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Event:
Tokyo Dome Fight 7
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Wayne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that Abiyev sees coming a mile off.
Wayne tries to work over Abiyev's front leg with a kick but Abiyev checks it.
No luck for Abiyev with that takedown attempt.
Abiyev stuffs the takedown attempt from Wayne. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet.
Abiyev tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Wayne instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abiyev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abiyev throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Abiyev throws a series of punches but Wayne moves out of range.
Abiyev sets himself, and Wayne steps forward looking for the clinch! Abiyev avoids it this time.
Michael Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wayne!
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!#TD2#
Wayne gets a takedown into half guard.
Wayne is thwarting Abiyev's attempts to control the position.#T1##SU2#
Wayne stands up out of the half guard.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
Abiyev throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Abiyev goes for a double leg but Wayne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wayne continues to drive forward.
Abiyev blocks an elbow strike from Wayne.
#BC2#
Wayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Wayne forces Abiyev back against the cage and clinches.
Abiyev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wayne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusif Abiyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC2#
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Abiyev. #TD2#
Wayne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abiyev's guard.#SUB#
Abiyev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abiyev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Abiyev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abiyev 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.#SU2#
Wayne stands up from Abiyev's guard - Wayne perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Wayne throws a low kick but Abiyev moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Abiyev gets tackled into the cage by Wayne. Wayne maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wayne rushes Abiyev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wayne.
Wayne prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Abiyev.
Abiyev throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
#TD2#
Abiyev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wayne to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4##SU2#
Wayne decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A nice leg kick from Wayne, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abiyev darts in looking for a takedown but Wayne gets double underhooks and turns Abiyev into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Wayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Abiyev.
Wayne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abiyev misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abiyev counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne. #TD2#
Wayne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abiyev is trying to defend but Wayne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Abiyev is breathing heavily.#SU2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wayne decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Wayne dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Abiyev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abiyev throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Wayne forces Abiyev back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abiyev tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Wayne pushes Abiyev up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wayne shoots in and bounces Abiyev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Wayne stands and steps away. Abiyev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
A head kick misses from Abiyev.
Yusif Abiyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abiyev.#TD#
Abiyev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wayne was covering up waiting for the punch and Abiyev finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Wayne pushes Abiyev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Wayne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wayne misses with a body shot
and Abiyev counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Wayne. No joy for Abiyev on that attempt. #CL2#
Wayne gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Wayne manages to break the clinch.
Abiyev throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
Abiyev throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
#T2#
Abiyev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Abiyev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wayne in his tracks.
Abiyev shoots in for a double leg but Wayne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wayne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusif Abiyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abiyev eats them both and turns towards Wayne to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wayne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Wayne drives through and clinches with Abiyev against the cage.
Abiyev wants a takedown.
Abiyev fails to pull guard.
Wayne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abiyev.
Wayne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abiyev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wayne. #T3##BC2#
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Wayne gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Wayne decides to stand up.
Abiyev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wayne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4##CL2#
Wayne moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Wayne breaks from the clinch.
Abiyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Abiyev attempts a counter takedown but Wayne avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Wayne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abiyev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Wayne decides to stand up, so the ref orders Abiyev to his feet.
Abiyev misses with the combination.
Abiyev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wayne.
Wayne takes a swing at Abiyev's ribcage but misses.
Abiyev throws a head kick that Wayne semi-blocks.
Abiyev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wayne's waist but Wayne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abiyev off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Abiyev takes a jab right on the kisser.
#KD2#
Wayne steps into range and cracks Abiyev with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Abiyev flops backwards and Wayne dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Abiyev is rocked!#SU2#
Abiyev is working an open guard so Wayne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh Abiyev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Wayne closes the distance looking for a takedown. Abiyev stuffs it but Wayne still has hold of him. Wayne picks Abiyev up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Wayne slams Abiyev to the floor and that's really hurt Abiyev - he doesn't know where he is! Wayne throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Wayne!
Michael Wayne got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome FIght 4
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Abiyev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A lazy body kick from Abiyev #TD2#
and Blanket counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Abiyev looking for submissions off his back.
Abiyev wants to control but Blanket is keeping busy.
Blanket sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abiyev defending well though.
Blanket sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abiyev defending well though.
Blanket missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blanket sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abiyev defending well though.
Abiyev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blanket.
Blanket with the ground and pound but Abiyev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Blanket stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abiyev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Abiyev looking for a guillotine here but Blanket defends easily.
Abiyev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blanket really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abiyev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Blanket wants to control from the top but Abiyev keeps moving.
Blanket postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abiyev wants to stand up but Blanket is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abiyev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blanket manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Abiyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanket is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blanket has an active guard here but Abiyev has managed to pass into half guard.
Blanket looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanket wants to control but Abiyev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Abiyev is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blanket is looking to improve his position.
Blanket misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Blanket gets full guard.#SUB#
Abiyev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blanket trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Blanket doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Abiyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abiyev preventing the sweep.
Blanket keeping moving, preventing Abiyev from controlling successfully.
Blanket wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Blanket is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abiyev is aware though and is defending well.
Blanket wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Blanket is striking but Abiyev is not phased and passes to half guard.
Blanket tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Blanket is looking for a sweep. Abiyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blanket slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blanket lands an upkick as Abiyev stands over him.#SUB2#
Blanket throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blanket looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Blanket working for a triangle but Abiyev defends it easily.
Blanket looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Blanket can't keep his opponent in guard - Abiyev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blanket gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Blanket working for a triangle but Abiyev defends it easily.
Abiyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abiyev throwing strikes from guard but Blanket blocks nicely.
Abiyev trying to control but Blanket is working from the bottom.
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 Yusif Abiyev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Abiyev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blanket tries to avoid it but Abiyev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blanket to the ground. Blanket escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abiyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abiyev scores with a head kick. Blanket tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blanket tries to close the distance and clinch but Abiyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blanket takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blanket is looking to clinch but Abiyev is avoiding it.
Blanket throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Abiyev with that takedown attempt.
Abiyev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusif Abiyev. 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.
Blanket is looking to clinch but Abiyev is avoiding it.
Abiyev misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Blanket counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blanket throws a big elbow that misses.
Abiyev keeping moving, preventing Blanket from controlling successfully.
Blanket missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wet Blanket has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Blanket throwing strikes from guard but Abiyev blocks nicely.
Blanket in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blanket stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abiyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blanket keeps trying to improve his position.
Blanket loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blanket loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Abiyev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blanket is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Abiyev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blanket is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blanket postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Abiyev working for a triangle but Blanket defends it easily.
Abiyev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Blanket postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blanket is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blanket wants to control from the top but Abiyev keeps moving.
Blanket loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Abiyev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blanket must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Blanket avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abiyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Blanket loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blanket postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blanket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blanket is looking to work some ground and pound but Abiyev has wrist control.
Blanket slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blanket working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Abiyev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blanket.
#SUB2#
Blanket is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abiyev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blanket in side control, throwing shots but Abiyev defends.
Blanket throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Blanket fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blanket wants to control but Abiyev is keeping him busy.
Blanket just content to control the position.
Abiyev is looking for a sweep.
Blanket throws an elbow but Abiyev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Blanket tries to score with some ground and pound. Abiyev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Blanket working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abiyev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blanket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanket misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wet Blanket 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##TD2#
Abiyev gets caught flat footed, as Blanket shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Abiyev trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Abiyev working for a triangle but Blanket defends it easily.
#SUB#
Abiyev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abiyev keeping moving, preventing Blanket from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abiyev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blanket throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abiyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Blanket loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blanket with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blanket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blanket wants to control from the top but Abiyev keeps moving.
Abiyev being controlled here, momentarily.
Blanket trying to control the position from guard on top but Abiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blanket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abiyev wants to stand but Blanket is controlling the position.
Abiyev keeping moving, preventing Blanket from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blanket doesn't manage to clinch there - Abiyev circles away.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blanket tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blanket on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abiyev.
Blanket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abiyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blanket checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Abiyev gets caught flat footed, as Blanket shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blanket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blanket loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blanket throwing strikes but missing.
Blanket throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abiyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abiyev trying to keep a closed guard but Blanket is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Abiyev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Blanket got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abiyev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blanket has managed to get both his arms back between Abiyev's legs - danger averted.
Abiyev looking to control.
Blanket is looking to work some ground and pound but Abiyev has wrist control.
Blanket distracts Abiyev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abiyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blanket working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Abiyev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blanket can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blanket slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Blanket lands a couple of digs.
Blanket postures up in Abiyev's guard and throws a big left but Abiyev blocks it.
Blanket trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blanket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blanket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Blanket is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blanket throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanket looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wet Blanket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blanket 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wet Blanket! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Glasgow avoids the head kick by Abiyev.
Abiyev wants to clinch.
Glasgow has his takedown stuffed
and Abiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abiyev lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Abiyev clinches up against the cage.
Abiyev tries to circle away but Glasgow has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Glasgow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Glasgow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abiyev!
Abiyev bucks up and tries to throw Glasgow off but instead Glasgow has got his back!
Glasgow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abiyev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abiyev trying to control the action but Glasgow just sinks the hooks in. #T1#
Abiyev is trying to get back to his feet but Glasgow has full control of the position and if anything, Abiyev has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Abiyev is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Abiyev avoids the head kick by Glasgow.
A counter left hand to the body from Abiyev misses its target.
Abiyev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abiyev lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Abiyev.
Abiyev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glasgow's waist but Glasgow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abiyev off to one side.
Glasgow swinging wildly here.
Glasgow shoots for a takedown but Abiyev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Glasgow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abiyev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Glasgow somewhat.
Yusif Abiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Celeste Glasgow.
Abiyev throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Glasgow shoots in and gets a takedown into Abiyev's guard.
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!
Abiyev wants to stand and escape but Glasgow is having none of it. #SUB#
Abiyev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glasgow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glasgow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abiyev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Glasgow tries to free his leg and advance position but Abiyev is retaining full guard.
Glasgow trying to control but Abiyev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Abiyev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glasgow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glasgow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Abiyev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Glasgow landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Abiyev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Abiyev has his foot on Glasgow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glasgow works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Abiyev seems keen to control Glasgow's posture.#SUB#
Abiyev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Abiyev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abiyev working a defensive guard here.
Abiyev is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusif Abiyev 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#
Abiyev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abiyev leaves Glasgow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glasgow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Glasgow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Glasgow moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Glasgow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abiyev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Glasgow clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glasgow is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Glasgow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Abiyev throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Glasgow counters with a shoot takedown. Abiyev fights it but they end up in guard.
Abiyev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Glasgow manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Abiyev trying to hold on to Glasgow's head to control him but Glasgow postures up.
#SUB2#
Glasgow is looking for a kimura but Abiyev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Glasgow to get the leverage.
Abiyev pushes Glasgow off looking to stand but Glasgow dives back in and keeps control.
Glasgow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abiyev keeps working. #SUB#
Abiyev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Abiyev is refusing to be controlled, as Glasgow sits in half guard.
Abiyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glasgow can do to turn this around?
Abiyev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yusif Abiyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abiyev tries to get to full guard but Glasgow has control of the leg.
Abiyev wants to control but Glasgow is keeping busy.
Abiyev is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Glasgow working Abiyev over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Abiyev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glasgow is keen to just control but Abiyev is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Abiyev looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abiyev is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Glasgow is tapping! Great win for Abiyev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yusif Abiyev! |
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