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Event:
IXF XXI
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1# Myagmarsuren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ascaciba moves away. Myagmarsuren checks a leg kick. Myagmarsuren feinted with a counter takedown. Myagmarsuren dodges the punch combination from Ascaciba.
Myagmarsuren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ascaciba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Myagmarsuren's head backwards. Ascaciba misses with a wild body shot. Myagmarsuren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ascaciba but Ascaciba pushes him off and we're back to square one. Myagmarsuren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ascaciba throws out the jab. #TD# Myagmarsuren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ascaciba quickly recovers to half guard. Myagmarsuren drops an elbow to the side of Ascaciba's head. Ascaciba tries to roll over but Myagmarsuren keeps him under control. Myagmarsuren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1# Myagmarsuren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ascaciba's head. Ascaciba is concentrating on defense, preventing Myagmarsuren from advancing position. Myagmarsuren missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Myagmarsuren scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ascaciba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Myagmarsuren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Myagmarsuren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Myagmarsuren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ascaciba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ascaciba can do anything to dispel that myth. Myagmarsuren throwing shots but Ascaciba is blocking nicely. Myagmarsuren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Myagmarsuren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ascaciba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Myagmarsuren is working away from the top position though. Ascaciba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Myagmarsuren scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2# Myagmarsuren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Myagmarsuren is nestled in close to Ascaciba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ascaciba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Myagmarsuren working over Ascaciba with some ground and pound. Ascaciba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ascaciba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Ascaciba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Myagmarsuren scoring with strikes to the body and head. Myagmarsuren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Myagmarsuren slips a nice elbow through Ascaciba's hands, connecting with Ascaciba's forehead. Myagmarsuren working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Ascaciba is rocked! Myagmarsuren winds up and cracks Ascaciba with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ascaciba is still in real trouble! Can Myagmarsuren finish him? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Myagmarsuren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Myagmarsuren lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ascaciba! More strikes land and this one is all over! Myagmarsuren jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dzhambul Myagmarsuren! |
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Event:
IXF XIV
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1# Ascaciba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sanderson has his takedown stuffed and Ascaciba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2# Sanderson scores with a takedown into Ascaciba's guard. Sanderson throws a big elbow that misses. Ascaciba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ascaciba tries to get out of the position. Sanderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Sanderson working the body and head with strikes. Sanderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Sanderson taking a breather here. Sanderson working the head and body with strikes. Sanderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1##SUB2# Sanderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ascaciba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ascaciba wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Ascaciba takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Ascaciba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanderson on the ground. Sanderson lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2# Sanderson tries for a kimura but Ascaciba is defending well. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2# Sanderson tries for a kimura but Ascaciba is defending well. #T2# Ascaciba defending against the ground and pound. Sanderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sanderson throws an elbow but Ascaciba slips to the side and avoids it well. Sanderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Ascaciba takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Ascaciba is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Sanderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ascaciba has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Sanderson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ascaciba is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cael Sanderson! |
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