless stops Uinikskyh from standing up. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Uinikskyh manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Hunkuless is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2# Uinikskyh successfully pulls guard.
Uinikskyh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Hunkuless not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2# Uinikskyh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2##TD# Hunkuless closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Uinikskyh did well to prevent Hunkuless getting side control. Uinikskyh wants to get back to his feet. Uinikskyh is refusing to be controlled, as Hunkuless sits in half guard. Uinikskyh is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunkuless from advancing position. Uinikskyh tries to kick Hunkuless off but Hunkuless keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hunkuless looks to land a strike but Uinikskyh avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Hunkuless tries to free his leg and advance position but Uinikskyh is retaining full guard. Uinikskyh is pulling down on Hunkuless's head to control his posture. Hunkuless wants to control from the top but Uinikskyh keeps moving. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Uinikskyh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2# Uinikskyh has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hunkuless controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD# Hunkuless pulls guard successfully.
Hunkuless knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uinikskyh on the ground. Hunkuless wants to control the position but Uinikskyh says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Hunkuless desperately trying to maintain half guard. Well, if Uinikskyh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4# Hunkuless has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uinikskyh is working away from the top position though.#ES# Hunkuless makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Uinikskyh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunkuless. Hunkuless tries to clinch and Uinikskyh finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hunkuless slaps away a takedown attempt from Uinikskyh, before circling back to the center of the mat. Desway Hunkuless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Uinikskyh. Uinikskyh leaves Hunkuless with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Uinikskyh dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Hunkuless keeps the fight on the outside. Hunkuless fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Uinikskyh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD# Hunkuless decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Hunkuless landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Uinikskyh is looking to control Hunkuless's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uinikskyh avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunkuless is just content to waste time from the top position. Uinikskyh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1##ES2# Uinikskyh has his feet on Hunkuless's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. A head kick from Uinikskyh lands but Hunkuless takes it in his stride. #TD# Hunkuless closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunkuless lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Hunkuless drops back, looking for a kneebar! Uinikskyh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Uinikskyh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Uinikskyh! #REVB# Hunkuless parries the strikes from Uinikskyh easily there. Uinikskyh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hunkuless to escape.
#T2# Hunkuless is trying to improve his position. Uinikskyh trying to control the position but Hunkuless is working away. Uinikskyh misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Hunkuless is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Uinikskyh is one step ahead and moves to full mount! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Uinikskyh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hunkuless is surviving well by controlling Uinikskyh's body position as best he can. #T3# Uinikskyh wants to control the pace but Hunkuless is squirming around nicely. Hunkuless is desperately trying to improve his position but Uinikskyh has a good base and remains in mount. Hunkuless is trying to reverse the position but instead Uinikskyh has taken his back - oops! Hunkuless is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Uinikskyh.
Hunkuless is really stuck here.
Good control from Uinikskyh.#T4# Uinikskyh controlling well, preventing Hunkuless from escaping the position.
Uinikskyh slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Uinikskyh has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hunkuless trying to control the hands but Uinikskyh won't let him. #SUB2# Uinikskyh working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hunkuless wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Uinikskyh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Hunkuless looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2# Uinikskyh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hunkuless off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Uinikskyh shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunkuless tries to sprawl out of it but Uinikskyh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunkuless manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hunkuless throws a quick counter head kick but Uinikskyh was just out of range.#TD# Hunkuless shoots in and bounces Uinikskyh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Uinikskyh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2# Uinikskyh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uinikskyh striking off his back but it's not causing Hunkuless any problems. Hunkuless working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uinikskyh's head. Hunkuless trying to control but Uinikskyh is working from the bottom. Hunkuless trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Uinikskyh is trying to keep Hunkuless in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Uinikskyh keeping moving, preventing Hunkuless from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Uinikskyh misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Hunkuless counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Hunkuless fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2# Uinikskyh breaks from the clinch.
Uinikskyh wants to clinch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Uinikskyh. Desway Hunkuless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Uinikskyh.#T3##TD# Hunkuless shoots in and gets a takedown into Uinikskyh's guard. Uinikskyh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hunkuless trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Uinikskyh manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Uinikskyh looking to pass the guard. Uinikskyh's corner is telling him to maintain position. Uinikskyh preventing the sweep. Hunkuless on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunkuless tries to get out of the position. Uinikskyh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hunkuless pulls Uinikskyh in close to prevent any damage. Mikhail Uinikskyh has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4# Hunkuless working a defensive guard here.
Uinikskyh looking to sit in guard and control but Hunkuless gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Hunkuless tries to free his leg and advance position but Uinikskyh is retaining full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Uinikskyh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Uinikskyh looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Desway Hunkuless. I think Uinikskyh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh! Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh! Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh!
Mikhail Uinikskyh wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 882 Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1# Uinikskyh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Napalony. Napalony is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. No luck for Uinikskyh with that takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from Uinikskyh. No joy for Napalony on that attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Napalony or perhaps it was just good defense by Uinikskyh, which made it look bad. Mikhail Uinikskyh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drzony Napalony. Napalony shoots in looking for a takedown but Uinikskyh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Napalony's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Uinikskyh feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2# Napalony drives through and clinches with Uinikskyh against the cage.
#TD# Uinikskyh jumps guard.
#SUB# Uinikskyh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Napalony got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uinikskyh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Napalony has managed to get both his arms back between Uinikskyh's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Uinikskyh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Napalony is aware though and is defending well.#T1# Napalony being controlled here momentarily. Napalony trying to control the position from guard on top but Uinikskyh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Napalony wants to get up but he can't break Uinikskyh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Uinikskyh looking for a sweep. Not yet Uinikskyh, not yet. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Napalony in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Napalony gets tackled into the cage by Uinikskyh. Uinikskyh maintains the clinch. Uinikskyh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Uinikskyh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Napalony trying to land knees to the body.
Uinikskyh looking for a takedown. Napalony tries to pull guard but Uinikskyh won't allow it.
Uinikskyh tries to pull guard but Napalony forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD# Uinikskyh jumps guard.
Uinikskyh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Uinikskyh working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Napalony has passed into half guard!
Uinikskyh is not content to let Napalony control the position.#T3# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Napalony stalling. Uinikskyh punching from the bottom.
Uinikskyh keeping control of the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Napalony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uinikskyh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Uinikskyh closes the distance and clinches up with Napalony, looking for a takedown. Uinikskyh pushes Napalony against the cage but Napalony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL# Uinikskyh has closed the distance and engaged Napalony in a clinch.
Uinikskyh wants a takedown.
Napalony tries to break the clinch but Uinikskyh is controlling the position. Napalony can't get the takedown.
Napalony gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uinikskyh.
Uinikskyh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Napalony pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Napalony keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Uinikskyh 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##TD2# Napalony shoots in and gets a takedown into Uinikskyh's guard. Uinikskyh is wriggling around but Napalony manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR# Uinikskyh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Napalony's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Napalony's back! Mikhail Uinikskyh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Uinikskyh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Napalony has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Napalony is really stuck here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Even with his hooks in, Uinikskyh manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T1# Uinikskyh keeps control of the position as Napalony tries to break free.
Uinikskyh keeps control of the position easily here as Napalony tries to buck him off.
Napalony covering up well and avoiding damage. Napalony is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Uinikskyh throwing sloppy strikes. Napalony avoids the strikes from Uinikskyh. #SUB# Napalony is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB# Napalony is having to fend off submission attempts from Uinikskyh, who is looking to sink in the choke. Uinikskyh doesn't have the hooks in though and Napalony manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Uinikskyh 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##T3# Napalony works his way to full guard. Good work. Uinikskyh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Uinikskyh with a flurry of punches that miss. Uinikskyh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Napalony can do to turn this around? Napalony pulls Uinikskyh in to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Uinikskyh stands and steps away. Napalony gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Uinikskyh swats away the attempt to clinch by Napalony. Uinikskyh shoots in and drives through. Napalony sprawls well.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nice sprawl there from Uinikskyh as Napalony shoots in. Uinikskyh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uinikskyh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Napalony but Napalony pushes him off and we're back to square one. Napalony changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. The fight stays on the outside here - Napalony looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Uinikskyh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Napalony. Napalony is breathing heavily. Uinikskyh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Uinikskyh. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Uinikskyh shoots for a takedown but Napalony saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Napalony throws a counter combo. Napalony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uinikskyh paws at him with a jab and circles away. Napalony misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Uinikskyh dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Uinikskyh closes the distance and clinches up with Napalony, looking for a takedown. Uinikskyh pushes Napalony against the cage but Napalony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Uinikskyh misses with a takedown and Napalony connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Napalony shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uinikskyh as he avoids it easily. Uinikskyh is looking for a counter combo. Napalony stuffs the takedown attempt from Uinikskyh. Uinikskyh gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Uinikskyh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Napalony jumps guard but Uinikskyh stands there with Napalony around his waist. Napalony gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uinikskyh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Napalony prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Napalony tries a body shot but Uinikskyh blocks it.
Uinikskyh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Napalony is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Napalony is working for takedown but Uinikskyh is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD# Uinikskyh drags the fight down to the ground.
Napalony engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Napalony trying to control the position from guard on top but Uinikskyh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Napalony drops back looking for a leg! Uinikskyh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uinikskyh manages to kick Napalony off! Napalony jumps back into Uinikskyh's guard. Uinikskyh working a defensive guard here.
Uinikskyh keeping moving, preventing Napalony from controlling successfully. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Napalony stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uinikskyh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Napalony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uinikskyh as he jumps to the side. #CL# Uinikskyh moves into range and clinches up with Napalony. Uinikskyh keeps control of Napalony as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Uinikskyh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uinikskyh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Napalony as he jumps to the side. Napalony misses with a two punch combination.
Uinikskyh dives in and grabs Napalony's left leg, looking for a takedown. Napalony pushes down on Uinikskyh's head and hops out. Uinikskyh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Napalony defends it nicely.#T4# Napalony dives in for a single leg takedown but Uinikskyh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Napalony circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Napalony. Napalony fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Uinikskyh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Napalony is trying to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC# Uinikskyh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drzony Napalony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mikhail Uinikskyh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Uinikskyh fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikhail Uinikskyh. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uinikskyh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh! Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh! Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh!
Mikhail Uinikskyh wins by unanimous decision!
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