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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Mazanov misses with the combination.
Menard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mazanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Malcolm Menard has been cut.
Mazanov lands a jab to Menard's midsection.#KD2#
Mazanov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Menard sprawling to the canvas! Menard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mazanov finish him?!
#ROC2#Menard is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mazanov.
Oh Menard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mazanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Menard's hands.
Mazanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Menard get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Menard stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Mazanov runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitry Mazanov!
A very excited looking Dmitry Mazanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Mazanov as he connects with a hook.
Mazanov wants to slow Leighton down by chopping away at his legs.
Mazanov lands a jab.
Mazanov throws a hook but Leighton avoids it easily.
Leighton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mazanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leighton.
Mazanov misses with a straight right.
Mazanov stuffs the takedown.
Leighton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazanov.
Leighton looks for a takedown but Mazanov sprawls well.
Leighton drops his hands momentarily and Mazanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazanov jabs Leighton right on the nose. Leighton blinks but takes it well.
Mazanov throws a hook but Leighton blocks it.
Mazanov scores with a hook to the body. Leighton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Leighton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mazanov.
Nice shot lands for Mazanov.
Dmitry Mazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazanov lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Leighton is rocked!
Mazanov misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Leighton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mazanov throws a hook but Leighton avoids it easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mazanov has knocked Leighton down with a huge combo! Mazanov steps away and waves a wobbly Leighton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mazanov! Leighton is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Mazanov!
A very excited looking Dmitry Mazanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BBFC Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 05, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Mazanov lands a leg kick that knocks Banks off balance momentarily.
Mazanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mazanov throws a series of strikes that have Banks backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like Adonis Banks has been cut.
Mazanov connects with a right hand. Banks shakes it off.
Mazanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mazanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mazanov with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Banks. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Mazanov finds it's way through Banks's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Mazanov.
Banks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazanov connects with a right hand. Banks shakes it off.#ROC#Banks is rocked!
Mazanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banks is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazanov finish him?
Banks looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Mazanov. Beautiful body shot.
OH! Banks has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Mazanov smells blood and charges in for the finish! Mazanov unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Banks sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dmitry Mazanov!
Dmitry Mazanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BFC 29: Butcher Vs. Bob
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Warlovski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warlovski lands with a good body shot.
Mazanov looks to land a left hand but Warlovski moved out of range nicely.
Mazanov blocks a jab.
Mazanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Warlovski on the side of the head.
Mazanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dmitry Mazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazanov misses with a low kick.
Mazanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Warlovski should have avoided that one.
Mazanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Warlovski.
Warlovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Warlovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warlovski presses Mazanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mazanov wants to break free but Warlovski has control.
Mazanov has had enough of the clinch but Warlovski keeps him there for the moment.
Warlovski keeps control of Mazanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warlovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warlovski has him pressed against the cage.
Warlovski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warlovski gets through Mazanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warlovski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazanov backwards. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Mazanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mazanov wants to break free but Warlovski has control.
Mazanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warlovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Mazanov blocking some punches.
Warlovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazanov backwards.
Warlovski has Mazanov pressed against the cage, preventing Mazanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Warlovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Warlovski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warlovski.
Warlovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazanov controls his hands.
Warlovski can't find room to land a body shot as Mazanov controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Warlovski as the two fighters clinch.
Warlovski lands with a right to the head.
Warlovski lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Warlovski.
Warlovski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Warlovski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mazanov's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Mazanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Mazanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mazanov stuns Warlovski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Warlovski's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Mazanov misses.
Warlovski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Warlovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazanov.
Mazanov throws a nice looking combination but Warlovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warlovski's corner calls for a 1-2. Warlovski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD#
Warlovski sends Mazanov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Warlovski is motioning to the referee to let Mazanov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Mazanov is rocked!
Warlovski fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mazanov square on the jaw! Damn, Mazanov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Warlovski!
Igor Warlovski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
BFC 25: Butcher Vs. Cain
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mazanov looks to land a combination but Roger avoids it well.
Roger shoots in and drives through. Mazanov sprawls well.
Mazanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mazanov works over Roger's head and body with a nice combination.
Mazanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Roger darts in looking for a takedown but Mazanov gets double underhooks and turns Roger into the cage.
It looked like Mazanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Roger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mazanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mazanov gets back to half guard.
Roger trying to control from half guard but Mazanov is working away.
Roger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roger is pressing down on Mazanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mazanov is holding on for now. #T1#
Roger throwing shots but Mazanov is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Roger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mazanov defends it well. #SUB2#
Roger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roger drops an elbow to the side of Mazanov's head. #SUB2#
Roger wants to work for an arm triangle but Mazanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mazanov wants to get back to full guard.
Roger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mazanov!
Roger landing strikes from the mount and Mazanov is in trouble! #T2#
Roger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mazanov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Roger goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mazanov turns into him and now he's in Roger's guard.
Roger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mazanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mazanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Roger has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mazanov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Roger has tightened it up now! Mazanov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jolly Roger!
In his post fight interview, Jolly Roger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BFC 22: Alexander Vs. Matsuda
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazanov lands a two punch combo.
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazanov is just out of range.
Mazanov scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Soares darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Soares takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soares drops an elbow to the side of Mazanov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mazanov tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg.
Soares drops an elbow to the side of Mazanov's head.
Mazanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soares scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mazanov trying to hold on to Soares's head to control him but Soares postures up.
#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soares connects with a nice short shot to Mazanov's temple.
Mazanov is refusing to be controlled, as Soares sits in half guard.
Soares takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mazanov wants to get back to full guard.
Soares seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Soares is just content to waste time from the top position. Mazanov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Soares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mazanov looking to control.
We've been hearing that Soares has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Soares lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soares scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazanov is keeping the position for now.
Soares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares lands a couple of elbows.
Soares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Mazanov is rocked!
Soares landing some decent shots from guard.
Mazanov is still in real trouble! Can Soares finish him?
Soares working some strikes from top position.
Mazanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Soares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Soares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soares arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mazanov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares! |
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Event:
BFC 16: Rodrigues Vs. Lane
Date: Jul 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazanov misses with a wild body shot.
Mazanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rytina misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Mazanov.
Rytina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazanov.
Mazanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rytina.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rytina! But no joy.
Mazanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rytina throws a jab when Mazanov was well out of range.
Nice cross by Mazanov.
Mazanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Mazanov throws a big counter combination but Rytina scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mazanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rytina looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rytina on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mazanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Mazanov scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Mazanov misses.
We've been informed that Rytina 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Mazanov. Those never looked like landing.
Rytina was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice uppercut there from Mazanov.#T1#
Jab, jab by Mazanov - just one landing.
Rytina looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazanov is just out of range.
Mazanov digs a good hook to Rytina's body.
Mazanov lunges at Rytina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rytina's hand.
Mazanov jabs at Rytina's body.
Mazanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mazanov misses with a right hand
and Rytina counters with an inside leg kick.
Rytina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Mazanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mazanov feints a jab promting Rytina to slip. Mazanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rytina slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rytina listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazanov misses with a wild body shot.
Mazanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rytina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazanov moves away.
Mazanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
A shot to the liver by Mazanov. Beautiful body shot.
Mazanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mazanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Mazanov catches Rytina right on the button with a cross.
Dmitry Mazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rytina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mazanov's sensitive parts.
A combination from Mazanov does no damage.
Mazanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Mazanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rytina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazanov. That snapped Rytina's head back.
Nice shot lands for Mazanov.
Mazanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Rytina throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazanov connects with a jab.
Mazanov lands an overhand right.
Mazanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rytina.
Mazanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rytina.
Mazanov cracks Rytina with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mazanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rytina's hands.
Mazanov thuds his right hand into Rytina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A clash of legs there as Mazanov blocks the low kick.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rytina is looking to clinch.
Rytina scoring well with a low kick there.
Rytina looks to land a left hand but Mazanov moved out of range nicely.
Mazanov throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Rytina instigates a clinch. #T4#
Rytina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazanov's elbow.
Rytina digs a right hand underneath Mazanov's ribcage. Mazanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mazanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazanov working hard to break the clinch.
Rytina lands with a left to the head.
Mazanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Rytina won't allow it.
Mazanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rytina has him pressed against the cage.
Rytina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rytina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rytina manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mazanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazanov working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mazanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Mazanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mazanov scores with a one two! Rytina had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rytina ducks right into an uppercut from Mazanov.
Rytina has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rytina.
Rytina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mazanov swings for the body but Rytina moves out of range.
No joy there for Mazanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mazanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rytina manages to avoid it.
Mazanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rytina can do to turn this around?
Mazanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rytina slips a jab and a cross from Mazanov.
A jab lands there for Mazanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rytina tries to clinch there but Mazanov circles away.
Mazanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rytina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Rytina misses
and Mazanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rytina lands with a kick to the temple. Mazanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mazanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dmitry Mazanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazanov scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Mazanov lands a right hook to the body.
Mazanov clobbers Rytina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mazanov stuns Rytina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mazanov misses with a few strikes there.
Rytina misses with an uppercut.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rytina moves away.
Mazanov lands a jab to the nose.
Mazanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rytina manages to avoid it.
Mazanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Mazanov misses with a body shot.
Rytina wants to counter the offense by Mazanov and move into the clinch position.
Rytina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazanov.
Mazanov takes a swing at Rytina's ribcage but misses.
Rytina is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rytina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rytina moves away.
Rytina takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rytina.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazanov falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Rytina holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mazanov is trying to break the clinch but Rytina has him pressed against the cage.
Rytina lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Rytina.
Rytina landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rytina stalling.
Mazanov digs a right hand into Rytina's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rytina's gas tank.
Mazanov blocking some punches.
Rytina tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazanov avoids the damage to the body.
Rytina landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rytina connects with a knee to the head.
Mazanov is looking to control Rytina's arms but Rytina gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mazanov has his back to the cage.
Rytina controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Mazanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rytina has double underhooks. #BC#
Mazanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rytina throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Rytina gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mazanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rytina has him pressed against the cage.
Rytina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazanov tries to throw a body punch but Rytina avoids it by throwing Mazanov back against the cage.
Rytina's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mazanov tries to circle away but Rytina has him pinned against the cage.
I was talking to Mazanov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mazanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rytina struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazanov controls his hands.
#T4#
Rytina misses with a punch to the body.
Rytina with a knee to the head.
Risto Rytina seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rytina stalling in the clinch.
Mazanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rytina displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mazanov up against the cage.
Mazanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mazanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rytina or not.
Mazanov can't break the clinch.
Rytina lands a left hand.
Rytina taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mazanov blocking some punches.
Mazanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rytina has double underhooks.
Rytina is trying to pull guard but Mazanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mazanov trying to stall but Rytina improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Mazanov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rytina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazanov as he connects with a hook.
Mazanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rytina doesn't seem bothered though.
Mazanov misses with a hook. Rytina ducked under it nicely.
Rytina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mazanov misses the jab.
Rytina throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mazanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Mazanov.
Mazanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Rytina counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rytina counters with a stiff right hand.
Mazanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rytina was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazanov.
Mazanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rytina tries to land a front kick but Mazanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Rytina walks into a stiff left hand from Mazanov.
Rytina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Rytina lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mazanov doesn't seem phased though.
Rytina takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mazanov connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Rytina pushes Mazanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mazanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rytina throws a head punch that misses.
Rytina misses with a knee strike.
Mazanov is trying to push Rytina away but Rytina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rytina lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rytina - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rytina scores with a knee to the head.
Rytina is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rytina will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mazanov up against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Rytina jumps into guard, dragging Mazanov to the mat.
Mazanov postures up in Rytina's guard and throws a big left but Rytina blocks it.
Mazanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mazanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Mazanov stands up and waves to Rytina to follow him.
Rytina on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rytina drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mazanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Rytina takes one to the chin there.
Mazanov cracks a nice hook into Rytina's ribs.
Dmitry Mazanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mazanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rytina tries to clinch but Mazanov is having none of it.
Mazanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Mazanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Rytina was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rytina was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazanov.
Rytina throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rytina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRytina.
Mazanov lands with a nice body punch.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rytina moves away.
Risto Rytina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rytina lands with a slapping head kick.
Mazanov throws a body punch but Rytina moves out of range.
Rytina is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rytina stuns Mazanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rytina has time to react.
Mazanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mazanov lands with a nice body punch.
Rytina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Rytina forces Mazanov back against the cage and clinches.
Mazanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rytina landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rytina tries to pull guard but Mazanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rytina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rytina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Rytina jumps guard and drags Mazanov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rytina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mazanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Mazanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mazanov, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Mazanov!
A less than humble Dmitry Mazanov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
BFC 11: Hammer Vs. Payakaroon
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkan slips under a jab.
Mazanov throws a nice looking combination but Volkan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dmitry Mazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mazanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Volkan misses with a hook
and Mazanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkan misses with a wild body shot.
Mazanov misses with a combination
and Volkan counters with a nice body shot.
Volkan avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Mazanov misses.
Mazanov connects with a body shot.
Volkan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mazanov checks it well.
Mazanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkan doesn't seem bothered though.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkan throws a body punch but Mazanov moves out of range. #T1#
Mazanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Volkan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mazanov scores with the left hand. Volkan knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkan misses with a hook to the body
and Mazanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkan.
Volkan tries to clinch up but Mazanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkan takes a swing at Mazanov's ribcage but misses.
Volkan swings for the body but Mazanov moves out of range.
Mazanov is looking to wear down Volkan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Volkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazanov moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Mazanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkan.
Mazanov misses with a hook. Volkan ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Mazanov does no damage.
Mazanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazanov.
#T2#
Volkan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mazanov misses with a hook.
Mazanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mazanov misses its target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mazanov.
Mazanov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkan looks to throw the jab but Mazanov is out of range.
Mazanov moves out of range as Volkan strikes.
Volkan slips under a jab from Mazanov.
Volkan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazanov to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Mazanov finds it's way through Volkan's defenses.
Volkan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mazanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazanov throws a one two combo.
#ROC#Volkan is rocked!
Volkan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkan is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazanov finish him?
Mazanov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Volkan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Volkan looks to clinch but Mazanov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Volkan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dmitry Mazanov!
In his post fight interview, Dmitry Mazanov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 17 - Tragedy vs Rocca
Date: May 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Yada walks into a jab.
Yada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left and a right from Mazanov both land. Nice combination.
Mazanov misses with an uppercut. Yada saw that one coming.
Mazanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazanov with a hook.
Mazanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Yada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazanov's waist but Mazanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yada off to one side.
Yada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dmitry Mazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yada slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Mazanov misses its intended target.
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!
Yada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazanov pinned against the cage. Mazanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mazanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
No joy there for Mazanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mazanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Yada counters with a series of strikes. Mazanov will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Yada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazanov.
Mazanov leaves Yada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dmitry Mazanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toson Yada.
Yada darts in looking for a takedown but Mazanov gets double underhooks and turns Yada into the cage.
Mazanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Yada is just out of range.
Mazanov tests Yada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazanov misses the target.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yada moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yada or perhaps it was just good defense by Mazanov, which made it look bad.
Mazanov connects with a looping right hand.
Yada misses with a straight left. #T2#
Mazanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazanov lands a body shot.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mazanov is fending him off so far but Yada persists. Nope, Mazanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Dmitry Mazanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yada circles away quickly and effectively.
Yada with the counter takedown but Mazanov avoids it easily.
Yada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazanov but Mazanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yada does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mazanov lands with a shot to the body.
Mazanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Yada moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazanov connects with a jab.
Mazanov throws out a loose jab but Yada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mazanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yada was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazanov.
Mazanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYada.
Mazanov checks a leg kick.
Mazanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Yada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yada circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mazanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazanov.
Nice defenses there by Yada.#T4#
Mazanov throws a jab when Yada was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazanov misses with a wild body shot.
Mazanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yada wants to counter the offense by Mazanov and move into the clinch position.
Yada slips under a jab.
Mazanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazanov throws a body punch but Yada moves out of range.
Mazanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazanov misses with a hook.
Yada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mazanov defends it well.
Yada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mazanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mazanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazanov takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Mazanov both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Mazanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mazanov throws the left hand but Yada avoids the punch easily.
Mazanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mazanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yada.
Mazanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Yada tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazanov but Mazanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mazanov connects with a crisp jab.
Mazanov lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mazanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toson Yada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yada lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazanov's head.
Yada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yada might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mazanov has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Yada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazanov moves away.
Mazanov jabs Yada right on the nose. Yada blinks but takes it well.
Mazanov stuns Yada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yada slips a jab from Mazanov.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazanov. That snapped Yada's head back.
Yada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazanov.
Mazanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yada eats them both and turns towards Mazanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mazanov jabs at Yada's body.
Yada moves out of range as Mazanov strikes.
Yada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yada moves out of range as Mazanov strikes.
Yada is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazanov takes a swing at Yada's ribcage but misses.
Mazanov missing with a left hand there. Yada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazanov looks to throw the jab but Yada is out of range.
Mazanov tries to bum rush Yada with a series of wild strikes but Yada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yada tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazanov. That snapped Yada's head back.
Nice jab there from Mazanov.
Yada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mazanov as he avoids it easily.
Yada misses with a hook. Mazanov ducked under it nicely.
Mazanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mazanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yada can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Mazanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yada drops his hands momentarily and Mazanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Mazanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Yada off the cage and back into range.
Mazanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mazanov misses with a jab to the body
and Yada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mazanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yada.
Yada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mazanov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yada is defended easily by Mazanov.
Dmitry Mazanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toson Yada.
Mazanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Yada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mazanov lands a two punch combo.
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!
A big left from Mazanov misses.
A little jabbing left from Yada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Mazanov throws out a loose jab but Yada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazanov with a body shot.
Mazanov cracks Yada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yada defending well as Mazanov loads up on a big left hand.
Dmitry Mazanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazanov misses with a wild body shot.
Yada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good exchange - Mazanov coming out on top.
Yada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Mazanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mazanov misses the target.
Yada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazanov.
Yada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yada avoids the body shot from Mazanov.
Mazanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYada.
Yada moves out of range of the strikes.
Yada tries a quick counter leg kick but Mazanov is wise to it.
Yada throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mazanov.
Yada shoots in looking for a takedown but Mazanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yada is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mazanov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Yada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazanov lands a right hook to the body.
Mazanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazanov throws a hook but Yada blocks it.
Yada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Mazanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazanov looks to throw the jab but Yada is out of range. #T1#
Yada throws a series of punches but Mazanov avoids them all with ease.
Mazanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazanov misses with the combination.
Donk. Mazanov catches Yada right on the button with a cross.
Mazanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Mazanov blocks the low kick.
Mazanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Mazanov misses.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Yada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazanov pinned against the cage. Mazanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dmitry Mazanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toson Yada.
Mazanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yada wants to counter with a clinch but Mazanov pushes him away.
Mazanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Yada counters with a series of strikes. Mazanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yada.
Mazanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mazanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Mazanov throws a nice looking combination but Yada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Mazanov.
Yada slips a jab from Mazanov.
A big right from Mazanov misses.
Yada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dmitry Mazanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mazanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mazanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yada.
Mazanov tries to bum rush Yada with a series of wild strikes but Yada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Mazanov finds it's way through Yada's defenses.
Yada slips a jab and a cross from Mazanov.
Yada feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mazanov sprawls well. Mazanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yada gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Yada throws a sloppy head kick and Mazanov moves out of range easily.
Yada goes for a double leg but Mazanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mazanov continues to drive forward.
Mazanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazanov looks to land a combination. Yada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazanov throws a big shot that misses.
Yada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mazanov.
Yada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazanov.
Mazanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yada was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazanov.
A countering left hand to the body from Yada misses.
Mazanov misses with a hook.
Mazanov slips a jab and a cross from Yada.
Toson Yada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazanov misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Mazanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mazanov 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Mazanov!
A less than humble Dmitry Mazanov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
HFC Tournament Rd 3
Date: Mar 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Mazanov misses with a wild body shot.
Mazanov lands a nice hook to Van Barle's body. Van Barle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mazanov throws the left hand but Van Barle avoids the punch easily.
Mazanov throws a right and a left that Van Barle avoids nicely.
Mazanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mazanov connects with a single shot there.
Mazanov works Van Barle's body with a nice hook.
Van Barle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazanov manages to avoid it.
Mazanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Barle counters with a nice body kick.
Dmitry Mazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Barle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Van Barle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Van Barle connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Barle just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mazanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Barle! But no joy.
Mazanov scores with a hook.
A lazy left from Mazanov finds it's target.
Van Barle takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Mazanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mazanov.#T1#
Van Barle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Mazanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Van Barle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Barle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Barle. That's going to slow Mazanov down.
An inside leg kick from Van Barle misses. #CL2#
Van Barle clinches.
Van Barle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazanov backwards.
Van Barle struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazanov controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Barle. #CUT2#
It looks like Dmitry Mazanov has been cut.
Mazanov tries to circle away but Van Barle has him pinned against the cage.
Van Barle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mazanov's efforts to push away.
Mazanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Barle lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazanov backwards.
Van Barle lands a left hand.
Van Barle lands a good knee to the midsection. Mazanov won't want to take too many of those.
Mazanov is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Barle prevents a body shot from Mazanov.
Van Barle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mazanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Barle has double underhooks. #T2#
Van Barle connects with a knee to the head.
Van Barle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mazanov's face.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Barle.
Van Barle lands an elbow inside that Mazanov shrugs off.
Van Barle scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Barle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mazanov's defenses.
Mazanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Barle won't allow it.
Mazanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Barle.
Van Barle with a knee to the head.
Mazanov takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Mazanov is rocked!
Van Barle scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Mazanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mazanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Barle misses with a body punch.
Mazanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Barle lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Barle.
Van Barle lands an elbow just above Mazanov 's eye. #T3#
Van Barle just leaning against Mazanov, taking a breather.
Van Barle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Barle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Van Barle.
Van Barle keeps control of Mazanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Barle lands with a right to the head.
Van Barle lands a left hand.
Van Barle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mazanovs head.
Van Barle lands a knee to the body.
Van Barle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Barle working Mazanov over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Barle jerks Mazanov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Mazanov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Van Barle goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Van Barle because Mazanov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Dillon Van Barle!
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Event:
#1 Contender Series 205
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Foster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foster looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mazanov slips a jab from Foster.
Foster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jeff Foster has been cut.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Mazanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mazanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazanov thuds a left hand into Foster's body.
Foster takes one to the side of the head.
Mazanov jabs at Foster's body.
Mazanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Foster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mazanov connects with a jab.
Mazanov scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazanov jabs at Foster's body.
Dmitry Mazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mazanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Foster is rocked!
Mazanov lands a body shot.
Oh Foster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Mazanov bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Foster! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#CUT2#
Jeff Foster's cut is getting worse.#T1##SU2#
Mazanov stands up and waves to Foster to follow him.
Foster seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Mazanov shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Foster is backing up but Mazanov catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Foster covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Mazanov Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Mazanov!
An out of breath Dmitry Mazanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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