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Event:
WPFA XXVIII: New Blood
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera lands a really nice looking cross but Varlamov seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Cabrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabrera.
Cabrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Varlamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cabrera seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cabrera catches Varlamov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cabrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cabrera clobbers Varlamov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Varlamov darts in looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets double underhooks and turns Varlamov into the cage.
Cabrera lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Varlamov goes down and covers up as Cabrera starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herve Cabrera!
Herve Cabrera spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 994 Round 3
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varlamov has his takedown stuffed
letting Smolin counter with a right hand.
Varlamov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smolin counters with a nice body shot.
Varlamov shoots and misses
and Smolin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Varlamov thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Varlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varlamov misses with a takedown attempt
and Smolin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Varlamov thinking.
Varlamov has his takedown stuffed
and Smolin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varlamov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smolin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Varlamov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smolin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Varlamov fails with the takedown
and Smolin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Varlamov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smolin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anton Smolin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varlamov tries for a takedown but Smolin circles away easily
and Smolin counters with a straight right hand.
Varlamov with a poor takedown
and Smolin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Varlamov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Smolin to counter with a crisp jab.
Varlamov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smolin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Varlamov shoots and misses
and Smolin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Varlamov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Smolin to counter with a crisp jab.
Varlamov is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varlamov with a poor takedown
enabling Smolin to counter with a crisp jab.
Varlamov has his takedown stuffed
letting Smolin counter with a right hand. #T3#
Varlamov misses with a takedown attempt
and Smolin counters with a straight right hand.
Varlamov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smolin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Varlamov with a poor takedown
and Smolin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Varlamov tries for a takedown but Smolin circles away easily
and Varlamov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Varlamov misses with a takedown attempt
and Smolin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Varlamov has his takedown stuffed
and Smolin counters with a right hand to the body.
Varlamov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smolin counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Varlamov shoots and misses
and Smolin counters with a straight right hand.
Varlamov shoots and misses
and Smolin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Varlamov with a poor takedown
and Smolin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varlamov misses with a takedown attempt
and Smolin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Varlamov tries for a takedown but Smolin circles away easily
and Smolin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Varlamov misses with a takedown
and Smolin counters with a right hand to the body.
Varlamov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Smolin to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Smolin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Varlamov shoots and misses
and Smolin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Varlamov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smolin counters with a right hand to the body.
Varlamov fails with the takedown
and Smolin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Varlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varlamov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smolin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varlamov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smolin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Varlamov has his takedown stuffed
and Smolin counters with a nice uppercut.
Varlamov misses with a takedown attempt
and Smolin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Varlamov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smolin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smolin wants to get back to his feet but Varlamov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Smolin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Varlamov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2##BC2#
Smolin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Varlamov tries for a takedown but Smolin circles away easily
and Smolin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Varlamov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smolin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varlamov shoots and misses
and Smolin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Varlamov shoots and misses
and Smolin counters with a straight right hand.
Varlamov tries for a takedown but Smolin circles away easily
and Smolin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Varlamov tries for a takedown but Smolin circles away easily
and Smolin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Varlamov misses with a takedown
and Smolin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Varlamov thinking.
Varlamov fails with the takedown
and Smolin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Varlamov shoots and misses
letting Smolin counter with a right hand.
Varlamov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smolin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Varlamov tries for a takedown but Smolin circles away easily
and Smolin counters with a nice uppercut.
Varlamov has his takedown stuffed
and Smolin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Varlamov fails with the takedown
and Smolin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Varlamov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smolin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Varlamov fails with the takedown
letting Smolin counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Smolin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Varlamov tries for a takedown but Smolin circles away easily
and Smolin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Varlamov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Smolin counter with a right hand.
Varlamov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smolin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Varlamov thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Varlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varlamov tries for a takedown but Smolin circles away easily
and Smolin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varlamov with a poor takedown
and Smolin counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruslan Varlamov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Varlamov tries for a takedown but Smolin circles away easily
and Smolin counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Varlamov misses with a takedown
and Smolin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Varlamov has his takedown stuffed
and Smolin counters with a stiff right hand.
Varlamov tries for a takedown but Smolin circles away easily
and Smolin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Varlamov thinking.
Varlamov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smolin counters with a stiff right hand.
Varlamov shoots and misses
and Smolin counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Varlamov tries for a takedown but Smolin circles away easily
and Smolin counters with a right hand to the body.
Varlamov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smolin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Varlamov has his takedown stuffed
and Smolin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Varlamov misses with a takedown
and Varlamov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Varlamov misses with a takedown
and Smolin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Varlamov with a poor takedown
and Smolin counters with a right hand to the body.
Varlamov tries for a takedown but Smolin circles away easily
and Smolin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Varlamov misses with a takedown attempt
and Smolin counters with a nice body shot.
Varlamov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smolin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Varlamov shoots and misses
and Smolin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Varlamov thinking.
Varlamov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smolin counters with a nice uppercut.
Smolin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Varlamov misses with a takedown attempt
and Smolin counters with a stiff right hand.
Anton Smolin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varlamov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smolin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Varlamov fails with the takedown
and Smolin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Varlamov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smolin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruslan Varlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varlamov misses with a double jab
and Smolin counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Smolin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smolin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Anton Smolin!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Anton Smolin!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Anton Smolin!
Anton Smolin wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Anton Smolin 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:
QFC Tournament 994 Round 2
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf stuffs the takedown.
Varlamov misses with a takedown
and Wolf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Varlamov.
Jayden Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Varlamov.#TD#
Wolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wolf trying to control but Varlamov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varlamov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Varlamov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but Varlamov is proving a slippery customer.
Varlamov trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf is looking to sweep but instead, Varlamov has passed into half guard.
Wolf controlling the position well.
Wolf wants to control but Varlamov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wolf wants to control but Varlamov passes into side.
Wolf is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Varlamov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolf has escaped the position, nice work there.
Varlamov working the head with strikes.
Varlamov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Varlamov lands an elbow.
Wolf taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC2#Wolf is rocked!
Varlamov working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Wolf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Varlamov lands a strong strike to the head of Wolf. That's dazed him! Varlamov looking to finish here. Wolf is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Varlamov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Varlamov!
Ruslan Varlamov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 994 Round 1
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Varlamov drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Varlamov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Varlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Magomedov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Varlamov has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Magomedov manages to get his head free but now Varlamov has transitioned to an armbar! Magomedov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Varlamov! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Varlamov! |
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