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Event:
Checkmate Championship 19
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Ukkonen jabs at Pravda's body.
Ukkonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pravda is just out of range.
Kaino Ukkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pravda. Pravda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pravda shoots in for a double leg but Ukkonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pravda throws a nice looking combination but Ukkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ukkonen looks to land a combination but Pravda avoids it well.
Ukkonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Ukkonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Pravda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ukkonen trying to control but Pravda postures up.
Pravda wants to pass to mount but Ukkonen is defending the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pravda is keen to just control but Ukkonen is a slippery customer.#T1#
Ukkonen wants to control but Pravda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pravda is taking a breather. Ukkonen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ukkonen tries to get to full guard but Pravda has control of the leg.
Pravda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Ukkonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pravda pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ukkonen is looking to improve his position.
Pravda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ukkonen keeps working.
Pravda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ukkonen looking for submissions off his back.
Pravda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Ukkonen actively working from the bottom here.
Pravda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ukkonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ukkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ukkonen throws an overhand right that lands on Pravda's shoulder, as Pravda tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Pravda clinches. #TD2#
Ukkonen has picked Pravda up - he's going for a ride! Ukkonen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ukkonen is trying to control. Pravda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Ukkonen trying to pass the guard but Pravda defending well.
Pravda gets back to full guard.
Ukkonen passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pravda wants to get back to full guard.
Ukkonen drops an elbow to the side of Pravda's head. #SUB2#
Ukkonen is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Ukkonen working over Pravda with some ground and pound. Pravda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pravda is looking to control Ukkonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pravda avoid being mounted?
Pravda wants to control but Ukkonen passes into side.
Pravda can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pravda gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pravda wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Ukkonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pravda moves out of range as Ukkonen strikes.
Pravda closes the distance and clinches up with Ukkonen, looking for a takedown. Pravda pushes Ukkonen against the cage but Ukkonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Ukkonen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kaino Ukkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ukkonen blocks the strikes from Pravda.
Pravda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ukkonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ukkonen's back!
Ukkonen rolls, trying to escape but Pravda keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pravda trying to control momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pravda controlling the position well here. Ukkonen rolled but Pravda kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ukkonen wants to escape the position.
#T1#
Pravda biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pravda wants to control but Ukkonen is keeping busy.
Ukkonen breaks Pravda's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pravda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pravda keeping moving, preventing Ukkonen from controlling successfully.
Pravda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Ukkonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ukkonen wants to control from the top but Pravda keeps moving.
Ukkonen is pushing down on Pravda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pravda is fighting to maintain full guard but Ukkonen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pravda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ukkonen is working away from the top position though.
Pravda wants to get back to full guard.
Ukkonen works his way into full mount!
Pravda holds on to Ukkonen as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#T3#
Pravda is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Ukkonen is working for a guillotine from mount but Pravda frees his head quite easily.
BOOM! Ukkonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ukkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pravda is looking to escape.
Pravda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ukkonen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pravda?
#T4#
Pravda wants to control but Ukkonen is having none of it.
Ukkonen lands a nice shot to the head.
Pravda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ukkonen looking to control but Pravda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pravda regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ukkonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pravda defending well though.
Ukkonen tries to pass to full mount but Pravda defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Ukkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ukkonen. Pravda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pravda shoots for a takedown but Ukkonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ukkonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ukkonen cracks Pravda with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Ukkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ukkonen wants to control from the top but Pravda keeps moving.
Pravda controls Ukkonen momentarily but Ukkonen frees himself.
Ukkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Pravda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pravda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ukkonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ukkonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ukkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pravda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Ukkonen postures up and lands a big shot to Pravda's brow.
Ukkonen won't allow Pravda to get back to his feet.
Ukkonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ukkonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Pravda has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ukkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pravda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ukkonen scores with a jab.
Ukkonen throws a jab when Pravda was well out of range.
Pravda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ukkonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Pravda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ukkonen sprawls well initially but Pravda persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Pravda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ukkonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pravda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ukkonen keeps working.
It looks like Pravda is going to stand back up.
Pravda trying to control from half guard but Ukkonen is working away. #SUB2#
Ukkonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
Pravda prevents Ukkonen from improving his position.#T3#
Ukkonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pravda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pravda's back!
Volodymyr Pravda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Ukkonen is persistently looking for the submission but Pravda is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Ukkonen is working for a rear naked choke. Pravda is not defending it well and Ukkonen has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Pravda refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Pravda's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaino Ukkonen!
Kaino Ukkonen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 9
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Correia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Correia.
Correia misses with a wild combination.
Pravda thuds his shin into the meat of Correia's side.
Correia throws a looping overhand right but Pravda ducks down to avoid it.
Pravda with a poor takedown
and Correia counters with a stiff right hand.
Correia connects with a single shot there.
Correia misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Pravda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Correia misses with a wild combination.
Pravda darts in looking for a takedown but Correia gets double underhooks and turns Pravda into the cage.
Correia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pravda prevents a body shot from Correia.
Pravda can't find room to land a body shot as Correia controls the action.
#T1#
Pravda has Correia pressed against the cage.
Pravda being controlled against the cage.
Come on Correia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Correia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Correia receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Pravda trying to land knees to the body.
Correia controlling the action here for a moment.
Pravda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Correia has Pravda pressed against the cage, preventing Pravda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Correia slowing the pace effectively.
Correia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Correia continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paulo Correia.
No joy there for Pravda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Correia darts in and clinches Pravda up against the cage.
Correia tries to work over Pravda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pravda.
Correia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Pravda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Correia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Pravda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Correia!
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Pravda is trying to control the action in half guard but Correia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pravda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pravda tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pravda controlling the pace.
Correia tries to roll over but Pravda keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pravda in particular looking to stall.
Correia wants to improve his position but Pravda is controlling well.
Pravda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Correia defending well though.
Correia trying to hold on to Pravda's head to control him but Pravda postures up.
Pravda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pravda is trying to control. Correia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Correia is looking for a sweep. Pravda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Correia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pravda is working away from the top position though.
Correia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pravda wants to control from the top but Correia keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Correia holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Correia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulo Correia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pravda shoots in for a takedown but Correia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body kick from Correia.#CL#
Pravda drives through and clinches with Correia against the cage.
Correia stalling against the cage.
Pravda looking for a takedown.
Pravda blocks an uppercut.
Correia is trying to pull guard but Pravda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pravda has a couple of punches blocked by Correia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correia misses with a punch to the body.
Pravda lands a left hand.
Correia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Correia on the inside. #T1#
Correia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pravda's elbow.
Correia lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Correia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pravda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from Correia.
Pravda lands a body shot.
Correia misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pravda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pravda is trying to pull guard but Correia has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Pravda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Correia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Pravda breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Correia.
Pravda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Correia tries to avoid it but Pravda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Correia to the ground. Correia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pravda misses with a takedown
and Correia counters with a straight right hand.
Correia throws a hook but Pravda blocks it.
Correia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Correia duly obliges.
Volodymyr Pravda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Correia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pravda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Correia drops Pravda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pravda looks back up at him and smiles so Correia waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Pravda is rocked!
Correia shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Pravda takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Correia sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Pravda bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Correia!
A less than humble Paulo Correia 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pravda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pravda lands with a cross.
Pravda scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Oliveira is rocked!
Pravda circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Oliveira to the canvas! Oliveira doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pravda keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodymyr Pravda!
A less than humble Volodymyr Pravda 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:
Checkmate Championship 7
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pravda counters with a straight right hand.
Connor misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Pravda counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Connor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pravda misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pravda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Connor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Connor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pravda.
A right handed body shot lands from Pravda.
Connor scores with a shot to the side of Pravda's head.
Connor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
Pravda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pravda misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor misses with some punches.
Pravda tries to throw a body punch but Connor avoids it by throwing Pravda back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Connor.
Pravda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connor gets through Pravda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Pravda prevents a body shot from Connor.
Pravda working aggressively here.
Pravda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Connor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pravda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Connors head. #TD2#
Pravda wants the takedown. Connor is fighting it off but Pravda persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Connor's guard against the cage.
Pravda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pravda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Connor's guard.
Well, if Pravda 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.
Connor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pravda is working away from the top position though.
Pravda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Connor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pravda.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pravda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pravda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pravda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Pravda sits in half guard.
Connor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pravda.
Connor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Connor tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Pravda wants to free his trapped foot but Connor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pravda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Connor tries to kick Pravda off in order to stand up. Pravda Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pravda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pravda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Connor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pravda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Pravda.#T4#
Connor defending against the ground and pound.
Connor prevents Pravda from improving position.
Connor parries the strikes from Pravda easily there. Pravda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Connor to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pravda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pravda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pravda tries to score with some ground and pound. Connor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pravda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Connor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pravda.
Pravda trying to control the position but Connor is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Pravda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Connor throws an off balance right hand
and Pravda counters with a straight right hand.
Connor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Connor throws a hook but Pravda blocks it.
A jab from Connor misses.
Connor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Connor fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Pravda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Pravda pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Pravda.
Pravda lands a body punch.
Pravda scores with a shot to the side of Connor's head.
Pravda blocking some punches.
Connor pushes Pravda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pravda misses with the head strike.
Pravda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pravda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Connor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pravda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pravda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Connor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pravda backwards.
Pravda misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Pravda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pravda lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pravda.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Pravda.
Pravda wants to take the fight to the mat but Connor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Pravda.
Pravda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pravda gets through Connor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pravda takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor lands with a left to the head.
Volodymyr Pravda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Connor misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Connor.
Pravda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Connor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Connor lands a body shot.
Pravda lands a hook that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Pravda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Connor's elbow.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
Connor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pravda backwards.
Connor misses with a body punch.
Connor lands with a right to the head.
Pravda lands a shot to the body.
Connor lands a right hand.
Pravda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pravda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pravda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pravda prevents a body shot from Connor.
Connor blocking some punches.
A short right from Connor on the inside.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Pravda.
A body shot lands from Connor.
Pravda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Connor.
Connor tries to work over Pravda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Pravda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Connor prevents it.
Greg Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Pravda.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
Pravda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Connor or not.
Pravda blocking some punches.
Connor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Connor misses with a body punch.
Connor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connor misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Connor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Connor scores with a hook to the body.
Connor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Connor misses with some punches.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pravda wants to take the fight to the mat but Connor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pravda working aggressively here.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pravda fails to land. #T4#
Connor lands a left hand.
Pravda blocking some punches.
Pravda lands an uppercut.
Pravda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Pravda tries to work over Connor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Connor throws a punch but it's blocked by Pravda.
Pravda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Connor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Connor misses with some punches.
Connor struggles to land a body shot inside as Pravda controls his hands.
Pravda blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Pravda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pravda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pravda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connor keeps working.
Pravda throwing strikes but Connor manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Connor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Connor cracks Pravda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pravda was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
A countering left hand to the body from Pravda misses.
Connor throws a jab but it's blocked by Pravda.
A countering left hand to the body from Pravda misses.
Connor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pravdas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Connor throws a jab when Pravda was well out of range.
A jab from Connor misses.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Pravda is just out of range.
A jab from Connor misses.
Pravda slips under a jab from Connor.
Pravda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Connor.
Pravda fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pravda looks to land a left hand but Connor moved out of range nicely.
Greg Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Pravda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pravda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Connor misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Connor misses its intended target.
Pravda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Connor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Connor throws a hook but Pravda blocks it.
Pravda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pravda. Connor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connor swings for the body but Pravda moves out of range.
Pravda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connor.
Connor misses with a looping right.
Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Connor.
Greg Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
Connor throws a shot to the body.
Connor throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Pravda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pravda is nestled in close to Connor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pravda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pravda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pravda is trying to control. Connor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Connor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pravda.
Pravda throws a strike but Connor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pravda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Connor pulls Pravda in close to prevent any damage.
Pravda throws a big elbow that misses.
Pravda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Connor keeping moving, preventing Pravda from controlling successfully.
Pravda stays in close to Connor's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pravda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Pravda shoots in and gets a takedown into Connor's guard.
Pravda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pravda stops Connor from standing up.
Pravda throws a big right hand that misses.
Pravda looking to sit in guard and control but Connor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pravda is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Connor keeping moving, preventing Pravda from controlling successfully.
Pravda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pravda trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Pravda stopping the sweep attempt from Connor.
Pravda landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Connor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Connor!
Our winner, Greg Connor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 5
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Aztec misses.
Pravda tries to clinch up
and Aztec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pravda lands a nice shot to the body.
Aztec slaps away a takedown attempt from Pravda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pravda throws a hook to the side of Aztec's head but Aztec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aztec is looking to counter punch.
Pravda scores with a body shot.
Pravda just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Aztec misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pravda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Pravda swings for the body but Aztec moves out of range.
Pravda wants to clinch
and Aztec counters with a straight right hand.
Pravda tries to close the distance and clinch but Aztec swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aztec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aztec displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pravda.
Pravda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pravda.
Volodymyr Pravda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Pravda connects with a right hand. Aztec shakes it off.
Chief Aztec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Pravda - just one landing.
Pravda blocks a jab.
Pravda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Pravda darts in and clinches Aztec up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pravda throws a head punch that misses.
Aztec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Aztec breaks the clinch.
Aztec on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pravda's corner calls for a 1-2. Pravda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aztec takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3##CL2#
Aztec tries to keep at a distance but Pravda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pravda misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Aztec has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Pravda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aztec wants to break free but Pravda has control.
Aztec blocks an uppercut.
Pravda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aztec avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chief Aztec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Pravda.
Aztec blocking some punches.
Pravda tries to throw a body punch but Aztec avoids it by throwing Pravda back against the cage. #BC#
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Aztec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pravda.
Aztec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pravda doesn't seem bothered though.
Pravda throws a right hand that misses
and Aztec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pravda closes the distance but Aztec moves to the side
and Aztec counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Pravda misses with a body shot
and Aztec counters with a big right hand! Oh Pravda is in trouble here! Aztec follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Aztec!
Chief Aztec retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Chief Aztec thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 2
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pravda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Pravda tries to get set, Berzerker tries to push him back and clinch up but Pravda manages to avoid the attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Pravda as he connects with a hook.
Berzerker lands a nice shot to the body.
Pravda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berzerker.
Berzerker looks to land a combination but Pravda avoids it well.
Berzerker tries to clinch there but Pravda circles away.
Pravda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berzerker misses with a hook
and Pravda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berzerker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pravda's head.
Pravda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berzerker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pravda. Berzerker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berzerker throws a body punch but Pravda moves out of range.
Berzerker misses with a two punch combination.
Berzerker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berzerker is looking to chop away at Pravda's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzerker throws a series of punches but Pravda moves out of range.
It seemed like Pravda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pravda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Berzerker misses the body punch
and Pravda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berzerker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Berzerker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pravda.
Berzerker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Berzerker is looking to wear down Pravda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Pravda throws a jab when Berzerker was well out of range.
Berzerker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pravda manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berzerker. Pravda does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Pravda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Pravda pushes Berzerker up against the cage in a clinch.
Berzerker looking to throw knees to the head but Pravda is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Pravda.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pravda.
A head punch on the inside from Pravda fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Pravda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pravda.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pravda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pravda gets through Berzerker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Berzerker is rocked!
Pravda cracks Berzerker with a nice body shot.
Oh Berzerker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pravda has Berzerker pressed against the cage, preventing Berzerker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Pravda on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzerker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berzerker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pravda is keeping busy.
Pravda creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Berzerker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Berzerker drops to his knees and Pravda pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodymyr Pravda!
Volodymyr Pravda decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Checkmate To The Throne RD#1
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnus V Karlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlson misses with a takedown attempt
and Pravda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pravda but Pravda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Volodymyr Pravda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus V Karlson.
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt.
Pravda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pravda wants it to stay on the feet.
Pravda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karlson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pravda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pravda stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlson. Karlson gets slowly back to his feet.
Pravda darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Magnus V Karlson has been cut.
Pravda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pravda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
Karlson looks winded!#T1##KD#
Pravda waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Karlson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Karlson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Pravda chips away with some ground and pound.
Pravda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pravda's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Karlson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pravda gets to his feet and stands over Karlson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Karlson felt that one! Pravda unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Karlson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodymyr Pravda!
Volodymyr Pravda decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Conquest XIII: Busch v Pelican
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Byrd tries for a takedown but Pravda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Byrd tries to clinch up but Pravda circles away and keeps his distance.
Pravda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd fails with a takedown attempt.
Pravda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Byrd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Byrd tries to clinch but Pravda is having none of it.
Byrd is looking to clinch.
Byrd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Byrd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pravda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Pravda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pravda.
Pravda lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Pravda.
Our sources have told us that Byrd has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Byrd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pravda.#TD2#
Pravda wants the takedown. Byrd is fighting it off but Pravda persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Byrd's guard against the cage.#T1#
Byrd throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Byrd has momentary wrist control but Pravda slips an elbow through the middle.
Byrd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pravda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Byrd wants to get back to his feet but Pravda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pravda postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Byrd covers up, he's hurt! Pravda keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Pravda and the ref steps in to end the fight! Pravda can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodymyr Pravda!
In his post fight interview, Volodymyr Pravda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Pravda darts in trying to clinch
and Jako counters with a thumping low kick.
Pravda misses with a takedown
and Jako connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pravda is looking to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pravda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jako. That's going to slow Pravda down.
Jako works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pravda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jako counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pravda darts in looking for a takedown but Jako gets double underhooks and turns Pravda into the cage.
Khru Jako has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Pravda.
Jako lands a right hook to the body.
Jako looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pravda has his takedown stuffed
and Jako counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pravda looks to clinch
and Jako counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pravda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Jako moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Jako.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jako.
Jako working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jako lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pravda can't find room to land a body shot as Jako controls the action.
Jako lands a shot to the body.
Jako tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Jako.
Pravda looks winded!
Jako lands a left hand.
Pravda taking a breather.
Jako landing knees to the body.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jako lands a body shot.
Jako lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Jako.
A short left from Jako.
Jako lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jako lands with a right to the head.
Pravda misses with some punches.
Pravda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jako creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jako blocks an uppercut.
Pravda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Pravda gets control of Jako's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pravda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.#SU#
Jako stands up from Pravda's guard - Jako perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jako thuds his right hand into Pravda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Jako digs a good hook to Pravda's body.
Pravda looks to clinch
and Jako counters with a straight right hand.
Pravda closes the distance but Jako moves to the side
and Jako counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Pravda is rocked!
Pravda closes the distance but Jako moves to the side
and Jako counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pravda has his takedown stuffed
and Jako counters with a big right hand! Oh Pravda is in trouble here! Jako follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khru Jako!
In his post fight interview, Khru Jako started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Pravda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DD sprawls well initially but Pravda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pravda is looking to advance position but DD won't allow it.
DD is trying to maintain the position but Pravda is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
DD looking for submissions off his back.
Pravda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
DD looking for submissions off his back.
DD tries to roll over but Pravda keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
DD looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
DD is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pravda pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Pravda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DD with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pravda is taking a breather. DD says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
DD actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
DD looking for submissions off his back.
DD wants to control but Pravda is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
DD looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pravda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DD with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pravda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack DD has been cut.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pravda lands a nice short elbow.
Pravda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DD with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#
Jack DD's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pravda 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. #T2#
DD moves into full guard.
DD striking off his back but it's not causing Pravda any problems.
Pravda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pravda passes DD's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
DD looking for subs from the bottom but Pravda mounts him!
Pravda lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DD tries to hold on but Pravda pushes him away.
Pravda lands with some vicious ground and pound - can DD hang on?
Pravda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
DD is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Jack DD's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack DD's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Volodymyr Pravda!
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