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Event:
WCF 16: Gracie vs Scott 2
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Kolov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mereani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolov.
Mereani trying to control but Kolov postures up.
Kolov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mereani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolov.
Mereani controlling the position well.
Kolov is trying to control. Mereani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mereani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kolov in particular looking to stall.
Mereani gets back to full guard.
Kolov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Kolov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mereani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mereani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kolov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mereani looking for a guillotine here but Kolov defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mereani is retaining full guard.
Mereani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kolov's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Mereani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kolov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mereani stands and throws Kolov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Mereani is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kolov is trying to escape and Mereani transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kolov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mereani! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Mereani!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucas Mereani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WCF 12: Khumpai vs Purcell
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Sanchez tries to clinch #TD2#
and Kolov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that.
Kolov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Kolov working the ground and pound but Sanchez is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kolov cracks Sanchez with a big elbow.
Kolov working away.
Kolov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sanchez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kolov looks to land a strike but Sanchez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Kolov throwing strikes but missing.
Kolov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Kolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolov.
Kolov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Kolov tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kolov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kolov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kolov throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kolov's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!#REVR#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolov trying to control the position.
Sanchez wants to stand but Kolov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kolov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kolov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolov, not yet.
Kolov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez trying to control but Kolov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kolov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Kolov shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kolov takes one to the chin there.
Kolov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Kolov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Kolov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kolov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanchez delivers a nice body kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Kolov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanchez defends it well.
Kolov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Kolov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Kolov pushes him off.
Sanchez scores with a jab. Kolov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kolov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pollo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kolov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanchez. Kolov shrugs it off though.
Dan Kolov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Kolov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Kolov is breathing heavily.
Sanchez looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Sanchez backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Kolov's temple! It sends Kolov violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Sanchez celebrates and the doctors try to help Kolov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Pollo Sanchez!
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Event:
WCF 8: Khumpai vs Kriss
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Kolov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A Jani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Kolov counters with a nice double leg into side control. A Jani won't be happy with that.
A Jani is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kolov taking a break here but A Jani is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kolov stops A Jani from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
A Jani wants to get back to his feet.
Kolov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
A Jani looks like he's trying to stand up.
A Jani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolov.
Kolov controlling the pace.
A Jani is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A Jani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Kolov counters with a takedown into side control.
A Jani is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kolov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kolov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and A Jani works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
A Jani looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
A Jani regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kolov.
Kolov postures up in A Jani's guard and throws a big left but A Jani blocks it.
A Jani wants to get back to his feet but Kolov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kolov trying to control but A Jani is working from the bottom.
Kolov throwing strikes from guard but A Jani blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
A Jani wants to stand up but Kolov is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A Jani is looking to stand up but Kolov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kolov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with A Jani but A Jani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A Jani throws a nice looking combination but Kolov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A Jani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A Jani misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Kolov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for A Jani!
Kolov throws a strike aimed at the side of A Jani's head but A Jani avoids it well.
Kolov prevents A Jani from escaping the position.
A Jani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if A Jani tries to get out of the position.
Kolov is looking to take a break and control but A Jani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Kolov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kolov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but A Jani is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kolov throws a strike aimed at the side of A Jani's head but A Jani avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolov tries to score with some ground and pound. A Jani controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A Jani avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kolov.
Kolov prevents A Jani from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kolov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but A Jani sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kolov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but A Jani sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A Jani is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kolov is controlling him well.
A Jani trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kolov takes a little break here. A Jani wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
A Jani is pushing Kolov's head away, looking to escape. Kolov manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Kolov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from A Jani.
A Jani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kolov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A Jani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A Jani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Kolov counters with a shoot takedown. A Jani fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
A Jani manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Kolov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolov looking to sit in guard and control but A Jani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A Jani stopping the sweep attempt from Kolov.
Kolov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kolov trying to keep a closed guard but A Jani is proving a slippery customer.
A Jani trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kolov's guard.#T1#
Dan Kolov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kolov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. A Jani stacks Kolov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by A Jani!
Kolov looking for a sweep but A Jani has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kolov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
A Jani can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kolov is looking to escape.
Kolov tries to reverse the position but A Jani maintains control.#SU#
A Jani is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A Jani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kolov takes one to the chin there.
A Jani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Kolov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in A Jani'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!
Kolov prevents A Jani from getting back to his feet.
Kolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Kolov stops A Jani from standing up.
Kolov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kolov looking to sit in guard and control but A Jani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kolov wants to hit a switch here but A Jani passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kolov there!
Kolov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4##SU#
A Jani stands up from mount. Strange move.
A Jani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A Jani leaves Kolov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A Jani lands with a right hand.
Kolov fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ki A Jani dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kolov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice jab there from A Jani.
A Jani misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Kolov counters with a nice double leg into side control. A Jani won't be happy with that.
A Jani wants to get back to his feet but Kolov drags him back down.
Kolov in side control, throwing shots but A Jani defends.
A Jani is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kolov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A Jani takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but A Jani keeps working.
A Jani is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Kolov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A Jani tries to escape but Kolov is in control.
Kolov trying to control the action but A Jani is working from the bottom.
A Jani is trying to buck Kolov off.
An elbow from Kolov crashes against the mat.
Kolov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kolov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kolov with the ground and pound but A Jani regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
A Jani is refusing to be controlled, as Kolov sits in half guard.
Kolov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
A Jani tries to kick Kolov off but Kolov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A Jani throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Kolov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for A Jani!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolov working the ground and pound but A Jani is defending the strikes.
Kolov tries to score with some ground and pound. A Jani controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A Jani managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kolov.
Kolov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A Jani is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kolov is controlling him well.
Kolov trying to control the action but A Jani is working from the bottom.
Kolov tries to score with some ground and pound. A Jani controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
A Jani is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kolov is controlling him well.
Kolov throws an elbow but A Jani slips to the side and avoids it well.
A Jani is not content to let Kolov control the position.
Kolov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A Jani wants to get back to his feet but Kolov drags him back down.
Kolov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A Jani is pushing Kolov's head away, looking to escape. Kolov manages to hold on to the position though.
Kolov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kolov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A Jani wants to get back to his feet.#T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A Jani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolov was well out of range. Poor timing from A Jani.
Kolov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A Jani lands an overhand right.
Kolov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for A Jani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolov slips a jab and a cross from A Jani.
#TD2#
Kolov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kolov lands in his opponent's guard.
A Jani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolov throwing strikes from guard but A Jani blocks nicely.
Kolov throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Kolov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kolov 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Kolov!
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Event:
WCF 4: Escalante vs Son of God
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Kolov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fu moves to clinch but Kolov breaks away #TD#
and Kolov counters with a shoot takedown. Fu fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kolov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Kolov is posturing up here but Fu has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kolov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kolov has to tap! Slick submission there by Fu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jian Fu!
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Event:
WCF 1: Ushakov vs Middlefinger
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Escalante misses with a series of wild punches.
Kolov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kolov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kolov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escalante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escalante scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Kolov gets a double leg takedown into Escalante's guard.
Escalante on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Escalante tries to get out of the position.
Kolov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Escalante has wrist control.
Kolov content to stall in guard here.
Kolov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolov landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Escalante trying to keep a closed guard but Kolov is proving a slippery customer.
Escalante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Escalante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escalante is looking to stand up but Kolov isn't so interested in that idea.
Escalante working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolov.
Kolov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kolov lands a couple of digs.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kolov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escalante's head.
Escalante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Escalante keeping moving, preventing Kolov from controlling successfully.
Kolov chips away with some ground and pound.
Escalante 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.
Kolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escalante works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escalante keeping moving, preventing Kolov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escalante works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Escalante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kolov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escalante connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kolov scrambles back to his feet.
Escalante slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kolov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kolov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escalante pinned against the cage. Escalante gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kolov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escalante defends well and Kolov ends up having to push Escalante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kolov.
Kolov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escalante's waist but Escalante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolov off to one side.
Vicente Escalante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escalante lands the left hand.
Kolov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escalante tries to avoid it but Kolov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escalante to the ground. Escalante escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD#
Escalante drops Kolov with a beautiful combination! Kolov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Escalante is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escalante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kolov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Escalante tests Kolov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escalante connects with the punch.#ROC#
Kolov is rocked!
Escalante connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kolov - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante is the new middleweight champion!
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