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Event:
BLAZE 22 - ALLU VS SLAISSI
Date: Apr 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Chimaev takes a swing at Carlos's ribcage but misses.
Chimaev avoids a kick to the body.
Carlos misses with a wild combination.
Chimaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlos moves away.
Chimaev swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Carlos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chimaev won't be happy with that.
Chimaev tries to improve position but can't.
Carlos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Carlos working the ground and pound.
Chimaev is trying to buck Carlos off.
Chimaev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carlos off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chimaev's guard. Nice work there by Carlos.
Chimaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carlos.
Carlos sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Chimaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chimaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carlos controls the pace.
Chimaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlos tries to free his leg and advance position but Chimaev is retaining full guard.
Carlos lands a couple of elbows.
Carlos lands a couple of elbows.
Chimaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlos is working Chimaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Chimaev is rocked!
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 won't allow Chimaev to sweep him here.
Chimaev is still in real trouble! Can Carlos finish him?
Carlos lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Carlos landing with the ground and pound.
Chimaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlos postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Chimaev covers up, he's hurt! Carlos keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Carlos and the ref steps in to end the fight! Carlos can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Carlos!
A relieved looking Juan Carlos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BLAZE 18 - ALLU VS OTTOMAN
Date: Mar 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Shimada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Chimaev clinches up with Shimada and pushes him back against the cage.
Shimada stalling in the clinch but Chimaev improves position.
Shimada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chimaev's efforts to push away.
Chimaev has Shimada pushed against the cage.
Shimada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimaev.
Shimada avoiding damage as Chimaev throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Shimada is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chimaev can't fight it off and eventually Shimada manages to take the fight to the floor. Chimaev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shimada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev has his hands on Shimada's head, controlling the position.
Chimaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chimaev managing to control the position.
Chimaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shimada looking to sit in guard and control but Chimaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chimaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shimada keeping moving, preventing Chimaev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shimada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chimaev is aware though and is defending well.
Shimada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shimada keeping moving, preventing Chimaev from controlling successfully.
Chimaev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shimada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Shimada or perhaps it was just good defense by Chimaev, which made it look bad.
Chimaev misses with a two punch combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chimaev!
Shimada avoids the body shot from Chimaev.
Shimada throws a big counter combination but Chimaev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shimada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Chimaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chimaev scores with a head kick. Shimada tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Shimada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Chimaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shimada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chimaev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chimaev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Chimaev trying to keep a closed guard but Shimada is proving a slippery customer.
Shimada preventing the sweep.
Chimaev wants to stand up but Shimada is controlling him.
Shimada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shimada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shimada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chimaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shimada defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shimada cracks Chimaev with a solid left hand.
Shimada won't allow Chimaev to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Chimaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shimada is defended easily by Chimaev.
A right-left combo lands from Chimaev.
Chimaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shimada counters with a series of strikes. Chimaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada wants to clinch up but Chimaev keeps it at a distance.
Chimaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shimada. #CL2#
Chimaev moves into the clinch.#T1#
Chimaev tries a body shot but Shimada blocks it.
Shimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimada lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shimada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chimaev wants to break free but Shimada has control.
Chimaev misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Shimada gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chimaev regains guard.
Chimaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chimaev wants to sweep here but Shimada controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chimaev looking for a guillotine here but Shimada defends easily.
Shimada trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chimaev wants to stand up but Shimada is controlling him.
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.
Shimada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chimaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shimada is controlling him.
Shimada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chimaev trying to keep a closed guard but Shimada is proving a slippery customer.
#ES2#
Chimaev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimada darts in trying to clinch
and Shimada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Chimaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shimada moves away.
Shimada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Shimada blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Chimaev does no damage.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chimaev sprawls well. Chimaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shimada gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroyuki Shimada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimada dives in and grabs Chimaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chimaev pushes down on Shimada's head and hops out.#T4#
Chimaev sizes up Shimada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chimaev. Shimada does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Chimaev does no damage.
Shimada throws a sloppy head kick and Chimaev moves out of range easily.
Chimaev throws a big counter head kick but Shimada avoids it with no problem.
Shimada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chimaev pinned against the cage. Chimaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chimaev as he jumps to the side.
Khabib Chimaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chimaev misses with a kick to the body.
Shimada is looking for a counter combo.
Chimaev throws a combination that misses
and Shimada counters with a series of strikes. Chimaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Chimaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Chimaev throws a leg kick
and Shimada counters with a series of strikes. Chimaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chimaev throws a head kick that misses.
As Chimaev looks to move away, Shimada throws a big counter combo but Chimaev just gets out of the way.
Shimada shoots in and drives through. Chimaev sprawls well.
Chimaev avoids a kick to the body.
Chimaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shimada swinging wildly here.
Hiroyuki Shimada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shimada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev swings for the body but Shimada moves out of range.
Shimada misses with a series of wild punches.
Hiroyuki Shimada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shimada wants to clinch up but Chimaev keeps it at a distance.
Chimaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khabib Chimaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chimaev stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shimada looks for a takedown but Chimaev sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroyuki Shimada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chimaev throws a head kick that misses.
Chimaev stalks Shimada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shimada's face. Shimada staggers backwards, shaken.
Chimaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimada is just out of range.
Chimaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chimaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Shimada with a poor takedown
and Chimaev counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Chimaev misses with a body kick.
Shimada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chimaev misses with an uppercut.
Chimaev swinging wildly here.
Chimaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimada.
Shimada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shimada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chimaev counters with a head kick.
Chimaev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shimada is looking to clinch. #T3#
Chimaev throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Shimada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chimaev looks to land a combination but Shimada avoids it well.
Shimada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shimada tries to clinch up.
Chimaev flicks out a counter leg kick but Shimada steps away.
Shimada throws a right hand that Chimaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Chimaev also avoids with ease.
Chimaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shimada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chimaev swivels and escapes.
Chimaev tries to work over Shimada's front leg with a kick but Shimada checks it.
Chimaev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shimada rather than just go for the knockout.
Chimaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shimada.
Chimaev tries to clinch there but Shimada circles away.
#T4#
Shimada fails to land the takedown.
Chimaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Shimada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chimaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khabib Chimaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chimaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chimaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shimada walks into a jab.
Shimada 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 Shimada off to one side.
Chimaev misses the shot to the body.
Shimada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Chimaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chimaev 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Khabib Chimaev!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Khabib Chimaev!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Khabib Chimaev!
Khabib Chimaev wins by unanimous decision!
Khabib Chimaev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Savage Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BLAZE 14 - MURPHY VS DRACULA
Date: Feb 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Kimber gets the takedown into side control.
Chimaev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chimaev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kimber.
Kimber just content to control the position.
Chimaev is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kimber tries for a kimura but Chimaev is defending well. #SUB#
Kimber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chimaev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Chimaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimaev tries to buck Kimber off but Kimber is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Kimber has hold of Chimaev's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Chimaev seems comfortable defending it but Kimber has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Chimaev is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Chimaev is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kimber couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willy Kimber!
Our winner, Willy Kimber, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 3
Date: Jan 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Chimaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been hearing reports that Hughes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chimaev connects with a jab.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chimaev.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Chimaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Chimaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hughes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chimaev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hughes scoring with punches and elbows.
Hughes working away.#T1#
Chimaev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chimaev to regain full guard.
Chimaev is trying to hold Hughes in close to prevent damage but Hughes has managed to pass into half guard.
Hughes trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hughes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hughes trying to control the pace.
Hughes prevents Chimaev from improving his position.#T2#
Chimaev is trying to control but Hughes passes into side control!
Chimaev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chimaev is looking for a sweep.
Hughes remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hughes working away.
Chimaev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hughes winds up and cracks Chimaev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hughes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Chimaev is trying to control Hughes's posture. Hughes takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Chimaev! Hughes is rotating here... this could be the end... Chimaev is out! Hughes has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Hughes!
Post fight, an emotional Matt Hughes said 'I wanna thanks my manager Altieri, I wanna thanks Saklain and my team mates, they've done a lot for me, hey Mcklown, are you ready for war? Cause I'm fucking ready!!!'. |
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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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