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Event:
FARTMMA 17
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Gargov instigates a clinch. Anawalla tries a body shot but Gargov blocks it.
Gargov lands an elbow inside that Anawalla shrugs off. #CUT# It looks like Prince Anawalla has been cut. A short body shot lands from Anawalla as the two fighters clinch.
Gargov stalling in the clinch but Anawalla improves position. Anawalla lands a shoulder strike. Anawalla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gargov has him pressed against the cage. Anawalla creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Gargov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anawalla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Anawalla.
Anawalla blocks the elbow strike.
Gargov wants a takedown.
Gargov lands a good knee to the midsection. Anawalla won't want to take too many of those. Anawalla digs a right hand underneath Gargov's ribcage. Gargov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Still in the clinch, Anawalla scores with a nice short uppercut. Anawalla scores with a nice hook to the head. Anawalla pushes Gargov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gargov lands an elbow that stopped Anawalla in his tracks for a moment. Anawalla pushes off an throws an elbow but Gargov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Good body shot from Anawalla.
Gargov is breathing heavily. Anawalla pushes Gargov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gargov avoids the elbow strike from Anawalla, against the cage.
#T1# Gargov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anawalla blocks it with crossed arms. Anawalla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gargov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anawalla blocks an elbow strike from Gargov.
Gargov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Anawalla throws an elbow but it misses.
Anawalla lands a nice uppercut. Anawalla dodges an elbow strike from Gargov.
Anawalla lands with a left to the head. Anawalla scores with a nice hook to the head. Anawalla is looking to break free of the clinch but Gargov has double underhooks. Anawalla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gargov backwards. Anawalla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anawalla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gargov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Gargov lands an elbow just above Anawalla 's eye. Anawalla can't break the clinch.
Anawalla takes an elbow to the forehead. Gargov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anawalla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gargov takes a shot to the head. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gargov misses with a knee to the head. Anawalla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short uppercut from Anawalla. Anawalla is trying to push Gargov away but Gargov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Anawalla scores with a shot to the side of Gargov's head. Gargov missing with knees to the body.
Anawalla lands a left hand.
Gargov tries to land a knee to the head but Anawalla blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Anawalla. Anawalla gets through Gargov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Anawalla lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gargov backwards. Anawalla tries to work over Gargov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Anawalla lands a hook that snaps the head of Gargov backwards. Anawalla lands with a short shot to the head. Anawalla lands a left hand.
Anawalla tries to work over Gargov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gargov tries to pull guard but Anawalla holds him up against the cage and eventually Gargov drops back down to his feet.
Anawalla lands with a short shot to the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Gargov throws an elbow but misses. #T3# Anawalla lands a hook that snaps the head of Gargov backwards. With the fighters up against the cage, Gargov throws an elbow but misses. Gargov looking to throw knees to the head but Anawalla is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Anawalla.
Anawalla lands a right hand. Gargov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Anawalla throws an elbow but misses. Anawalla lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gargov lands an elbow just above Anawalla 's eye. Still in the clinch, Anawalla scores with a nice short uppercut. Anawalla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anawalla lands a body punch in the clinch. Anawalla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Anawalla lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Still in the clinch, Anawalla scores with a nice short uppercut. Anawalla lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right from Anawalla on the inside. Anawalla creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Gargov avoids a wild elbow strike from Anawalla. Gargov dodges an elbow strike from Anawalla.
#T4# Gargov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A shot in the inside from Anawalla. Anawalla lands a hook that snaps the head of Gargov backwards. #ROC2# Gargov is rocked! Anawalla dodges an elbow strike from Gargov.
Anawalla blocks the elbow strike.
Gargov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Oh Gargov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Anawalla blocks an elbow strike from Gargov.
Anawalla misses with a punch on the inside.
Anawalla throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gargov. Gargov seems to have got his legs back now. Gargov blocks an elbow strike. Anawalla lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gargov backwards. Anawalla throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Anawalla - that landed with a thud.
Gargov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anawalla tries to circle away but Gargov has him pinned against the cage. Anawalla throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short right from Anawalla. Gargov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anawalla avoids it. Gargov blocks the elbow strike.
Gargov connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT# That has opened up Prince Anawalla's cut even more. Anawalla lands with a left to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Anawalla dominated that round. The cut man is working on Prince Anawalla's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Anawalla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2# Anawalla moves into range and clinches up with Gargov. Gargov trying to control the position but instead, Anawalla has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gargov into the cage. Prince Anawalla seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A quick uppercut on the inside from Anawalla. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anawalla just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gargov's brow. Nice body punch from Anawalla - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anawalla. Anawalla throws a big uppercut that drops Gargov! More strikes from Anawalla and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gargov lies dazed against the cage as Anawalla celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Anawalla! Prince Anawalla retains his middleweight title! Prince Anawalla decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FARTMMA 15
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Saliva. Izek Gargov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Both fighters circling a little - Saliva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL# Gargov moves into the clinch. Gargov effectively controlling the action here. Saliva avoids the elbow strike from Gargov, against the cage.
Gargov just leaning against Saliva, taking a breather. Gargov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Saliva is trying to break the clinch but Gargov is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gargov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saliva's defenses. Gargov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saliva blocks it with crossed arms. Nice elbow from Gargov. #CUT# It looks like Endersun Saliva has been cut. With the fighters up against the cage, Gargov throws an elbow but misses. #T1# Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gargov prevents Saliva from breaking the clinch. Gargov looking to throw knees to the head but Saliva is blocking nicely.
Gargov has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Saliva - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Gargov, and another! Saliva is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Izek Gargov! Izek Gargov 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.
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Event:
FARTMMA 11
Date: Jan 08, 2019 |
#R1# Gargov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malaka swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Gargov instigates a clinch. Malaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malaka has a couple of punches blocked by Gargov.
Gargov lands an elbow inside that Malaka shrugs off. Gargov slowing the pace effectively. Malaka misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gargov throws an elbow but misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malaka. Gargov trying to land knees to the body.
Gargov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Malaka tries to work over Gargov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gargov with a knee to the head.
Gargov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Malaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Gargov. Gargov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gargov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Malaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gargov looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1# Malaka lands an uppercut.#TD# Gargov successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# Gargov pushes Malaka off and scrambles back to his feet.
Malaka tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Gargov darts in and clinches Malaka up against the cage. Gargov blocks an uppercut.
Gargov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gargov lands an elbow inside. Gargov misses with an elbow strike.
Gargov misses with an elbow strike.
Malaka dodges an elbow strike from Gargov.
Malaka avoids the elbow strike from Gargov, against the cage.
Gargov misses with an elbow over the top. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Malaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Izek Gargov has been cut. Malaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Gargov avoids the damage to the body. Gargov misses with a knee strike.
#T2# Gargov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Gargov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malaka takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC# Gargov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Malaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Gargov backwards. Malaka missing with knees to the body.
Malaka lands with a light punch inside. Malaka avoids the elbow strike from Gargov, against the cage.
Gargov jumps guard but Malaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Gargov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gargov with a knee to the head.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malaka cracks Gargov with a nice body shot. Malaka has a couple of punches blocked by Gargov.
Malaka blocks the elbow strike.
#T3# Malaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gargov is keeping busy. Malaka gets through Gargov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gargov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC# Gargov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Malaka has Gargov up against the cage in a clinch.
Gargov throws an elbow but it misses.
Malaka lands with a light punch inside. Malaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malaka lands a body shot. Malaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gargov blocks it with crossed arms. Malaka tries a body shot but Gargov blocks it.
Gargov throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Gargov.
Gargov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malaka lands an elbow inside that Gargov shrugs off. #T4# Gargov lands an elbow that stopped Malaka in his tracks for a moment. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gargov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malaka blocks it with crossed arms. Gargov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malaka blocks it with crossed arms. Malaka blocks an elbow strike.#TD# Gargov pulls Malaka into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gargov is on top in guard.
#REVR# Gargov wants to stand but Malaka has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Gargov trying to control but Malaka is working from the bottom. Malaka is trying to keep Gargov in close.
#SU# Gargov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Malaka, up you get! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izek Gargov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Izek Gargov's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Gargov is looking to clinch. Gargov tries to clinch up and Malaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# Gargov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malaka blocks the elbow strike.
Gargov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malaka can do to turn this around? Malaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Gargov. Malaka takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT# It looks like Shaka Malaka has been cut. Gargov prevents a body shot from Malaka. Gargov lands an elbow just above Malaka 's eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malaka blocks an elbow strike. Gargov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malaka's defenses. A right hook to the body lands for Malaka.
Gargov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malaka.
Malaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Malaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1# Malaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Malaka is looking to control Gargov's arms but Gargov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malaka has his back to the cage. #BC# Gargov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Gargov clinches with his opponent.
Malaka can't find room to land a body shot as Gargov controls the action.
Malaka has a couple of punches blocked by Gargov.
Malaka stalling the fight.
Gargov lands a nice elbow. Malaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Gargov controls his hands.
Malaka lands a right hand. Malaka working aggressively here.
Gargov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gargov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Gargov avoiding damage as Malaka throws knees to the body.
Malaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gargov tries to land a knee to the head but Malaka blocks with his arms.
#T2# Gargov lands an elbow just above Malaka 's eye. Gargov blocks an uppercut.
Gargov throws an elbow that misses.
Malaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Malaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gargov looking to throw knees to the head but Malaka is blocking nicely.
Gargov looking to throw knees to the head but Malaka is blocking nicely.
#BC# Gargov breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Gargov has managed to clinch.
Gargov lands an elbow inside that Malaka shrugs off. Malaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Malaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gargov blocks a body shot from Malaka. Malaka lands a shoulder strike. Malaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Gargov controls his hands.
Gargov connects with a knee to the head.
#BC# Gargov breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL2# Malaka moves into the clinch. Malaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gargovs head. Malaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but Malaka blocks it.
Gargov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malaka stalling in the clinch but Gargov improves position. Malaka lands with a right to the head. Malaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gargov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Malaka lands with a left to the head. Malaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Gargov. Gargov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Malaka avoids the elbow strike from Gargov, against the cage.
Malaka tries to work over Gargov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# Gargov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malaka is keeping busy. Malaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Malaka lands with a right to the head. Gargov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Gargov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gargov doesn't manage to clinch there - Malaka circles away.
#CL2# Malaka forces Gargov back against the cage and clinches. Gargov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malaka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malaka looking to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gargov obliges. Gargov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gargov lands an elbow inside. Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gargov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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 Izek Gargov will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Malaka scores with a head kick. Gargov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Gargov tries to clinch but fails miserably and Malaka counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Gargov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Gargov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Gargov lands a knee to the body.
Malaka tries to work over Gargov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gargov prevents a body shot from Malaka. Gargov crunches a lovely knee into Malaka's ribcage. Malaka takes an elbow to the temple. Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Malaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gargov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1# Gargov lands an elbow that stopped Malaka in his tracks for a moment. A head punch on the inside from Malaka fails to land. Gargov with a knee to the head.
Gargov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malaka's face.
Gargov tries to land a knee to the head but Malaka blocks with his arms.
Gargov lands an elbow that stopped Malaka in his tracks for a moment. Gargov lands a nice elbow. Gargov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gargov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malaka's defenses. Malaka throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Malaka fails to land. Malaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Gargov uses good head movement to avoid it. Gargov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malaka up against the cage. Gargov lands an elbow inside that Malaka shrugs off. #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! Gargov tries to land a knee to the head but Malaka blocks with his arms.
Gargov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but Malaka blocks it.
#TD# Gargov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Malaka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB# Gargov is persistently looking for the submission but Malaka is defending it well.
Malaka trying to get back to his feet but Gargov is in full control for now. #SUB# Gargov looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB# Malaka fending off the submission attempt from Gargov. #SUB# Gargov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB# Malaka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gargov's arms. Shaka Malaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Gargov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#ES2# Malaka is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. Gargov tries to clinch up and Malaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Izek Gargov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL# Gargov pushes Malaka up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Izek Gargov showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gargov, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izek Gargov! Izek Gargov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 30
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1# Gargov stuffs the takedown.#CL# Ventura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ventura takes an elbow to the temple. Ventura tries to break free but Gargov pushes him back against the cage. Ventura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gargov prevents it.
Gargov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Gargov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gargov misses with an elbow strike.
Ventura being controlled against the cage. Gargov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ventura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stalling in the clinch from Gargov.
Ventura tries to score a body lock takedown but Gargov shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ventura wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1# Gargov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gargov. Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gargov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ventura's face.
Gargov lands a damaging elbow. Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Gargov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD2# Gargov gets control of Ventura's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gargov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Gargov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ventura is aware though and is defending well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ventura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Gargov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ventura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gargov's head. Ventura wants to control from the top but Gargov keeps moving. Ventura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gargov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gargov keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully. Ventura preventing the sweep. Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gargov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gargov working a defensive guard but Ventura passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2# Gargov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ventura is looking to advance position but Gargov won't allow it. Ventura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gargov won't allow Ventura to pass to mount. Gargov is trying to stand up here but Ventura is controlling him well. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB# Ventura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gargov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ventura. Gargov wants to stand back up but Ventura manages to pass into side control.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ventura wants to control but Gargov is keeping him busy. Gargov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Gargov tries to roll over but Ventura keeps him under control. Ventura is trying to control. Gargov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gargov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ventura prevents Gargov from improving his position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Gargov gets a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izek Gargov dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Gargov instigates a clinch. Gargov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but Ventura blocks it.
Gargov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ventura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ventura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gargov just stands there and leans against the cage. Gargov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Ace Ventura has been cut. Gargov lands a knee to the head.
Gargov stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ventura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD# Gargov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ventura is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gargov to the mat. Gargov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Ventura is looking to work some ground and pound but Gargov has wrist control.#SUB2# Gargov looking for a guillotine here but Ventura defends easily.
#T1# Gargov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ventura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Gargov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ventura is controlling him. Gargov being controlled here, momentarily. Gargov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2# Gargov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ventura is standing up over Gargov. Gargov looks to escape but Ventura dives into side control.
Gargov is looking for a sweep. Ventura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gargov keeps working. Ventura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Gargov is pushing Ventura's head away, looking to escape. Ventura manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB# Ventura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gargov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Ace Ventura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gargov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Gargov is not content to let Ventura control the position.#ES2# Gargov kicks off Ventura and gets to his feet. #CL2# Gargov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4# Gargov has Ventura pressed against the cage.
Ventura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice elbow from Gargov. Ventura tries to break free but Gargov pushes him back against the cage. Gargov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ventura blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2# Gargov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ventura is trying to keep an underhook but Gargov manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES# Ventura kicks Gargov off and gets back to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Izek Gargov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gargov is trying to pull guard but Ventura has him pressed against the cage. Gargov scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izek Gargov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ace Ventura's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Ventura has Gargov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura dodges an elbow strike from Gargov.
Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ventura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gargov after a bit of a struggle. Gargov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Gargov misses with a knee strike.
Gargov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Gargov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gargov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Gargov lands an elbow inside. Ventura misses with an elbow strike.
Ventura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gargov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ventura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Ventura looks for a takedown but Gargov sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Gargov has closed the distance and engaged Ventura in a clinch.
#TD2# Gargov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ventura uses from the top position. Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gargov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Gargov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ventura showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# Ventura trying to control but Gargov is working from the bottom. Gargov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ventura is one step ahead there. Ace Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2# Gargov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gargov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ventura is one step ahead there. Ventura prevents Gargov from getting back to his feet. #T3# Ventura working some strikes from top position. Ventura cracks Gargov with a solid left hand. Gargov trying to control the position.
Ventura won't allow Gargov to get back to his feet. Gargov keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Ventura darts in looking for a takedown but Gargov gets double underhooks and turns Ventura into the cage. Gargov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ventura, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ventura dives in for a single leg takedown but Gargov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ace Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ventura tries for a takedown but Gargov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4##CL2# Gargov clinches up against the cage. Ventura takes an elbow to the forehead. Gargov lands a nice elbow. Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ventura takes an elbow to the forehead. Ventura tries to pull guard but Gargov holds him up against the cage and eventually Ventura drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Gargov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ventura misses with a takedown attempt - Gargov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ventura fails to land the takedown. A countering left hand to the body from Gargov misses. Izek Gargov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2# Gargov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Izek Gargov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Gargov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izek Gargov! A very excited looking Izek Gargov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2018 |
#R1# Gargov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gargov stuffs the takedown.#CL2# Gargov moves into range and clinches up with Manuel. Manuel takes an elbow to the temple. Gargov lands a knee to the head.
Gargov landing knees to the head.
Gargov connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2# Manuel is rocked! Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manuel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Manuel misses with an elbow over the top. Gargov lands an elbow that stopped Manuel in his tracks for a moment. Manuel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gargov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Manuel with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Gargov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gargov lands an elbow just above Manuel 's eye. #T1# Manuel has Gargov pushed against the cage. Gargov lands an elbow inside. Gargov lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2# It looks like Trevor Manuel has been cut. The referee is keeping an eye on Manuel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Gargov. Gargov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Oh Manuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gargov has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Manuel - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Gargov, and another! Manuel is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Izek Gargov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2018 |
#R1# Lester misses with a takedown attempt - Gargov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gargov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2# Gargov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gargov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Tom Lester has been cut. Gargov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lester utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice glancing elbow lands by Gargov. Lester looking to throw knees to the head but Gargov is blocking nicely.
Gargov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee calls for Gargov to work.
Gargov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lester's defenses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gargov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lester has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1# Gargov lands an elbow inside. #CUT2# Tom Lester's cut is getting worse. Gargov lands an elbow inside that Lester shrugs off. #ROC2# Lester is rocked! A fake to the body and Gargov gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Lester! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Lester falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Izek Gargov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Drake clinches. Gargov connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# Cletus Drake's cut is getting worse. Gargov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage. Gargov connects with a knee to the head.
Gargov lands an elbow inside that Drake shrugs off. Drake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gargov walks away with a smile on his face. Drake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Gargov clinches up with Drake and pushes him back against the cage. Drake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gargov just stands there and leans against the cage. Drake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gargov is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gargov lands an elbow that stopped Drake in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2# Drake is rocked!#CUT2# Cletus Drake's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD2# Gargov decides to pull guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Drake chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Gargov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Drake throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gargov's body to avoid the submission. Gargov has instead reached around Drake's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gargov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Izek Gargov!
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