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Event:
GC 374 Banahatti Vs Komaroff
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1# Banahatti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Komaroff to score with a decent uppercut. Komaroff scores with a shot to the body.
#TD# Banahatti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Komaroff wants to get back to his feet.
Banahatti drops an elbow to the side of Komaroff's head. Komaroff pushes Banahatti off looking to stand but Banahatti dives back in and keeps control.
Banahatti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Banahatti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Komaroff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Komaroff is trying to stand.
Komaroff is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Banahatti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Banahatti wants to take a breather but Komaroff is having none of it. Banahatti stops Komaroff from getting back to his feet.
Banahatti is looking to take a break and control but Komaroff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Komaroff pushes Banahatti off looking to stand but Banahatti dives back in and keeps control.
Banahatti 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.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Komaroff slaps away a takedown attempt from Banahatti, before circling back to the center of the mat. Banahatti shoots in looking for a takedown but Komaroff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banahatti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Komaroff throws out a counter right but Banahatti avoids it with no problem. Banahatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komaroff.
Banahatti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Komaroff pinned against the cage. Komaroff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhima Banahatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Banahatti scores with a takedown into Komaroff's guard. Komaroff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. We've been hearing good reports from Banahatti'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.#T2# Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Komaroff has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Banahatti wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Banahatti prevents Komaroff from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Banahatti shoots in and gets a takedown into Komaroff's guard. Komaroff wants to get back to his feet but Banahatti is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Banahatti works over Komaroff with some ground and pound from guard.#T3# Komaroff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Banahatti landing with the ground and pound. Komaroff wants to get back to his feet but Banahatti is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Banahatti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Komaroff is looking to stand up but Banahatti isn't so interested in that idea. Banahatti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Komaroff is looking to stand up but Banahatti isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Komaroff misses with a left hand #TD# and Banahatti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Komaroff won't be happy with that. Komaroff wants to get back to his feet but Banahatti drags him back down. Komaroff parries the strikes from Banahatti easily there. Banahatti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Komaroff to escape.
Banahatti fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Banahatti working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. An elbow from Banahatti crashes against the mat.
Komaroff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Banahatti is controlling him well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Banahatti is putting a hurting on Komaroff here, landing some big shots from side control. Komaroff is trying to escape and get back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bhima Banahatti dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Komaroff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banahatti manages to avoid it. Banahatti blocks a jab. Banahatti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Komaroff misses with an uppercut. Banahatti saw that one coming.#TD# Banahatti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Komaroff's guard. Banahatti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Komaroff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Banahatti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Banahatti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Banahatti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Komaroff can do to turn this around? Komaroff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banahatti. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Komaroff wants to stand but Banahatti is controlling the position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1# Komaroff moves out of range as Banahatti strikes.#TD# Banahatti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Komaroff sprawls well initially but Banahatti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Komaroff manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD# Banahatti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Banahatti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Komaroff is looking to escape. Banahatti winds up and cracks Komaroff with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Komaroff is looking to escape. Banahatti wants to take a breather but Komaroff is having none of it. Komaroff is looking to escape. Banahatti working over Komaroff with some ground and pound. Komaroff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Komaroff is trying to stand.
#T2# Komaroff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Banahatti stalling. Banahatti is nestled in close to Komaroff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Banahatti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Komaroff taking some punishment here, with Banahatti in his half guard. #ROC#Komaroff is rocked! Banahatti performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Komaroff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banahatti scores with a couple of nice shots. Komaroff is still in real trouble! Can Banahatti finish him? Banahatti unloads with some huge strikes here! Komaroff is out! Banahatti wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bhima Banahatti! Bhima Banahatti is the new light heavyweight champion! Bhima Banahatti took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GC 372- Enter Underground
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1# Burr loads up on a big right hand but Komaroff slips the punch. Komaroff misses the shot to the body. Burr loads up on a big right hand but Komaroff slips the punch. It looked like Komaroff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Burr misses the jab. Komaroff throwing a counter right hand but Burr manages to avoid it. Komaroff throws a jab when Burr was well out of range. Komaroff throws a lazy uppercut
and Burr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Komaroff looks to score with a jab to the body but Burr is just out of range. Komaroff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Burr blocks a jab. A jab from Komaroff misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Komaroff thows a left - swing and a miss! Burr misses with a hook. Komaroff ducks under a wild hook from Burr. Burr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Komaroff. Burr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Burr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burr misses with a straight left. Komaroff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burr. Burr circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Burr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Komaroff. A big left from Komaroff misses. Burr looks to throw the jab but Komaroff is out of range. Burr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It looked like Komaroff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Burr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Komaroff. Burr 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. Komaroff scores with a jab to the jaw. Burr misses with a straight right. Burr slips a straight right by Komaroff. Burr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burr there as he acknowledges the shot. Burr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Komaroff.#T2# Komaroff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Burr misses with an uppercut. Komaroff jabbing away but nothing is landing. Burr slips a jab and a cross from Komaroff.
Burr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Burr. Burr lands the left hand. Komaroff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Komaroff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Komaroff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burr throws out the jab. Burr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Komaroff to score with a decent uppercut.#T3# Komaroff lands the left hand. Komaroff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Komaroff staying out of range there. Burr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burr looks to land a right hand but Komaroff moved out of range. Komaroff is looking to counter punch. Burr swings widly with a right hand
and Komaroff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A telegraphed right hand from Komaroff misses the target. Vasily Komaroff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Komaroff misses its intended target. Komaroff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Burr blocks a jab. Burr throws a body shot but no joy. Komaroff swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Komaroff is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Burr throws a poor cross that misses
and Komaroff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Komaroff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Burr throws the left hand but Komaroff avoids the punch easily.#T4# Komaroff cracks Burr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Komaroff. Burr slips a jab from Komaroff. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burr! But no joy. Burr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Burr tries to move into range but Komaroff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Burr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Komaroff. Burr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Komaroff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Komaroff throws a right and a left that Burr avoids nicely. Burr misses with a combination
and Komaroff counters with a stiff right hand. Komaroff jabbing away but nothing is landing. Burr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burr throws a body shot but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Komaroff dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Komaroff throws the left hand but Burr avoids the punch easily. Burr moves out of range of the strikes. It seemed like Burr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Komaroff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burr. Burr misses with a left hand and Komaroff counters with a stiff right hand. Komaroff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burr.
Komaroff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burr.
Burr takes one to the side of the head.
Burr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Komaroff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burr moves out of range as Komaroff strikes. Burr throws out a counter right but Komaroff avoids it with no problem. Komaroff throws a looping overhand right but Burr ducks down to avoid it. Burr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Komaroff was well out of range. Poor timing from Burr. Komaroff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Komaroff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1# A jab lands there for Komaroff. Komaroff throws a big shot that misses. Burr moves out of range as Komaroff strikes. Komaroff throws a sloppy body shot
and Burr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Burr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Komaroff.
It seemed like Burr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Burr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Burr. Burr lands with a shot to the body. Komaroff misses with a two punch combination.
Burr throws out a counter right but Komaroff avoids it with no problem. Komaroff ducks under a wild hook from Burr. Komaroff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burr can do to turn this around? Burr misses with a hook.#T2# Komaroff avoids the body shot from Burr.
Komaroff throws the left hand but Burr avoids the punch easily. It seemed like Burr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Burr takes a swing at Komaroff's ribcage but misses. Burr throws a right and a left that Komaroff avoids nicely. Komaroff with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Komaroff throws a big shot that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Burr misses the target. Burr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Komaroff misses with a looping right. Komaroff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Komaroff, as that shot connected.
Burr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Komaroff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Komaroff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burr. #T3# Komaroff throws a nice looking combination but Burr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Burr throws a jab but it's blocked by Komaroff. Komaroff throwing a counter right hand but Burr manages to avoid it. Komaroff lands a jab to the nose. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Burr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Komaroff has got the better of the exchanges. Burr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Burr thows a left - swing and a miss! Komaroff misses with a hook. Burr ducked under it nicely. Burr throws out a counter right but Komaroff avoids it with no problem. Vasily Komaroff is winning the standup battle so far. Burr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burr with a hook. Komaroff misses with an uppercut
and Burr counters with a stiff right hand. Burr blocks a jab. Burr tests Komaroff's chin there with a solid looking shot. Burr looks to throw the jab but Komaroff is out of range. #T4# Burr swings for the body but Komaroff moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burr. Komaroff does a little dance to reset his feet. Komaroff avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Burr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. 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! Komaroff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burr.
A slow jab from Burr misses its intended target. Burr loads up on a big right hand but Komaroff slips the punch. Burr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burr duly obliges. Komaroff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burr.
Komaroff swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Komaroff throws a shot from downtown. Burr moves away and avoids it. Komaroff throws a jab but it's blocked by Burr. Burr misses with an uppercut. Komaroff saw that one coming. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vasily Komaroff will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Komaroff throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Komaroff throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Komaroff thows a left - swing and a miss! Komaroff misses with an uppercut. Burr saw that one coming. Komaroff misses with an uppercut. Burr saw that one coming. Nice defenses there by Burr. Komaroff's corner calls for a 1-2. Komaroff obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Komaroff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Komaroff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# Komaroff throws a right and a left that both miss. Komaroff lands a head shot. Komaroff slips a jab and a cross from Burr.
Burr throws a right and a left that Komaroff avoids nicely. Komaroff misses with a looping left. Burr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Komaroff. Komaroff lands with a right hand. Komaroff connects with a crisp jab. Burr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Burr misses with a double jab.
Burr misses with a straight left. #T2# Komaroff slips under a jab from Burr. A big left from Burr misses. Komaroff misses the jab. A telegraphed right hand from Komaroff misses the target. Komaroff misses with a left hand and Burr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Komaroff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Burr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Komaroff lands a nice looking body shot.
Komaroff looks to land a right hand but Burr moved out of range. Burr misses with a straight left. The fighters circle momentarily. Komaroff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3# Komaroff connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Komaroff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burr connects with a jab. Komaroff throws an off balance right hand
and Burr counters with a nice uppercut. Komaroff throws a hook but Burr avoids it easily. Burr misses with a jab to the body
and Burr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD# Oooooh!!! Komaroff has knocked Burr down with a huge combo! Komaroff steps away and waves a wobbly Burr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Burr is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Komaroff drops Burr with a naaaaasty hook - Burr is in real trouble here! Komaroff dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Komaroff! |
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Event:
GC 369 Kaupens vs Karuso
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt and Komaroff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Fred Barnes has been cut. Fred Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt and Komaroff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Komaroff lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Barnes is rocked! Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2# Barnes scores with a takedown into Komaroff's guard. Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Komaroff finish him? Komaroff is looking to stand up but Barnes isn't so interested in that idea. Barnes seems to have recovered his senses. Komaroff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Komaroff blocks nicely. Komaroff wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Barnes wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving. Barnes postures up in Komaroff's guard and throws a big left but Komaroff blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Komaroff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1# Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Komaroff has wrist control. Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Komaroff works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Komaroff wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it. Komaroff trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Komaroff works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination. Komaroff throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A decent looking cross lands there for Komaroff.#CUT#That has opened up Fred Barnes's cut even more.#TD2# Komaroff gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnes to score an easy takedown into full guard. Komaroff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him. Komaroff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace. Komaroff is looking to stand up but Barnes isn't so interested in that idea. #T2# Komaroff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Komaroff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Barnes trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom. Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Komaroff is keeping the position for now. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Komaroff wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Komaroff swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Vasily Komaroff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Barnes scores with a takedown into Komaroff's guard. Barnes wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving. Komaroff wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him. Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Komaroff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him. #T4##REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Komaroff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt. Vasily Komaroff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Barnes. Komaroff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD# Komaroff drops Barnes with a beautiful combination! Barnes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Komaroff is looking for the KO! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD# Komaroff drops Barnes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barnes looks back up at him and smiles so Komaroff waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#The cut above Fred Barnes's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Komaroff is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Komaroff connects with a body shot. Komaroff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2# Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Komaroff kicks off Barnes and gets to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Komaroff dominated that round. The cut man is working on Fred Barnes's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Komaroff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD# Komaroff cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barnes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Komaroff finish him?
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Komaroff counters with a crisp right that sends Barnes to the canvas! Komaroff follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Komaroff! |
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Event:
GC 365 Takeda vs Kaupens
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD# Banahatti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Komaroff is trying to stand back up but Banahatti is controlling him
Komaroff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Komaroff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banahatti. Komaroff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banahatti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Banahatti controlling the action here. Banahatti prevents Komaroff from standing back up.
Komaroff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banahatti. Banahatti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Komaroff's head. Komaroff wants to get back to his feet. Banahatti thows a huge punch but Komaroff dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Komaroff is trying to stand.
Banahatti trying to control the pace. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Banahatti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Banahatti 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.#T1# Banahatti working the head and body with strikes. Komaroff pushes Banahatti off looking to stand but Banahatti dives back in and keeps control.
Komaroff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banahatti. Komaroff is trying to stand up here but Banahatti is controlling him well. Banahatti is nestled in close to Komaroff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Komaroff is trying to stand up here but Banahatti is controlling him well. Banahatti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Komaroff is trying to escape back to his feet but Banahatti uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Komaroff parries the strikes from Banahatti easily there. Banahatti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Komaroff to escape.
Banahatti throws a strike aimed at the side of Komaroff's head but Komaroff avoids it well.#T2# Banahatti working the ground and pound. Banahatti throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Banahatti working the ground and pound from side control. Komaroff is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Banahatti asserts his dominance and retains side control. Banahatti working the ground and pound. Banahatti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Komaroff taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Komaroff is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Banahatti lands a decent elbow from side control. Banahatti controls the position. Komaroff is trying to buck Banahatti off.#T3# Banahatti looks up at the clock and then as Komaroff takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Banahatti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Banahatti grinds an elbow into Komaroff's temple. Banahatti lands a strong strike to the head of Komaroff. That's dazed him! Banahatti looking to finish here. Komaroff is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Banahatti 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). Bhima Banahatti! Bhima Banahatti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Komaroff's jab looks to have found its range, popping One under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Project One has been cut. One tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Komaroff paws at him with a jab and circles away. One throws a leg kick that misses. Komaroff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from One with a body shot. Komaroff misses with a wild body shot. One tries to counter by clinching up but Komaroff breaks away and moves out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Komaroff. One misses with a hook.#KD2# Komaroff sends One crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Komaroff is motioning to the referee to let One up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#One is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Komaroff drops One with a huge uppercut! One drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Komaroff is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Komaroff! |
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