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Event:
DC 69 Niaz vs Line
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1# The Russian Giant dives in and grabs Krutainis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krutainis pushes down on The Russian Giant's head and hops out.#CL2# Krutainis closes the distance and pushes The Russian Giant back into the cage.#TD2# Krutainis pulls guard successfully.
The Russian Giant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. The Russian Giant wants to stand but Krutainis is controlling his posture from full guard. The Russian Giant working some strikes from top position.#CUT#It looks like Gatis Krutainis has been cut. Krutainis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The Russian Giant throwing strikes from guard but Krutainis blocks nicely. The Russian Giant stands up over Krutainis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Krutainis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Russian Giant postures up in Krutainis's guard and throws a big left but Krutainis blocks it. Krutainis trying to keep a closed guard but The Russian Giant is proving a slippery customer.
The Russian Giant with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# The Russian Giant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The Russian Giant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The Russian Giant trying to control but Krutainis is working from the bottom. Krutainis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Krutainis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The Russian Giant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Gatis Krutainis's cut even more. The Russian Giant with a flurry of punches that miss. The Russian Giant wanted to stand there but Krutainis had control of the position. #ES2# Krutainis has his feet on The Russian Giant's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2# Krutainis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2# The Russian Giant tries to circle away but Krutainis has him pinned against the cage. Krutainis fails to pull guard.
#BC# The Russian Giant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The Russian Giant fails to land with a series of punches.
The Russian Giant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The Russian Giant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Krutainis fails miserably with a takedown attempt. The Russian Giant keeps the fight on the outside. The Russian Giant throws a series of punches but Krutainis avoids them all with ease. The Russian Giant swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The Russian Giant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#The cut above Gatis Krutainis's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Krutainis darts in looking for a takedown but The Russian Giant gets double underhooks and turns Krutainis into the cage. Konstantin The Russian Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatis Krutainis. The Russian Giant misses with a wild combination.
Krutainis shoots and misses and The Russian Giant counters with a left and a right that stings Krutainis. Krutainis looks winded!#T3##KD# The Russian Giant lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Krutainis sprawling to the canvas. The Russian Giant follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Krutainis hang on? #ROC#Krutainis is rocked!#CUT#Gatis Krutainis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gatis Krutainis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantin The Russian Giant! Konstantin The Russian Giant made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DC 57: Davis vs Dux
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from The Russian Giant. Those never looked like landing. Rozenblad is looking to counter punch.#TD# Rozenblad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The fighters are working up against the cage. The Russian Giant manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. The Russian Giant is trying to push Rozenblad away but Rozenblad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Rozenblad tries to score a body lock takedown but The Russian Giant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# The Russian Giant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Rozenblad scores with a takedown into The Russian Giant's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rozenblad with a nice head shot there. The Russian Giant doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rozenblad 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. Rozenblad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Rozenblad lands a few punches from side control. Rozenblad is working The Russian Giant over with some ground and pound from side control. The Russian Giant throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. The Russian Giant is trying to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rozenblad working the ground and pound. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Rozenblad working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#The Russian Giant is rocked! Rozenblad advances nicely into full mount. The Russian Giant is still in real trouble! Can Rozenblad finish him? Rozenblad lands a heavy shot. That's hurt The Russian Giant! Rozenblad sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless The Russian Giant and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad! After winning the bout, Imro Rozenblad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 48: Knightley vs Mfer
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1##KD2# Young drops The Russian Giant with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but The Russian Giant looks back up at him and smiles so Young waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#The Russian Giant is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut. Young lunges in with a left hook that violently twists The Russian Giant head around and knocks him out cold! Young hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Young! |
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Event:
DC 32: HW Guest Appearance!
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1# The Russian Giant scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut. The Russian Giant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand! The Russian Giant misses with a leg kick #TD# and Makkonen counters with a single leg into guard. The Russian Giant didn't expect that. Makkonen stands up over The Russian Giant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The Russian Giant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makkonen controls the pace. Makkonen slips nicely into half guard. The Russian Giant missing with punches from the bottom.
Makkonen moves into full mount! The Russian Giant won't be happy about that! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Makkonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Russian Giant is trying to stand up. The Russian Giant is looking to improve his position but Makkonen isn't that keen on the idea. The Russian Giant takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#The Russian Giant is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut. Oooh a big shot lands for Makkonen! The Russian Giant is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Make Makkonen! Make Makkonen retains his super heavyweight title! Post fight, an emotional Make Makkonen said 'Oh boys he was a tough test for me, but i was confident that if i lay my hands on his soft bum, his soul is mine. '. |
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Event:
DC 21: Dye vs Diego
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Graham drives through and clinches with The Russian Giant against the cage.
Graham slowing the pace effectively. The Russian Giant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graham has him pressed against the cage. The Russian Giant tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually The Russian Giant drops back down to his feet.
Graham wants a takedown but no success here.
Graham prevents The Russian Giant from breaking the clinch. Graham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Graham walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Russian Giant. Audie Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Russian Giant tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Russian Giant to the ground. The Russian Giant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Russian Giant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Graham lands a slapping body shot.
#CL# The Russian Giant gets tackled into the cage by Graham . Graham maintains the clinch. Graham has The Russian Giant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Russian Giant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Graham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Russian Giant pulls him back up using the underhooks. Graham is looking for a takedown. The Russian Giant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graham can't get the takedown.
Graham tries a knee to the head but The Russian Giant blocks it.
Graham is trying to break the clinch but The Russian Giant is controlling him. The Russian Giant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graham backwards. #BC2# The Russian Giant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Graham does no damage. The Russian Giant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. The Russian Giant shoots in and drives through. Graham sprawls well. Graham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2# Nice takedown defense from The Russian Giant. No joy for Graham on that attempt. The Russian Giant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. The Russian Giant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Graham steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Russian Giant. That one must have hurt. Graham is breathing heavily. The Russian Giant is looking to clinch. The Russian Giant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham . Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Russian Giant but The Russian Giant pushes him off and we're back to square one. The Russian Giant shoots in but Graham avoids the takedown attempt easily. Graham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Graham avoids a kick to the body.
#T3# The Russian Giant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. The Russian Giant tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it. The Russian Giant tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range. Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The Russian Giant unleashes a big counter combination but Graham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Graham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Russian Giant was well out of range. Poor timing from Graham . Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. The Russian Giant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL# Graham closes the distance and clinches. Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Russian Giant smiles and moves away.
Graham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Graham shoots in but The Russian Giant avoids the takedown attempt easily. The Russian Giant feints the counter takedown.#T4# No joy there for The Russian Giant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graham tries to clinch but The Russian Giant is having none of it. Graham tries to clinch but The Russian Giant moves away and The Russian Giant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2# The Russian Giant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Graham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The Russian Giant won't allow Graham to sweep him here. #SUB# Graham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Russian Giant defends it easily. Graham doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konstantin The Russian Giant will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Graham lands a right hook to the body.
Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# The Russian Giant rushes Graham and presses him up against the cage. Graham stalling in the clinch.
Graham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Russian Giant pulls him back up using the underhooks. Graham blocks an elbow strike from The Russian Giant.
The Russian Giant jumps guard but Graham stands there with The Russian Giant around his waist. The Russian Giant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2# The Russian Giant pulls guard. Graham content to stall in guard here. Graham 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graham passes into half guard. #T1# The Russian Giant gets full guard. The Russian Giant working a defensive guard here.
#SU# Graham stands up from guard. Let's bang! Graham swats away the attempt to clinch by The Russian Giant. The Russian Giant goes for a double leg but Graham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graham continues to drive forward. Graham with a lazy takedown attempt and The Russian Giant counters with a three punch combo that has Graham backing up. Graham nods at The Russian Giant to acknowledge the strikes. Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Russian Giant tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Russian Giant to the ground. The Russian Giant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him. The Russian Giant tries to clinch up but Graham circles away and keeps his distance.#T2# The Russian Giant stuffs the takedown. The Russian Giant throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
Graham wants to clinch. It seemed like The Russian Giant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Graham shoots for a double leg takedown but The Russian Giant sprawls well. He's pushed Graham 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The Russian Giant throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily. #CL2# The Russian Giant has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Russian Giant working aggressively here.
Graham goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Russian Giant prevents it.
The Russian Giant managing to block the knees to the body from Graham .
#T3##BC# Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Russian Giant. Graham moves in looking to clinch but The Russian Giant pushes him off. Graham stuffs the takedown attempt from The Russian Giant. The Russian Giant gets slowly back to his feet. Konstantin The Russian Giant seems to be getting the better of the standup. Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Russian Giant as he avoids it easily. #CL# Graham closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# The Russian Giant jumps into guard, dragging Graham to the mat.
The Russian Giant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Graham looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2# The Russian Giant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Graham tries to free his leg and advance position but The Russian Giant is retaining full guard. The Russian Giant has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Graham looking to sit in guard and control but The Russian Giant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES# Graham kicks The Russian Giant off and gets to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin The Russian Giant 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# Graham looks for the body kick but The Russian Giant saw that one coming. The Russian Giant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL# Graham clinches. Graham tries to throw a body punch but The Russian Giant avoids it by throwing Graham back against the cage. Graham gets underhooks to prevent The Russian Giant's takedown attempt.
The Russian Giant jumps guard but Graham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Graham tries to pull guard but The Russian Giant forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Graham wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD# Graham gets control of The Russian Giant's arms and successfully pulls guard. Graham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Russian Giant throws a big right hand that misses. The Russian Giant trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The Russian Giant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1# The Russian Giant throws an elbow that misses. Graham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Russian Giant's guard. Nice move by Graham !#REVR# Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but The Russian Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Graham works a leg free and moves into half guard. The Russian Giant trying to hold on to Graham 's head to control him but Graham postures up.
The Russian Giant wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Graham seems to be working for a kimura but The Russian Giant defends the submission attempt.#T2# The Russian Giant is trying to control but Graham manages to pass to mount!
The Russian Giant wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Graham .
Graham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The Russian Giant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Graham controlling from the full mount. #T3# The Russian Giant regains half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The Russian Giant is staying active underneath Graham , who seems content to just control the action from this position. Graham thows a huge punch but The Russian Giant dodges it nicely.
The Russian Giant is trying to stand back up but Graham is controlling him
Graham is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Russian Giant manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Graham wants to get up but he can't break The Russian Giant's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. The Russian Giant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center. Graham fails in his attempt to clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Graham . The Russian Giant does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Graham closes the distance and clinches. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The Russian Giant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Audie Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin The Russian Giant. The Russian Giant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graham pulls him back up using the underhooks. Audie Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Konstantin The Russian Giant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The Russian Giant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight! Audie Graham showed his dominance in that final round. I think The Russian Giant 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin The Russian Giant! After the big win, Konstantin The Russian Giant made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
DC 12: Havran vs Savisto
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1# Gill fails with the takedown and Gill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Gill moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Gill gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Russian Giant has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gill is on him like a limpet, forcing The Russian Giant back against the cage. Gill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gill is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The Russian Giant tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC# The Russian Giant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD# The Russian Giant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The Russian Giant cracks Gill with a big right hand but Gill just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gill is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Gill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Gill is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Russian Giant has just dragged him back down to the mat. Gill is holding The Russian Giant down, trying to stall. Gill is looking to get back to his feet here but The Russian Giant is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gill's back.#SUB# Gill is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if The Russian Giant gets his way!
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gill is trying to break free.
#SUB# Gill is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The Russian Giant doesn't have the hooks in and Gill manages to turn into his guard.
Gill's corner is telling him to maintain position. The Russian Giant is trying to keep Gill in close.
#T3# Gill cracks The Russian Giant with a solid left hand. Gill wants to pass the guard but The Russian Giant is keeping the position. Gill looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. The Russian Giant throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gill sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. The Russian Giant wants to stand and escape but Gill is having none of it. Gill trying to control but The Russian Giant is working from the bottom. Gill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. The Russian Giant looking to control but Gill passes into half guard.
Gill wants to take a breather but The Russian Giant is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gill is stalling here. The Russian Giant is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gill seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and The Russian Giant has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Gill tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin The Russian Giant dominated that round. That's time! The Russian Giant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Danga de danga de dang - The Russian Giant scores with a four punch combination!#TD2# Gill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The Russian Giant is staying active underneath Gill, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Gill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU2# Gill stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Russian Giant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Gill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1# Gill taking a breather.#TD2# Gill is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Russian Giant can't fight it off and eventually Gill manages to take the fight to the floor. The Russian Giant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. The Russian Giant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gill lands a couple of digs. Gill with a nice head shot there. Gill wants to control from the top but The Russian Giant keeps moving. #T2# Gill sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB# The Russian Giant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gill wants to control from the top but The Russian Giant keeps moving. Gill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but The Russian Giant manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Gill 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##T3# Still in half guard, Gill seems content to control. The Russian Giant is controlling Gill's trapped leg to prevent Gill from advancing to side control. The Russian Giant trying to control here.
The Russian Giant is trying to get back to full guard. Gill passes to side control. The Russian Giant pushes Gill away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gill gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#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. Gill tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU2# Gill decides to stand up, so the ref orders The Russian Giant to his feet. The Russian Giant is looking to clinch but Gill is avoiding it.
The Russian Giant slaps away a takedown attempt from Gill, before circling back to the center of the mat. The Russian Giant attempts a counter takedown but Gill avoids it well and moves away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gill shoots in looking for a takedown. The Russian Giant tries to sprawl out of it but Gill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Russian Giant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The Russian Giant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Gill 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! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2# Gill moves into range and clinches up with The Russian Giant. Gill stalling.
#TD# The Russian Giant ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Russian Giant no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The Russian Giant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# The Russian Giant wants to stand and escape but Gill is having none of it. Gill stands and throws The Russian Giant's legs to the side, diving into side control. The Russian Giant regains half guard. The Russian Giant wants to get back to full guard. Gill blocks the strikes from The Russian Giant.
#SUB# The Russian Giant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The Russian Giant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SU2# Gill stands and steps away. The Russian Giant gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. The Russian Giant fails with a takedown attempt. Gill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Davis Gill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gill keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Gill gets a clinch. #TD2# Gill successfully pulls guard.
#T3# The Russian Giant prevents Gill from getting back to his feet. The Russian Giant throws a big elbow that misses. Gill pulls The Russian Giant in close to his closed guard and prevents The Russian Giant from doing any damage or advancing position. The Russian Giant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Gill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Russian Giant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Russian Giant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The Russian Giant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The Russian Giant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. A control attempt from Gill but he's now mounted! The Russian Giant tries to control but Gill wriggling away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The Russian Giant dominating with strikes here. The Russian Giant avoids the attempt from Gill to 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 Konstantin The Russian Giant. I think The Russian Giant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin The Russian Giant! An out of breath and clearly excited Konstantin The Russian Giant thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Sunday Sesh 3
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1# The Russian Giant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut.#CL2# Stevenson clinches up against the cage. The Russian Giant fails to pull guard.
Stevenson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# The Russian Giant looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stevenson! The Russian Giant gets to mount! Stevenson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Stevenson working to try and regain half guard.
The Russian Giant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# The Russian Giant looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1# The Russian Giant is in the full mount, landing strikes. Stevenson reaches up to try and control the position but The Russian Giant seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Stevenson rolls and tries to escape and now The Russian Giant has his back!
The Russian Giant controls the position. Stevenson just trying to survive but The Russian Giant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Stevenson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB# The Russian Giant has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Stevenson is defending well but eventually The Russian Giant manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Stevenson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Konstantin The Russian Giant! Konstantin The Russian Giant managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DC 3: The Giants Have Come
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1# The Russian Giant stalks Rozenblad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rozenblad's face. Rozenblad staggers backwards, shaken.#TD# Rozenblad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Rozenblad working the head and body with strikes. Rozenblad wants to pass to mount but The Russian Giant is defending the position. Rozenblad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut. Rozenblad lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked The Russian Giant! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rozenblad jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad! Post fight, Imro Rozenblad stared into the camera and said 'I was first ever LAFC Super Heavyweight champion and this made me very proud but then I make mistake and lose so to be champion again means so much to me, thank you to the fans and LAFC for giving me a chance to reclaim my title, it is my time again!'. |
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Event:
DMMA 141 Dall Jr vs McGraugh
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1# The Russian Giant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Graham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Russian Giant tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Russian Giant to the ground. The Russian Giant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. The Russian Giant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Graham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Russian Giant is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Graham tries for a takedown but The Russian Giant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The Russian Giant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Graham is looking to land body kicks. Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The Russian Giant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . 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. Some bone on bone action there as Graham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Graham tries to clinch and The Russian Giant counters with a lovely straight right hand! Graham throws a hook but The Russian Giant blocks it. Graham shoots in but The Russian Giant avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1# The Russian Giant swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
The Russian Giant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The Russian Giant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Graham shoots in looking for a takedown but The Russian Giant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graham 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. As Graham backs off The Russian Giant throws a huge counter combo but Graham manages to avoid it all. Graham throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and The Russian Giant moves into the clinch. Graham tries to pull guard but The Russian Giant holds him up against the cage and eventually Graham drops back down to his feet.
The Russian Giant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Graham wants to get back to striking at distance but The Russian Giant won't allow it.
#T2# The Russian Giant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2# The Russian Giant decides to pull guard. The Russian Giant seems keen to control Graham 's posture. Graham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The Russian Giant is pushing Graham 's head away, looking to escape. Graham manages to hold on to the position though. The Russian Giant defending against the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Graham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The Russian Giant is trying to control Graham 's posture but Graham avoids it. #T3# Graham trying to control the action but The Russian Giant is working from the bottom. Graham working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Graham trying to control the action but The Russian Giant is working from the bottom. The Russian Giant struggling a bit here.#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. The Russian Giant managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Graham .
Graham throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Graham tries to move to mount but The Russian Giant blocks the move with his legs. Graham trying to control the action but The Russian Giant is working from the bottom. 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Graham tries for a takedown but The Russian Giant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin The Russian Giant dominated that round. That's time! Graham 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# The fight stays on the outside here - The Russian Giant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Graham has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Russian Giant is pressed up against the cage. Graham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Russian Giant down to the mat. The Russian Giant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. The Russian Giant throws a wild body kick that Graham sees coming a mile off. Graham drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Russian Giant sprawls and moves away.#CL# Graham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graham is trying to pull guard but The Russian Giant has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# The Russian Giant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Graham throws a push kick but The Russian Giant slaps the foot to one side. The Russian Giant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graham .
#T1# Graham fails with a takedown attempt. As Graham backs off The Russian Giant throws a huge counter combo but Graham manages to avoid it all. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him. Graham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Russian Giant tries to avoid it but Graham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Russian Giant to the ground. The Russian Giant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by The Russian Giant. The Russian Giant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. The Russian Giant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graham but Graham pushes him off and we're back to square one. Graham shoots in for a takedown but The Russian Giant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. The Russian Giant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graham .
The Russian Giant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2# The Russian Giant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The Russian Giant swinging wildly here.
The Russian Giant throws a right and a left that Graham avoids nicely. Graham looks for a takedown but The Russian Giant sprawls well.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# The Russian Giant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A combination from The Russian Giant does no damage. The Russian Giant throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
Graham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3# Graham misses with a series of wild punches.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. The Russian Giant moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off. The Russian Giant misses with a few strikes there.
#CL# Graham has managed to clinch.
Graham tries to circle away but The Russian Giant has him pinned against the cage. I was talking to Graham 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Graham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Graham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Graham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Russian Giant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4# Graham tries to pull guard but The Russian Giant holds him up against the cage and eventually Graham drops back down to his feet.
The Russian Giant has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The Russian Giant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Graham is defending well. Graham can't get the takedown.
Graham prevents the takedown attempt.
Graham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Russian Giant's efforts to push away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Graham is trying to drag The Russian Giant to the mat but The Russian Giant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. The Russian Giant is pressed up against the cage. Graham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Russian Giant down to the mat. The Russian Giant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin The Russian Giant 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. This is the final round!#R3# The Russian Giant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Graham moves into the clinch.#BC# Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The Russian Giant misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Russian Giant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Russian Giant swats away the attempt to clinch by Graham . Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Russian Giant as he avoids it easily. The Russian Giant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Graham slips a jab and a cross from The Russian Giant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Russian Giant misses with a combination
#CL# and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# The Russian Giant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham goes for a double leg but The Russian Giant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Russian Giant continues to drive forward.#T1# The Russian Giant is looking to break free of the clinch but Graham has double underhooks. #TD2# The Russian Giant successfully pulls guard.
The Russian Giant keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully. The Russian Giant working a defensive guard here.
Graham is stalling in the full guard. Graham trying to control but The Russian Giant is working from the bottom. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Graham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES2# The Russian Giant kicks Graham off and gets to his feet. #CL# Graham clinches with his opponent.
Graham wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him. Graham 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Graham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Russian Giant after a bit of a struggle. Graham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3# The Russian Giant goes for a takedown attempt but Graham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Graham moves into the clinch. Graham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Russian Giant backwards. #BC2# The Russian Giant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Russian Giant avoids it really well and circles away. As Graham backs off The Russian Giant throws a huge counter combo but Graham manages to avoid it all. The Russian Giant darts in looking for a takedown but Graham gets double underhooks and turns The Russian Giant into the cage. #TD2# The Russian Giant shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Graham 's guard. Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Graham doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The Russian Giant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4# The Russian Giant slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Graham . The Russian Giant is looking to take a break and control but Graham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Graham is looking to control The Russian Giant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graham avoid being mounted? Audie Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Konstantin The Russian Giant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The Russian Giant is trying to control the action in half guard but Graham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Konstantin The Russian Giant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got The Russian Giant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin The Russian Giant! An out of breath and clearly excited Konstantin The Russian Giant thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DMMA 132 Abarai vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1# The Russian Giant stuffs the takedown attempt from Graham . Graham gets slowly back to his feet. The Russian Giant wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance. Graham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. The Russian Giant leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. The Russian Giant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Graham fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him. The Russian Giant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graham counters with a nice body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
The Russian Giant takes one on the button. Graham tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Russian Giant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graham somewhat. The Russian Giant tries to counter with a clinch but Graham shakes him off and moves away.#T1# The Russian Giant takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut. Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The Russian Giant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. The Russian Giant swats away the attempt to clinch by Graham . Graham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL# Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The Russian Giant is trying to break the clinch but Graham has him pressed against the cage. Graham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Russian Giant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Graham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Russian Giant is defending well.#T2# Graham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Graham jumps guard but The Russian Giant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Graham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Graham 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2# The Russian Giant manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Graham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Russian Giant is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Graham , into his guard. #REVB# Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# The Russian Giant lands a couple of decent looking shots. The Russian Giant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2# The Russian Giant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The Russian Giant wants to stand but Graham has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Graham trying to keep a closed guard but The Russian Giant is proving a slippery customer.
Graham 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. Graham controls The Russian Giant momentarily but The Russian Giant frees himself. Graham tries to strike from the bottom.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Graham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Russian Giant's guard. #REVR# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but The Russian Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2# The Russian Giant manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The Russian Giant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graham . The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Graham scores with a one two! The Russian Giant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. 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 Audie Graham will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Konstantin The Russian Giant's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Graham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Russian Giant defends well and Graham ends up having to push The Russian Giant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A little jabbing left from The Russian Giant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Graham prevents The Russian Giant from breaking the clinch. Graham has The Russian Giant pushed against the cage. The Russian Giant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Graham controlling the action here for a moment.
Graham throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Graham breaks the clinch.
The Russian Giant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graham sprawls well. Graham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Russian Giant gets slowly back to his feet.#T1# Graham lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Russian Giant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Russian Giant manages to circle out of the way. Graham lands a nice looking body kick. Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Russian Giant but The Russian Giant pushes him off and we're back to square one. Graham is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Graham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL# Graham has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2# The Russian Giant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The Russian Giant being controlled against the cage. Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Russian Giant can do to turn this around? Graham is trying to pull guard but The Russian Giant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# The Russian Giant breaks from the clinch.
Graham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Russian Giant defends it nicely. The Russian Giant follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. The Russian Giant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3# Graham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Russian Giant.
Audie Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A combination from Graham does no damage. An inside leg kick lands from Graham . The Russian Giant misses with a two punch combination.
Graham fails with the takedown. The Russian Giant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The Russian Giant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graham tries to avoid it but The Russian Giant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graham to the ground. Graham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL# Graham has closed the distance and engaged The Russian Giant in a clinch.
Graham lands a shoulder strike. Graham fails to pull guard.
#T4# Graham stalling against the cage.
#BC# Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Graham throws a nice inside leg kick. The Russian Giant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Graham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Graham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Russian Giant just stands there and leans against the cage. Graham is defending well against a takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Graham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The Russian Giant swats away the attempt to clinch by Graham . And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Audie Graham dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Konstantin The Russian Giant's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# The Russian Giant keeps the fight on the outside. Graham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL# Graham drives through and clinches with The Russian Giant against the cage.
#TD2# The Russian Giant gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Graham has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but The Russian Giant is on him like a limpet, forcing Graham back against the cage. The Russian Giant is trying to drag Graham to the mat but Graham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC# Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Graham goes for a double leg but The Russian Giant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Russian Giant continues to drive forward. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Graham breaks from the clinch.
Graham doesn't manage to clinch there - The Russian Giant circles away.
#T1# The Russian Giant scores with a nice strike. The Russian Giant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily. Graham tries to clinch up. The Russian Giant is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# The Russian Giant moves into the clinch. Graham goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Russian Giant prevents it.
The Russian Giant tries for a takedown but Graham manages to get underhooks.
Audie Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin The Russian Giant. Graham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Russian Giant avoids it. Graham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Russian Giant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Graham has managed to clinch.
#T2# The Russian Giant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Graham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Russian Giant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Graham . The Russian Giant looks to land a body kick but Graham moved away. Graham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Russian Giant manages to circle out of the way.#T3# The Russian Giant tries to land a body kick#CL# and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. Graham jumps guard but The Russian Giant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Graham breaks from the clinch.
Graham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Graham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and The Russian Giant moves out of range easily. Graham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Russian Giant's waist but The Russian Giant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graham off to one side. The Russian Giant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Graham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2# The Russian Giant looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Graham !#SU2# The Russian Giant decides to stand up, so the ref orders Graham to his feet. Audie Graham is winning the standup battle so far.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Graham shoots in for a double leg but The Russian Giant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The Russian Giant throws a half hearted mid kick. Graham tries to counter with a takedown but The Russian Giant is quick to defend against it. The Russian Giant slaps away a takedown attempt from Graham , before circling back to the center of the mat. The Russian Giant throws a big counter head kick but Graham avoids it with no problem.#TD2# The Russian Giant shoots in and gets a takedown into Graham 's guard. The Russian Giant lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Russian Giant's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2# The Russian Giant gets to his feet - Graham follows without any prompting. The Russian Giant misses with a takedown attempt - Graham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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 Audie Graham . Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graham , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Audie Graham ! |
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Event:
DMMA 127 Grant Vs Kofel IV
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1# Verdins throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and The Russian Giant counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC# Verdins manages to break the clinch.
The Russian Giant digs a good hook to Verdins's body.
Verdins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Russian Giant.
The Russian Giant throws a combination that misses #TD# and Verdins counters with a takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Verdins slows the pace down. #SUB# Verdins swings around for an armbar but The Russian Giant sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Verdins's guard.#T1# The Russian Giant wants to control from the top but Verdins keeps moving. Verdins pulls The Russian Giant in close to his closed guard and prevents The Russian Giant from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB# Verdins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Russian Giant passes into half guard.
#SUB# Verdins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Russian Giant pulls his head out easily. The Russian Giant tries to stand and escape but Verdins is controlling the position. #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. Verdins gets full guard. Verdins is controlling The Russian Giant's posture. The Russian Giant stopping the sweep attempt from Verdins. Verdins controls The Russian Giant momentarily but The Russian Giant frees himself. Verdins managing to control the position. The Russian Giant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Verdins trying to keep a closed guard but The Russian Giant is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB# Verdins is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! The Russian Giant rolls with it to try and escape but Verdins cranks on the arm and The Russian Giant is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martins Verdins! |
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Event:
DMMA 118 Imanari vs Petit
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Makkonen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makkonen lands a right hand. The Russian Giant trying to stall but Makkonen improves his position.
Makkonen lands a nice uppercut.#TD# Makkonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Russian Giant can't fight it off and eventually Makkonen manages to take the fight to the floor. The Russian Giant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Makkonen with a nice head shot there.#CUT#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut. The Russian Giant being controlled here, momentarily. The Russian Giant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Makkonen connects with a couple of short punches. Makkonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Russian Giant's head.#ROC#The Russian Giant is rocked! The Russian Giant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makkonen controls the pace. Makkonen distracts The Russian Giant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The Russian Giant is still in real trouble! Can Makkonen finish him?#T1# Makkonen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! The Russian Giant's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Make Makkonen! Make Makkonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Honor 6: Menace II Bennett
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1# Hammer shoots for a takedown but The Russian Giant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Hammer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut.#TD# Hammer shoots in and bounces The Russian Giant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The Russian Giant is looking to stand back up but Hammer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by The Russian Giant. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hammer in particular looking to stall. Hammer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Russian Giant defending well though. The Russian Giant is trying to stand back up but Hammer is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Well, if Hammer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hammer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Hammer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hammer trying to control the pace. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hammer lands a nice short elbow.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. The Russian Giant is looking to escape. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hammer lands a nice short elbow. Hammer wants to pass to mount but The Russian Giant is defending the position. Hammer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing The Russian Giant to regain full guard. The Russian Giant wants to improve his position but instead Hammer has moved into half guard.
Hammer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3# Hammer passes the guard and advances to mount! Hammer controlling from the full mount. The Russian Giant is trying desperately to improve position. Hammer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The Russian Giant is trying to get back to his feet but can't. The Russian Giant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hammer controlling from the full mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hammer lands a nice shot to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hanz Hammer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Konstantin The Russian Giant's cut. That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL# Hammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Russian Giant wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
The Russian Giant is trying to pull guard but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Hammer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Russian Giant is trying to escape back to his feet but Hammer uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The Russian Giant tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hammer just content to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammer cracks The Russian Giant with an elbow. That is naaassty. The Russian Giant misses with an elbow from the bottom. Hammer 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.#T1# Hammer scores with punches from side control. #SU# Hammer decides to stand back up. Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Russian Giant can do to turn this around? Hammer shoots in for a double leg but The Russian Giant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hammer connects with a right that clearly hurt The Russian Giant. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Hammer proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till The Russian Giant collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanz Hammer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1# Vi tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Russian Giant swats him away and circles back towards the center. The Russian Giant shoots in and drives through. Vi sprawls well. The Russian Giant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vi goes for a double leg but The Russian Giant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Russian Giant continues to drive forward. Vi is looking to clinch. #CL# The Russian Giant moves into range and clinches up with Vi.#BC# The Russian Giant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Russian Giant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL# The Russian Giant instigates a clinch. The Russian Giant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vi's efforts to push away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Russian Giant. Vi wants to break free but The Russian Giant has control.
The Russian Giant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD# The Russian Giant jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1# Vi landing some decent shots from guard. Vi cracks The Russian Giant with a solid left hand. The Russian Giant throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The Russian Giant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# The Russian Giant is pushing down on Vi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vi is fighting to maintain full guard but The Russian Giant has managed to sneak the leg through. The Russian Giant 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. The Russian Giant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #ES2# Vi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! The Russian Giant stuffs the takedown attempt from Vi. Vi gets slowly back to his feet. #T2##CL# The Russian Giant moves into range and clinches up with Vi. A nice glancing elbow lands by The Russian Giant. #CUT#It looks like Igor Vi has been cut. The Russian Giant lands a nice uppercut. Vi is trying to force a seperation but The Russian Giant has the dominant position. The Russian Giant keeps control of Vi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The Russian Giant crunches a lovely knee into Vi's ribcage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# The Russian Giant manages to pull guard.
The Russian Giant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The Russian Giant slips a nice elbow through Vi's hands, connecting with Vi's forehead. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vi can do anything to dispel that myth. The Russian Giant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3# The Russian Giant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The Russian Giant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The Russian Giant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SU# The Russian Giant stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vi to get to his feet. The Russian Giant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4# Vi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The Russian Giant feinted with a counter takedown. Vi fails with the takedown. Konstantin The Russian Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Vi. Vi looks winded! Vi scores with a nice head shot. The Russian Giant throws a series of punches but Vi avoids them all with ease. Vi fails with the takedown. Vi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD# The Russian Giant feints and as Vi raises his hands in defense, The Russian Giant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The Russian Giant pushing down on Vi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU# The Russian Giant postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vi to stand up. #CL# The Russian Giant closes the distance and clinches. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin The Russian Giant dominated that round. The cut man is working on Igor Vi's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL# The Russian Giant instigates a clinch. #BC# The Russian Giant manages to break the clinch.
Vi tries to clinch there but The Russian Giant circles away.
Vi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Vi connects with a jab. The Russian Giant fails to land the takedown. It seemed like Vi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL# The Russian Giant has Vi up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vi's face as he tries to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Russian Giant looking for a takedown. #TD# The Russian Giant decides to pull guard. The Russian Giant trying to strike off his back.
#T1##SUB# The Russian Giant is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vi rolls with it to try and escape but The Russian Giant cranks on the arm and Vi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konstantin The Russian Giant! Konstantin The Russian Giant very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. In defeat, Igor Vi stepped up to the mic, saying 'He wouldn't survive another 5 minutes with me.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD# The Russian Giant shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Bowen pushes The Russian Giant off but The Russian Giant dives into side control.
Bowen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB# The Russian Giant has hold of Bowen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bowen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - The Russian Giant cranks the arm and Bowen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bowen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Konstantin The Russian Giant! Konstantin The Russian Giant managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD# The Russian Giant closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Russian Giant lands in his opponent's guard. Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SU# The Russian Giant stands up from Rivera's guard - The Russian Giant perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL# The Russian Giant has taken the fight to the clinch.
#KD# The Russian Giant drops Rivera onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rivera is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Rivera is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# The Russian Giant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can The Russian Giant finish him? Nice body punch from The Russian Giant. #TD# The Russian Giant closes the distance looking for a takedown. The Russian Giant picks Rivera up and slams him brutally to the floor. Rivera is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Konstantin The Russian Giant! Jumping up and down and very excited, Konstantin The Russian Giant waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2022 |
#R1# Conors misses with a takedown attempt and The Russian Giant counters with a one-two to the body. Conors shoots in for a double leg but The Russian Giant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2# The Russian Giant bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. An elbow from The Russian Giant crashes against the mat.
Conors takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The Russian Giant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conors keeps working. The Russian Giant advances nicely into full mount. The Russian Giant connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Conors in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T1# The Russian Giant raining down shots from the mount! BOOM! The Russian Giant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Conors taking shots to the head. The Russian Giant lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Conors hang on? The Russian Giant looking to control but Conors is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The Russian Giant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Conors is trying to stand up.#T2# The Russian Giant working the ground and pound effectively.
The Russian Giant tries to control but Conors wriggling away. The Russian Giant landing strikes, looking to finish! The Russian Giant is trying to control here but Conors has managed to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Conors is staying active underneath The Russian Giant, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3# Conors tries to kick The Russian Giant off in order to stand up. The Russian Giant Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Conors is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Russian Giant asserts his dominance and retains side control. The Russian Giant landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Conors is not content to let The Russian Giant control the position. #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. The Russian Giant creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Conors takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. The Russian Giant cracks Conors with a big right hand but Conors just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# The Russian Giant swings around for an armbar but Conors sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Russian Giant's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Conors accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The Russian Giant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Conors working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The Russian Giant 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# The Russian Giant is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin The Russian Giant dominated that round. That's time! Conors's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2# The Russian Giant dives in and scores a takedown into Conors's guard. Conors is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and The Russian Giant dives into side control.
#REVR# Conors is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ES# Conors bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Conors tries for a takedown but The Russian Giant circles away easily and The Russian Giant counters with a series of strikes. Conors will be more careful next time no doubt. 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# The Russian Giant shoots in and gets a takedown into Conors's guard. Conors is looking to stand back up but The Russian Giant counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Conors. #T1# The Russian Giant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The Russian Giant stalling away here and it's allowed Conors to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. The Russian Giant scoring with some ground and pound. The Russian Giant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The Russian Giant trying to control the position from guard on top but Conors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2# The Russian Giant stands up from guard. Let's bang! The Russian Giant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Conors shoots and misses #CL2# and The Russian Giant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The Russian Giant lands a knee to the head.
The Russian Giant has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The Russian Giant stalling in the clinch.
Conors misses with some punches.
Conors working aggressively here.
#T3# The Russian Giant tries to pull guard but Conors won't allow it.
Conors gets underhooks to prevent The Russian Giant's takedown attempt.
The Russian Giant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Conors. #BC2# The Russian Giant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Conors fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenon Conors. That's going to take a lot out of him. The Russian Giant closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2# Conors gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Russian Giant to score an easy takedown into full guard. The Russian Giant wants to control from the top but Conors keeps moving. #T4# The Russian Giant scoring with punches to the head and body. The Russian Giant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conors swivels though and keeps the full guard. Conors is looking to stand up but The Russian Giant isn't so interested in that idea. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin The Russian Giant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Conors's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Conors misses with a takedown attempt and The Russian Giant counters with a right hand to the body. Conors shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2# and The Russian Giant counters with a crisp one two that drops Conors! The Russian Giant thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Conors to his feet! Conors is in big trouble!#ROC2#Conors is rocked! Conors tries for a takedown but The Russian Giant circles away easily and The Russian Giant counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Conors falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Konstantin The Russian Giant! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Konstantin The Russian Giant made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight. The defeated Brenon Conors had this to say: 'Book me & Fight ne'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD# The Russian Giant gets a takedown into half guard. The Russian Giant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Russian Giant wants to stand up but Conors is controlling the position.
The Russian Giant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Russian Giant misses with a head shot. Conors uses the momentum to regain guard. The Russian Giant looking to pass the guard. #T1# The Russian Giant is looking to work some ground and pound but Conors has wrist control. The Russian Giant controlling from the top position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#ES2# Conors scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2##TD2# Conors shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Conors showed some decent athleticism there. The Russian Giant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conors. The Russian Giant trying to control but Conors postures up.
The Russian Giant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conors. Conors working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The Russian Giant taking some punishment here, with Conors in his half guard. The Russian Giant 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. Conors is nestled in close to The Russian Giant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#The Russian Giant is rocked!#T3# Conors lands a big elbow - The Russian Giant is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Conors!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brenon Conors! Post fight, Brenon Conors took to the microphone: 'All I would like to say is. To a nice guy. It could not happen.'. |
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Event:
Honor 4
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD# The Russian Giant decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Soza looking for submissions off his back.#ES2# Soza manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Russian Giant keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD# The Russian Giant pulls guard successfully.
Soza trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Russian Giant's guard.#SUB# The Russian Giant looking for a guillotine here but Soza defends easily.
#SUB# The Russian Giant working for a triangle but Soza defends it easily.
#T1# Soza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Soza stopping the sweep attempt from The Russian Giant. The Russian Giant keeping moving, preventing Soza from controlling successfully. Soza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Russian Giant's head.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The Russian Giant wants to get back to his feet but Soza is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2# Soza gets to his feet - The Russian Giant follows without any prompting. Soza moves in looking to clinch but The Russian Giant pushes him off. The Russian Giant looks to land a combination but Soza avoids it well. Soza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soza doesn't succeed with the takedown and The Russian Giant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Julian Soza has been cut. The Russian Giant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2# Soza takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC# The Russian Giant breaks the clinch.
The Russian Giant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Soza shoots in for a takedown but The Russian Giant shows good takedown defense. Konstantin The Russian Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Soza. The Russian Giant stuffs the takedown attempt from Soza. Soza gets slowly back to his feet. Soza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Russian Giant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Soza fails with the takedown and The Russian Giant counters with a one-two to the body. The Russian Giant looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Soza looks winded! Soza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Russian Giant swivels and escapes.#TD# The Russian Giant shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Russian Giant showed some decent athleticism there. Soza wants to improve his position but The Russian Giant is controlling well.
#T4##SU# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The Russian Giant stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Soza to get to his feet. #TD# The Russian Giant feints and as Soza raises his hands in defense, The Russian Giant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Soza trying to control the position.
#SU# The Russian Giant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soza, up you get! #TD# The Russian Giant gets the takedown into side control. #SUB# The Russian Giant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soza has escaped the position, nice work there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin The Russian Giant dominated that round. The cut man is working on Julian Soza's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD# The Russian Giant dives in and scores a takedown into Soza's guard. Soza wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and The Russian Giant manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Soza wants to get back to his feet.
#SU# The Russian Giant stands up from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Russian Giant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Soza looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Soza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Russian Giant paws at him with a jab and circles away. Soza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soza tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Russian Giant swats him away and circles back towards the center. The Russian Giant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soza can do to turn this around?#TD# The Russian Giant drives through with a takedown into guard. Soza wants to control but The Russian Giant passes easily into half guard.
#SUB# The Russian Giant is trying to work for a kimura but Soza is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Soza tries to get to full guard but The Russian Giant has control of the leg. #T2# The Russian Giant content to control rather than advance. #SUB# The Russian Giant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soza has managed to free his arm - good work. Soza wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# The Russian Giant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Soza moves into full guard.
#SU# The Russian Giant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soza, up you get! Soza scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2# Soza clinches up with The Russian Giant and pushes him back against the cage. Soza misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC# The Russian Giant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A punch combination from Soza misses. The Russian Giant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# The Russian Giant clinches with his opponent.
#BC# The Russian Giant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Some wild striking there from Soza.
As Soza looks to move away, The Russian Giant throws a big counter combo but Soza just gets out of the way. Julian Soza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Soza shoots in for a takedown but The Russian Giant shows good takedown defense. The Russian Giant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD# The Russian Giant fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soza to the ground. The Russian Giant is now in Soza's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The Russian Giant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Konstantin The Russian Giant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU# The Russian Giant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soza, up you get! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin The Russian Giant dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Julian Soza's cut. That's time! The Russian Giant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD# The Russian Giant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Russian Giant is in Soza's guard. Soza is looking to stand back up but The Russian Giant counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Soza. The Russian Giant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REVB# The Russian Giant working over Soza with some ground and pound. Soza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The Russian Giant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Soza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soza. Soza looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Russian Giant wants to control from the top but Soza keeps moving. Soza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SU# The Russian Giant stands up from guard. Let's bang! Soza is looking to clinch. Soza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Russian Giant throws a big counter combination but Soza scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. The Russian Giant slips a jab and a cross from Soza.
The Russian Giant lands a slapping body shot.
Soza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The Russian Giant is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from The Russian Giant shuts the power down on Soza. Lights out, game over! The Russian Giant is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Konstantin The Russian Giant! Konstantin The Russian Giant really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Honor 3: Collision
Date: Feb 25, 2022 |
#R1# The Russian Giant closes the distance but Hammer moves to the side and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut. The Russian Giant doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Hammer counter with a right hand. #CL# Hammer moves into the clinch.#TD# Hammer lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU# The Russian Giant is working an open guard so Hammer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. The Russian Giant misses with a kick to the body and Hammer counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hanz Hammer! |
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Event:
Honor 2: Menace vs Giant
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. A right handed body shot lands from Scott.
The Russian Giant jumps guard but Scott stands there with The Russian Giant around his waist. The Russian Giant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott landing knees to the body.
The Russian Giant tries to pull guard but Scott won't allow it.
Scott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The Russian Giant looks winded! Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Russian Giant backwards. #BC# Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice uppercut there from Scott.#CUT#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut.#CL# Scott gets in close and instigates a clinch. A body shot lands from Scott.
A hook to the body from Scott.
Scott lands with a short shot to the head. Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Russian Giant is defending well for now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Scott digs a right hand into The Russian Giant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Russian Giant's gas tank. #T1# A quick uppercut on the inside from Scott. Scott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Russian Giant backwards. The Russian Giant avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
Scott lands with a short head shot on the inside. Scott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Russian Giant backwards. #ROC#The Russian Giant is rocked! Scott lands a shot to the body. Scott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Russian Giant.
#BC# Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Scott has The Russian Giant up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Scott breaks the clinch.
Xander Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A combination from Scott does no damage. The Russian Giant with the counter takedown but Scott avoids it easily. Scott throws a front kick that sends The Russian Giant stumbling back into the cage. The Russian Giant gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Scott gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xander Scott! Xander Scott is the new super heavyweight champion! After the fight, Xander Scott was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1# The Russian Giant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaques tries a quick counter leg kick but The Russian Giant is wise to it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaques. Jaques doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and The Russian Giant counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2# Jaques jumps guard and drags The Russian Giant to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Jaques controls The Russian Giant momentarily but The Russian Giant frees himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Jaques has his foot on The Russian Giant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Russian Giant works his way back into a safe position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Russian Giant works over Jaques with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2# Jaques has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Russian Giant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Jaques looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Russian Giant passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB2# Jaques is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Russian Giant pulls his head out easily. The Russian Giant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Jaques wants to improve his position but The Russian Giant is controlling well.
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. The Russian Giant connects with a nice short shot to Jaques's temple. Jaques looks winded! The Russian Giant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Jaques wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB# The Russian Giant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# The Russian Giant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaques is just riding it out for now. The Russian Giant eventually gives up the hold. Jaques has hold of The Russian Giant's hands but The Russian Giant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Russian Giant in particular looking to stall.#SU# The Russian Giant decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL# The Russian Giant rushes Jaques and presses him up against the cage. The Russian Giant tries to pull guard but Jaques won't allow it.
Jaques being controlled against the cage. The Russian Giant dodges an elbow strike from Jaques.
The Russian Giant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaques after a bit of a struggle. Jaques jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Russian Giant walks away with a smile on his face. Jaques gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Konstantin The Russian Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Jaques. The Russian Giant swinging wildly here.
#T4# Jaques shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jaques changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Russian Giant tries to avoid it but Jaques manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Russian Giant to the ground. The Russian Giant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jaques blocks a head kick by The Russian Giant.
Jaques dives in and grabs The Russian Giant's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Russian Giant pushes down on Jaques's head and hops out.#TD# The Russian Giant looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jaques!#SUB# The Russian Giant wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jaques, who protects the arm well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jaques can't do much from the bottom here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin The Russian Giant dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# The Russian Giant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaques fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Russian Giant avoids it really well and circles away. The Russian Giant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jaques throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD# The Russian Giant shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jaques napping and manages to drive through into side control! Jaques sneaks out the side door and pushes The Russian Giant away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL# Jaques gets tackled into the cage by The Russian Giant. The Russian Giant maintains the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jaques goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Russian Giant gets underhooks to prevent Jaques's takedown attempt.
Jaques misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Russian Giant.
Jaques is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Jaques is breathing heavily.#T1##BC# The Russian Giant manages to break the clinch.
#CL# The Russian Giant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Nice elbow from The Russian Giant. #CUT#It looks like Paulo Jaques has been cut.#BC# The Russian Giant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The Russian Giant throws a right and a left that Jaques avoids nicely. #CL# The Russian Giant moves into the clinch. The Russian Giant prevents Jaques from breaking the clinch. Jaques jumps guard but The Russian Giant stands there with Jaques around his waist. Jaques gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Konstantin The Russian Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Jaques. The Russian Giant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaques just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Jaques breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Jaques shoots in for a double leg but The Russian Giant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The Russian Giant connects with a nice cross there... Jaques is looking wobbly and The Russian Giant recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Jaques to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - The Russian Giant jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Konstantin The Russian Giant! Konstantin The Russian Giant 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Boy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Russian Giant swivels and escapes. Boy tries a head kick but it misses.
The Russian Giant is looking for a counter combo. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boy.#TD# The Russian Giant shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boy's guard. The Russian Giant controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Russian Giant is one step ahead there. Boy wants to stand and escape but The Russian Giant is having none of it. #T1##SU# Boy is working an open guard so The Russian Giant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. The Russian Giant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL# The Russian Giant moves into the clinch successfully.
Boy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Russian Giant just stands there and leans against the cage. Konstantin The Russian Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Boy. The Russian Giant can't get the takedown.
Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD# The Russian Giant jumps guard.
#SUB# The Russian Giant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The Russian Giant keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully. #T2# Boy is looking to work some ground and pound but The Russian Giant has wrist control. Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but The Russian Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The Russian Giant looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The Russian Giant striking off his back but it's not causing Boy any problems. #SUB2# Boy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Russian Giant manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boy has The Russian Giant in his guard.#REVR##SUB2# The Russian Giant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Russian Giant has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.#T3# Boy has momentary wrist control but The Russian Giant slips an elbow through the middle. The Russian Giant wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving. The Russian Giant wanted to stand there but Boy had control of the position. Boy is trying to control the position but The Russian Giant postures up. The Russian Giant works over Boy with some ground and pound from guard.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The Russian Giant stops Boy from standing up. Boy trying to strike off his back.
The Russian Giant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# The Russian Giant gets the takedown into side control. Boy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Boy fails in his attempt to clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# The Russian Giant takes the fight into the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on The Russian Giant - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin The Russian Giant dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Boy with a poor takedown and The Russian Giant makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Boy tries to clinch but The Russian Giant is having none of it. As Boy tries to get set, The Russian Giant tries to push him back and clinch up but Boy manages to avoid the attempt. Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A combination from The Russian Giant does no damage. A nice combination there by The Russian Giant.
#CUT#It looks like Johnny Boy has been cut. The Russian Giant misses with a two punch combination.
Boy shoots for a takedown but The Russian Giant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Boy avoids the head kick by The Russian Giant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boy darts in looking for a takedown but The Russian Giant gets double underhooks and turns Boy into the cage. The Russian Giant is looking to counter with head kicks. Konstantin The Russian Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Boy. Boy is breathing heavily. Crunch! The Russian Giant slams his shin into Boy's torso. A head kick by The Russian Giant - that's a beauty! Boy is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even The Russian Giant can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Konstantin The Russian Giant! Konstantin The Russian Giant took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2021 |
#R1# Martin tests The Russian Giant's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut. Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2# and The Russian Giant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Martin working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# The Russian Giant has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martin uses from the top position. Martin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Russian Giant is proving hard to escape from. Martin with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Martin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The Russian Giant looking for a sweep. Not yet The Russian Giant, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martin wants to pass the guard but The Russian Giant is keeping the position. Martin throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Martin looking to sit in guard and control but The Russian Giant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# The Russian Giant wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. #SU2# The Russian Giant stands up from Martin's guard - The Russian Giant perhaps looking for a knockout. John Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The Russian Giant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily. Martin is looking for a counter combo. Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but The Russian Giant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Martin throws a nice looking combination but The Russian Giant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Martin misses with a lunging right hand
and The Russian Giant counters with a series of strikes. Martin will be more careful next time no doubt. Martin throws a series of punches but The Russian Giant avoids them all with ease. The Russian Giant moves out of range of the strikes. Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2# The Russian Giant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Russian Giant slips a jab from Martin. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Russian Giant circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2# Martin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The Russian Giant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The Russian Giant working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#John Martin's cut is getting worse.#SUB# Martin has an active guard here but The Russian Giant has managed to pass into half guard.
Martin is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB# Martin looking for a kimura from the bottom but The Russian Giant passes into side control! The Russian Giant is chipping away with strikes.
#CUT2#John Martin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SUB2# The Russian Giant wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martin, who protects the arm well. Martin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martin tries to get out of the position. Martin trying to control but The Russian Giant flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! The Russian Giant tries to keep control of the position but Martin is staying busy.#T4# The Russian Giant has the hooks in. Martin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2# The Russian Giant is cranking Martin's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Martin! He's tightened the choke and Martin is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Konstantin The Russian Giant! Konstantin The Russian Giant opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1# Mcilraith Mcilraith with a lazy takedown attempt and The Russian Giant counters with a three punch combo that has Mcilraith Mcilraith backing up. Mcilraith Mcilraith nods at The Russian Giant to acknowledge the strikes. Mcilraith Mcilraith lands with a shot to the body. #CL# The Russian Giant forces Mcilraith Mcilraith back against the cage and clinches. Mcilraith Mcilraith tries to work over The Russian Giant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mcilraith Mcilraith just leaning against The Russian Giant, taking a breather. Mcilraith Mcilraith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Russian Giant's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut.#TD# The Russian Giant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# The Russian Giant in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mcilraith Mcilraith is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Konstantin The Russian Giant! Post fight, Konstantin The Russian Giant stared into the camera and said 'HAHAHA, YES FOR MOTHER RUSSIA'. Dougie Mcilraith Mcilraith spoke after the fight, saying 'Zues is next on the hit list '. |
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Event:
IFC Fight Night-Esf vs Martin
Date: Dec 07, 2021 |
#R1# The Russian Giant throws out a powerful jab. Harris fails to land the takedown. The Russian Giant wants to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch position. Harris tries to clinch but fails miserably and The Russian Giant counters with a head kick. The Russian Giant cracks Harris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Russian Giant sprawls well. The Russian Giant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet. Harris tries to clinch up. The Russian Giant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Harris tries to clinch there but The Russian Giant circles away.
The Russian Giant tries to counter with a clinch but Harris shakes him off and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Russian Giant swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris feinted with a counter takedown. Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but The Russian Giant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocko Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him. Harris fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Harris shoots for a takedown but The Russian Giant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1# Harris tries for a takedown but The Russian Giant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2# Harris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Russian Giant to score an easy takedown into full guard. Harris is looking to stand up but The Russian Giant isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB# Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Russian Giant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Russian Giant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The Russian Giant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Harris wants to sweep but no luck. The Russian Giant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2# Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Russian Giant manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# The Russian Giant throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Harris passes The Russian Giant's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The Russian Giant is looking to improve his position.
The Russian Giant is trying to stand up here but Harris is controlling him well. Harris is trying to control. The Russian Giant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Harris wants to pass to mount but The Russian Giant is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Russian Giant flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3# Harris trying to control from The Russian Giant's half guard. The Russian Giant has other ideas though and has regained full guard. The Russian Giant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harris is controlling him. The Russian Giant looking for a sweep. Not yet The Russian Giant, not yet. The Russian Giant keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Harris blocks a head kick by The Russian Giant.
Harris throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and The Russian Giant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harris's guard. The Russian Giant stays in close to Harris's body and controls the position. #T4# Harris wants to sweep but no luck. The Russian Giant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Harris wants to get back to his feet but The Russian Giant is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Harris trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2# The Russian Giant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harris, up you get! The Russian Giant keeps the fight on the outside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin The Russian Giant dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Harris throws a lazy head kick #TD2# and The Russian Giant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2# The Russian Giant is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but The Russian Giant manages to pass to mount!
The Russian Giant is landing with some decent strikes but Harris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1# The Russian Giant controlling from the full mount. Harris is squirming around, avoiding The Russian Giant's attempts to control the action. A nice elbow there by The Russian Giant. Harris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Konstantin The Russian Giant has got the better of the ground game so far. Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The Russian Giant connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2# The Russian Giant with good strikes from the mount here! The Russian Giant lands a big elbow. The Russian Giant controlling the pace for now. The Russian Giant's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Harris is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3# Harris tries to hold on but The Russian Giant pushes him away. The Russian Giant trying to control but Harris is having none of it. Harris is trying desperately to improve position. Harris wants to hold on but The Russian Giant pushes him away.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Harris can't escape the position.
Harris wants to hold on but The Russian Giant pushes him away. The Russian Giant lands a big shot there that rocks Harris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The Russian Giant postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Harris bigstyle! Two more strikes land for The Russian Giant and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin The Russian Giant! Post fight, an emotional Konstantin The Russian Giant said 'HAHAHA, YES FOR MOTHER RUSSIA'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# The Russian Giant takes the fight into the clinch. Rickie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Russian Giant stalling.
The Russian Giant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rickie. The Russian Giant has Rickie pressed against the cage.
#TD2# The Russian Giant pulls guard. The Russian Giant lands a decent punch to the body there. Rickie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Russian Giant works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2# The Russian Giant is looking for a triangle but Rickie pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rickie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The Russian Giant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rickie. #T1# The Russian Giant trying to keep a closed guard but Rickie is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# The Russian Giant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rickie is aware though and is defending well. Rickie is in close to The Russian Giant's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rickie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Russian Giant's head. Rickie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2# The Russian Giant is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2# The Russian Giant manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rickie. Those never looked like landing. #T2# Rickie swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Russian Giant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The Russian Giant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikki Rickie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# The Russian Giant has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. The Russian Giant tries for a takedown but Rickie manages to get underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# The Russian Giant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rickie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Danga de danga de dang - The Russian Giant scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Nikki Rickie has been cut. A head kick misses from The Russian Giant. Rickie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Russian Giant tries to counter by closing the distance. Rickie misses with a looping right. The Russian Giant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rickie. No joy there for Rickie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from The Russian Giant misses. Rickie throws a right hand that The Russian Giant ducks under and follows up with a left that The Russian Giant also avoids with ease.#T3# The Russian Giant staying out of range there. Rickie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Russian Giant circles away quickly and effectively. Some wild striking there from Rickie.
Rickie looks to score with a jab to the body but The Russian Giant is just out of range. The Russian Giant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Rickie misses with a double jab.
Nikki Rickie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The Russian Giant avoids the body shot from Rickie.
The Russian Giant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rickie.
Rickie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Russian Giant. Rickie throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2# and The Russian Giant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2# The Russian Giant breaks from the clinch.
The Russian Giant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rickies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Rickie stalks The Russian Giant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Russian Giant's face. The Russian Giant staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut.#T4# Rickie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rickie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. 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! The Russian Giant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rickie. The Russian Giant shoots in but no luck this time. Rickie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Russian Giant was well out of range. Poor timing from Rickie. Rickie misses with a series of wild punches.
Rickie misses the body punch letting The Russian Giant counter with a right hand. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# The Russian Giant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The Russian Giant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rickie.
Rickie misses with a wild body shot. A combination from Rickie does no damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konstantin The Russian Giant will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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.#R2# Rickie misses with a body shot.
Rickie circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2# The Russian Giant shoots in and gets a takedown into Rickie's guard. Rickie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2# The Russian Giant gets to his feet. Rickie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! The Russian Giant misses with a head kick.
Rickie is looking to wear down The Russian Giant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Rickie misses with a double jab
and The Russian Giant counters with a left and a right that stings Rickie. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Russian Giant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nikki Rickie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The Russian Giant avoids the body shot from Rickie.
The Russian Giant wants to counter with a clinch but Rickie pushes him away. Nikki Rickie is winning the standup battle so far. Rickie misses with the combination.
The Russian Giant replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rickie blocks it well. Rickie throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1# Rickie takes a swing at The Russian Giant's ribcage but misses. The Russian Giant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rickie as he jumps to the side. The Russian Giant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rickie.
The Russian Giant wants to clinch up but Rickie keeps it at a distance. Rickie tries to bum rush The Russian Giant with a series of wild strikes but The Russian Giant uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The Russian Giant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Rickie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rickie misses with a series of wild punches.
Rickie sets himself, and The Russian Giant steps forward looking for the clinch! Rickie avoids it this time. Rickie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Russian Giant wants to counter the offense by Rickie and move into the clinch position.#T2# Rickie throws a series of punches but The Russian Giant avoids them all with ease. Rickie misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from The Russian Giant. Rickie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Russian Giant. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rickie throws a series of punches but The Russian Giant avoids them all with ease. The Russian Giant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rickie defends it nicely. Nikki Rickie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin The Russian Giant. The Russian Giant looks to score with a jab to the body but Rickie is just out of range. No joy there for Rickie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Russian Giant unleashes a big counter combination but Rickie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. The Russian Giant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rickie throws out the jab. #T3# Rickie throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2# and The Russian Giant counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Russian Giant. The Russian Giant is pushing Rickie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Rickie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rickie misses with a body punch.
Rickie tries to break free but The Russian Giant pushes him back against the cage. Rickie is trying to break the clinch but The Russian Giant is controlling him. The referee is keeping an eye on The Russian Giant - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rickie is trying to force a seperation but The Russian Giant has the dominant position. Rickie tries to work over The Russian Giant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The Russian Giant is looking to control Rickie's arms but Rickie gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Russian Giant has his back to the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on The Russian Giant - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2# The Russian Giant breaks from the clinch.
Rickie throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rickie swats away the attempt to clinch by The Russian Giant. Rickie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Russian Giant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rickie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The Russian Giant wants to clinch up but Rickie keeps it at a distance. Rickie throws a big counter combination but The Russian Giant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. The Russian Giant shoots in for a double leg but Rickie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The Russian Giant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rickie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Russian Giant moves out of range as Rickie strikes. 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 Nikki Rickie will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##KD# Rickie drops The Russian Giant with a beautiful combination! The Russian Giant stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rickie is looking for the KO!#ROC#The Russian Giant is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Rickie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Russian Giant is still on wobbly legs! Can Rickie finish him? Rickie connects with a stiff jab that staggers The Russian Giant - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nikki Rickie! In defeat, Konstantin The Russian Giant stepped up to the mic, saying 'HUH?!?! GET OVER HERE STUPID REF'. |
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