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Event:
BLAZE 7 - HARMS VS HOFFMAN
Date: Dec 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Hornby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carlos swivels and escapes.
Carlos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hornby sprawls and moves away.
Carlos takes a swing at Hornby's ribcage but misses.
Hornby on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Carlos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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. Carlos connects with a nice short shot to Hornby's temple.
Hornby pushes Carlos off looking to stand but Carlos dives back in and keeps control.
Hornby tries to roll over but Carlos keeps him under control.
Carlos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlos is keen to just control but Hornby is a slippery customer.
Carlos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carlos wants to free his trapped foot but Hornby is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Carlos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carlos is looking to advance position but Hornby won't allow it.
Hornby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hornby trying to control from the bottom.
Carlos drops an elbow to the side of Hornby's head.
Hornby is refusing to be controlled, as Carlos sits in half guard.
Carlos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carlos lands strikes from half guard.
Hornby has hold of Carlos's hands but Carlos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Ground and pound from Carlos.
Carlos 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.
Carlos working over Hornby with some ground and pound. Hornby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carlos is just content to waste time from the top position. Hornby takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Carlos lands a couple of digs.
Carlos distracts Hornby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Hornby keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hornby controls Carlos momentarily but Carlos frees himself.
Carlos cracks Hornby with a solid left hand.
Carlos looking to pass the guard.
Carlos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Carlos advances to half guard.
Carlos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hornby keeps working. #SUB2#
Hornby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hornby taking some punishment here, with Carlos in his half guard.
Carlos is nestled in close to Hornby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carlos works his way into side control.
Carlos cracks Hornby with a big elbow.
Carlos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carlos working the ground and pound. #T4#
Carlos cracks Hornby with a big right hand but Hornby just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carlos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hornby some visible discomfort.
Carlos lands an elbow.
Carlos is putting a hurting on Hornby here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlos trying to control the position but Hornby is working away. #SUB#
Carlos tries for a kimura but Hornby is defending well.
Hornby on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Carlos is looking to take a break and control but Hornby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carlos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hornby down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that round.
That's time! Carlos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hornby slaps away a takedown attempt from Carlos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hornby tries a low kick but Carlos avoids it.#TD#
Carlos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carlos lands in his opponent's guard.
Hornby is trying to control the position but Carlos postures up.
Carlos lands a couple of elbows.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Hornby keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos lands a couple of digs.
Carlos advances position into side control!#T1#
Hornby is trying to get back to half guard.
Carlos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hornby can do to turn this around?
Carlos wants to control but Hornby is keeping him busy.
Carlos scoring with punches from side control.
Carlos controlling from side mount.
Hornby sneaks back into half guard.
Carlos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Carlos misses with a head shot. Hornby uses the momentum to regain guard.
Carlos is working Hornby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carlos tries to free his leg and advance position but Hornby is retaining full guard.
Carlos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlos won't allow Hornby to get back to his feet.
Hornby is trying to keep Carlos in close.
Carlos works over Hornby with some ground and pound from guard.
Carlos connects with a couple of short punches.
Carlos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hornby's head.#T3#
Carlos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hornby has momentary wrist control but Carlos slips an elbow through the middle.
Carlos throws a big right hand that misses.
Carlos passes Hornby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carlos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carlos lands strikes from half guard.
Hornby trying to control from the bottom.
Carlos passes to side control.
Carlos cracks Hornby with a big elbow.
Hornby is looking for a sweep.
Hornby is breathing heavily.#T4#
Carlos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hornby prevents Carlos from moving into mount.
Carlos landing a few strikes.
Carlos lands a nice forearm strike.
Hornby can't do much from the bottom here.
Hornby takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlos working the body and head with strikes.
Carlos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hornby some visible discomfort.
Carlos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Carlos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Carlos is putting a hurting on Hornby here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hornby is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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##CL#
Carlos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hornby tries to pull guard but Carlos won't allow it.
Hornby gets underhooks to prevent Carlos's takedown attempt.
Carlos goes for a takedown attempt but Hornby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Carlos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carlos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hornby struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Carlos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Carlos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hornby on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Carlos working the ground and pound from side control.
Hornby is not content to let Carlos control the position.
Carlos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Carlos working the body and head with strikes.
Carlos scoring with punches and elbows.
Carlos wants to control but Hornby is keeping him busy.
Carlos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hornby taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
Hornby is looking to reverse the position.
Carlos scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos working the ground and pound from side control.
Hornby is trying to improve his position.
Hornby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hornby seems a little lost for a moment, as Carlos dominates the positioning.
Hornby is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Carlos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hornby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carlos works to advance to full mount. Hornby defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hornby takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Juan Carlos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Hornby takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carlos trying to control but Hornby is having none of it.
Carlos is landing with some decent strikes but Hornby is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Carlos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hornby manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hornby is looking to reverse the position.
Hornby is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Carlos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hornby squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Carlos lands a couple of good shots and Hornby has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Hornby is rocked!#T4##SUB#
Carlos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Carlos is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hornby. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Hornby is still in real trouble! Can Carlos finish him?
Hornby is trying to remain composed but Carlos is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlos lands strikes from the back and Hornby isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Carlos!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Carlos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 2
Date: Dec 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Chimaev as Hornby shoots in.
Chimaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ben Hornby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chimaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Hornby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chimaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chimaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chimaev throws a jab when Hornby was well out of range.
Hornby shoots in but no luck this time.
Chimaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby scores with a shot to the body.
Chimaev fails with the takedown.#T1##CL2#
Hornby moves into the clinch successfully.
Chimaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Hornby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Chimaev pulls guard effortlessly.
Hornby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chimaev 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.
Chimaev pulls Hornby in close to his closed guard and prevents Hornby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hornby advances to half guard.
Hornby is thwarting Chimaev's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hornby looking for a submission but Chimaev manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chimaev keeping moving, preventing Hornby from controlling successfully.
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hornby trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chimaev pulls Hornby in close to his closed guard and prevents Hornby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chimaev wants to control but Hornby passes easily into half guard.
Hornby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chimaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chimaev gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Hornby stopping the sweep attempt from Chimaev.
Chimaev keeping moving, preventing Hornby from controlling successfully.
Hornby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chimaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chimaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hornby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chimaev's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hornby tries to clinch up.
As Hornby looks to move away, Chimaev throws a big counter combo but Hornby just gets out of the way.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hornby tries to bum rush Chimaev with a series of wild strikes but Chimaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hornby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Chimaev has Hornby up against the cage in a clinch.
Chimaev prevents the takedown attempt.
Chimaev is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Chimaev decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Chimaev is working an open guard so Hornby takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hornby shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Chimaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Chimaev is trying to drag Hornby to the mat but Hornby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chimaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hornby is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Khabib Chimaev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hornby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hornby tries to keep at a distance but Chimaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hornby blocking some punches.
Chimaev is trying to drag Hornby to the mat but Hornby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Chimaev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chimaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hornby keeps working.
Chimaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev is trying to control. Hornby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chimaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hornby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chimaev is working away from the top position though.
Chimaev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1#
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. Chimaev connects with a nice short shot to Hornby's temple.
Chimaev is trying to control. Hornby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khabib Chimaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chimaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chimaev lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chimaev lands a nice short elbow.
Chimaev is keen to just control but Hornby is a slippery customer.
Chimaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chimaev is looking to take a break and control but Hornby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chimaev working Hornby over with strikes. #SUB2#
Hornby actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Chimaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chimaev winds up and cracks Hornby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hornby wants to get back to his feet.
Hornby is trying to get back to full guard.
Chimaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Hornby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Chimaev is trying to work for a kimura but Hornby is defending well.
Hornby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chimaev.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chimaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hornby is staying active underneath Chimaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Hornby is trying to stand.
Hornby is not content to let Chimaev control the position.
Chimaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chimaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chimaev trying to control the action but Hornby is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hornby throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chimaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Hornby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chimaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hornby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chimaev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hornby is breathing heavily.#T4#
Hornby fails with a takedown attempt.
Chimaev leaves Hornby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Chimaev clinches up with Hornby and pushes him back against the cage.
Chimaev wants a takedown.
Hornby jumps guard but Chimaev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chimaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Hornby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Chimaev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hornby can't fight it off and eventually Chimaev manages to take the fight to the floor. Hornby looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chimaev 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.
Chimaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Chimaev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hornby misses with a takedown attempt - Chimaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hornby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hornby is looking to clinch.
Chimaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hornby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hornby tries to move into range but Chimaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby tries to close the distance and clinch but Chimaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hornby.
Chimaev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Khabib Chimaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Hornby.#T1#
Hornby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimaev moves away.
Hornby shoots in looking for a takedown. Chimaev tries to sprawl out of it but Hornby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chimaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chimaev attempts a counter takedown but Hornby avoids it well and moves away.
Chimaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hornby can do to turn this around?
Hornby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Hornby with that takedown attempt.
Hornby fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chimaev.#T2##TD#
Chimaev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hornby!
Chimaev works to advance to full mount. Hornby defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chimaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chimaev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chimaev tries to control but Hornby wriggling away.
Hornby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chimaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Hornby is trying to escape the mount.
Chimaev cracks Hornby with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chimaev looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Chimaev has control of Hornby's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hornby regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chimaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hornby is looking to escape. #T4#
Khabib Chimaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chimaev content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Chimaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chimaev 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Chimaev!
Khabib Chimaev 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:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 1
Date: Nov 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Hornby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hornby tries to clinch but Chimaev moves out of range.
Hornby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chimaev's waist but Chimaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hornby off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Chimaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hornby connects with a jab.
Hornby misses with a two punch combination.
Chimaev throws a right and a left that Hornby avoids nicely. #TD#
Chimaev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hornby to the mat! Hornby manages to get full guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hornby manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hornby pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hornby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chimaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chimaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hornby wants to clinch.#T1#
Chimaev dodges the punch combination from Hornby.
Chimaev tries to counter with a takedown but Hornby is quick to defend against it.
Chimaev is looking to land body kicks.
Hornby checks the leg kick.
Hornby fails with the takedown
and Chimaev counters with a thumping low kick.
Khabib Chimaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Hornby.
Good leg kick by Chimaev.
Chimaev lands with a kick to the temple. Hornby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Hornby wants to clinch
and Chimaev counters with a three punch combo that has Hornby backing up. Hornby nods at Chimaev to acknowledge the strikes.
Chimaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chimaev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hornby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chimaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chimaev leaves Hornby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chimaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Hornby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hornby dives in and grabs Chimaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chimaev pushes down on Hornby's head and hops out.
Hornby looks winded!
Hornby dives in for a single leg takedown but Chimaev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chimaev attempts a counter takedown but Hornby avoids it well and moves away.#T3##CL#
Chimaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hornby, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Chimaev to work.
Hornby is looking to break free of the clinch but Chimaev has double underhooks.
Chimaev has Hornby pressed against the cage.
Chimaev is trying to drag Hornby to the mat but Hornby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chimaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hornby is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chimaev tries to throw a body punch but Hornby avoids it by throwing Chimaev back against the cage.
Hornby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chimaev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chimaev can't get the takedown.
Chimaev is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Chimaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hornby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Chimaev has clasped his hands together around Hornby's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hornby takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hornby is not content to let Chimaev control the position.
Hornby is trying to improve his position.
Chimaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chimaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hornby keeps working.
Hornby has one of Chimaev's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Hornby is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chimaev off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Chimaev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hornby tries to clinch up.
Hornby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chimaev attempts a counter takedown but Hornby avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chimaev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chimaev wants to control from the top but Hornby keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimaev content to stall in guard here.
Chimaev wants to control from the top but Hornby keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chimaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Chimaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Chimaev looking to sit in guard and control but Hornby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chimaev is looking to stand up but Hornby isn't so interested in that idea.
Hornby is fighting to break Chimaev's control of his arms but Chimaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hornby won't allow Chimaev to sweep him here.
Hornby throws a big right hand that misses.
Chimaev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hornby is looking to stand up but Chimaev won't let him.
Chimaev is adopting a defensive guard.
Chimaev trying to keep a closed guard but Hornby is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Hornby is fighting to break Chimaev's control of his arms but Chimaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hornby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chimaev but Chimaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chimaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Chimaev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hornby looks for a takedown but Chimaev sprawls well.
Chimaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Hornby has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Chimaev counters with a takedown into side control.
Khabib Chimaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Hornby.
Hornby is breathing heavily.
Chimaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hornby keeps working.
Chimaev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chimaev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chimaev is looking to take a break and control but Hornby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chimaev tries to advance to mount but Hornby denies him.
Chimaev wants to control but Hornby is keeping him busy. #T4#
Chimaev is really struggling to control Hornby but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chimaev happy to just control the position for now.
Hornby tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chimaev trying to control the position but Hornby is working away.
Chimaev lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Chimaev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hornby shoots in for a double leg but Chimaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chimaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Hornby. Hornby gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Chimaev feints and as Hornby raises his hands in defense, Chimaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chimaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hornby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chimaev looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby working a defensive guard here.
Hornby has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chimaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Chimaev preventing the sweep.
Chimaev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hornby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chimaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hornby keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hornby's face as Chimaev controls the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chimaev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chimaev landing a few strikes.
Chimaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hornby keeps working.
Hornby is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chimaev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Chimaev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hornby is on top in guard.
#T3#
Chimaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hornby stays in close to Chimaev's body and controls the position.
Chimaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chimaev, not yet.
Hornby wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
Khabib Chimaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chimaev is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimaev lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Khabib Chimaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chimaev is pulling down on Hornby's head. It's preventing any offense from Hornby, at least for the moment.
Hornby postures up.
Chimaev seems keen to control Hornby's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Chimaev gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Hornby bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Hornby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chimaev 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornby misses with a series of wild punches.
Hornby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hornby wants it to stay on the feet.
House misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hornby misses with a takedown attempt - House sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hornby throws a series of punches but House moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hornby is defended easily by House.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hornby gets tackled into the cage by House. House maintains the clinch. #T1#
House is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hornby is defending well.
Ben Hornby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny House.
House is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalling in the clinch from House.
House drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
House fails to pull guard.
House tries a body shot but Hornby blocks it.
House goes for a takedown attempt but Hornby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from House. No joy for Hornby on that attempt.
Hornby attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
House leaves Hornby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
House feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Hornby tries to land a front kick but House steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
House instigates a clinch.
House tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hornby just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
House breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
House connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Hornby does no damage.
House is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
House gets a clinch.
Hornby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. House avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hornby stops a takedown attempt from House.
#BC2#
House pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hornby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with House but House pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hornby throws a head kick but House moves out of range.
#T3#
House shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hornby as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Hornby moves into the clinch.
Hornby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
House has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hornby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
House looks winded!
House tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hornby smiles and moves away.
Hornby throws a wild body kick that House sees coming a mile off.
Hornby closes the distance and clinches up with House, looking for a takedown. Hornby pushes House against the cage but House circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hornby as House shoots in.
House swats away the attempt to clinch by Hornby.
Hornby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4##CL2#
House gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hornby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
House is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Hornby ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hornby no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
House is looking to work some ground and pound but Hornby has wrist control.#SU2#
House stands up from Hornby's guard - House perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hornby avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
House tries to score with a low kick but Hornby moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Hornby has House up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
House's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny House will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hornby shoots for a takedown but House saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
House lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hornby backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
House takes the fight into the clinch.
House being controlled against the cage.
House stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from House.
Hornby is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Hornby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but House has him pressed against the cage.
House leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
House successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Hornby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hornby trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
Hornby trying to stand up but can't free himself from House's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Hornby stands and steps away. House gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
House looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hornby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from House. No joy for Hornby on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Hornby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
House shoots in but Hornby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
House is breathing heavily.
Hornby fails with the takedown.#CL2#
House forces Hornby back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Hornby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but House is keeping busy.#TD#
Hornby drags the fight down to the ground.
Hornby trying to strike off his back.
Hornby throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hornby thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
House looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Hornby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. House is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
House stands up and waves to Hornby to follow him. #CL2#
House moves into the clinch.
Hornby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. House gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
House tries to pull guard but Hornby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Hornby manages to break the clinch.
House has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny House showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by House. Beautiful body shot.
Hornby wants to clinch up but House keeps it at a distance.
Johnny House seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
House rushes Hornby and presses him up against the cage.
House lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hornby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. House is defending well for now.#TD2#
House successfully pulls guard.
Hornby would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
House has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. House swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
House had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hornby defends it easily.#T1#
House wants to sweep here but Hornby controlling him for the moment.
House looking to control.
House looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hornby trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
House drives through and clinches with Hornby against the cage.
#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.
Hornby effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
House manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
House is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hornby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hornby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Hornby stands and steps away. House gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
House takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hornby throws a head kick but House moves out of range.
Hornby slaps away a takedown attempt from House, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hornby is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Hornby fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
House drives through and clinches with Hornby against the cage.
Hornby slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
House throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hornby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hornby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has House pinned against the cage. House gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Hornby closes the distance and pushes House back into the cage.
Hornby jumps guard but House stands there with Hornby around his waist. Hornby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Hornby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
House is stalling here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hornby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny House comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well House 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny House! |
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