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Event:
The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Muramasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larionovich.
A swing and a miss from Larionovich.
Muramasa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larionovich is fending him off so far but Muramasa persists. Nope, Larionovich circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Larionovich misses its intended target.
Larionovich looks to land a left hand but Muramasa moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Muramasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muramasa throws a hook but Larionovich avoids it easily.
Muramasa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muramasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larionovich misses with an uppercut.
Muramasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larionovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Larionovich. No joy for Muramasa on that attempt. #TD#
Muramasa gets caught flat footed, as Larionovich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Muramasa working for a triangle but Larionovich defends it easily.
Larionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Muramasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Muramasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larionovich defends it easily.
Muramasa keeping moving, preventing Larionovich from controlling successfully.
Muramasa has his hands on Larionovich's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Larionovich drops back looking for a leg! Muramasa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muramasa manages to kick Larionovich off! Larionovich jumps back into Muramasa's guard.
Muramasa is trying to keep Larionovich in close.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larionovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Muramasa 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.#SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larionovich defends well.
Muramasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larionovich manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Larionovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Larionovich has his foot on Muramasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muramasa works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Muramasa trying to control but Larionovich is working from the bottom.
Larionovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Muramasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muramasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larionovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Larionovich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Muramasa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Larionovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muramasa pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muramasa wants to pass to mount but Larionovich is defending the position.
Larionovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larionovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muramasa. #SUB2#
Muramasa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larionovich has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Muramasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Muramasa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobrov Larionovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Larionovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Larionovich shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Larionovich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muramasa's half guard.#SUB#
Larionovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Muramasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Muramasa is defending against the submission attempts here by Larionovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muramasa has a hand on Larionovich's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Larionovich takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1##SUB#
Larionovich goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Muramasa turns into him and now he's in Larionovich's guard.
Muramasa trying to control but Larionovich is working from the bottom.
Muramasa advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a kimura but Larionovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muramasa to get the leverage. #SUB#
Larionovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muramasa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larionovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muramasa. #SUB2#
Muramasa seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Muramasa looking for a submission but Larionovich manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#SUB#
Larionovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Larionovich trying to control the position.
Muramasa passes into half guard.
Bobrov Larionovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muramasa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Larionovich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Larionovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Muramasa.
#SUB#
Larionovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muramasa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Muramasa is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Muramasa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larionovich trying to control but Muramasa postures up.
Larionovich wants to improve his position but Muramasa is controlling well.
Muramasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larionovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larionovich trying to hold on to Muramasa's head to control him but Muramasa postures up.
#SUB#
Larionovich looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miyazawa Muramasa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Larionovich throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Muramasa counters with a shoot takedown. Larionovich fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Muramasa drops back looking for a leg! Larionovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Larionovich manages to kick Muramasa off! Muramasa jumps back into Larionovich's guard.
Muramasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Larionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larionovich trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Muramasa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larionovich trying to keep a closed guard but Muramasa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Larionovich working for a triangle but Muramasa defends it easily.
#T1#
Muramasa postures up.
Larionovich being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larionovich moves away from the strike by Muramasa.
Muramasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larionovich.
A telegraphed right hand from Muramasa misses the target. #TD#
Larionovich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muramasa napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Muramasa tries to buck Larionovich off but Larionovich is having none of it.#SUB#
Larionovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muramasa, who protects the arm well.
Muramasa is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Larionovich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muramasa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Larionovich but great work by Muramasa.
Larionovich tries to buck Muramasa off but Muramasa is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
Muramasa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larionovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Larionovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larionovich is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Muramasa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Larionovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larionovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Larionovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Muramasa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larionovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larionovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Muramasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyazawa Muramasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muramasa 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Miyazawa Muramasa!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Miyazawa Muramasa!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Miyazawa Muramasa!
Miyazawa Muramasa wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Miyazawa Muramasa 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, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Larionovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch! Seme slams his shin into Larionovich's torso.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seme.
Seme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larionovich.#TD2#
Seme gets caught flat footed, as Larionovich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Seme wants to sweep here but Larionovich controlling him for the moment.
Larionovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Seme is controlling Larionovich's posture.#SUB2#
Larionovich drops back looking for a leg! Seme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seme manages to kick Larionovich off! Larionovich jumps back into Seme's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larionovich wants to control from the top but Seme keeps moving. #T1#
Larionovich forces his way into half guard.
Seme is trying to control but can't.
Seme is refusing to be controlled, as Larionovich sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Larionovich seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Seme is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobrov Larionovich!
In his post fight interview, Bobrov Larionovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Chausson moves away from the strike by Larionovich.
Chausson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larionovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chausson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Chausson finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Bobrov Larionovich has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Larionovich.
Chausson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Larionovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chausson presses Larionovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Larionovich blocks a body shot from Chausson.
Chausson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larionovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Chausson misses with a body punch.
Chausson has a couple of punches blocked by Larionovich.
Larionovich working aggressively here.
Larionovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larionovich blocks an uppercut.
Chausson throws a punch but it's blocked by Larionovich.
Chausson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chausson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Chausson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chausson.
Larionovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chausson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Larionovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Chausson.
Nice body punch from Chausson - that landed with a thud.
Larionovich has a couple of punches blocked by Chausson.
#T2#
Chausson lands a body punch.
Chausson works on Larionovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Chausson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larionovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chausson gets through Larionovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chausson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larionovich backwards.
Chausson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chausson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chausson scores with a shot to the side of Larionovich's head.
Chausson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Larionovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chausson.
Larionovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Larionovich takes a shot to the head.
Chausson lands a body shot.
Chausson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Larionovich backwards. #T3#
Larionovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chausson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobrov Larionovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chausson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Larionovich pulls guard effortlessly.
Chausson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chausson trying to control the position from guard on top but Larionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chausson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Chausson is sitting in close to Larionovich's body. Larionovich has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chausson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chausson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Larionovich.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobrov Larionovich!
A less than humble Bobrov Larionovich misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SPARTA 39
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Larionovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bobrov Larionovich has been cut.
Rasgado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larionovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasgado counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasgado missing with a left hand there. Larionovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rasgado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Larionovich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rasgado tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Larionovich is in Rasgado's guard.
Larionovich looking to pass the guard.
Larionovich stopping the sweep attempt from Rasgado.
Rasgado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Larionovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Larionovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rasgado controls Larionovich momentarily but Larionovich frees himself.
Larionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Larionovich stopping the sweep attempt from Rasgado.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasgado managing to control the position.
Rasgado looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Rasgado misses.
Rasgado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rasgado throws the left hand but Larionovich avoids the punch easily.
Larionovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasgado.#TD#
Larionovich gets a double leg takedown into Rasgado's guard.
Larionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasgado controlling Larionovich's posture. #T2##SUB#
Larionovich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Larionovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larionovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Larionovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rasgado keeping moving, preventing Larionovich from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rasgado looking to control.
Larionovich wants to pass the guard but Rasgado is keeping the position.
Larionovich trying to control but Rasgado is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larionovich missing with a left hand there. Rasgado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rasgado throws a looping overhand right but Larionovich ducks down to avoid it.
Rasgado staying out of range there.
Larionovich throws a big shot that misses.
Larionovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rasgado sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Rasgado. No joy for Larionovich on that attempt.
Rasgado slips under a jab from Larionovich.
Ricardo Rasgado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larionovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rasgado tests Larionovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larionovich misses with a looping left.
Larionovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rasgado swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Larionovich counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Larionovich drops back looking for a leg! Rasgado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasgado manages to kick Larionovich off! Larionovich jumps back into Rasgado's guard.
Rasgado looking for a sweep. Not yet Rasgado, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobrov Larionovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobrov Larionovich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Rasgado moves into range and clinches up with Larionovich.
Rasgado gets through Larionovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rasgado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larionovich backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasgado.
Larionovich throws a head punch that misses.
Larionovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasgado swings wildly with an uppercut but Larionovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasgado lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larionovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Rasgado.
Larionovich throws a head punch that misses.
Larionovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Rasgado.
Rasgado has a couple of punches blocked by Larionovich.
#BC2#
Rasgado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Rasgado swings for the body but Larionovich moves out of range.
Rasgado throws a shot from downtown. Larionovich moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Larionovich misses.
Rasgado tries to clinch there but Larionovich circles away.
Larionovich defending well as Rasgado loads up on a big left hand.
Rasgado cracks Larionovich with an open hand slap.
Rasgado tries to clinch up.
Larionovich slips a straight right by Rasgado.
Rasgado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larionovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larionovich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rasgado sprawls and moves away.
Rasgado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larionovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Larionovich.
A jab from Rasgado misses.
A swing and a miss from Rasgado.#T2#
Rasgado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Larionovich throws a looping overhand right but Rasgado ducks down to avoid it.
Rasgado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larionovich.
Larionovich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rasgado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Larionovich throws a hook but Rasgado blocks it.
Rasgado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Larionovich misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rasgado! But no joy.
Larionovich is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rasgado's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Larionovich misses with an uppercut.
Larionovich walks into a jab.
Rasgado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rasgado slaps away a takedown attempt from Larionovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rasgado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larionovich walks into a left hand.
Larionovich ducks right into an uppercut from Rasgado. #ROC2#
Larionovich is rocked!#T3#
Larionovich misses the jab.
Rasgado slips a jab from Larionovich.
Rasgado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Larionovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larionovich walks straight into a right hand from Rasgado - that's dropped him! Rasgado jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Larionovich from any more punishment! Larionovich complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricardo Rasgado!
Ricardo Rasgado 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.
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Event:
SPARTA 33
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Muramasa shoots for a takedown but Larionovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Muramasa as Larionovich shoots in.
A swing and a miss from Larionovich.
Muramasa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larionovich defends it nicely.
Larionovich misses with a straight left. #TD#
Muramasa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Larionovich manages to get to full guard.
Muramasa wants to pass the guard but Larionovich is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Larionovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muramasa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Larionovich 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! Muramasa rolls with it to try and escape but Larionovich cranks on the arm and Muramasa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobrov Larionovich!
In his post fight interview, Bobrov Larionovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SPARTA 27
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Larionovich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Larionovich is working for a submission of some sort.
Cassel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cassel tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Cassel is defending against the submission attempts here by Larionovich.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Larionovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassel trying to control from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Larionovich is working for a kimura but Cassel is defending it quite comfortably.
Cassel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cassel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Larionovich seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cassel is trying to get back to full guard.
Larionovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larionovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cassel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Larionovich seems to be working for a kimura but Cassel defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Cassel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cassel is trying to control the position but Larionovich postures up.
Larionovich trying to control but Cassel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Larionovich has gone for a leg lock! Cassel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Larionovich's guard.#REVR#
Cassel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larionovich on the ground.#SUB2#
Larionovich is looking for a triangle but Cassel pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Cassel tries to free his leg and advance position but Larionovich is retaining full guard.
Cassel throwing strikes but missing.
Cassel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cassel trying to control but Larionovich is working from the bottom.
Larionovich wants to sweep here but Cassel controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Larionovich pushes a forearm under Cassel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cassel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobrov Larionovich!
After the fight, Bobrov Larionovich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SPARTA 22
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Rasgado scores with a nice right hand.
Rasgado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larionovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasgado.
Larionovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab, jab by Rasgado - just one landing.
Larionovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasgado.
Rasgado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rasgado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rasgado lands with a good body shot.
Larionovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Bobrov Larionovich has been cut.
Larionovich ducks right into an uppercut from Rasgado.
Larionovich slips under a jab.
Rasgado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Rasgado moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larionovich misses with some punches.
Rasgado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Larionovich backwards. #BC#
Larionovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rasgado instigates a clinch.
Larionovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Rasgado.
Rasgado swings wildly with an uppercut but Larionovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasgado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larionovich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rasgado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larionovich backwards.
Larionovich misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land.
Rasgado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Rasgado on the inside. #BC#
Larionovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Rasgado moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Rasgado.
#BC#
Larionovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
A slow jab from Rasgado misses its intended target.
Larionovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larionovich misses with an uppercut
and Rasgado counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasgado lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Larionovich is rocked!
Rasgado connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Larionovich out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Rasgado!
After the fight, Ricardo Rasgado was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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