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Event:
Byzantium 37
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Medina!
Medina bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Medina lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Medina looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhmedov is just out of range.
Medina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhmedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Medina scores with a jab to the head.
Medina throws a series of punches but Akhmedov moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medina stuffs the takedown attempt from Akhmedov. Akhmedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Medina misses with a double jab.
Medina has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Akhmedov closes the distance and clinches up with Medina, looking for a takedown. Akhmedov pushes Medina against the cage but Medina circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akhmedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Medina circles away.
Winky Medina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Akhmedov.
Akhmedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Akhmedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Medina tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Akhmedov is in Medina's guard.
Akhmedov stops Medina from standing up.
Akhmedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Akhmedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akhmedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Akhmedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Medina is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Akhmedov, into his guard. #REVR##T1##SU#
Medina stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Medina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akhmedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Medina's waist but Medina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akhmedov off to one side.
No joy there for Medina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhmedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Medina connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akhmedov scrambles back to his feet.
Akhmedov closes the distance and clinches up with Medina, looking for a takedown. Akhmedov pushes Medina against the cage but Medina circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akhmedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Medina lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Akhmedov shoots in and bounces Medina off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Medina wants to stand and escape but Akhmedov is having none of it. #T2#
Akhmedov throws a strike but Medina rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Medina gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Medina throws a series of punches but Akhmedov moves out of range.
Medina fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Medina misses. #TD2#
Akhmedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medina wants to stand and escape but Akhmedov is having none of it.
Akhmedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Medina is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Akhmedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Medina is keeping the position for now.
Medina is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##SUB2#
Akhmedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Medina manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Akhmedov has Medina in his guard.#REVR##SU#
Medina stands and steps away. Akhmedov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Akhmedov looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Medina. Those never looked like landing.
Akhmedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akhmedov walks into a stiff left hand from Medina.
Medina moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Akhmedov slips a jab and a cross from Medina.
Medina connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Akhmedov covering up! Medina comes in with a big uppercut and Akhmedov goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Winky Medina! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Galev shoots in for a double leg but Akhmedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Galev shoots in looking for a takedown but Akhmedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akhmedov goes for a double leg but Galev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galev continues to drive forward.
Galev tries to clinch up.
Akhmedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Galev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galev tries to clinch up.
Galev throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Akhmedov shoots in and bounces Galev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Galev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Akhmedov passes Galev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Akhmedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akhmedov prevents Galev from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Akhmedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Galev is looking for a sweep. Akhmedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akhmedov is nestled in close to Galev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Galev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galev tries to get out of the position.
Galev wants to improve his position but Akhmedov is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galev taking some punishment here, with Akhmedov in his half guard.
Akhmedov prevents Galev from improving his position.
Akhmedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Galev looking for submissions off his back.
Akhmedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Galev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Akhmedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akhmedov looks winded!#SUB2#
Akhmedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galev sees it coming and defends easily.
Galev is trying to control but can't.
Galev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Akhmedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Galev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galev is looking to control Akhmedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galev avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Akhmedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akhmedov.
Galev is looking for a sweep. Akhmedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Galev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Akhmedov seems to be working for a kimura but Galev defends the submission attempt.
Akhmedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galev's head.
Galev is looking to improve his position.
Galev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Galev tries to get to full guard but Akhmedov has control of the leg.
Galev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Galev is looking to control Akhmedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galev avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Galev is looking for a sweep. Akhmedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Akhmedov seems to be working for a kimura but Galev defends the submission attempt.
Akhmedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Galev tries to kick Akhmedov off but Akhmedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Galev throws a shot from downtown. Akhmedov moves away and avoids it.
Akhmedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akhmedov avoids the head kick by Galev.
Akhmedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Galev tries to clinch there but Akhmedov circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akhmedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galev fails to land the takedown.
Galev just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Akhmedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Akhmedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Galev shoots in but Akhmedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Akhmedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Galev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Galev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akhmedov tries to avoid it but Galev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akhmedov to the ground. Akhmedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Galev as Akhmedov shoots in.
Eddie Galev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Akhmedov.
Akhmedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galev.
Galev tries to clinch but Akhmedov moves out of range.
Akhmedov with the counter takedown but Galev avoids it easily.
Galev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akhmedov as he jumps to the side.
Akhmedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Galev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galev leaves Akhmedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Islam Akhmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akhmedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Galev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akhmedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galev somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Akhmedov misses with a takedown attempt - Galev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eddie Galev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akhmedov swivels and escapes.
Galev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akhmedov as he avoids it easily.
Galev moves in looking to clinch but Akhmedov pushes him off.
Akhmedov tries to clinch but Galev is having none of it.
Akhmedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Galev's waist but Galev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akhmedov off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Akhmedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Galev, which made it look bad.
Galev darts in looking for a takedown but Akhmedov gets double underhooks and turns Galev into the cage.
Akhmedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Akhmedov pulls guard.
Galev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Akhmedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Galev.
Galev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Galev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Akhmedov for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Galev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Galev throws a head kick but Akhmedov moves out of range.
Akhmedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galev shoots in looking for a takedown. Akhmedov tries to sprawl out of it but Galev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akhmedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Galev tries to clinch up.
Galev dives in and grabs Akhmedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akhmedov pushes down on Galev's head and hops out.
Akhmedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Galev's waist but Galev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akhmedov off to one side.
Galev fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Akhmedov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Galev moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Galev decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akhmedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Akhmedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akhmedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES#
Galev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Galev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Galev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akhmedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akhmedov defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Galev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Galev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Akhmedov moves into the clinch.
Akhmedov stops a takedown attempt from Galev.
Galev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Akhmedov has clasped his hands together around Galev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Galev tries to improve position but can't.
Galev wants to get back to his feet but Akhmedov drags him back down.
Akhmedov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Galev is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Akhmedov has control of Galev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Galev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Akhmedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akhmedov throwing strikes here but Galev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T1#
Galev tries to hold on but Akhmedov pushes him away.
Akhmedov looking to ground and pound but Galev is blocking nicely.
Galev can't escape the position.
Galev's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Galev is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Akhmedov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Galev can't escape the position.
Galev's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Galev tries to hold on but Akhmedov postures up.
Galev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Akhmedov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Galev holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Akhmedov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Galev is looking to get to half guard.
Galev manages to control the position for a moment.
Galev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galev is trying to escape the mount.
Galev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Galev is bucking up trying to escape but Akhmedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Akhmedov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Galev is surviving well by controlling Akhmedov's body position as best he can.
Galev tries to reverse the position but Akhmedov maintains control.
Galev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akhmedov on the ground.#SUB2#
Akhmedov looking to secure an arm triangle but Galev defends it well.
Galev is desperately trying to improve his position but Akhmedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Akhmedov avoids the attempt from Galev to control.
Galev is desperately trying to improve his position but Akhmedov has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Galev wants to hold on but Akhmedov pushes him away.#SUB2#
Akhmedov has control of Galev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Galev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Akhmedov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Galev wants to hold on but Akhmedov pushes him away.#SUB2#
Akhmedov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Galev is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galev is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Akhmedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akhmedov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Akhmedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Pavlov rushes Akhmedov and presses him up against the cage.
Akhmedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pavlov is defending well for now.
Akhmedov blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Pavlov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Akhmedov can't fight it off and eventually Pavlov manages to take the fight to the floor. Akhmedov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov wanted to stand there but Akhmedov had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Pavlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Akhmedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pavlov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Akhmedov's guard.
Pavlov is pushing down on Akhmedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akhmedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Akhmedov instigates a clinch. #TD#
Akhmedov is trying to trip Pavlov. He has hold of a leg but Pavlov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Akhmedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Akhmedov stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Akhmedov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Akhmedov working for a triangle but Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhmedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Akhmedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akhmedov has a closed guard, preventing Pavlov from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Akhmedov has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Pavlov 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#
Akhmedov shoots in but Pavlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pavlov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Akhmedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pavlov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Akhmedov off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.#T1##SUB2#
Akhmedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pavlov's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akhmedov is trying to get back to his feet but Pavlov has full control of the position and if anything, Akhmedov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Akhmedov right now.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#ES#
Akhmedov manages to stand up with Pavlov still on his back. Eventually Pavlov drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #T2##CL2#
Pavlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Akhmedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pavlov avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Akhmedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pavlov can't fight it off and eventually Akhmedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Pavlov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akhmedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akhmedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Pavlov is trying to keep Akhmedov in close.
#SUB#
Akhmedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pavlov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pavlov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pavlov! #REVB#
Akhmedov trying to remain calm as Pavlov controls from the top position.
Akhmedov wants to get back to his feet but Pavlov is dominant here and he's now got Akhmedov's back!#T4##SUB2#
Pavlov working for the choke.
Pavlov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Akhmedov hold on?
#SUB2#
Pavlov looking for the choke but no joy.
Pavlov is breathing heavily.
Akhmedov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pavlov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Pavlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Pavlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Akhmedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pavlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akhmedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Akhmedov working over Pavlov with some ground and pound. Pavlov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akhmedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Akhmedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pavlov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Akhmedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Akhmedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pavlov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akhmedov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Pavlov has Akhmedov pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pavlov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akhmedov works over Pavlov with some ground and pound from guard.
Akhmedov stands up over Pavlov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akhmedov advances position into side control!
Pavlov is trying to control Akhmedov's posture but Akhmedov avoids it.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Akhmedov swings around for an armbar but Pavlov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Akhmedov's guard.#T2#
Pavlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Akhmedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ivan Pavlov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pavlov is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Pavlov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pavlov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Akhmedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pavlov is controlling him.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov advances position into side control!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pavlov lands a few punches from side control.#SU2#
Pavlov stands up.
Pavlov throws a head kick that misses.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown but Akhmedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akhmedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Pavlov throws a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akhmedov but Akhmedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Islam Akhmedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Pavlov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Islam Akhmedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Pavlov.#TD#
Akhmedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Islam Akhmedov.
I think Pavlov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Pavlov! |
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