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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday XIV
Date: May 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Ribuvnik throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Time counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Ribuvnik moves into range and clinches up with Time.
Ribuvnik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Time goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ribuvnik prevents it.
Time is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Ribuvnik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribuvnik tries to clinch up but Time circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribuvnik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Time went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ribuvnik fails to land with a series of punches.
Time shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ribuvnik defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Time. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ribuvnik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Ribuvnik breaks the clinch.
Time lands a nice shot that snaps Ribuvnik's head back.
#CL2#
Ribuvnik darts in and clinches Time up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Time has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Time tries for a takedown. No joy.
Time looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Ribuvnik breaks from the clinch.
Hasan Ribuvnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Time changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribuvnik tries to avoid it but Time manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribuvnik to the ground. Ribuvnik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Ribuvnik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Time gets tackled into the cage by Ribuvnik. Ribuvnik maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Ribuvnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribuvnik tries to land a front kick but Time steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ribuvnik misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Time counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Time.
Time taking a breather.#T2##BC2#
Ribuvnik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Time fails to land the takedown.
Time shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribuvnik sprawls well. He's pushed Time's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Time gets a double leg takedown into Ribuvnik's guard.
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!#SUB2#
Ribuvnik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ribuvnik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Time defends well.
Time connects with a couple of short punches.
Ribuvnik is trying to keep Time in close.
#SU#
Time stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Ribuvnik misses with a combination
and Time counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ribuvnik tries to clinch there but Time circles away.
Ribuvnik misses with a few strikes there.
Time fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Time rushes Ribuvnik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Time is trying to drag Ribuvnik to the mat but Ribuvnik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ribuvnik prevents the takedown attempt.
Time tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribuvnik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Time has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ribuvnik after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Ribuvnik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Time fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ribuvnik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribuvnik fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribuvnik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Time tries to clinch but Ribuvnik is having none of it.
Ribuvnik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Time closes the distance and pushes Ribuvnik back into the cage.
Ribuvnik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Time.
Time is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ribuvnik is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribuvnik dodges an elbow strike from Time.
Time stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasan Ribuvnik dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ribuvnik connects with a crisp jab.
Ribuvnik throws a hook but Time avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ribuvnik has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Time gets control of Ribuvnik's arms and successfully pulls guard. Time will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Time 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! Ribuvnik rolls with it to try and escape but Time cranks on the arm and Ribuvnik is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Time!
Rickson Time seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Hasan Ribuvnik stepped up to the mic, saying 'Referee sucked. Let me bang bro'.
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Event:
Dominance IX
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Ribuvnik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribuvnik scores with a punch to the head.
Ribuvnik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ROC2#
Ribuvnik is rocked!#SUB2#
Santiago is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ribuvnik is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uadab Santiago!
The defeated Hasan Ribuvnik had this to say: 'Referee sucked. Let me bang bro'.
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Event:
Dominance VII
Date: Mar 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Ribuvnik cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Ribuvnik there.
Ribuvnik avoids a kick to the body.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribuvnik moves away.
Ribuvnik feints a counter leg kick.
Ribuvnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Ribuvnik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribuvnik.#CL2#
Ribuvnik clinches up against the cage.
Graves is trying to break free.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Graves jumps guard.
Ribuvnik wants to get up but he can't break Graves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Graves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribuvnik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribuvnik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Ribuvnik tries to stand but Graves is controlling from the bottom.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Ribuvnik is proving a slippery customer.
Ribuvnik stays in close to Graves's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribuvnik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribuvnik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ribuvnik wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Ribuvnik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Graves is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graves keeping full guard, as Ribuvnik tries to pass.
Graves has a closed guard, preventing Ribuvnik from standing up. #SU2#
Ribuvnik stands up and waves to Graves to follow him. #T3#
Ribuvnik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves wants to clinch but Ribuvnik slips to the side
and Ribuvnik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graves tries for a takedown but Ribuvnik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribuvnik misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Ribuvnik drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Graves looking for a takedown.
Graves tries for a takedown but Ribuvnik manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tua Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Ribuvnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribuvnik stalks Graves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graves's face. Graves staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Ribuvnik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graves trying to control the position but instead, Ribuvnik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graves into the cage.
Graves looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Ribuvnik.
Graves has Ribuvnik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ribuvnik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ribuvnik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves tries to pull guard but Ribuvnik won't allow it.
#BC2#
Ribuvnik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribuvnik swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Ribuvnik has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Ribuvnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Graves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Ribuvnik throws Graves to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasan Ribuvnik dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ribuvnik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ribuvnik counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Graves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ribuvnik quickly recovers to half guard.
Ribuvnik wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Ribuvnik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribuvnik wants to get back to his feet.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribuvnik keeps working.
Ribuvnik is trying to escape back to his feet but Graves uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribuvnik is looking for a sweep.#T1##SU#
Graves decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ribuvnik to his feet.
Ribuvnik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graves takes a swing at Ribuvnik's ribcage but misses.
Hasan Ribuvnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribuvnik tries to clinch but Graves moves out of range.
Ribuvnik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Graves backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Ribuvnik moves into the clinch.#BC#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ribuvnik closes the distance and pushes Graves back into the cage.#BC#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Ribuvnik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
Ribuvnik scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Ribuvnik moves into range and clinches up with Graves.#BC2#
Ribuvnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribuvnik doesn't manage to clinch there - Graves circles away.
As Ribuvnik backs away, Graves returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Ribuvnik closes the distance and pushes Graves back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ribuvnik.
Graves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ribuvnik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Ribuvnik breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribuvnik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Ribuvnik fails to land with a series of punches.
Graves tries to clinch there but Ribuvnik circles away.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ribuvnik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Graves will feel that in the morning.
Tua Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribuvnik throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Graves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ribuvnik is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Ribuvnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribuvnik throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Ribuvnik closes the distance and pushes Graves back into the cage.
Ribuvnik throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Ribuvnik manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Ribuvnik scores with a one two! Graves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Graves is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves throws a wild hook but Ribuvnik just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Graves gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Ribuvnik raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasan Ribuvnik!
Hasan Ribuvnik opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday VIII
Date: Feb 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Pen scores with a four punch combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Pen. #ROC#
Ribuvnik is rocked!
Ribuvnik loses concentration momentarily and Pen pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ribuvnik crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Pen finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Pen!
In defeat, Hasan Ribuvnik stepped up to the mic, saying 'Referee sucked. Let me bang bro'.
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Event:
Ferocious Fights V
Date: Jan 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Ribuvnik bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ribuvnik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ribuvnik.
Ribuvnik tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribuvnik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ribuvnik lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Ribuvnik pushes Time up against the cage in a clinch.
Time jumps guard but Ribuvnik stands there with Time around his waist. Time gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Ribuvnik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ribuvnik looking to throw knees to the head but Time is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time. #BC#
Ribuvnik breaks from the clinch.
Time looks for a takedown but Ribuvnik sprawls well.
Ribuvnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Time.
Ribuvnik throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Ribuvnik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Time takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Time avoids a kick to the body.
And Time tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribuvnik pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Time closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Time is trying to control. Ribuvnik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Time seems to be working for a kimura but Ribuvnik defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Time is trying to work for a kimura but Ribuvnik is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ribuvnik is defending against the submission attempts here by Time.
Ribuvnik wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Time is looking to advance position but Ribuvnik won't allow it. #SUB2#
Time is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ribuvnik still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ribuvnik has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Time is trying to get back to half guard.
Time wants to control but Ribuvnik postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasan Ribuvnik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Time wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Ribuvnik darts in and clinches Time up against the cage.#BC#
Ribuvnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribuvnik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Ribuvnik rushes Time and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Ribuvnik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Time shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ribuvnik is trying to defend but Time finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Ribuvnik manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Time or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribuvnik, which made it look bad.
Time on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hasan Ribuvnik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Time dives in for a single leg takedown but Ribuvnik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ribuvnik throws a quick counter head kick but Time was just out of range.
Ribuvnik tests Time's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Time will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hasan Ribuvnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Time.
Ribuvnik lands a brutal head kick. Time looks out on his feet and Ribuvnik throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hasan Ribuvnik!
Hasan Ribuvnik took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Ferocious Fights IV
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Makino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makino scores with a hook.
Makino misses with the combination.
Makino scores with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Makino.
Makino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makino connects with a looping right hand.
Ribuvnik avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Makino does no damage.
Ribuvnik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ribuvnik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribuvnik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makino connects with a single shot there.
Makino misses with the combination.
Makino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribuvnik doesn't seem bothered though.
Ribuvnik shoots in for a takedown but Makino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribuvnik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1##CL#
Ribuvnik moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Makino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Makino tests Ribuvnik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribuvnik darts in looking for a takedown but Makino gets double underhooks and turns Ribuvnik into the cage.
Makino scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Ribuvnik is rocked!
Ribuvnik tries for a takedown but Makino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oh Ribuvnik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasan Ribuvnik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makino cracks a nice hook into Ribuvnik's ribs.
Makino connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Ribuvnik to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Makino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fumito Makino!
During a confident post fight interview, Fumito Makino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Hasan Ribuvnik spoke after the fight, saying 'Referee sucked. Let me bang bro'.
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Event:
Ferocious Fights III
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Ribuvnik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ribuvnik throws a sloppy head kick and Marcelo moves out of range easily.
Marcelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ribuvnik as he jumps to the side.
Marcelo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ribuvnik throws a jab when Marcelo was well out of range.
Ribuvnik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marcelo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marcelo tries for a takedown but Ribuvnik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribuvnik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcelo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've been told by Ribuvnik's head coaches at London's Elite Grappler's PLUS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ribuvnik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ribuvnik throws a head kick but Marcelo moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribuvnik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marcelo takes a step back to recover.
Ribuvnik throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Ribuvnik swinging wildly here.
Ribuvnik misses with a looping right.
Ribuvnik throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Marcelo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ribuvnik's guard.
Ribuvnik has momentary wrist control but Marcelo slips an elbow through the middle.
Marcelo connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Marcelo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ribuvnik, up you get!
Ribuvnik throws a head kick that half lands.
Marcelo throws a nice looking combination but Ribuvnik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribuvnik.
Marcelo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcelo is defended easily by Ribuvnik.
Hasan Ribuvnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Circie Marcelo.#T2#
Ribuvnik misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcelo throws a leg kick that misses.
Ribuvnik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marcelo backs up against the cage.
Marcelo closes the distance and clinches up with Ribuvnik, looking for a takedown. Marcelo pushes Ribuvnik against the cage but Ribuvnik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ribuvnik misses with a wild combination.
Marcelo throws a head kick but Ribuvnik moves out of range.
Ribuvnik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown but Ribuvnik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribuvnik throws a sloppy head kick and Marcelo moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribuvnik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcelo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ribuvnik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasan Ribuvnik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Marcelo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Marcelo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribuvnik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marcelo throws a series of punches but Ribuvnik moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Marcelo.
Ribuvnik throws a one two combo.
Ribuvnik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribuvnik scores with a head kick. Marcelo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ribuvnik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hasan Ribuvnik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribuvnik blocks a head kick by Marcelo.
Ribuvnik fails to land with a series of punches.
Marcelo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marcelo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ribuvnik throws a right and a left that Marcelo avoids nicely. #CL2#
Marcelo rushes Ribuvnik and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Marcelo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ribuvnik.
Ribuvnik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ribuvnik working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Marcelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribuvnik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marcelo wants to counter with a clinch but Ribuvnik pushes him away.
Ribuvnik scoring well with a low kick there.
Marcelo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ribuvnik misses with a body shot.
Marcelo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribuvnik with a body shot.
Ribuvnik throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Marcelo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ribuvnik won't be happy with that.
Ribuvnik is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcelo slows the pace down. #SU2#
Marcelo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ribuvnik to his feet. #T2#
Marcelo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribuvnik can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcelo misses with a head kick.
Marcelo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ribuvnik circles away.
Marcelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribuvnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ribuvnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcelo can do to turn this around?
Marcelo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marcelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribuvnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ribuvnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribuvnik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcelo.
Ribuvnik misses with a head kick.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribuvnik as he avoids it easily.
Hasan Ribuvnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Circie Marcelo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribuvnik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marcelo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marcelo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Marcelo closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasan Ribuvnik dominated that second round.
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#
Marcelo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ribuvnik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marcelo somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Ribuvnik. Beautiful body shot.
Ribuvnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Marcelo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marcelo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribuvnik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcelo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribuvnik throws a head kick that half lands.
Ribuvnik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marcelo feints the counter takedown.
Ribuvnik tries to land a front kick but Marcelo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Ribuvnik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribuvnik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ribuvnik thuds his shin into the meat of Marcelo's side.#TD2#
Ribuvnik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Marcelo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Marcelo gets to his feet. Ribuvnik looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ribuvnik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcelo swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Ribuvnik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ribuvnik duly obliges.
Ribuvnik throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Marcelo instigates a clinch.
Marcelo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ribuvnik to keep the fight standing.
Hasan Ribuvnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Circie Marcelo.
Ribuvnik trying to stall but Marcelo improves his position.
Marcelo is trying to pull guard but Ribuvnik has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Ribuvnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Ribuvnik. #CL2#
Marcelo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Marcelo manages to break the clinch.
Hasan Ribuvnik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribuvnik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcelo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribuvnik with a body shot.
Circie Marcelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcelo takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hasan Ribuvnik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribuvnik, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hasan Ribuvnik!
During a confident post fight interview, Hasan Ribuvnik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday IV
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ribuvnik feints and as Weinstein raises his hands in defense, Ribuvnik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Ribuvnik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Ribuvnik instigates a clinch.
Ribuvnik lands a right hand. #BC#
Ribuvnik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Ribuvnik.#CL#
Ribuvnik moves into the clinch successfully.
Weinstein has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ribuvnik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Ribuvnik lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weinstein is pressing down on Ribuvnik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Weinstein wants to sweep here but Ribuvnik controlling him for the moment.
Ribuvnik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weinstein is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Ribuvnik trying to control the position from guard on top but Weinstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weinstein is looking to sweep but instead, Ribuvnik has passed into half guard.
Ribuvnik is trying to control. Weinstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weinstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribuvnik.
Ribuvnik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Ribuvnik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weinstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribuvnik. #SUB#
Ribuvnik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ribuvnik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weinstein wants to control but Ribuvnik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribuvnik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ribuvnik throws a strike but Weinstein avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Weinstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribuvnik manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Ribuvnik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weinstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasan Ribuvnik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Weinstein shoots in and drives through. Ribuvnik sprawls well.
Ribuvnik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ribuvnik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weinstein swivels and escapes.
Ribuvnik tries to clinch but Weinstein is having none of it.
Weinstein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Weinstein with that takedown attempt.
Hasan Ribuvnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederick Weinstein.
Weinstein stuffs the takedown.
Ribuvnik scores with a three punch combo!
Weinstein takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Weinstein shoots in and bounces Ribuvnik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribuvnik working a defensive guard here.
#T1##ES#
Ribuvnik manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Weinstein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weinstein tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribuvnik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Weinstein is breathing heavily.
Weinstein being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Weinstein gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ribuvnik regains guard.
#ES#
Ribuvnik wriggles free and stands up. #T2##TD#
Ribuvnik shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ribuvnik showed some decent athleticism there.
Weinstein is looking to get back to is feet but Ribuvnik passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Ribuvnik decides to stand back up. Ribuvnik steps back and let's Weinstein get back to his feet.
Ribuvnik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ribuvnik tries to clinch up but Weinstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribuvnik looks for a takedown but Weinstein sprawls well.
Hasan Ribuvnik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Ribuvnik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Weinstein's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasan Ribuvnik dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Weinstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribuvnik lands a jab.
Ribuvnik leaves Weinstein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ribuvnik scores with a nice head shot.
Weinstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ribuvnik circles away.
Ribuvnik is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Ribuvnik both land. Nice combination.
Weinstein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Weinstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Ribuvnik manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Weinstein keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Weinstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ribuvnik looking for a takedown. #BC#
Ribuvnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribuvnik has been working on his balance at JAG Battle Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Weinstein.
Ribuvnik throws a nice looking combination but Weinstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weinstein is looking for the big counter here.
Weinstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Ribuvnik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weinstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hasan Ribuvnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederick Weinstein.
Ribuvnik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weinstein circles away.
Weinstein darts in looking for a takedown but Ribuvnik gets double underhooks and turns Weinstein into the cage.
Weinstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Weinstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ribuvnik circles away.#TD#
Ribuvnik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ribuvnik wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weinstein, who protects the arm well.
Ribuvnik is looking to take a break and control but Weinstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weinstein can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Ribuvnik is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Weinstein's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hasan Ribuvnik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribuvnik is working Weinstein over with some ground and pound from side control.
Weinstein is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ribuvnik goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Weinstein rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ribuvnik's guard! Nice work there by Weinstein!
Frederick Weinstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hasan Ribuvnik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weinstein postures up and lands a big shot to Ribuvnik's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hasan Ribuvnik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ribuvnik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hasan Ribuvnik!
Hasan Ribuvnik thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday III
Date: Sep 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Menard tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribuvnik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ribuvnik looks to land a left hand but Menard moved out of range nicely.
Ribuvnik swats away the attempt to clinch by Menard.
Ribuvnik moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Menard clinches with his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Ribuvnik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menard. #TD#
Ribuvnik jumps guard.
#SUB#
Ribuvnik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Menard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ribuvnik, up you get!
We've been informed that Menard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Menard closes the distance and clinches.
Ribuvnik takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Hasan Ribuvnik has been cut.
Menard misses with some punches.
Ribuvnik is trying to break free.#T1#
Menard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ribuvnik takes an elbow to the temple.
Menard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ribuvnik blocks an elbow strike from Menard.
Menard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Menard.
A nice left hand lands by Menard.
Ribuvnik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Menard after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Menard lands with a left to the head.
Menard stalling.
Ribuvnik can't get the takedown.
Menard misses with a knee to the head.
Menard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribuvnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Ribuvnik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Menard prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasan Ribuvnik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribuvnik tries to pull guard but Menard holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribuvnik drops back down to his feet.
Ribuvnik being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Ribuvnik gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menard is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Ribuvnik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Ribuvnik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Menard is just riding it out for now. Ribuvnik eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Menard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hasan Ribuvnik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ribuvnik dives in for a single leg takedown but Menard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ribuvnik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribuvnik connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Ribuvnik misses. #CL2#
Menard rushes Ribuvnik and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Menard.
Menard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ribuvnik.
Menard effectively controlling the action here.
Ribuvnik 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 Hasan Ribuvnik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribuvnik backwards.
Ribuvnik wants a takedown but no success here.
Menard lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Ribuvnik is rocked!
Menard gets through Ribuvnik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Ribuvnik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menard has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ribuvnik - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Menard, and another! Ribuvnik is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jacob Menard!
Our winner, Jacob Menard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Bam walks into a jab.
Bam goes for a double leg but Ribuvnik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ribuvnik continues to drive forward.
Ribuvnik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bam's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ribuvnik, as that shot connected.
#CUT#
It looks like Boom Bam has been cut.
Bam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribuvnik can pounce on him.
Bam throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ribuvnik counters with a big head kick but Bam shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Ribuvnik throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Bam is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hasan Ribuvnik!
A less than humble Hasan Ribuvnik 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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