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Event:
Slavic FL 17
Date: Mar 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Gorichov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Munoz's half guard.#SUB#
Munoz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorichov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Munoz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Munoz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Munoz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Munoz actively working from the bottom here.
Gorichov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munoz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Munoz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gorichov is trying to control. Munoz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gorichov wants to pass the guard but Munoz is defending well.
Gorichov looks winded!#SUB#
Munoz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Munoz is staying active underneath Gorichov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munoz regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gorichov tries to free his leg and advance position but Munoz is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Munoz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gorichov doesn't defend quickly enough and Munoz has managed to lock this one up! Can Gorichov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Munoz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Munoz!
Ivan Gorichov spoke after the fight, saying 'It was tough fight. I think that I need to rethink my future and I'm not sure if I will back to professional MMA.'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 14: Stop War
Date: Mar 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Bounty darts in and clinches Gorichov up against the ropes.
Gorichov takes a shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Gorichov has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bounty.#TD#
Bounty pulls guard effortlessly.
Gorichov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gorichov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bounty is retaining full guard. #ES#
Bounty is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bounty digs a right hand into Gorichov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gorichov's gas tank.
Gorichov looks winded!
Bounty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hook to the body lands for Bounty.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gorichov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Bounty manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bounty rushes Gorichov and presses him up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Bounty clinches up with Gorichov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gorichov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bounty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bounty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bounty pushes Gorichov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##TD#
Bounty has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gorichov uses from the top position.
Gorichov prevents Bounty from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#ES#
Bounty pushes Gorichov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bounty pounces like a tiger and cracks Gorichov with a vicious hook! Gorichov is down but not out! Bounty follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jamie Bounty!
Jamie Bounty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 12: Free Ukraine
Date: Feb 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Trucks dives in and scores a takedown into Gorichov's guard.
Gorichov is looking to stand back up but Trucks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gorichov. #REVR#
Gorichov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Trucks manages to move to mount!
#SUB2#
Gorichov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Trucks. #SUB2#
Trucks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gorichov has worked his arm free - good work by Gorichov!
#SUB2#
Trucks is trying to get an arm triangle but Gorichov is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorichov being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Trucks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Trucks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Trucks wants to control but Gorichov is keeping him busy.
Trucks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gorichov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trucks on the ground.#SUB2#
Trucks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trucks working the head and body with strikes.
Trucks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Trucks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorichov keeps working.
Trucks scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#Gorichov is rocked!
Gorichov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Trucks wants to finish this one by submission but Gorichov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trucks.
Gorichov is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Trucks controlling the position easily from mount.
Trucks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gorichov tries to buck Trucks off but Trucks takes his back!
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!
Gorichov is trying to remain composed but Trucks is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Oh Gorichov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Gorichov has been cut.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB2#
Trucks is working for a rear naked choke. Gorichov is not defending it well and Trucks has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gorichov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gorichov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derek Trucks!
After the big win, Derek Trucks made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Neon Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 7
Date: Jan 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
OConnor has closed the distance and engaged Gorichov in a clinch.
OConnor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
OConnor looking to throw knees to the head but Gorichov is blocking nicely.
OConnor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gorichov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
OConnor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gorichov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OConnor just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for OConnor.
Gorichov is breathing heavily.
OConnor crunches a lovely knee into Gorichov's ribcage.
OConnor cracks Gorichov with a nice body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Gorichov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
OConnor lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Gorichov has been cut.
OConnor connects with a knee to the head.
OConnor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gorichov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gorichov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OConnor misses with a punch on the inside.
OConnor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gorichov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OConnor obliges.#T1#
OConnor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorichov's defenses.
OConnor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
OConnor lands an elbow just above Gorichov 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OConnor obliges.
OConnor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
OConnor told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OConnor. #CUT2#Ivan Gorichov's cut is getting worse.
OConnor lands an elbow inside that Gorichov shrugs off. #ROC2#Gorichov is rocked!#CUT2#Ivan Gorichov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
OConnor jerks Gorichov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Gorichov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! OConnor goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from OConnor because Gorichov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). William OConnor! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 5: Champions
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
IronSide has managed to clinch.
Gorichov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but IronSide is defending well.
Gorichov struggles to land a body shot inside as IronSide controls his hands.
#TD2#
IronSide works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
IronSide looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gorichov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gorichov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide content to stall in guard here.
Gorichov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst IronSide is controlling him. #T1#
IronSide 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.
IronSide prevents Gorichov from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
IronSide is looking to slow Gorichov down with leg kicks. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
IronSide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gorichov goes for a takedown in the clinch but IronSide prevents it.
#TD#
Gorichov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics IronSide uses from the top position.
Gorichov can't keep his opponent in guard - IronSide advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gorichov tries to kick IronSide off in order to stand up. IronSide Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Gorichov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but IronSide is controlling him well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
IronSide is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gorichov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gorichov prevents IronSide from improving position. #T3#
Gorichov is pushing IronSide's head away, looking to escape. IronSide manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here.
Gorichov wants to get back to his feet but IronSide is dominant here and he's now got Gorichov's back!#SUB2#
IronSide working for a choke but Gorichov is defending well.
Gorichov wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
IronSide lands punches and elbows.
Gorichov is trying to get back to his feet but IronSide has full control of the position and if anything, Gorichov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
IronSide is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn IronSide dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
IronSide throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
IronSide shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gorichov wants to get back to his feet but IronSide passes into half guard.
#REVR#
IronSide stops Gorichov from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gorichov is trying to stand up here but IronSide is controlling him well. #SUB2#
IronSide is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gorichov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
IronSide maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gorichov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but IronSide has cracked it and Gorichov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by IronSide!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorn IronSide!
Bjorn IronSide is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
SFL 2
Date: Nov 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Svenson shoots in but Gorichov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gorichov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenson dives in and grabs Gorichov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gorichov pushes down on Svenson's head and hops out.#T1#
Svenson has a takedown stuffed.
Ivan Gorichov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Svenson.#CL#
Gorichov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC#
Gorichov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorichov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gorichov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svenson manages to avoid it.
Svenson feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Gorichov moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##TD2#
Svenson pulls Gorichov into guard.
#SUB2#
Svenson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorichov is aware though and is defending well.
Gorichov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Svenson is looking for a triangle but Gorichov pushes his legs off easily.
Gorichov won't allow Svenson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Svenson working for a triangle but Gorichov defends it easily.
Gorichov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Svenson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Gorichov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gorichov lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Gorichov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gorichov wants it to stay on the feet.
Svenson avoids a kick to the body.
Svenson is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Gorichov. No joy for Svenson on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Gorichov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Svenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gorichov is fending him off so far but Svenson persists. Nope, Gorichov circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorichov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Gorichov pushes Svenson up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Gorichov breaks the clinch.
Kai Svenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Gorichov gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gorichov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Gorichov moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Svenson has Gorichov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gorichov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gorichov unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Gorichov manages to break the clinch.
Svenson shoots in for a takedown but Gorichov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivan Gorichov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Svenson.
Gorichov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Gorichov breaks from the clinch.
Svenson dives in for a single leg takedown but Gorichov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Svenson tries for a takedown but Gorichov circles away easily
and Gorichov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Svenson shoots in and drives through. Gorichov sprawls well.#CL#
Gorichov clinches with his opponent.
Svenson jumps guard but Gorichov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Gorichov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gorichov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svenson can do to turn this around?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Svenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gorichov tries to avoid it but Svenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gorichov to the ground. Gorichov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gorichov is looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gorichov. That's going to slow Svenson down. #CL#
Gorichov takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svenson is trying to pull guard but Gorichov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Gorichov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Gorichov has closed the distance and engaged Svenson in a clinch.
Svenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gorichov just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Svenson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Svenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gorichov prevents it.
Ivan Gorichov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Svenson.
Gorichov gets underhooks to prevent Svenson's takedown attempt.
Svenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gorichov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gorichov but Gorichov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gorichov tries to counter by clinching up but Svenson breaks away and moves out of range.
Svenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Svenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorichov.
Svenson shoots in for a takedown but Gorichov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorichov tried to counter with a leg kick but Svenson avoided it.
Ivan Gorichov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Svenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorichov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Gorichov has Svenson up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T3##BC#
Gorichov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svenson has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Gorichov moves into the clinch.#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.#TD2#
Svenson manages to pull guard.
Gorichov wants to stand but Svenson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Svenson working for a triangle but Gorichov defends it easily.
Gorichov wanted to stand there but Svenson had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Gorichov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gorichov, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Gorichov! |
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Event:
SFL 1
Date: Nov 10, 2021 |
Kai Svenson really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 197.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Ivan Gorichov was cancelled. |
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