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Event:
CMMA 81 Torres vs Nycz
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Irkutsk misses with a shot to the body
and Klose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tundra Irkutsk has been cut.
Irkutsk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Klose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irkutsk moves away.
Irkutsk lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Irkutsk does it's job there.
Klose moves out of range of the strikes.
Irkutsk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irkutsk lands with a shot to the body.
Irkutsk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klose doesn't seem bothered though.
Klose connects with a right hand. Irkutsk shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irkutsk defending well as Klose loads up on a big left hand.
Klose takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Klose misses with the combination.
Irkutsk thuds a left hand into Klose's body.#CL#
Klose has Irkutsk up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Klose scores with a shoulder strike.
Klose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klose can't find room to land a body shot as Irkutsk controls the action.
Irkutsk just leaning against Klose, taking a breather.
Irkutsk lands with a left to the head.
Klose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irkutsk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Klose is keeping busy.
Klose lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irkutsk or not.
Klose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irkutsk taking a breather.
Irkutsk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Klose is keeping busy.
Irkutsk blocks an uppercut.
Klose lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irkutsk.
A short left from Klose.
Klose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irkutsk backwards.
Irkutsk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Irkutsk tries to throw a body punch but Klose avoids it by throwing Irkutsk back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klose.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Irkutsk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Irkutsk seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irkutsk.
Klose lands with a left to the head.
Irkutsk can't find room to land a body shot as Klose controls the action.
Irkutsk scores with a shot to the side of Klose's head.
Klose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klose definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klose cracks Irkutsk with a nice body shot.
Irkutsk is looking to control Klose's arms but Klose gets an underhook and turns him. Now Irkutsk has his back to the cage.
Irkutsk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irkutsk's elbow.
Klose working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Klose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klose tries to work over Irkutsk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Klose as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Klose fails to land.
Klose tries to throw a body punch but Irkutsk avoids it by throwing Klose back against the cage.
Klose works on Irkutsk's body with a couple of short punches.
Klose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irkutsk can't find room to land a body shot as Klose controls the action.
Klose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klose lands with a short shot to the head.
Klose lands with a short shot to the head.
Irkutsk throws a head punch that misses.
Klose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Irkutsk backwards.
Klose scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irkutsk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Klose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Klose.
#T4#
Irkutsk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irkutsk.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Klose tries a body shot but Irkutsk blocks it.
Klose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Irkutsk - that landed with a thud.
Klose has a couple of punches blocked by Irkutsk.
Klose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irkutsk blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Irkutsk looking to slow down the pace here.
Klose digs a right hand underneath Irkutsk's ribcage. Irkutsk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irkutsk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heinrich Klose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tundra Irkutsk'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#
Nice jab there from Klose.
Klose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irkutsk.
Klose throws a lazy head kick
and Klose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irkutsk stuns Klose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Klose lands a slapping body shot.
Irkutsk throws a combination that misses
and Klose counters with an inside leg kick.
Irkutsk defending well as Klose loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Irkutsk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irkutsk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klose is fending him off so far but Irkutsk persists. Nope, Klose circles away and we're back to standing.
Irkutsk throws a looping overhand right but Klose ducks down to avoid it.
Klose throwing a counter right hand but Irkutsk manages to avoid it.
Irkutsk lands a jab.
Tundra Irkutsk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Irkutsk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klose wants to clinch up but Irkutsk keeps it at a distance.
Irkutsk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Klose's head backwards.#T1#
Klose plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Irkutsk scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Irkutsk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by Irkutsk.#CL#
Klose clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Klose scores with a hook to the body.
Klose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klose misses with some punches.
Irkutsk stalling in the clinch but Klose improves position.
Klose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heinrich Klose has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irkutsk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Klose fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klose.
Irkutsk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irkutsk tries to break the clinch but Klose is controlling the position.
Klose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Irkutsk is struggling to control the position.
Irkutsk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klose misses with the head strike.
Klose has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klose.
Irkutsk is breathing heavily.
Klose misses with a punch on the inside.
Klose scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Irkutsk is rocked!
Klose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irkutsk's elbow.
Klose working aggressively here.
Klose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Irkutsk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Irkutsk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irkutsk takes a shot to the head.
Irkutsk is still on wobbly legs! Can Klose finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klose.
Klose lands a nice uppercut.
Irkutsk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klose's elbow.
Klose tries to throw a body punch but Irkutsk avoids it by throwing Klose back against the cage. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Klose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klose lands a left hand.
Klose unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Irkutsk! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Klose is unloading with more strikes now! Irkutsk drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heinrich Klose!
A relieved looking Heinrich Klose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CMMA 70 Connolly vs Nycz
Date: Jan 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Everette throws a jab when Irkutsk was well out of range.
Everette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Everette looks to land a left hand but Irkutsk moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Irkutsk clinches up against the cage.
Irkutsk has a couple of punches blocked by Everette.
Irkutsk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Everette up against the cage.
Irkutsk stalling in the clinch.
Irkutsk stalling the fight.
Irkutsk has Everette pressed against the cage.
Irkutsk taking a breather.
Irkutsk receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tundra Irkutsk.
Irkutsk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irkutsk moves out of range as Everette strikes.
Everette lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Tundra Irkutsk has been cut.
Everette throws a lazy right hand but Irkutsk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Everette jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Irkutsk lands an overhand right.
Everette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irkutsk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irkutsk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Everette.
Everette looks to land a left hand but Irkutsk moved out of range nicely.
Irkutsk tries to counter with a clinch but Everette shakes him off and moves away.
Everette looks to land a left hand but Irkutsk moved out of range nicely.
Irkutsk misses the shot to the body.
Everette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Everette's head coaches at Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Everette gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Irkutsk throws a jab when Everette was well out of range.
Kyle Everette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everette lands with an overhand left.
Irkutsk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irkutsk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Irkutsk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Everette.
Irkutsk jabs Everette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Everette is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Irkutsk tries to clinch up but Everette circles away and keeps his distance.
Irkutsk moves out of range as Everette strikes.
Everette throws a jab when Irkutsk was well out of range.
Everette throws an overhand right that lands on Irkutsk's shoulder, as Irkutsk tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Everette misses with a looping right.
Everette misses with a hook. Irkutsk ducked under it nicely.
Everette throws a lazy uppercut
and Irkutsk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irkutsk slips under a jab from Everette.
Despite the aggression on Irkutsk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irkutsk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Everette throws a right hand that misses
letting Irkutsk counter with a right hand.
Everette misses with a straight left.
Irkutsk is looking to clinch.
Kyle Everette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Everette lands with an uppercut that bounces Irkutsk off the cage and back into range.
Everette throws a jab but it's blocked by Irkutsk.
Everette throws an off balance right hand
and Irkutsk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irkutsk defending well as Everette loads up on a big left hand.
Irkutsk punishes Everette's body with a nice straight punch.
Irkutsk misses with a hook.
Everette really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Irkutsk ducks under a wild hook from Everette.
Irkutsk goes for a double leg but Everette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Everette continues to drive forward.
Everette sizes up Irkutsk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Irkutsk is rocked!
Everette misses with an uppercut.
Everette throws out a loose jab but Irkutsk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irkutsk works Everette's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Irkutsk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Irkutsk dips to his left and cracks Everette with an uppercut!
Everette throws a shot from downtown. Irkutsk moves away and avoids it.
Irkutsk misses with an uppercut.
Irkutsk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Everette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irkutsk slips under a jab.
Irkutsk ducks under a wild hook from Everette.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Everette.#CUT#That has opened up Tundra Irkutsk's cut even more.
Irkutsk takes a swing at Everette's ribcage but misses.
Everette takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#KD#
Everette feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Irkutsk sprawling to the canvas! Irkutsk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Everette finish him?!
Irkutsk is still on wobbly legs! Can Everette finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everette throws an off balance right hand
and Everette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Everette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irkutsk.
Everette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Everette misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Irkutsk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irkutsk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Everette.
Irkutsk seems to have recovered his senses.
Irkutsk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irkutsk moves out of range of the strikes.
Everette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Irkutsk counters with a nice uppercut.
Everette throws a shot from downtown. Irkutsk moves away and avoids it.
Irkutsk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Everette is looking to counter punch.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Everette misses the target.
Everette takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Irkutsk.
Irkutsk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Everette lands a really nice looking cross but Irkutsk seems unphased.
Irkutsk scores with a three punch combo!
Irkutsk scores with a hook to the body. Everette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Irkutsk clinches with his opponent.
Everette wants to get back to striking at distance but Irkutsk won't allow it.
Irkutsk misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Irkutsk breaks from the clinch.
Irkutsk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Everette throws a hook but Irkutsk blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irkutsk throws a body shot but no joy.
Everette drops Irkutsk with a big left hand! Irkutsk is injured, injured bad! Everette jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Everette!
Kyle Everette decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Byzantium 18
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Fallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irkutsk manages to avoid it.
Irkutsk cracks Fallon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Irkutsk misses with a body shot
and Fallon counters with a stiff right hand.
Fallon throws a body punch but Irkutsk moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Fallon.
Irkutsk throws a looping overhand right but Fallon ducks down to avoid it.
Fallon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fallon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fallon duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Tundra Irkutsk has been cut.#CL2#
Irkutsk closes the distance and clinches.
Irkutsk letting Fallon take a breather here.
Irkutsk tries to throw a body punch but Fallon avoids it by throwing Irkutsk back against the cage.
Irkutsk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Fallon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Fallon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Fallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Fallon.
Fallon misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Fallon.
Irkutsk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irkutsk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fallon prevents a body shot from Irkutsk.
Irkutsk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fallon working aggressively here.
Fallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fallon tries a body shot but Irkutsk blocks it.
#BC2#
Irkutsk breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irkutsk.
Irkutsk misses the shot to the body.
Fallon throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Irkutsk cracks Fallon with an open hand slap.
Fallon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irkutsk stuns Fallon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Irkutsk lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irkutsk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Irkutsk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fallon.
Fallon throwing a counter right hand but Irkutsk manages to avoid it.
Irkutsk throws out a powerful jab.
Irkutsk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Irkutsk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fallon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fallon looks to land a combination but Irkutsk avoids it well.
Irkutsk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fallons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Irkutsk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Irkutsk connects with a right hand. Fallon shakes it off.
Irkutsk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Fallon misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Fallon scores with a four punch combination!
Irkutsk throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Irkutsk lands with an overhand left.
Irkutsk's corner calls for a 1-2. Irkutsk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Fallon is rocked!
Fallon backs away from a small jab... but Irkutsk lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Fallon crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Irkutsk with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tundra Irkutsk!
After the fight, Tundra Irkutsk was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Byzantium 14
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irkutsk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Githinji.
Irkutsk lands a jab to the nose.
Githinji tries to clinch but Irkutsk moves away
and Irkutsk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Githinji thinking.
A swing and a miss from Githinji.
Irkutsk misses with a few strikes there.
Githinji is looking to clinch.
Githinji fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irkutsk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irkutsk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Githinji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Githinji has a couple of punches blocked by Irkutsk.
A hook to the body from Githinji.
Irkutsk blocking some punches.
Irkutsk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
I was talking to Githinji's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Githinji lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Githinji scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Githinji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Githinji throws a punch but it's blocked by Irkutsk.
Githinji has a couple of punches blocked by Irkutsk.
Githinji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Githinji scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Tundra Irkutsk has been cut.
Githinji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Githinji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Githinji throws a head punch that misses.
Irkutsk blocking some punches.
Irkutsk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irkutsk blocks an uppercut.
Githinji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irkutsk's elbow.
Irkutsk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Githinji backwards.
Irkutsk misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Irkutsk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irkutsk. Githinji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Githinji jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Irkutsk misses the target.
Irkutsk swats away the attempt to clinch by Githinji.
Irkutsk lands a nice shot that snaps Githinji's head back.
Githinji misses with a left hand
and Irkutsk counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irkutsk misses with an uppercut. Githinji saw that one coming.
Irkutsk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Githinji throws a leg kick but Irkutsk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Irkutsk keeps the fight on the outside.
Githinji digs a good body shot into Irkutsk's ribs.
Githinji tries to clinch but Irkutsk moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Githinji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irkutsk throws a sloppy body shot
and Githinji counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Irkutsk lands a lovely overhand right.
Githinji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Githinji darts in trying to clinch
and Irkutsk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Githinji is predictable there
and Irkutsk counters with a nice uppercut.
Githinji throws a lazy uppercut
and Irkutsk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Githinji will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Githinji throws a series of strikes that have Irkutsk backpedaling.
Githinji tries to clinch up
and Irkutsk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irkutsk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Githinji had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Githinji staying out of range there.
Irkutsk throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Githinji counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Githinji misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Githinji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Githinji tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Githinji has a couple of punches blocked by Irkutsk.
Still in the clinch, Githinji scores with a nice short uppercut.
Githinji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Githinji scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Githinji.
Githinji misses with some punches.
Irkutsk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Githinji seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Irkutsk can turn it around.#BC2#
Irkutsk breaks from the clinch.
Githinji fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sami Githinji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irkutsk swats away the attempt to clinch by Githinji.#CL#
Githinji closes the distance and pushes Irkutsk back into the cage.#BC2#
Irkutsk breaks from the clinch.
Githinji closes the distance looking to clinch
and Irkutsk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Sami Githinji will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tundra Irkutsk'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#
Irkutsk lands with an uppercut that bounces Githinji off the cage and back into range.
Githinji doesn't manage to clinch there - Irkutsk circles away.
Githinji throws a low kick but it's checked well by Irkutsk.
Irkutsk lands with a straight right. Githinji didn't see that one coming.
Githinji lands an overhand right.
Githinji is looking to clinch.
Irkutsk staying out of range there.
Tundra Irkutsk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Githinji tries to clinch
and Irkutsk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Githinji moves to clinch but Irkutsk breaks away
and Irkutsk counters with a right hand to the body.
Irkutsk misses with a hook. Githinji ducked under it nicely.
Githinji wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Githinji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irkutsk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Githinji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irkutsk.
A slow jab from Irkutsk misses its intended target.
Githinji tries to counter by clinching up but Irkutsk breaks away and moves out of range.
Irkutsk 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.
Githinji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Githinji tries to clinch but Irkutsk moves away
and Irkutsk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Githinji dodges the punch combination from Irkutsk.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Githinji lands a nice uppercut.
Githinji scores with a nice hook to the head.
Githinji misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irkutsk.
Githinji lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irkutsk or not.
Irkutsk looking to slow down the pace here.
Githinji lands a right hand.
Githinji working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Githinji blocks an uppercut.
Githinji lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Irkutsk throws a head punch that misses.
Irkutsk wants to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Irkutsk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Githinji's elbow.
Irkutsk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Githinji.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Githinji scores with a shot to the side of Irkutsk's head.
Irkutsk trying to control the position but instead, Githinji has worked for underhooks and has pushed Irkutsk into the cage.
Githinji working aggressively here.
Githinji is working Irkutsk over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Githinji.
Githinji gets through Irkutsk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Githinji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Irkutsk is rocked!
Irkutsk can't find room to land a body shot as Githinji controls the action.
Irkutsk throws a punch but it's blocked by Githinji.
Githinji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Githinji lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irkutsk is still on wobbly legs! Can Githinji finish him?#T3##KD#
Githinji drops Irkutsk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Irkutsk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Githinji digs a right hand underneath Irkutsk's ribcage. Irkutsk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Githinji has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Irkutsk is breathing heavily.
Githinji misses with a punch to the body.
Githinji fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Githinji lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irkutsk or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Githinji.
Irkutsk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Githinji.
Irkutsk prevents a body shot from Githinji.
Githinji misses with a body punch.
Githinji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Githinji throws a head punch that misses.
Githinji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irkutsk can do to turn this around?
Githinji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Githinji as the two fighters clinch.
Irkutsk tries to throw a body punch but Githinji avoids it by throwing Irkutsk back against the cage.
Irkutsk throws a punch but it's blocked by Githinji.
Githinji lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Githinji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Irkutsk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Githinji unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Irkutsk! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Githinji is unloading with more strikes now! Irkutsk drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Githinji! |
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Event:
Byzantium IX
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irkutsk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Irkutsk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irkutsk lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irkutsk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irkutsk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Irkutsk takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Irkutsk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Irkutsk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Irkutsk misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irkutsk manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Irkutsk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
No joy there for Irkutsk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes shoots in and drives through. Irkutsk sprawls well.
Irkutsk moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Irkutsk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Irkutsk cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Irkutsk did well to prevent Barnes getting side control.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irkutsk is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Barnes thows a huge punch but Irkutsk dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irkutsk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Irkutsk dodges it nicely.
Barnes working Irkutsk over with strikes.
Irkutsk trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes wants to control but Irkutsk is keeping him busy.
Irkutsk wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Irkutsk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.#T3#
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Irkutsk is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes 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.
Irkutsk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Irkutsk tries to get out of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#It looks like Tundra Irkutsk has been cut.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes is nestled in close to Irkutsk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Irkutsk is rocked!
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Irkutsk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes prevents Irkutsk from improving his position.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Irkutsk's hands, connecting with Irkutsk's forehead.
Barnes lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Irkutsk! More strikes land and this one is all over! Barnes jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irkutsk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grang looks for a takedown but Irkutsk sprawls well.
It seemed like Irkutsk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irkutsk jabs at Grang's body.#CL#
Grang moves into the clinch.
Irkutsk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Irkutsk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irkutsk is trying to stall.
Irkutsk misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irkutsk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irkutsk.
We've been hearing reports that Grang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Irkutsk.
#BC2#
Irkutsk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grang misses with a right hand
and Irkutsk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Grang throws a jab but it's blocked by Irkutsk.
Irkutsk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irkutsk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grang tries to close the distance and clinch but Irkutsk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irkutsk moves away.
Nice cross by Irkutsk.
Grang tries for a takedown but Irkutsk circles away easily
and Irkutsk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irkutsk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grang throws a body shot but no joy.
Irkutsk sizes up Grang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Irkutsk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irkutsk to score with a decent uppercut.
Irkutsk lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Grang misses its intended target.
Grang missing with a left hand there. Irkutsk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Grang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irkutsk clobbers Grang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grang tries to clinch up but Irkutsk circles away and keeps his distance.
Grang throws a lazy uppercut
and Irkutsk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irkutsk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Grang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Irkutsk is looking for a triangle but Grang pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Irkutsk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irkutsk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grang's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Irkutsk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irkutsk is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Grang being controlled here, momentarily.
Irkutsk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Irkutsk looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Irkutsk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grang, up you get!
Irkutsk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Grang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irkutsk counters with a one-two to the body.
Tundra Irkutsk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irkutsk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irkutsk lands a lovely overhand right.
Grang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grang throws a hook to the side of Irkutsk's head but Irkutsk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irkutsk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Irkutsk stuns Grang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Irkutsk thuds a left hand into Grang's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irkutsk tries to avoid it but Grang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irkutsk to the ground. Irkutsk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jinski Grang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irkutsk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grang ducks right into an uppercut from Irkutsk.
Nice shot lands for Irkutsk.
A big right from Grang misses.
Irkutsk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grang has his takedown stuffed
and Irkutsk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grang thinking.
Grang is breathing heavily.
Irkutsk lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tundra Irkutsk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Grang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Irkutsk. Those never looked like landing.
Irkutsk misses with the combination.
Grang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Irkutsk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Irkutsk dips to his left and cracks Grang with an uppercut!
Irkutsk scores with a hook to the body. Grang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grang misses with a body shot.
Irkutsk scores with a punch to the head.
Grang misses with a hook. Irkutsk ducked under it nicely.
Grang tries to move into range but Irkutsk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grang misses with a straight right.
Grang misses with a wild combination.
Irkutsk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Irkutsk lands with a straight right. Grang didn't see that one coming.
Irkutsk lands a lovely overhand right.
Grang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Irkutsk keeps the fight on the outside.
Grang walks into a left hand.
Irkutsk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Irkutsk connects with a crisp jab.
Grang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irkutsk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grang.
Irkutsk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irkutsk tests Grang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grang misses the body punch
and Irkutsk counters with a three punch combo that has Grang backing up. Grang nods at Irkutsk to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Irkutsk scores with a four punch combination!
Irkutsk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irkutsk looks to land a combination. Grang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Irkutsk scores with a punch to the head.
Irkutsk connects with a body shot that sends Grang's belly button to the back.
Irkutsk lands with a hook. Grang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jinski Grang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grang walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Irkutsk finds it's target.
Irkutsk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grang misses the jab.
Irkutsk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irkutsk connects with a nice looking jab.
Grang misses with a straight right.
Irkutsk scores with a punch to the head.
Irkutsk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irkutsk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Irkutsk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grang. Grang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Irkutsk lands with an overhand left.
A punch lands to the side of Grang 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Irkutsk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Irkutsk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Grang is rocked!
Irkutsk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grang.
Grang shoots in looking for a takedown but Irkutsk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tundra Irkutsk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irkutsk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grang.
Grang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Irkutsk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irkutsk lands with a nice combination. Grang backs away looking to recover.
Irkutsk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irkutsk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irkutsk lands a jab to the head.
Irkutsk connects with a nice looking jab.
Grang tries for a takedown but Irkutsk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Irkutsk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by Irkutsk.#T4#
Irkutsk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grang backs up against the cage.
Oh Grang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab by Irkutsk.
Irkutsk lands a jab to the nose.
Irkutsk feints with a jab and clips Grang right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Grang is sent crashing into the canvas and Irkutsk leaps in for the kill! Grang tries to get to his feet but Irkutsk is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Grang is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tundra Irkutsk!
A less than humble Tundra Irkutsk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Irkutsk is trying to defend but Bolt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bolt is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Irkutsk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derwent Bolt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Derwent Bolt thanked Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 150$ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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