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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ismailov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Ismailov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivanov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Ismailov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ismailov is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Ismailov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ivanov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Ivanov misses with a kick to the body.
Ismailov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ivanov.
Fedor Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ismailov shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a front kick that sends Ismailov stumbling back into the cage.
Ismailov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivanov is fending him off so far but Ismailov persists. Nope, Ivanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ivanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Fedor Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Ismailov.
Ismailov looks winded!
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ismailov sprawls well. Ismailov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Ismailov has Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Ismailov.
Ismailov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Ismailov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ivanov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ismailov to the mat. Ismailov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ismailov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ismailov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ismailov, not yet.
Ivanov wants to stand but Ismailov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Ismailov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ismailov looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.
#SU#
Ivanov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Ivanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ismailov did well to prevent Ivanov getting side control.#T4#
Ivanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ismailov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura but Ismailov is defending well.
Ivanov works his way into side control. #SU#
Ivanov decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ismailov. Ismailov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Ismailov counters with a one-two to the body.
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 Fedor Ivanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ismailov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ismailov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ivanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Ismailov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ismailov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ismailov shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense.
Ismailov shoots for a takedown but Ivanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fedor Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Ismailov.
Ivanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Ismailov sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Ivanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ismailov's guard.
Ismailov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Ivanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ismailov wants to get back to his feet but Ivanov passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVB##SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Ivanov trying to control from half guard but Ismailov is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov trying to advance position but Ismailov counters by regaining guard.
Ismailov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ismailov trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Ismailov postures up. #SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a triangle but Ismailov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a triangle but Ismailov pushes his legs off easily.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Ismailov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ivanov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ismailov has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Ivanov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ivanov tries to get to full guard but Ismailov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ismailov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ivanov sees it coming and defends easily.#ES#
Ivanov kicks Ismailov off and gets back to his feet.
Ismailov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ismailov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T4#
Ivanov darts in looking for a takedown but Ismailov gets double underhooks and turns Ivanov into the cage.
Ismailov tries for a takedown but Ivanov manages to get underhooks.
Ismailov lands a right hand. #TD2#
Ismailov jumps guard and drags Ivanov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov preventing the sweep.
Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ivanov passes Ismailov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ivanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ismailov!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ismailov can't escape the position.
Ismailov wants to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Ismailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ivanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ismailov defends it nicely.
Ismailov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ivanov sprawls well. Ivanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ismailov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ismailov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivanov pinned against the cage. Ivanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismailov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Ismailov looks to land a combination. Ivanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Ismailov tries for a takedown but Ivanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fedor Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Ismailov.#TD#
Ivanov looking to score a takedown here. Ismailov is defending well but Ivanov drives through and ends up in Ismailov's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ismailov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Ivanov drives through and clinches with Ismailov against the cage.
Ivanov is looking for a takedown.
Ivanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ismailov is defending well.#T2#
Ivanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Ismailov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Ismailov clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ismailov taking a breather.
Ismailov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ismailov is trying to maintain a safe position but Ivanov gets an underhook and turns Ismailov into the cage.#T3##TD2#
Ismailov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ivanov can't fight it off and eventually Ismailov manages to take the fight to the floor. Ivanov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ismailov defends well.#SU2#
Ismailov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ivanov shoots in but Ismailov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Ismailov drives through and clinches with Ivanov against the cage.
Ismailov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ivanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4##TD#
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ismailov tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
Ismailov trying to control from the bottom.
Ismailov is trying to stand back up but Ivanov is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Ivanov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ivanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ismailov, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Ismailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ismailov 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Ismailov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Ismailov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kattar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kattar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kattar gets underhooks to prevent Ismailov's takedown attempt.
Ismailov is pressed up against the cage. Kattar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ismailov down to the mat. Ismailov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kattar stuffs the takedown attempt from Ismailov. Ismailov gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Ismailov moves into the clinch.
Ismailov wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Ismailov pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismailov controlling the position.
Ismailov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ismailov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Ismailov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ismailov trying to control the pace.
Ismailov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ismailov controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kattar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ismailov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ismailov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kattar is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ismailov throws some wild stikes that Kattar manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2#
Ismailov working for a submission but Kattar is keeping him at bay.
Kattar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ismailov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kattar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ismailov controlling the pace for now.
Ismailov looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4#
Kattar wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ismailov.
Ismailov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ismailov content just to control the position here.
Ismailov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Ismailov dominated that round.
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#
Kattar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ismailov.
Ismailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kattar stuffs the takedown.
Kattar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kattar leaves Ismailov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniel Kattar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Ismailov.
Ismailov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kattar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ismailov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kattar tries to sprawl out of it but Ismailov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kattar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismailov shoots in but Kattar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kattar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ismailov.
Ismailov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ismailov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Kattar shoots and misses
and Ismailov counters with a series of strikes. Kattar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ismailov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ismailov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ismailov fails with the takedown.
Ismailov scores with a shot to the body.
Kattar blocks a head kick by Ismailov.
Kattar tried to counter with a leg kick but Ismailov avoided it.
Ismailov connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Ismailov rushes Kattar and presses him up against the cage.
Ismailov tries to pull guard but Kattar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Kattar slows down the pace here.
Ismailov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kattar prevents it.
Kattar stalling in the clinch but Ismailov improves position.
Ismailov is struggling to control the position.
Ismailov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kattar won't allow it.
#TD2#
Ismailov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kattar uses from the top position. #T3##SUB2#
Ismailov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kattar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ismailov looking for a guillotine here but Kattar defends easily.
Kattar won't allow Ismailov to sweep him here.
Kattar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ismailov has his foot on Kattar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kattar works his way back into a safe position though.
Kattar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kattar trying to control but Ismailov is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kattar is fighting to break Ismailov's control of his arms but Ismailov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ismailov gets a clinch.
Ismailov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kattar just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ismailov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Kattar breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ismailov is looking to land body kicks.
Ismailov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Ismailov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Ismailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ismailov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kattar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Ismailov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ismailov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ismailov stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismailov tries to circle away but Kattar has him pinned against the cage.
Ismailov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ismailov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniel Kattar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Ismailov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kattar throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Ismailov.
#TD2#
Ismailov decides to pull guard.
Ismailov has Kattar pulled in close to control his posture.
Kattar won't allow Ismailov to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Ismailov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kattar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kattar misses with a knee to the head.
Kattar can't get the takedown.
Ismailov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kattar up against the cage.
Kattar is pressed up against the cage. Ismailov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kattar down to the mat. Kattar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Ismailov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kattar but Kattar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ismailov looks to land a body kick but Kattar moved away.
Ismailov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kattar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ismailov as he jumps to the side.
Ismailov with a nice cross.
Daniel Kattar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kattar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ismailov counters with a three punch combo that has Kattar backing up. Kattar nods at Ismailov to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Kattar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ismailov.#TD#
Kattar drives through with a takedown into Ismailov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ismailov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ismailov blocks a jab.#CL2#
Ismailov has Kattar up against the cage in a clinch.
Ismailov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kattar is defending well.#BC#
Kattar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Kattar blocks the leg kick.
Kattar tries to counter with a takedown but Ismailov is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ismailov.
A little feinted left hand from Kattar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Kattar.
It looked like Kattar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kattar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kattar throwing a counter right hand but Ismailov manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kattar pushes Ismailov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ismailov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kattar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daniel Kattar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ismailov fails to pull guard.
Ismailov digs a right hand underneath Kattar's ribcage. Kattar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Ismailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ismailov 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 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Ismailov! |
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