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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Artemovich misses with a body shot
and Grano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Isayev Artemovich has been cut.
Artemovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grano.
Lavinio Grano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artemovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grano stuffs the takedown attempt from Artemovich. Artemovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Grano misses with an uppercut. Artemovich saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Grano there.
Artemovich misses with a hook.
Grano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Grano.#CUT#
That has opened up Isayev Artemovich's cut even more.
Grano jabs Artemovich right on the nose. Artemovich blinks but takes it well.
Artemovich goes for a double leg but Grano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grano continues to drive forward.
Artemovich misses with a takedown attempt
and Grano counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Artemovich is rocked!
Artemovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lavinio Grano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isayev Artemovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artemovich ducks into an uppercut from Grano and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lavinio Grano!
A relieved looking Lavinio Grano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Artemovich has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Isayev Artemovich has been cut.
Shaw slips a straight right by Artemovich.
No luck for Artemovich with that takedown attempt.
Shaw slips a straight right by Artemovich.
Shaw with a hook.
Artemovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Artemovich misses the jab.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Artemovich misses the jab.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artemovich moves away.
Tim Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artemovich takes one to the side of the head.
Shaw leaves Artemovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaw lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artemovich manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Artemovich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shaw to the ground. Artemovich is now in Shaw's guard.
Shaw has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Artemovich controls the pace.#T1#
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Artemovich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Artemovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Artemovich on the ground.
Shaw is trying to keep Artemovich in close.
Shaw is really struggling to control Artemovich but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Artemovich pushes his legs off easily.
Artemovich wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Artemovich wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shaw looking for subs off his back but Artemovich has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Artemovich seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Artemovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shaw wants to control the action here but instead Artemovich manages to pass to full mount!
Shaw is trying to reverse the position but instead Artemovich has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Artemovich has his arm under Shaw's chin here. Game over son! Artemovich squeezes tightly and Shaw is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isayev Artemovich!
Isayev Artemovich 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:
SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hale closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Artemovich has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Artemovich can't do much from the bottom here.
Artemovich is looking for a sweep.
Hale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Hale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Artemovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Artemovich tries to improve position but can't.
Artemovich tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hale easily slips into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artemovich is just holding on here. Hale manages to take his back.
You can see the frustration on Artemovich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1##SUB2#
Artemovich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Hale working for a choke but Artemovich is defending well.
I really don't envy Artemovich right now.
#SUB2#
Hale is looking for the choke from the back position but Artemovich is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hale tightening his grip on Artemovich, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Artemovich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2#
Artemovich rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Hale has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Artemovich defend it? Hale steps over the head and cranks it - Artemovich is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keiki Hale!
Keiki Hale is the new super heavyweight champion!
Keiki Hale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Tor Silachai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Artemovich throws a right hand that misses
and Tor Silachai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Isayev Artemovich has been cut.#CL#
Tor Silachai drives through and clinches with Artemovich against the cage.
Artemovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Tor Silachai won't allow it.
Tor Silachai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Artemovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tor Silachai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tor Silachai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tor Silachai pushes Artemovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Artemovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Tor Silachai has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artemovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tor Silachai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Artemovich backwards.
Artemovich blocks a body shot from Tor Silachai.
Artemovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tor Silachai smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Artemovich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Artemovich showed some decent athleticism there. #T1##SUB2#
Artemovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tor Silachai defends it well. #SUB2#
Artemovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Tor Silachai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Artemovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Artemovich has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tor Silachai tries to get to full guard but Artemovich has control of the leg.
Tor Silachai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tor Silachai tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Artemovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tor Silachai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tor Silachai manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Artemovich drops back looking for a leg! Tor Silachai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tor Silachai manages to kick Artemovich off! Artemovich jumps back into Tor Silachai's guard.
Tor Silachai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Artemovich on the ground.
Artemovich wants to control from the top but Tor Silachai keeps moving. #T3#
Artemovich stopping the sweep attempt from Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai can't keep his opponent in guard - Artemovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Artemovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tor Silachai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Artemovich.
Tor Silachai is trying to control but Artemovich passes into side control!
#T4#
Tor Silachai is looking for a sweep.
Artemovich just content to control the position.
Tor Silachai can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Artemovich has hold of Tor Silachai's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tor Silachai tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Artemovich cranks the arm and Tor Silachai screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tor Silachai, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Isayev Artemovich!
Isayev Artemovich is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Isayev Artemovich 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.
Tongchai Tor Silachai was interviewed post fight and said 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Event:
SPARTA 32
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Artemovich gets a double leg takedown into Whitley's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Artemovich drops back looking for a leg! Whitley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whitley manages to kick Artemovich off! Artemovich jumps back into Whitley's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artemovich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Artemovich wants to control but Whitley is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Artemovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitley, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Artemovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitley, who protects the arm well.
Whitley has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Artemovich is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitley is defending well. #SUB2#
Artemovich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whitley has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Artemovich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whitley has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Whitley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Artemovich is looking to take a break and control but Whitley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Artemovich is working to tighten his grip on Whitley's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Whitley has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Artemovich is really squeezing tight and eventually Whitley passes out! Artemovich breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Isayev Artemovich!
Isayev Artemovich 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.
The defeated Collin Whitley had this to say: 'sorry everyone'.
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Event:
SPARTA 26
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Artemovich throws an off balance right hand
and Jacobs counters with a series of strikes. Artemovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Artemovich misses with a looping right.
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Artemovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacobs sprawls well. He's pushed Artemovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Artemovich defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Artemovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Artemovich looks to land a left hand but Jacobs moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Artemovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
Jacobs has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Artemovich.
Artemovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up with Artemovich, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes Artemovich against the cage but Artemovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artemovich's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Artemovich's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Artemovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artemovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Artemovich misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Artemovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jacobs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jacobs is looking for a takedown.
Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Artemovich prevents a body shot from Jacobs.
Artemovich throws a head punch that misses.
Artemovich misses with some punches.
#BC#
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Jacobs gets the takedown into side control.
Jacobs wants to stand but Artemovich has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Artemovich is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Artemovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Artemovich working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
Jacobs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Artemovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Artemovich throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jacobs escapes and throws Artemovich's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artemovich tries to bench press Jacobs off him but Jacobs keeps the position.
Jacobs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Artemovich regains half guard, as Jacobs was trying to land strikes.
Artemovich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacobs.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Artemovich is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Artemovich looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jacobs pushes past his half guard into mount!
Artemovich tries to reverse the position but Jacobs maintains control.
Jacobs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jacobs tries to control but Artemovich wriggling away.
Jacobs lands a couple of good shots and Artemovich has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Artemovich tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jacobs's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Artemovich showing good submission defense here.
Jacobs has the hooks in. Artemovich is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jacobs is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jacobs 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. Jacobs gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jacobs apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jacobs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Jacobs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Artemovich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacobs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacobs's back!#SUB2#
Artemovich is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jacobs knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jacobs for a finish. #SUB2#
Jacobs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Artemovich. #SUB2#
Jacobs showing good submission defense here.
Jacobs tries to escape but Artemovich has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Artemovich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1#
Jacobs is trying to get back to his feet but Artemovich has full control of the position and if anything, Jacobs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jacobs tries to escape the position.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Artemovich just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Artemovich tightening his grip on Jacobs, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Artemovich looking to break Jacobs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jacobs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Artemovich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB2#
Artemovich is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jacobs wants to control his opponent's hands but Artemovich gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Artemovich tightening his grip on Jacobs, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Jacobs right now.
#T3#
Jacobs is trying to get back to his feet but Artemovich has full control of the position and if anything, Jacobs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jacobs trying to control the hands but Artemovich breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Artemovich is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jacobs is defending well though. Artemovich let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Jacobs showing good submission defense here.
Jacobs turns into Artemovich and is now in his guard.
Artemovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Artemovich keeps moving.
Jacobs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Artemovich is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Artemovich is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jacobs rolls with it to try and escape but Artemovich cranks on the arm and Jacobs is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isayev Artemovich!
Isayev Artemovich tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Johnny Jacobs stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry to the fans'.
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Event:
SPARTA 22
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Artemovich misses the target.
Adams is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Artemovich gets a double leg takedown into Adams's guard.
Adams can't keep his opponent in guard - Artemovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Artemovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Artemovich works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Artemovich working for a submission but Adams is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Artemovich with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Artemovich is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Adams has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Adams! #SUB2#
Artemovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Artemovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Artemovich on the ground.
Artemovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adams pushes down on Artemovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Artemovich is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Artemovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
Adams thows a huge punch but Artemovich dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Artemovich has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Adams. Oh but Artemovich has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Adams goes limp - he's gone! Artemovich jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Isayev Artemovich!
After the fight, Isayev Artemovich 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.
In defeat, George Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry my peeps'.
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