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Event:
ROCK FC 5
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islamov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burger is fending him off so far but Islamov persists. Nope, Burger circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Islamov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Islamov wants to pass the guard but Burger is keeping the position.
Islamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger 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.
Burger pulls Islamov in close to his closed guard and prevents Islamov from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Islamov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger has his hands on Islamov's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Islamov works over Burger with some ground and pound from guard.
Islamov throws a big elbow that misses.
Burger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burger is adopting a defensive guard.
Burger keeping moving, preventing Islamov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Islamov shoots in for a double leg but Burger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burger attempts a counter takedown but Islamov avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Islamov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burger trying to control but Islamov postures up.
Burger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Burger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Burger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Islamov is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Islamov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islamov 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.
Burger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burger manages to get to full guard.
Islamov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burger is pulling down on Islamov's head. It's preventing any offense from Islamov, at least for the moment.
Further stalling from Burger.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burger looking for a sweep. Not yet Burger, not yet.
Burger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Islamov throws an elbow that misses. Burger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Islamov's guard. Nice move by Burger!#REVR#
Burger stops Islamov from standing up.
Burger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burger working away.
Islamov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaev Islamov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Islamov shoots for a double leg takedown but Burger sprawls well. He's pushed Islamov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Islamov shoots in but Burger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Islamov shoots for a takedown but Burger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dude Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaev Islamov.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burger as he avoids it easily.
Burger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Islamov looks for a takedown but Burger sprawls well.
Burger feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islamov tries for a takedown but Burger circles away easily#TD#
and Burger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Islamov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Islamov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Islamov is trying to maintain the position but Burger is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Burger is looking to take a break and control but Islamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Islamov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Islamov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burger trying to mount his opponent but Islamov defends it.
Islamov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burger.
Burger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Islamov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Burger lands strikes from half guard.
Burger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dude Burger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burger thows a huge punch but Islamov dodges it nicely.
Burger prevents Islamov from improving his position.
Burger is nestled in close to Islamov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burger not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Burger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burger is pressing down on Islamov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Islamov is holding on for now.
Islamov is trying to control but can't.
Islamov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Islamov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Islamov tries to get to full guard but Burger has control of the leg.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Islamov is trying to stand back up but Burger is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4##TD2#
Islamov looking to score a takedown here. Burger is defending well but Islamov drives through and ends up in Burger's guard.
Burger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Islamov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Islamov is looking to work some ground and pound but Burger has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islamov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Islamov postures up in Burger's guard and throws a big left but Burger blocks it.
Islamov throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Burger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burger as he jumps to the side.
Burger attempts a counter takedown but Islamov avoids it well and moves away.
Islamov tries for a takedown but Burger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burger feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Islamov.
Dude Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaev Islamov.#TD2#
Islamov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burger holds on and takes a little breather.
Islamov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Burger is adopting a defensive guard.
Islamov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burger 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.
Burger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Burger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Islamov wants to improve his position but Burger is controlling well.
Burger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Islamov has hold of Burger's hands but Burger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burger trying to pass the guard but Islamov defending well.
Islamov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Burger misses with a head shot. Islamov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger lands a couple of digs.
Burger lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Burger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burger stops Islamov from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Islamov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Islamov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burger throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Islamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Burger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burger as he jumps to the side.
Burger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Islamov sprawls and moves away.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burger as he avoids it easily.
Islamov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Islamov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Islamov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Islamov somewhat.
Burger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Islamov sprawls and moves away.
Burger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Islamov.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown but Burger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Isaev Islamov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Islamov shoots in looking for a takedown but Burger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Islamov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islamov shoots in but no luck this time.
Islamov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burger pinned against the cage. Burger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Burger! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 2
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Islamov gets tackled into the cage by Blumm. Blumm maintains the clinch. #BC#
Blumm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islamov stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Islamov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blumm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Blumm's face as Islamov controls the position.
Islamov blocks the strikes from Blumm.
Islamov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blumm down.
Blumm is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Navy Street MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Islamov cracks Blumm with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blumm gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #ES#
Blumm kicks Islamov off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blumm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blumm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Islamov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Islamov showed some decent athleticism there.
Blumm moves into full guard.
#T1#
Blumm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Islamov's guard. #REVR#
Islamov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blumm trying to control the position from guard on top but Islamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islamov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blumm trying to control but Islamov is working from the bottom.
Islamov has his hands on Blumm's head, controlling the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Islamov is continuing to stall.
Islamov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Islamov 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.#SUB#
Blumm drops back looking for a leg! Islamov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Islamov manages to kick Blumm off! Blumm jumps back into Islamov's guard.
Blumm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Islamov's head.
Blumm throwing strikes from guard but Islamov blocks nicely. #T3#
Islamov has Blumm pulled in close to control his posture.
Islamov 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.
Islamov is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Islamov.
Islamov working the ground and pound.
Blumm wants to get back to his feet.
Islamov taking a breather here. #T4#
Blumm is looking for a sweep.
Blumm is trying to escape the position but Islamov is controlling the position.
Islamov taking a break here but Blumm is having none of it and regains half guard.
Blumm wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Islamov connects with a nice short shot to Blumm's temple.
Islamov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Blumm dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Blumm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Islamov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blumm wants to stand and escape but Islamov is having none of it.
Blumm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Blumm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Islamov's head.
Islamov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Islamov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blumm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blumm wants to pass the guard but Islamov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islamov keeping moving, preventing Blumm from controlling successfully.
Islamov pulls Blumm in close to his closed guard and prevents Blumm from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Blumm chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Islamov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Islamov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Blumm kicks Islamov off and gets to his feet.
We've been informed that Islamov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Islamov gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blumm is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Islamov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Islamov is looking to advance position but Blumm won't allow it.
Islamov stalling away here and it's allowed Blumm to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Islamov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blumm on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blumm tries to get out of the position.
Islamov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blumm is trying to keep Islamov in close.
Islamov is looking to work some ground and pound but Blumm has wrist control.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blumm is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Islamov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blumm wants to control from the top but Islamov keeps moving.
Blumm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Islamov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blumm wants to control from the top but Islamov keeps moving.
Islamov seems keen to control Blumm's posture.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blumm would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blumm looking to sit in guard and control but Islamov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Islamov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Islamov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islamov is looking to advance position but Blumm has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergei Blumm will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Islamov drives through with a takedown into Blumm's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Blumm has his feet on Islamov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Blumm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Islamov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blumm circles away.#TD2#
Islamov looking to score a takedown here. Blumm is defending well but Islamov drives through and ends up in Blumm's guard.
Blumm can't keep his opponent in guard - Islamov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blumm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blumm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Islamov is one step ahead there.
Blumm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Blumm is looking to take a break and control but Islamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Blumm seems to be working for a kimura but Islamov defends the submission attempt.
Blumm looks to land a strike but Islamov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Blumm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blumm preventing the sweep.
Blumm trying to control but Islamov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blumm passes Islamov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blumm wants to take a breather but Islamov is having none of it.
Islamov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Islamov is trying to stand back up but Blumm is controlling him
Blumm throwing shots but Islamov is blocking nicely.
Blumm is trying to control the action in half guard but Islamov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Islamov wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Blumm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blumm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islamov can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blumm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Islamov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Islamov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Blumm is not content to let Islamov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islamov with the ground and pound but Blumm regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Islamov slips a nice elbow through Blumm's hands, connecting with Blumm's forehead.#T4#
Islamov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sergei Blumm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blumm is looking to improve his position.
Islamov is trying to control the action in half guard but Blumm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sergei Blumm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Islamov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Islamov is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islamov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Blumm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blumm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Blumm!
In his post fight interview, Sergei Blumm gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you to all the fans. I am so happy and excited right now. What? Why does my face look sad?! I don't know.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islamov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Homola takes one to the chin there.
Homola takes one to the chin there.
Islamov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Homola is rocked!
Islamov digs a good hook to Homola's body.
Homola is still on wobbly legs! Can Islamov finish him?
Homola gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Islamov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaev Islamov!
During a confident post fight interview, Isaev Islamov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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