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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 101
Date: Dec 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Flowers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tsavieva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flowers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tsavieva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flowers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flowers is pushing down on Tsavieva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tsavieva is fighting to maintain full guard but Flowers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Flowers performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Flowers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Flowers controlling the pace for now.
Flowers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tsavieva is looking to get to half guard.
Flowers controlling his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Flowers looking for a guillotine from mount but Tsavieva is having none of it.
Flowers controlling from the full mount.
Tsavieva tries to reverse the position but Flowers maintains control.
Flowers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Flowers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tsavieva working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Flowers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tsavieva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Flowers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Tsavieva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flowers avoids the attempt from Tsavieva to control.
Tsavieva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flowers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flowers looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Flowers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tsavieva takes one to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flowers or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsavieva, which made it look bad. #TD#
Flowers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Flowers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Flowers is looking for a kimura but Tsavieva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flowers to get the leverage.
Flowers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flowers controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Tsavieva tries to hold on but Flowers postures up.
Timmy Flowers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flowers controlling the pace for now.
Tsavieva is desperately trying to improve his position but Flowers has a good base and remains in mount.
Flowers controlling the pace for now.
Tsavieva wants to control but Flowers is having none of it.
Tsavieva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flowers controlling his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Flowers.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Flowers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tsavieva for as long as he can get away with.
Tsavieva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flowers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsavieva tries to hold on but Flowers postures up.
Tsavieva is trying desperately to improve position.
Flowers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Flowers swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timmy Flowers!
After the big win, Timmy Flowers made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CMMA 180 Schrute v Wagner
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Oh shoots in and gets a takedown into Tsavieva's guard.
Oh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Tsavieva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oh has passed into half guard!
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. Oh connects with a nice short shot to Tsavieva's temple.
Oh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh slips a nice elbow through Tsavieva's hands, connecting with Tsavieva's forehead.
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Oh is nestled in close to Tsavieva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh controlling the action here.#T1#
Oh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh trying to control the pace.
Oh wants to control but Tsavieva is keeping him busy.
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. Oh connects with a nice short shot to Tsavieva's temple.
Tsavieva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh controlling the pace.
Tsavieva trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
Oh wants to take a breather but Tsavieva is having none of it. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh 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.
Tsavieva is trying to maintain the position but Oh is very close to passing his half guard.
Oh is looking to take a break and control but Tsavieva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh drops an elbow to the side of Tsavieva's head.
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oh trying to control from half guard but Tsavieva is working away.
Oh is taking a breather. Tsavieva 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.#T3#
Oh lands strikes from half guard.
Oh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsavieva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Tsavieva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Oh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tsavieva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oh slows the pace down in half guard.
Tsavieva is refusing to be controlled, as Oh sits in half guard. #T4#
Oh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh content to control rather than advance.
Oh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oh lands a nice short elbow.
Oh controlling the action here.
Oh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tsavieva actively working from the bottom here.
Oh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dosh Oh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Oh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Oh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oh 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.
Oh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Oh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Oh working Tsavieva over with strikes.
Oh wants to take a breather but Tsavieva is having none of it.
Oh not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Tsavieva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Oh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tsavieva is trying to maintain the position but Oh is very close to passing his half guard.
Oh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsavieva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Oh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh winds up and cracks Tsavieva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tsavieva is staying active underneath Oh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsavieva has hold of Oh's hands but Oh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh winds up and cracks Tsavieva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oh wants to control but Tsavieva is keeping him busy.
Well, if Oh 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.
#SUB2#
Tsavieva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Oh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsavieva keeps working.
Tsavieva wants to control but Oh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oh slows the pace down in half guard.
Oh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tsavieva for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Tsavieva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oh working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oh in particular looking to stall.
Oh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oh lands a nice short elbow.
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. Oh connects with a nice short shot to Tsavieva's temple.
Oh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Tsavieva actively working from the bottom here.
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsavieva is staying active underneath Oh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dosh Oh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oh moves away from the strike by Tsavieva. #TD#
Tsavieva gets caught napping as Oh dives in and scores a takedown. Tsavieva manages to retain guard.
Oh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Tsavieva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oh forces his way into half guard.
Tsavieva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Tsavieva wants to control but Oh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oh working Tsavieva over with strikes.
Oh drops an elbow to the side of Tsavieva's head.
Oh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsavieva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh is looking to take a break and control but Tsavieva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsavieva is trying to maintain the position but Oh is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Oh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Tsavieva looking for submissions off his back.
Tsavieva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Oh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Oh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tsavieva has hold of Oh's hands but Oh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsavieva keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oh lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Oh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tsavieva is staying active underneath Oh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oh lands strikes from half guard.
Oh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Further stalling from Oh.
Oh is stalling here. Tsavieva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Oh seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tsavieva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2#
Tsavieva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oh to his feet. #T4#
Tsavieva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsavieva! But no joy.
Nikolai Tsavieva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Tsavieva gets caught flat footed, as Oh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Oh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsavieva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oh has managed to get both his arms back between Tsavieva's legs - danger averted.
Oh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh passes Tsavieva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsavieva trying to control here.
Nikolai Tsavieva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oh content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dosh Oh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oh 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dosh Oh! |
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Event:
CMMA 171 Dinapoli v O'Neill 2
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.
Marchant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marchant dives in for a single leg takedown but Tsavieva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Tsavieva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Marchant throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tsavieva uses it to pass to side control.
Tsavieva tries to stand but Marchant is controlling his head.
Marchant tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchant sneaks back into half guard.
Marchant is pressing down on Tsavieva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB#
Marchant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Marchant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsavieva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Marchant throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tsavieva uses it to pass to side control.
Tsavieva wants to stand but Marchant is controlling his arm.
Marchant is looking to regain half guard here but Tsavieva keeps moving and retains side control.
Tsavieva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
Marchant sneaks back into half guard.
Marchant is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Marchant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marchant is looking to improve his position.
Marchant is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Marchant is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Marchant swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Marchant is working to get back to half guard.
Marchant is working hard here to advance position.
Tsavieva wants to stand but Marchant is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Tsavieva prevents Marchant from getting the reversal.#SU2#
Tsavieva stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tsavieva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marchant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Tsavieva.#CUT2#It looks like Yves Marchant has been cut.#T4#
Marchant shoots in but Tsavieva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marchant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Tsavieva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yves Marchant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marchant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsavieva misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Marchant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tsavieva's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Tsavieva working for a triangle but Marchant defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Marchant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Tsavieva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yves Marchant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tsavieva scores with a jab to the head.
Marchant closes the distance and clinches up with Tsavieva, looking for a takedown. Marchant pushes Tsavieva against the cage but Tsavieva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Tsavieva.
Marchant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsavieva is fending him off so far but Marchant persists. Nope, Tsavieva circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsavieva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Tsavieva gets caught napping as Marchant dives in and scores a takedown. Tsavieva manages to retain guard.
Tsavieva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marchant content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva trying to control the position.
Marchant pushes down on Tsavieva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marchant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marchant moves into full mount! Tsavieva won't be happy about that!
Marchant content just to control the position here.
Marchant avoids the attempt from Tsavieva to control.#SUB#
Marchant working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marchant controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Tsavieva is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Marchant swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tsavieva is now in Marchant's guard. A big mistake from Marchant there, giving up the dominant position!
Marchant has a closed guard, preventing Tsavieva from standing up.
Marchant looking for a sweep. Not yet Marchant, not yet. #SUB#
Tsavieva wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Marchant's closed guard. He's half up but Marchant has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Marchant pivots and extends the arm, Tsavieva falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Marchant! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yves Marchant!
A victorious Yves Marchant 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:
CMMA 159 Dinapoli v Kennedy
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Flower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsavieva was well out of range. Poor timing from Flower.
Flower throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Tsavieva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flower looks to land a left hand but Tsavieva moved out of range nicely.
Tsavieva misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Flower to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsavieva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flower fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsavieva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Flower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tsavieva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flower misses with an uppercut.
Flower lands with a hook. Tsavieva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flower lands a nice looking body shot.
Flower lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsavieva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Tsavieva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flower.
Tsavieva throws a jab but it's blocked by Flower.
Flower throws out a counter right but Tsavieva avoids it with no problem.
Flower connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tsavieva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tsavieva slips a straight right by Flower.
Flower goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Nikolai Tsavieva has been cut.
Tsavieva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flower on the side of the head.
Flower fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsavieva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsavieva avoids the body shot from Flower.
A swing and a miss from Flower.
Tsavieva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Tsavieva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flower.
Sun Flower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsavieva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flower appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tsavieva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flower.
Flower dips to his left and cracks Tsavieva with an uppercut!
Flower jabs at Tsavieva's body.
Flower ducks under a wild hook from Tsavieva.
A countering left hand to the body from Flower misses.
Tsavieva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flower lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsavieva off the cage and back into range.
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut
and Flower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flower connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Flower lands a nice hook to Tsavieva's body. Tsavieva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Flower misses.
Flower lands with an overhand left.
Flower lands a jab to Tsavieva's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Flower.
Tsavieva throws a series of punches but Flower avoids them all with ease.
Tsavieva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flower connects with a jab.
Tsavieva staying out of range there.
Tsavieva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flower scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Tsavieva lands a slapping body shot.
Tsavieva lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flower!
Flower with a hook.
Flower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flower lands a nice hook to Tsavieva's body. Tsavieva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Flower.
Flower misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Tsavieva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flower blocks a jab.
Flower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Flower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Tsavieva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Flower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsavieva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flower throws out a loose jab but Tsavieva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsavieva thuds his right hand into Flower's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Flower slips a straight right by Tsavieva.
Flower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flower lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Flower misses its intended target.
Nikolai Tsavieva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsavieva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flower looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
The fighters circling - Tsavieva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Flower as he connects with a hook.
Tsavieva looks to score with a jab to the body but Flower is just out of range.
Flower ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flower lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsavieva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsavieva throws a hook but Flower avoids it easily.
Flower misses with an uppercut. Tsavieva saw that one coming.
Sun Flower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flower. Tsavieva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flower swings for the body but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Tsavieva misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Flower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsavieva has time to react.#KD2#
Flower lands a big head kick that sends Tsavieva tumbling to the mat! Flower takes a step backwards and waves Tsavieva back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tsavieva is rocked!
Flower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flower cracks Tsavieva with a left hook right on the temple and Tsavieva goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Flower lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Tsavieva is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sun Flower!
During a confident post fight interview, Sun Flower thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CMMA 143 Harrison v Donovan
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Tsavieva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Two, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Two gets control of Tsavieva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Two will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Two is trying to keep Tsavieva in close.
Tsavieva wants to stand but Two is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsavieva being controlled here momentarily.
Tsavieva tries to stand but Two is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsavieva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Two looking for a guillotine here but Tsavieva defends easily.
#T1#
Two is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsavieva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Two is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Two ducks under a wild hook from Tsavieva.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsavieva connects with the punch.
Tsavieva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Two takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsavieva looks to land a left hand but Two moved out of range nicely.
Two changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tsavieva looks to land a left hand but Two moved out of range nicely.
Tsavieva fails to land with a series of punches.
Two feinted with a counter takedown.
Two ducks under a wild hook from Tsavieva.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tsavieva and Two goes tumbling to the canvas! Tsavieva follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Two is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Quicky Two has been cut.
Tsavieva tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Oh Two is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Two is looking to get back to full guard here but Tsavieva has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Tsavieva wants to stand but Two has his arm trapped.
Two seems to have got his legs back now.
You can see the frustration on Two's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tsavieva gets to mount! Two was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Two tries to improve his position but Tsavieva has taken his back! Tsavieva has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Two tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tsavieva pushes Two away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikolai Tsavieva!
Our winner, Nikolai Tsavieva, 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:
CMMA 133 Zhao v Tautua
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from O Brien. No joy for Tsavieva on that attempt.
O Brien lands with a hook. Tsavieva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body punch from O Brien.
O Brien cracks Tsavieva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsavieva misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for O Brien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsavieva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
Tsavieva misses the shot to the body.
O Brien looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Brien's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsavieva under the eye.
O Brien slips under a jab from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Brien tests Tsavieva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsavieva misses with a takedown attempt - O Brien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
O Brien wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Brien throws a hook but Tsavieva blocks it.
Tsavieva misses with a takedown attempt - O Brien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Tsavieva.
O Brien catches Tsavieva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Brien staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for O Brien.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva throws a right hand that misses
and O Brien counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Brien swings for the body but Tsavieva moves out of range.
O Brien thuds his right hand into Tsavieva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsavieva throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien defending well as Tsavieva loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsavieva was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
O Brien scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tsavieva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Brien is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tsavieva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Brien circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Brien.
O Brien cracks Tsavieva with an open hand slap.
O Brien misses with a hook
and Tsavieva counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsavieva moves to clinch but O Brien breaks away
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brien connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Brien lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsavieva avoids the body shot from O Brien.
Tsavieva misses the shot to the body.
O Brien scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Tsavieva. That snapped O Brien's head back.
Tsavieva with a jab.
O Brien slips a jab from Tsavieva.
O Brien jabs Tsavieva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Tsavieva's head but Tsavieva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsavieva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
Tsavieva lands with a good body shot.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsavieva tries to bum rush O Brien with a series of wild strikes but O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Tsavieva manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Tsavieva clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsavieva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsavieva loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
Tsavieva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Brien digs a good hook to Tsavieva's body.
Tsavieva looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
Tsavieva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsavieva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tsavieva throws a jab but it's blocked by O Brien.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Tsavieva moved out of range nicely.
O Brien jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsavieva takes one to the chin there.
O Brien dodges the punch combination from Tsavieva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsavieva's hands.
Tsavieva looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles O Brien dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tsavieva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
O Brien lands a lovely overhand right.
O Brien looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsavieva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Brien throws the left hand but Tsavieva avoids the punch easily.
O Brien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Brien scores with a shot to the body.
Tsavieva tries to clinch up.
Tsavieva connects with a body shot.
Tsavieva walks into a stiff left hand from O Brien.
O Brien throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
O Brien works Tsavieva's body with a nice hook.
Tsavieva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Tsavieva misses with a combination
and O Brien counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsavieva thinking. #T1#
Tsavieva misses with a hook
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsavieva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Brien cracks a nice hook into Tsavieva's ribs.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien tests Tsavieva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Brien takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsavieva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brien lands a body shot.
O Brien moves out of range as Tsavieva strikes.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Tsavieva misses.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsavieva throws out the jab.
Tsavieva walks into a jab.
O Brien misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsavieva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Tsavieva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Brien connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsavieva scrambles back to his feet.
Tsavieva throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A quick step to the side and O Brien tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsavieva misses with a hook.
O Brien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsavieva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsavieva blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsavieva. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsavieva looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
O Brien dips to his left and cracks Tsavieva with an uppercut!
O Brien lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Tsavieva misses with a straight left.
O Brien scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Brien.
O Brien cracks Tsavieva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsavieva tries to bum rush O Brien with a series of wild strikes but O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
Nikolai Tsavieva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsavieva.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsavieva can do to turn this around?
O Brien staying out of range there.
O Brien lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsavieva looks to land a left hand but O Brien moved out of range nicely.
Tsavieva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O Brien throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsavieva counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Tsavieva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
Tsavieva 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsavieva throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Brien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Tsavieva.
A lazy left from O Brien finds it's target.
A big left from O Brien misses.
A jab from Tsavieva misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsavieva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsavieva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsavieva misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Tsavieva.
O Brien has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien swings for the body but Tsavieva moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles O Brien dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
O Brien swings for the body but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Tsavieva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsavieva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Brien looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
O Brien scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva wants to counter the offense by O Brien and move into the clinch position.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsavieva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsavieva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsavieva was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva moves away from the strike by O Brien.
A jab from O Brien misses.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Tsavieva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Brien lands a body shot.
O Brien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
O Brien connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Tsavieva misses.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Tsavieva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsavieva.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsavieva.
O Brien throws a shot to the body.
O Brien lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsavieva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Brien lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsavieva throws out the jab.
Tsavieva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
Tsavieva misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Tsavieva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien throws a leg kick but Tsavieva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
Tsavieva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Brien has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsavieva throws a combination that misses
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Tsavieva darts in trying to clinch
and O Brien counters with a left to the body.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsavieva.
O Brien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Tsavieva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Tsavieva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Brien avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Nice shot lands for O Brien.
Tsavieva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsavieva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsavieva.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miles O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Brien lands a body shot.
O Brien misses with a hook. Tsavieva ducked under it nicely.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsavieva in his tracks.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Tsavieva's shoulder, as Tsavieva tries to avoid the shot.
O Brien bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsavieva's head.#T4#
Tsavieva misses with a body shot.
O Brien misses with a hook. Tsavieva ducked under it nicely.
O Brien lands a jab.
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.
Tsavieva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsavieva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsavieva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Tsavieva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
O Brien scores with a body shot.
A big left from O Brien misses.
O Brien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsavieva momentarily.
Tsavieva loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and O Brien tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsavieva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Brien swivels and escapes.
Nikolai Tsavieva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Brien, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien! |
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Event:
CMMA 122 Willington v Jackson
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsavieva misses with a hook.
Adams moves out of range as Tsavieva strikes.
Adams with the counter takedown but Tsavieva avoids it easily.
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
Adams lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
Adams throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tsavieva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Adams is in Tsavieva's guard.#SUB#
Tsavieva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Adams uses it to pass to side control.
Tsavieva trying his best to control but Adams has mounted him.
Adams pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tsavieva tries to lock up and control but Adams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tsavieva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adams controlling his opponent. #T1#
Adams avoids the attempt from Tsavieva to control.
Adams controlling his opponent.
Tsavieva tries to hold on but Adams postures up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Adams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Adams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Adams fails to take his opponent's back.
Adams controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Tsavieva is trying desperately to improve position.
Adams content just to control the position here.
Tsavieva is looking to improve his position but Adams isn't that keen on the idea.
Adams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Adams.
Tsavieva wants to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsavieva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adams avoids the attempt from Tsavieva to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Adams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adams, as that shot connected.
Tsavieva swings widly with a right hand
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Adams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adams 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.
#TD2#
Adams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tsavieva's guard.#SUB#
Tsavieva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Tsavieva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Adams escapes and throws Tsavieva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it. #T1#
Adams just content to control the position.
Adams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tsavieva struggling a bit here.
Adams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tsavieva wants to control but Adams postures up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Adams happy to just control the position for now.
Tsavieva is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
Tsavieva trying to control but Adams flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Adams biding his time, controlling Tsavieva. #T3#
Adams is continuing to stall.
Tsavieva just trying to survive but Adams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tsavieva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsavieva just trying to survive but Adams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tsavieva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsavieva throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
Nikolai Tsavieva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsavieva throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams lands with a right hand.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsavieva cracks Adams with an open hand slap.
Tsavieva lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Nice jab there from Adams.
Tsavieva swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Tsavieva misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Adams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tsavieva!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsavieva is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
Tsavieva tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Adams easily slips into full mount! #T1#
Adams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsavieva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tsavieva is trying to control but can't.
Adams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tsavieva!
Tsavieva tries to control the position but Adams now has his back.
#T2#
Adams controls the position.
Tsavieva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Adams controlling well, preventing Tsavieva from escaping the position.
Adams gets his hands free as Tsavieva looks to control.
Adams is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Adams is not going to allow Tsavieva to sit and survive in this position.
Adams controlling the position well here. Tsavieva rolled but Adams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Adams is not going to allow Tsavieva to sit and survive in this position.
Jamal Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adams really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tsavieva.
Tsavieva wants to control his opponent's hands but Adams gets his hands free.
Nikolai Tsavieva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts inform us that Adams has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tsavieva tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Adams has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Tsavieva is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamal Adams! |
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Event:
CMMA 110 Yrkje v Anubis
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsavieva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bravo.#CL2#
Tsavieva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bravo, pushing him back against the cage.
Bravo blocks a body shot from Tsavieva. #BC2#
Tsavieva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Tsavieva.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsavieva.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsavieva misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Bravo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Tsavieva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravo is aware though and is defending well.
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Tsavieva working a defensive guard here.
Bravo trying to control but Tsavieva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Bravo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsavieva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsavieva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.
Bravo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo trying to control but Tsavieva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bravo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bravo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bravo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Tsavieva has his feet on Bravo's thighs here. He's pushed Bravo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bravo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikolai Tsavieva!
A very excited looking Nikolai Tsavieva 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:
CMMA 99
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Lee pushes Tsavieva up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Lee manages to pull guard.
Tsavieva won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Tsavieva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Tsavieva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tsavieva stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee pulls Tsavieva in close to prevent any damage.
Lee wants to hit a sweep here but Tsavieva passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lee there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to hold on but Tsavieva pushes him away.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Tsavieva maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Tsavieva gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.
Tsavieva throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Tsavieva throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Tsavieva sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Tsavieva avoids it this time.
Lee moves out of range as Tsavieva strikes.
Tsavieva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsavieva is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
Tsavieva misses with a hook.
Lee moves away from the strike by Tsavieva.
Tsavieva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Tsavieva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Tsavieva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolai Tsavieva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsavieva defends it nicely.
Nikolai Tsavieva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Lee.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsavieva defends it nicely.#CL#
Tsavieva clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsavieva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tsavieva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Tsavieva drags the fight down to the ground.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lee looking to improve position, pressing down on Tsavieva's thigh with his hand. Tsavieva seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lee paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lee's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Tsavieva picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nikolai Tsavieva!
After winning the bout, Nikolai Tsavieva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CMMA 92 Camara vs Peieira
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Stillwell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tsavieva's half guard.
Stillwell is keen to just control but Tsavieva is a slippery customer.
Stillwell trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Tsavieva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stillwell pulls his head out easily.
Stillwell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillwell is thwarting Tsavieva's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Tsavieva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stillwell pulls his head out easily.
Stillwell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1##SUB2#
Tsavieva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tsavieva trying to control but Stillwell postures up.
Stillwell lands strikes from half guard.
Stillwell trying to mount his opponent but Tsavieva defends it.
Stillwell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Tsavieva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Stillwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Tsavieva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Tsavieva is trying to maintain the position but Stillwell is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Tsavieva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stillwell pulls his head out easily.
Stillwell working over Tsavieva with some ground and pound. Tsavieva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stillwell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsavieva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stillwell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tsavieva has hold of Stillwell's hands but Stillwell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stillwell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tsavieva wants to control but Stillwell is keeping busy.
Tsavieva taking some punishment here, with Stillwell in his half guard.
Stillwell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Stillwell seems to be working for a kimura but Tsavieva defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tsavieva taking some punishment here, with Stillwell in his half guard.
Tsavieva has hold of Stillwell's hands but Stillwell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stillwell trying to control the pace.
Stillwell drops an elbow to the side of Tsavieva's head.
Stillwell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stillwell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stillwell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stillwell lands a nice short elbow.
Stillwell working Tsavieva over with strikes. #T4#
Stillwell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Stillwell is trying to work for a kimura but Tsavieva is defending well.
#SUB2#
Tsavieva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stillwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Tsavieva actively working from the bottom here.
Stillwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stillwell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsavieva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsavieva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stillwell slips a nice elbow through Tsavieva's hands, connecting with Tsavieva's forehead.
Tsavieva taking some punishment here, with Stillwell in his half guard.
Tsavieva taking some punishment here, with Stillwell in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stillwell dominated that round.
That's time! Stillwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Tsavieva tries to sprawl but Stillwell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stillwell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Stillwell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsavieva has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tsavieva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stillwell winds up and cracks Tsavieva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stillwell not doing much here.
Stillwell working Tsavieva over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillwell lands strikes from half guard.
Tsavieva taking some punishment here, with Stillwell in his half guard.
Stillwell lands with a punch from half guard.
Stillwell drops an elbow to the side of Tsavieva's head. #T1#
Stillwell winds up and cracks Tsavieva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stillwell stalling away here and it's allowed Tsavieva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stillwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsavieva can do to turn this around?
Stillwell distracts Tsavieva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stillwell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stillwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stillwell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stillwell landing with the ground and pound.
Stillwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stillwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Tsavieva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stillwell with a nice head shot there.
Stillwell postures up and lands a big shot to Tsavieva's brow. #T2#
Stillwell lands a couple of elbows.
Stillwell is working Tsavieva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stillwell connects with a couple of short punches.
Stillwell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stillwell distracts Tsavieva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stillwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stillwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stillwell chips away with some ground and pound.
Jason Stillwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stillwell connects with a couple of short punches.
Stillwell distracts Tsavieva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Tsavieva is rocked!
Stillwell wants to control from the top but Tsavieva keeps moving.
Stillwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stillwell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB2#
Tsavieva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stillwell passes into side control.
Stillwell cracks Tsavieva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stillwell scores with punches from side control.
Stillwell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stillwell trying to control the action but Tsavieva is working from the bottom.
Stillwell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tsavieva down.
Stillwell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tsavieva is still in real trouble! Can Stillwell finish him?
Stillwell grinds an elbow into Tsavieva's temple. #T4#
Tsavieva is not content to let Stillwell control the position.
Stillwell lands some shots froms side control.
Stillwell lands a few punches from side control.
Tsavieva seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsavieva struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Stillwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tsavieva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stillwell working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Tsavieva is not content to let Stillwell control the position.
Stillwell scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stillwell dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Stillwell drives through with a takedown into Tsavieva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tsavieva can't keep his opponent in guard - Stillwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tsavieva taking some punishment here, with Stillwell in his half guard.
Tsavieva is trying to maintain the position but Stillwell is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stillwell lands a nice short elbow.
Stillwell not doing much here.
Tsavieva wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stillwell is looking for a kimura but Tsavieva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stillwell to get the leverage. #SUB#
Stillwell seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Stillwell there. #T1#
Stillwell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsavieva trying to hold on to Stillwell's head to control him but Stillwell postures up.
Stillwell is taking a breather. Tsavieva 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.#SUB2#
Tsavieva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stillwell pulls his head out easily.
Stillwell working Tsavieva over with strikes.
Stillwell lands with a punch from half guard.
Stillwell is nestled in close to Tsavieva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Stillwell connects with a nice short shot to Tsavieva's temple.
Stillwell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stillwell working over Tsavieva with some ground and pound. Tsavieva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Stillwell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tsavieva has hold of Stillwell's hands but Stillwell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stillwell winds up and cracks Tsavieva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stillwell trying to control from half guard but Tsavieva is working away.
Stillwell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stillwell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Tsavieva looking for submissions off his back.
Stillwell is nestled in close to Tsavieva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stillwell working the head and body with strikes.
Tsavieva taking some punishment here, with Stillwell in his half guard. #T3#
Stillwell slips a nice elbow through Tsavieva's hands, connecting with Tsavieva's forehead.
Stillwell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsavieva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stillwell lands strikes from half guard.
Stillwell working over Tsavieva with some ground and pound. Tsavieva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stillwell lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tsavieva quite badly. Tsavieva pulls Stillwell in close trying to recover. Stillwell postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tsavieva on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tsavieva doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Stillwell!
After winning the bout, Jason Stillwell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CMMA 85 Dinapoli vs O'Neill
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsavieva throws a hook but Mustonen avoids it easily.
Mustonen tries to counter by clinching up but Tsavieva breaks away and moves out of range.
Mustonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nikolai Tsavieva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mustonen.
Tsavieva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mustonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsavieva darts in looking for a takedown but Mustonen gets double underhooks and turns Tsavieva into the cage.
Mustonen is looking to counter the offense by Tsavieva and move into the clinch.
Mustonen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tsavieva if he has to take too many more of those.
Mustonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva misses with a straight right.
Mustonen tries to counter by clinching up but Tsavieva breaks away and moves out of range.
Mustonen throws a lazy head kick
and Mustonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mustonen throws a sloppy head kick and Tsavieva moves out of range easily.
Tsavieva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mustonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsavieva.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Mustonen!
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsavieva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mustonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsavieva lands a nice shot that snaps Mustonen's head back.
Mustonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsavieva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tsavieva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mustonen moves away.
Mustonen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsavieva manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Mustonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mustonen throws a wild body kick that Tsavieva sees coming a mile off.
Tsavieva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mustonen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Patrik Mustonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mustonen scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsavieva shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsavieva just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMustonen.
Patrik Mustonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Tsavieva.
Mustonen throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Mustonen. No joy for Tsavieva on that attempt.
Tsavieva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mustonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Nikolai Tsavieva has been cut.
A solid body kick from Mustonen. #T3#
Tsavieva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustonen manages to avoid it.
Tsavieva looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustonen is just out of range.
It appears Mustonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tsavieva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsavieva throws a combination that misses
and Mustonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Mustonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tsavieva's head.
Mustonen throws the kick towards the body but Tsavieva avoids it.
Tsavieva wants to counter with a clinch but Mustonen pushes him away.
Mustonen looks to land a body kick but Tsavieva moved away.
Tsavieva loads up on a big right hand but Mustonen slips the punch.
Tsavieva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mustonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Mustonen throws a sloppy head kick and Tsavieva moves out of range easily.
Tsavieva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mustonen.
Mustonen misses with a head kick.
Tsavieva misses the shot to the body.
Tsavieva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Mustonen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mustonen.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the head but Tsavieva blocks with his arms.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsavieva is trying to pull guard but Mustonen has him pressed against the cage.
Tsavieva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mustonen smiles and moves away.
Tsavieva misses with a straight left.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustonen defending well as Tsavieva loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrik Mustonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Tsavieva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mustonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsavieva throws a right hand that Mustonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Mustonen also avoids with ease.
Tsavieva throws a shot from downtown. Mustonen moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Tsavieva lands.
Mustonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tsavieva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mustonen connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsavieva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustonen.
#T1#
Mustonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Tsavieva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mustonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsavieva can do to turn this around?
Mustonen misses with a body kick.
Tsavieva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mustonen misses with a body kick.
Tsavieva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses.
Mustonen pushes Tsavieva away with a front kick.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsavieva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mustonen.
An inside leg kick lands from Mustonen.
Mustonen moves out of range as Tsavieva strikes.#T2#
Mustonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsavieva misses the jab.
Mustonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick by Mustonen misses
and Tsavieva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses.
Tsavieva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mustonen misses with a kick to the body.
Tsavieva blocks the body kick.
Mustonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsavieva.
Mustonen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tsavieva blocks a head kick by Mustonen.
#T3##TD2#
Tsavieva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mustonen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mustonen struggling a bit here.
Mustonen is trying to get back to half guard.
Tsavieva wants to stand but Mustonen is controlling his arm.
Mustonen wants to control but Tsavieva postures up.
Tsavieva wants to stand but Mustonen has his arm trapped. #T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mustonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsavieva counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Tsavieva.
Mustonen thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mustonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsavieva.
Mustonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolai Tsavieva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Tsavieva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tsavieva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mustonen counters with a thumping low kick.
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut
and Mustonen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tsavieva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mustonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsavieva misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tsavieva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mustonen - the referee stops the clock and Tsavieva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mustonen. Tsavieva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mustonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsavieva throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Tsavieva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mustonen at a distance.
Mustonen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tsavieva will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Tsavieva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mustonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsavieva's sensitive parts.
Mustonen throws a body kick that misses.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses.
Mustonen sets himself, and Tsavieva steps forward looking for the clinch! Mustonen avoids it this time.
Tsavieva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mustonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mustonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Tsavieva misses with a hook. Mustonen ducked under it nicely.
Mustonen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva looks to land a right hand but Mustonen moved out of range.
Tsavieva throws the left hand but Mustonen avoids the punch easily.
Mustonen feints and then cracks Tsavieva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tsavieva down.
Mustonen throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mustonen. Tsavieva shrugs it off though.
Tsavieva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Tsavieva tries to get set, Mustonen tries to push him back and clinch up but Tsavieva manages to avoid the attempt.
Some wild striking there from Tsavieva.
Mustonen is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Good leg kick by Mustonen.
Mustonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mustonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mustonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Tsavieva does it's job there.
Patrik Mustonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mustonen throws a lazy head kick
and Tsavieva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsavieva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mustonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mustonen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mustonen's hands.#T4#
Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva avoids the head kick by Mustonen.
Tsavieva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustonen.
Tsavieva just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMustonen.
Mustonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tsavieva's head.
Tsavieva works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsavieva moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Tsavieva misses.
Tsavieva avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrik Mustonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mustonen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrik Mustonen! |
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Event:
CMMA 74 Carter vs OConnor
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsavieva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Tsavieva is looking to clinch.
A solid body kick from Zhao.
Tsavieva misses with a body punch
and Zhao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tsavieva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws a head kick that Tsavieva semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Nikolai Tsavieva has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zhao - that will leave a mark!
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsavieva.
It seemed like Zhao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Tsavieva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhao finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsavieva's head.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
Zhao has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsavieva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tsavieva throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Zhao.
Tsavieva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tsavieva is breathing heavily.
Zhao cracks Tsavieva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsavieva slips a jab from Zhao.
Tsavieva is looking to counter the offense by Zhao and move into the clinch.#T2#
Zhao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsavieva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhao lands with a nice body kick.
Zhao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #KD2#
Zhao lands a big right hand that sends Tsavieva crashing to the mat! Zhao stays standing though and waves Tsavieva back to his feet!#ROC2#Tsavieva is rocked!
Zhao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oh Tsavieva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsavieva gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Zhao gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zhao!
Our winner, Jian Zhao, 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:
WPFA XLVI: Chakrit vs Thomas
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Barboozer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsavieva.
Tsavieva avoids a kick to the body.
Tsavieva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tsavieva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboozer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barboozer scores with a head kick. Tsavieva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Nikolai Tsavieva has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barboozer.
Tsavieva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Tsavieva gets a clinch.
Tsavieva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barboozer to keep the fight standing.
Tsavieva tries to pull guard but Barboozer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barboozer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsavieva is defending well for now.
Barboozer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barboozer trying to land knees to the body.
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!
Barboozer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tsavieva up against the cage.
Barboozer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsavieva.
#T1#
Barboozer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsavieva is defending well for now.
Tsavieva is trying to pull guard but Barboozer has him pressed against the cage.
Edson Barboozer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Tsavieva.
Tsavieva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barboozer to keep the fight standing.
Tsavieva tries to pull guard but Barboozer holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsavieva drops back down to his feet.
Barboozer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barboozer leaning against his opponent.
Barboozer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsavieva is defending well for now.
Barboozer crunches a lovely knee into Tsavieva's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barboozer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Barboozer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barboozer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Tsavieva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barboozer lands a head kick. Tsavieva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tsavieva looks to land a left hand but Barboozer moved out of range nicely.
Tsavieva scores with a nice head shot.
Barboozer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsavieva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barboozer misses with a double jab
letting Tsavieva counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboozer is looking to chop away at Tsavieva's legs.
Nice shot lands for Barboozer.
Tsavieva blocks a head kick by Barboozer.
Barboozer looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
Tsavieva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsavieva takes a swing at Barboozer's ribcage but misses.
Tsavieva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsavieva looks to throw the jab but Barboozer is out of range.
Barboozer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsavieva. #T3#
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Barboozer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsavieva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barboozer misses with a double jab
letting Tsavieva counter with a right hand.
Barboozer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsavieva on the side of the head.
Tsavieva tries to clinch but Barboozer is having none of it.
Barboozer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barboozer misses with a double jab
and Tsavieva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsavieva wants to clinch up but Barboozer keeps it at a distance.
Tsavieva misses with a straight left.
Barboozer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsavieva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsavieva wants to clinch up but Barboozer keeps it at a distance.
Tsavieva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barboozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but Barboozer avoids it with no problem.
Barboozer misses with a head kick.
Barboozer is breathing heavily.#T4#
Tsavieva connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsavieva blocks a head kick by Barboozer.
Barboozer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edson Barboozer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboozer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsavieva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboozer was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tsavieva scores with a jab.
Tsavieva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barboozer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tsavieva throws a hook to the side of Barboozer's head but Barboozer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Tsavieva does it's job there.
Barboozer looks for the body kick but Tsavieva saw that one coming.
Barboozer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Tsavieva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barboozer tries a head kick but it misses.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Tsavieva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barboozer. Tsavieva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsavieva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barboozer on the side of the head.
Tsavieva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Barboozer clinches.
Barboozer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsavieva avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Tsavieva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tsavieva moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Barboozer.
Barboozer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboozer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barboozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edson Barboozer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses.
Tsavieva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsavieva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barboozer.
Edson Barboozer is winning the standup battle so far.
Barboozer missing with a left hand there. Tsavieva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barboozer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsavieva can do to turn this around?
Barboozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsavieva jabs Barboozer right on the nose. Barboozer blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Tsavieva drives through and clinches with Barboozer against the cage.
#TD2#
Tsavieva jumps guard.
We've been hearing that Barboozer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Tsavieva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tsavieva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barboozer defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barboozer sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Barboozer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsavieva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barboozer has managed to get both his arms back between Tsavieva's legs - danger averted.
Barboozer stands and throws Tsavieva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tsavieva is looking for a sweep.
Barboozer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barboozer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barboozer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barboozer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2#
Barboozer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tsavieva?
Barboozer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barboozer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tsavieva tries to hold on but Barboozer pushes him away.
Barboozer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SU#
Barboozer is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T3#
Tsavieva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Barboozer lands a head kick that stumbles Tsavieva and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#Tsavieva is rocked!
Barboozer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsavieva is still in real trouble! Can Barboozer finish him?#SUB2#
Barboozer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsavieva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barboozer has managed to get both his arms back between Tsavieva's legs - danger averted.
Barboozer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsavieva is retaining full guard.
Tsavieva seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsavieva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barboozer controls the pace.#SUB2#
Tsavieva is looking for a triangle but Barboozer pushes his legs off easily.
Barboozer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB2#
Tsavieva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barboozer is aware though and is defending well.
Barboozer sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Barboozer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barboozer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barboozer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edson Barboozer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barboozer pushes down on Tsavieva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsavieva wants to control but Barboozer is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Tsavieva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Barboozer throws a sloppy head kick and Tsavieva moves out of range easily.
Tsavieva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barboozer doesn't seem bothered though.
Barboozer tries a head kick but it misses.
Barboozer throws a low kick but Tsavieva moves out of range easily.
Tsavieva blocks a head kick by Barboozer.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barboozer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tsavieva counters with a nice body shot.
Tsavieva throws a hook to the side of Barboozer's head but Barboozer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsavieva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsavieva digs a good hook to Barboozer's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva cracks Barboozer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsavieva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboozer.
Barboozer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsavieva moves away.
A jab from Tsavieva does it's job there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barboozer misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsavieva throws a jab but it's blocked by Barboozer. #T1#
Tsavieva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barboozer. Barboozer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barboozer throws an overhand right that lands on Tsavieva's shoulder, as Tsavieva tries to avoid the shot.
Tsavieva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Tsavieva clinches up against the cage.
Barboozer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboozer scores with a shot to the side of Tsavieva's head.
Barboozer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Barboozer breaks the clinch.
Barboozer lands a high kick!
Barboozer misses with a looping left.
Barboozer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva misses with a looping left.
Barboozer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Tsavieva.
Barboozer misses with a body kick.
Edson Barboozer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
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!
Barboozer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsavieva.#CL2#
Tsavieva forces Barboozer back against the cage and clinches.
Tsavieva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barboozer's elbow.
Edson Barboozer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsavieva managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsavieva.
Tsavieva tries to throw a body punch but Barboozer avoids it by throwing Tsavieva back against the cage.
Tsavieva avoiding damage.
Tsavieva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Barboozer landing knees to the body.
Barboozer slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barboozer.
Tsavieva is trying to pull guard but Barboozer has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Barboozer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Tsavieva looks to throw the jab but Barboozer is out of range.
Nikolai Tsavieva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsavieva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barboozer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barboozer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barboozer slips under a jab from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsavieva wants to clinch up but Barboozer keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Barboozer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva throws a hook but Barboozer blocks it.#T4#
Tsavieva throws a big shot that misses.
Barboozer lands a head kick. Tsavieva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barboozer scores with a jab to the head.
Tsavieva with a nice cross.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Tsavieva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Barboozer.
Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsavieva.
A head kick by Barboozer misses
and Tsavieva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barboozer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsavieva moves away.
Barboozer misses with a head kick.
Tsavieva lands the left hand.
Nikolai Tsavieva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tsavieva!
Barboozer misses with a straight left.
Tsavieva works over Barboozer's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Tsavieva.
Well Barboozer 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Barboozer!
Edson Barboozer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WPFA XLI: Fudd vs Pratoomwong
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ru jabs at Tsavieva's body.
Tsavieva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsavieva's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsavieva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tsavieva is looking to clinch.
Ru has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tsavieva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ru clobbers Tsavieva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Tsavieva does no damage.
Tsavieva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ru misses with a looping right.
Ru misses with a looping right.
Tsavieva tries to clinch up but Ru circles away and keeps his distance.
Ru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tsavieva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ru.
Ru misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsavieva tries to clinch but Ru moves away
and Tsavieva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ru misses with a hook
and Tsavieva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Ru lands with a shot to the body.
Tsavieva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsavieva slips a straight right by Ru.
Ru misses with an uppercut. Tsavieva saw that one coming.
Tsavieva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ru misses with an uppercut.
Tsavieva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsavieva moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsavieva tries to counter by clinching up but Ru breaks away and moves out of range.
Ru throws a jab when Tsavieva was well out of range.
Ru misses the shot to the body.
Ru fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsavieva on the side of the head.
Tsavieva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wei Ru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ru listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ru catches Tsavieva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsavieva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ru has time to react.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ru fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsavieva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsavieva scores with a nice strike.
Ru misses with a wild body shot.
Tsavieva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsavieva attempts a counter takedown but Ru avoids it well and moves away.
Jab, jab by Ru - just one landing.
Wei Ru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsavieva misses with a body punch
and Ru counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsavieva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsavieva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ru misses with an uppercut.
Ru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsavieva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ru just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsavieva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsavieva ducks under a wild hook from Ru.
Nice straight punches there by Ru. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ru.#T3#
Tsavieva slips under a jab.
Tsavieva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ru throws out the jab.
Tsavieva is looking to counter the offense by Ru and move into the clinch.
Ru slips under a jab.
Ru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Tsavieva closes the distance and clinches.
Ru is trying to force a seperation but Tsavieva has the dominant position.
Tsavieva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ru's efforts to push away.
Ru wants to break free but Tsavieva has control.
Ru working hard to break the clinch.
Tsavieva tries to pull guard but Ru holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsavieva drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC2#
Ru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ru throws a shot to the body.
Ru misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsavieva misses the target.
Tsavieva lands a jab.
Ru scores with a nice strike.
Tsavieva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ru misses with a straight left.
It looked like Tsavieva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsavieva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ru.
Tsavieva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ru throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wei Ru dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ru tests Tsavieva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ru swinging wildly here.
Tsavieva is looking to counter punch.
Tsavieva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ru.
Tsavieva wants to clinch but Ru slips to the side
and Ru counters with a straight right hand.
Ru misses with a straight right.
Ru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ru cracks Tsavieva with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsavieva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva walks into a straight right hand from Ru.
Tsavieva shoots in for a double leg but Ru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsavieva fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Tsavieva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsavieva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ru swings widly with a right hand
letting Tsavieva counter with a right hand.
A big left from Ru misses.
Ru looks to land a right hand but Tsavieva moved out of range.
Tsavieva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tsavieva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Ru.
Ru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Ru misses its intended target.
Ru moves out of range of the strikes.
Ru lands a right hook to the body.
Tsavieva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ru swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Tsavieva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ru cracks Tsavieva with a good jab.#T2#
Tsavieva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Ru.
Ru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsavieva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsavieva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ru changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsavievas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ru misses with a looping right.
Tsavieva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wei Ru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ru throws a hook but Tsavieva blocks it.
Ru misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsavieva misses the target.
Ru misses with a hook. Tsavieva ducked under it nicely.
Tsavieva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Ru lands a body shot.
Ru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsavieva tries to clinch there but Ru circles away.
Donk. Ru catches Tsavieva right on the button with a cross.
Tsavieva slips a straight right by Ru.
Ru throws a jab when Tsavieva was well out of range.
Tsavieva staying out of range there.
Ru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsavieva doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsavieva slips a jab from Ru.
Ru fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ru slips a jab from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva wants to clinch.#T4#
Tsavieva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsavieva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsavieva doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsavieva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ru throws a sloppy body shot
letting Tsavieva counter with a right hand.
Ru lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsavieva off the cage and back into range.
Ru scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsavieva in his tracks.
Tsavieva throws a jab when Ru was well out of range.
Ru throws the left hand but Tsavieva avoids the punch easily.
Tsavieva takes one to the chin there.
Ru's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsavieva under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wei Ru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Ru. That snapped Tsavieva's head back.
Ru scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ru jabs at Tsavieva's body.
Tsavieva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ru scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ru slips under a jab.
Ru just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsavieva drops his hands momentarily and Ru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ru catches Tsavieva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsavieva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsavieva tries to clinch but Ru is having none of it.
Ru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Ru lands with a good body shot.
Tsavieva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ru misses with a straight left.
It looked like Tsavieva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsavieva tries to clinch up but Ru circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Ru. That snapped Tsavieva's head back.
Ru jabs at Tsavieva's body.
Ru lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsavieva at a distance.
Tsavieva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ru punishes Tsavieva's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Tsavieva coming out on top.
A shot to the body from Tsavieva misses
and Ru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsavieva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ru. Tsavieva does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Ru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ru listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Ru finds it's target.
Ru misses with an uppercut. Tsavieva saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsavieva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Ru does it's job there.
Ru throws an overhand right that lands on Tsavieva's shoulder, as Tsavieva tries to avoid the shot.
Ru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tsavieva tries to clinch but Ru is having none of it.
It seemed like Ru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsavieva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ru throws out the jab. #T3#
Ru throws a lazy right hand but Tsavieva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsavieva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ru lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsavieva at a distance.
Ru punishes Tsavieva's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsavieva slips under a jab from Ru.
Ru slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ru works Tsavieva's body with a nice hook.
Tsavieva misses with a looping right.
Ru bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsavieva's head.
Ru misses with a few strikes there.
Tsavieva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ru throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsavieva.
Nice jab there from Ru.
Tsavieva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Tsavieva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tsavieva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ru lands the left hand.
Ru throws out a powerful jab.
Tsavieva moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsavieva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsavieva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ru lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsavieva slips a jab from Ru.
Tsavieva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nikolai Tsavieva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wei Ru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice cross by Ru.
Ru sizes up Tsavieva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wei Ru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ru winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wei Ru! |
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Event:
Dominance XII
Date: Oct 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsavieva throws an overhand right that lands on Gow's shoulder, as Gow tries to avoid the shot.
Gow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gow throws a low kick but Tsavieva moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gow. Those never looked like landing.
Gow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gow swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsavieva.
Gow swinging wildly here.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but Gow avoids it with no problem.
Tsavieva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsavieva finds it's way round the side to connect with Gow's head.
Gow throws a nice looking combination but Tsavieva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gow misses with a two punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gow.
Tsavieva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Gow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tsavieva counter with a right hand.
Tsavieva connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Tsavieva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Gow does no damage.
Tsavieva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsavieva blocks a head kick by Gow.
Gow misses with the combination.
Shaun Gow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gow misses with a wild combination.
Tsavieva with the counter takedown but Gow avoids it easily.
Gow misses with a wild combination.
Tsavieva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gow defends it well.
Gow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsavieva circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaun Gow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsavieva misses with a takedown attempt - Gow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Gow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tsavieva to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsavieva slips under a jab from Gow.
Gow looks to land a combination but Tsavieva avoids it well.
Gow takes one on the button.#TD2#
Tsavieva scores with a takedown into Gow's guard.
Gow is looking to stand up but Tsavieva isn't so interested in that idea.
Gow keeping moving, preventing Tsavieva from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gow is looking to stand up but Tsavieva isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Gow manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gow wants to break free but Tsavieva has control.
Nice body punch from Tsavieva - that landed with a thud.
Tsavieva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gow walks away with a smile on his face. Tsavieva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shaun Gow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Tsavieva.#T4#
Gow misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Tsavieva counters with a shoot takedown. Gow fights it but they end up in guard.
Gow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tsavieva wants to pass the guard but Gow is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsavieva prevents Gow from getting back to his feet.
Tsavieva wants to control from the top but Gow keeps moving.
Gow is looking to stand up but Tsavieva isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsavieva is standing up over Gow. Gow looks to escape but Tsavieva dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shaun Gow will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tsavieva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gow looks to land a combination but Tsavieva avoids it well.
Gow throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Tsavieva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gow blocks a jab.
Gow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsavieva tries to counter with a clinch but Gow shakes him off and moves away.
Tsavieva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gow on the side of the head.
Gow misses with a wild body shot.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but Gow avoids it with no problem.
Tsavieva takes one to the side of the head.
Gow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tsavieva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gow moves out of range as Tsavieva strikes.
As Tsavieva looks to move away, Gow throws a big counter combo but Tsavieva just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva throws a body punch but Gow moves out of range.
Gow is looking to chop away at Tsavieva's legs.
Tsavieva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gow.
A punch combination from Gow misses.
Tsavieva with the counter takedown but Gow avoids it easily.
Gow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but Gow avoids it with no problem.
Gow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsavieva.#T1#
Gow looks to land a combination but Tsavieva avoids it well.
Tsavieva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Tsavieva clinches up with Gow and pushes him back against the cage.
Tsavieva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsavieva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gow smiles and moves away.
Gow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gow throws a right hand that Tsavieva ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsavieva also avoids with ease.
Gow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsavieva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gow throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Tsavieva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsavieva.
Gow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsavieva has him pressed against the cage.
Gow has had enough of the clinch but Tsavieva keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Tsavieva stalling in the clinch.
Tsavieva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gow smiles and moves away.
A combination from Gow does no damage. #CL2#
Tsavieva clinches with his opponent.
Tsavieva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shaun Gow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Tsavieva.
Gow is trying to force a seperation but Tsavieva has the dominant position.
Gow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gow is trying to break free.#TD2#
Tsavieva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tsavieva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3##SUB2#
Tsavieva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gow postures up.
Gow trying to control but Tsavieva is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tsavieva is looking for a triangle but Gow pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Gow stands up and waves to Tsavieva to follow him.
Gow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Gow works the jab nicely.
Tsavieva takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Gow.
Nice uppercut there from Gow.
Tsavieva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gow.
Gow throws a combination that misses
and Tsavieva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Tsavieva drives through and clinches with Gow against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gow is trying to break the clinch but Tsavieva has him pressed against the cage.
Gow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Tsavieva pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shaun Gow will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tsavieva counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Tsavieva misses.
Tsavieva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gow throws a head kick that misses.
Tsavieva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gow with a body shot.
Gow throws a series of punches but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Tsavieva throws a jab when Gow was well out of range.
Gow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsavieva counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsavieva lands with an overhand left.
Tsavieva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gow in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gow falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD2#
and Tsavieva counters with a beautiful punch that sends Gow to the canvas! #ROC2#Gow is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsavieva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh Gow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsavieva trying to control the position from guard on top but Gow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gow seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tsavieva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tsavieva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gow wants to get back to his feet but Tsavieva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gow keeping moving, preventing Tsavieva from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gow's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gow duly obliges.
A left lands for Tsavieva.
Tsavieva dives in and grabs Gow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gow pushes down on Tsavieva's head and hops out.
Tsavieva misses with a left hand
and Gow counters with a left to the body.
Gow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gow.
Tsavieva blocks the body kick.
Tsavieva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsavieva counters with a stiff right hand.
Gow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsavieva circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsavieva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gow.
Tsavieva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsavieva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gow.
Gow tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Gow looks to land a combination but Tsavieva avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsavieva! But no joy.
Gow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tsavieva misses with a hook. Gow ducked under it nicely.
Gow throws a combination. Tsavieva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gow throws a shot from downtown. Tsavieva moves away and avoids it.
Tsavieva just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Gow misses.
Tsavieva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.
Gow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsavieva.
Gow gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Tsavieva to counter with a crisp jab.
Gow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsavieva counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Tsavieva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gow is trying to defend but Tsavieva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Tsavieva is trying to control. Gow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gow is kicking away at Tsavieva from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Tsavieva grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Gow trying to push Tsavieva off... Gow taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Nikolai Tsavieva!
An out of breath Nikolai Tsavieva 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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Event:
WPFA XXXII: Fudd vs Corona
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsavieva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hugo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsavieva has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hugo misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Tsavieva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsavieva.
Stalling in the clinch from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hugo's efforts to push away.
Tsavieva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hugo's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Tsavieva jumps guard and drags Hugo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva working a defensive guard here.
Hugo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Tsavieva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tsavieva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsavieva keeping moving, preventing Hugo from controlling successfully.
Hugo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Hugo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tsavieva's guard.
Hugo postures up in Tsavieva's guard and throws a big left but Tsavieva blocks it.
Tsavieva working a defensive guard here.
Hugo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hugo postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Tsavieva slips a jab and a cross from Hugo.
Hugo closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Tsavieva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hugo is staying active underneath Tsavieva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsavieva controlling the action here.#T4#
Hugo is refusing to be controlled, as Tsavieva sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hugo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Tsavieva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hugo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Tsavieva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Hugo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tsavieva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hugo is posturing up here but Tsavieva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hugo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hugo has to tap! Slick submission there by Tsavieva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikolai Tsavieva!
Nikolai Tsavieva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXI: Pwent vs Side
Date: Aug 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsavieva misses with a hook.#CL#
Larkin pushes Tsavieva up against the cage in a clinch.
Larkin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsavieva avoids it.#TD#
Larkin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Larkin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsavieva won't allow Larkin to pass to mount.
Tsavieva trying to control but Larkin postures up.
Larkin trying to mount his opponent but Tsavieva defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tsavieva is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Larkin is tapping! Great win for Tsavieva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nikolai Tsavieva!
Nikolai Tsavieva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FFS 24: Florida State Prison
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
M Boundi needs to keep his hands up - Tsavieva had a free shot at his head there.
Tsavieva swings widly with a right hand
and M Boundi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsavieva lands a nice shot that snaps M Boundi's head back.
Tsavieva falls off balance throwing a combination
and M Boundi counters with a nice uppercut.
M Boundi staying out of range there.
M Boundi misses the body punch
letting Tsavieva counter with a right hand.
Tsavieva lands a really nice looking cross but M Boundi seems unphased.
Tsavieva misses with a right hand
and M Boundi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsavieva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of M Boundi's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Tsavieva.
Tsavieva throws out a loose jab but M Boundi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsavieva throws a poor cross that misses
and M Boundi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsavieva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and M Boundi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Tsavieva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
M Boundi throws out a loose jab but Tsavieva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsavieva lunges at M Boundi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by M Boundi's hand.
M Boundi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nikolai Tsavieva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsavieva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from M Boundi.
Tsavieva loads up on a big right hand but M Boundi slips the punch.
Tsavieva cracks M Boundi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
M Boundi misses the shot to the body.
M Boundi misses with a double jab.
Tsavieva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
M Boundi moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like M Boundi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsavieva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! M Boundi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tsavieva slips a straight right by M Boundi.#T2#
M Boundi slips a straight right by Tsavieva.
M Boundi appears to be looking for a big counter.
M Boundi slips under a jab from Tsavieva.
M Boundi is looking to counter punch.
Tsavieva throws a right hand that misses
and M Boundi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Tsavieva.
M Boundi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsavieva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract M Boundi.
M Boundi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
M Boundi misses with a hook. Tsavieva ducked under it nicely.
Tsavieva slips a straight right by M Boundi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsavieva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tsavieva connects with a good right hand that stumbles M Boundi. M Boundi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#M Boundi is rocked!
Tsavieva circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops M Boundi to the canvas! M Boundi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tsavieva keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Tsavieva!
Our winner, Nikolai Tsavieva, 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:
FFS 20: Cantonment
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane with a poor takedown
and Tsavieva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lane has his takedown stuffed
and Tsavieva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nikolai Tsavieva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Lane.#TD2#
Lane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tsavieva is trying to defend but Lane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tsavieva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lane wants to control from the top but Tsavieva keeps moving.
Tsavieva trying to keep a closed guard but Lane is proving a slippery customer.
Lane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Lane is looking to stand up but Tsavieva won't let him.
Lane trying to move into half guard but instead Tsavieva has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Tsavieva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Lane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lane keeping moving, preventing Tsavieva from controlling successfully.
Tsavieva wants to stand but Lane has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lane trying to control but Tsavieva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tsavieva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tsavieva prevents Lane from standing back up.
Lane is refusing to be controlled, as Tsavieva sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Tsavieva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsavieva 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Tsavieva!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolai Tsavieva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FFS 12: Riverview
Date: Jun 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danouras tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tsavieva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danouras shoots in and drives through. Tsavieva sprawls well.
Danouras wants to clinch.
Joe Danouras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsavieva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Danouras. Danouras circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva thuds his right hand into Danouras's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Danouras is rocked!
and Tsavieva counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Danouras! He's just covering up as Tsavieva starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Tsavieva!
A victorious Nikolai Tsavieva 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:
FFS 11: Fellsmere
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsavieva looks to land a combination but Sarandas avoids it well.
Sarandas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nikolai Tsavieva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Tsavieva misses its intended target.
Sarandas avoids the body shot from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva looks to throw the jab but Sarandas is out of range.
Sarandas defending well as Tsavieva loads up on a big left hand.
Sarandas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tsavieva sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsavieva looks to throw the jab but Sarandas is out of range. #T1#
Sarandas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsavieva.
Sarandas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sarandas slips a straight right by Tsavieva.
Sarandas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tsavieva sprawls and moves away.
Sarandas staying out of range there.
Sarandas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsavieva looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarandas is just out of range.
A jab from Tsavieva misses.
Sarandas attempts a counter takedown but Tsavieva avoids it well and moves away.
Sarandas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsavieva throws out the jab.
Tsavieva swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Sarandas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tsavieva's guard.#T2#
Sarandas postures up and lands a big shot to Tsavieva's brow.
Sarandas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tsavieva's head.
Tsavieva working a defensive guard here.
Sarandas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sarandas landing some decent shots from guard.
Sarandas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tsavieva on the ground.
Sarandas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sarandas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tsavieva's head.
Sarandas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarandas with a nice head shot there.
Sarandas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sarandas scoring with some ground and pound.
Sarandas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tsavieva is trying to keep Sarandas in close.
Sarandas scoring with some ground and pound.
Sarandas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tsavieva's head.
Sarandas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ienas Sarandas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sarandas 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:9
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ienas Sarandas!
A victorious Ienas Sarandas 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:
FFS 5: Palatka
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athram ducks right into an uppercut from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva with a hook.
Athram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsavieva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsavieva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsavieva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsavieva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Athram throws a body shot but no joy.
Athram misses the shot to the body.
Tsavieva throwing a counter right hand but Athram manages to avoid it.
Tsavieva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsavieva throws an off balance right hand
and Athram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsavieva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Athram.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsavieva misses the target.
Tsavieva avoids the body shot from Athram.
Athram blocks a jab.
Athram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tsavieva with a body shot.
Tsavieva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Athram throws out the jab.
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.
Athram forces Tsavieva back against the ropes and clinches.
Tsavieva blocks an uppercut.
Tsavieva looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsavieva blocks an uppercut.
Athram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsavieva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Athram is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Athram.
Athram jumps guard and drags Tsavieva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Athram wants to sweep here but Tsavieva controlling him for the moment.
Athram has an active guard here but Tsavieva has managed to pass into half guard.
Athram is not content to let Tsavieva control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ferele Athram.
I think Athram has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 9:10
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferele Athram!
Our winner, Ferele Athram, 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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