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Event:
Madness Insanity 15
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Lukaszenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Godunov keeping full guard, as Lukaszenko tries to pass.
Godunov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Lukaszenko 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lukaszenko is posturing up here but Godunov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lukaszenko tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lukaszenko has to tap! Slick submission there by Godunov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Godunov!
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Event:
Madness 21 Moru vs Crab
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Godunov clinches up with Martins and pushes him back against the cage.
Martins stalling in the clinch.
Martins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martins tries to circle away but Godunov has him pinned against the cage.
Martins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martins can't break the clinch.
Godunov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martins walks away with a smile on his face. Godunov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Godunov closes the distance but Martins moves to the side
and Martins counters with a right hand to the body.
Martins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Godunov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Martins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Godunov tries to pull guard but Martins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Godunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godunov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martins is pressed up against the cage. Godunov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martins down to the mat. Martins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Godunov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Martins misses.
Martins misses with a body shot.
Godunov looks to clinch
and Martins counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Godunov closes the distance and clinches.
Martins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Godunov jumps guard and drags Martins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Godunov pushes a forearm under Martins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Martins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Godunov!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 8
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ninja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Godunov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Godunov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Ninja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Godunov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ninja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Godunov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ninja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ninja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ninja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ninja tries to advance to mount but Godunov instead regains half guard. #T1#
Godunov wants to control but Ninja is keeping busy.
Ninja looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ninja is trying to work for a kimura but Godunov is defending well.
Godunov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ninja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ninja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Godunov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Montreal inform us that Godunov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Godunov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Godunov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ninja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ninja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Godunov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Ninja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Godunov controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja wants to pass the guard but Godunov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ninja 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. #T3##SUB#
Ninja drops back looking for a leg! Godunov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Godunov manages to kick Ninja off! Ninja jumps back into Godunov's guard. #SUB2#
Godunov has his foot on Ninja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ninja works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ninja 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. #SUB2#
Godunov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ninja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ninja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Godunov keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Ninja passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Ninja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Godunov struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Ninja goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Godunov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ninja but great work by Godunov.
Ninja is pushing Godunov's head away, looking to escape. Godunov manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Godunov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maycon Ninja 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##TD#
Ninja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Godunov trying to hold on to Ninja's head to control him but Ninja postures up.
#SUB#
Ninja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Godunov is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja wants to take a breather but Godunov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godunov trying to hold on to Ninja's head to control him but Ninja postures up.
Ninja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Godunov can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ninja wants to work for an arm triangle but Godunov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Ninja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Godunov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ninja pulls his head out easily.
Godunov is trying to control but can't.
Godunov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Godunov is defending against the submission attempts here by Ninja.
#SUB#
Ninja is working for a kimura but Godunov is defending it quite comfortably.
Ninja tries to pass to full mount but Godunov defends it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Ninja seems to be looking for submissions.
Ninja is thwarting Godunov's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Ninja is working for a kimura but Godunov is defending it quite comfortably.
Godunov is positioning himself well to prevent Ninja advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
Godunov closes the distance and pushes Ninja back into the cage.
Ninja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Godunov looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Godunov gets control of Ninja's arms and successfully pulls guard. Godunov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ninja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Godunov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ninja has Godunov in his guard.#REVB#
Godunov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Ninja wants to stand up but Godunov is controlling him.
Godunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maycon Ninja 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Godunov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Godunov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ninja 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.
Godunov controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja trying to control but Godunov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Ninja has gone for a leg lock! Godunov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ninja's guard.#REVB#
Godunov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Godunov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Godunov throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Godunov postures up in Ninja's guard and throws a big left but Ninja blocks it.
Godunov wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Godunov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Godunov throws a strike but Ninja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Godunov looking to control.
Ninja is pushing down on Godunov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Godunov is fighting to maintain full guard but Ninja has managed to sneak the leg through.
Godunov is looking for a sweep. Ninja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ninja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Godunov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ninja. #SUB2#
Godunov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ninja pulls his head out easily.
Maycon Ninja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ninja is looking to advance position but Godunov won't allow it. #SUB#
Ninja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Godunov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Godunov is positioning himself well to prevent Ninja advancing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Godunov is looking to control Ninja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Godunov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Godunov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Godunov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ninja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Godunov is looking to control Ninja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Godunov avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Maycon Ninja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ninja, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maycon Ninja!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 928 Round 4
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Godunov has Lenin up against the cage in a clinch.
Lenin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lenin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lenin lands a knee to the head.
Lenin throws an elbow but it misses.
Lenin lands an elbow just above Godunov 's eye.
Godunov managing to block the knees to the body from Lenin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lenin. #TD2#
Godunov successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Lenin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Godunov has locked up a guillotine! Godunov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lenin is holding on here and Godunov must be using up a lot of energy. Lenin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Godunov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boris Godunov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 928 Round 3
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Godunov moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Godunov gets control of Anderson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Godunov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Godunov looking to control.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Godunov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Godunov pushes a forearm under Anderson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Anderson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Godunov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 928 Round 2
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Godunov rushes Noble and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Noble manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Noble is looking for a triangle but Godunov pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Noble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Godunov is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Noble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Noble throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Godunov escapes and throws Noble's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Godunov in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noble takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Noble tries to buck Godunov off but Godunov is having none of it.
Godunov landing strikes.
Godunov is staying tight to Noble's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Noble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Godunov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Godunov working over Noble with some ground and pound. Noble looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Godunov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Noble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Noble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Godunov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Noble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Noble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Godunov pulls his head out easily.
Noble looks winded!#T2#
Godunov is trying to control the action in half guard but Noble is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Noble actively working from the bottom here.
Godunov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Godunov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Godunov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Godunov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Godunov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Godunov is working for a kimura but Noble is defending it quite comfortably.
Godunov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Noble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Godunov trying to control the pace.
Godunov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noble with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Godunov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Godunov working Noble over with strikes.
Godunov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Noble with the active half guard here but Godunov passes nicely into side control.#T4#
Check out the look on Godunov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Noble is looking for a sweep.
Godunov advances to mount.
Noble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Godunov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Noble can't escape the position.
Godunov with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godunov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Noble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Godunov lands a couple of good shots and Noble has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Godunov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Godunov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Noble pulls guard. #SUB2#
Noble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Noble throws his legs up looking for a submission but Godunov uses it to pass to side control.
Noble is looking to reverse the position.
Noble takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Godunov scoring with punches from side control.
Godunov cracks Noble with a big elbow.
Godunov is working Noble over with some ground and pound from side control.
Godunov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noble can do to turn this around?
Noble is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Godunov has an Americana. Noble didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Godunov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Godunov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Boris Godunov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 928 Round 1
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Godunov closes the distance and clinches.
Godunov tries to score a body lock takedown but Sadeq shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Sadeq pulls guard effortlessly.
Godunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadeq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godunov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sadeq preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sadeq working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Godunov.
Godunov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Godunov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadeq manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Godunov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Sadeq in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Godunov keeping moving, preventing Sadeq from controlling successfully.
Godunov is trying to keep Sadeq in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadeq throwing strikes but missing.
Godunov trying to control the position.
Sadeq scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sadeq with a nice head shot there.
Sadeq postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Godunov keeping moving, preventing Sadeq from controlling successfully. #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.
Godunov has his hands on Sadeq's head, controlling the position.
Sadeq lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Godunov looking to control.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sadeq got a little sloppy there for a moment and Godunov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadeq has managed to get both his arms back between Godunov's legs - danger averted.
Sadeq landing some decent shots from guard.
Godunov controlling Sadeq's posture. #SUB#
Godunov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sadeq scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Sadeq landing with the ground and pound.
Sadeq has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Godunov is pulling down on Sadeq's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Godunov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sadeq in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Godunov controls Sadeq momentarily but Sadeq frees himself.
Sadeq postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sadeq looking to pass the guard.
Sadeq is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Godunov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Godunov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Godunov 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! Sadeq rolls with it to try and escape but Godunov cranks on the arm and Sadeq is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Godunov!
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