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Event:
RISE 168
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
River misses with a body shot
letting Khinchegashvili counter with a right hand.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili checks a leg kick.
River throws a body punch but Khinchegashvili moves out of range.
Khinchegashvili feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khinchegashvili counters with a right hand to the body.
River tries to clinch up but Khinchegashvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Khinchegashvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but River manages to circle out of the way.
A lazy body kick from River
letting Khinchegashvili counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Khinchegashvili gets tackled into the cage by River . River maintains the clinch.
River tries a body shot but Khinchegashvili blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River just leaning against Khinchegashvili, taking a breather.
Khinchegashvili trying to land knees to the body.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Khinchegashvili controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili letting River take a breather here.#T1##BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River misses with a leg kick
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check.
River is looking to slow Khinchegashvili down with leg kicks.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Khinchegashvili seems unphased.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River .
River slips a jab from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili throws a big shot that misses.
River throws out a powerful jab.
Khinchegashvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Khinchegashvili tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khinchegashvili blocks a body shot from River .
River misses with some punches.
Good body shot from River .
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khinchegashvili tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khinchegashvili seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from River .
A short right from River . #BC2#
River breaks the clinch.
Khinchegashvili avoids the head kick by River .
Nice uppercut lands for Khinchegashvili. That snapped River 's head back.
Khinchegashvili slips under a jab from River .
River scores with a spinning back kick!
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khinchegashvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like David Khinchegashvili has been cut.
Khinchegashvili misses with a combination
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River throws a leg kick which misses Khinchegashvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Khinchegashvili tries to avoid it. #CL2#
River clinches up with Khinchegashvili and pushes him back against the cage.
River lands a body shot.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River .
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khinchegashvili trying to stall but River improves his position.
River misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Khinchegashvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Khinchegashvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khinchegashvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khinchegashvili checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khinchegashvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River 's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by River .
Khinchegashvili misses with a straight right.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River tries to score with a low kick but Khinchegashvili moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Khinchegashvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khinchegashvili.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River throws out a loose jab but Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Khinchegashvili's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khinchegashvili lands a jab to the nose.
River jabs Khinchegashvili to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khinchegashvili walks into a straight right hand from River .
River throws an overhand right that lands on Khinchegashvili's shoulder, as Khinchegashvili tries to avoid the shot.
Khinchegashvili throws a body kick that misses.
River scores with the left hand. Khinchegashvili knows he should have avoided that one.
River jabs Khinchegashvili right on the nose. Khinchegashvili blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Khinchegashvili.
River misses the body punch
and Khinchegashvili counters with a straight right hand.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khinchegashvili was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Khinchegashvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
River tries to clinch up but Khinchegashvili circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for River .
Khinchegashvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Khinchegashvili blocks the leg kick.
Khinchegashvili misses with a wild combination.
River tests Khinchegashvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Khinchegashvili staying out of range there.#KD2#
River lands a big right hand that sends Khinchegashvili crashing to the mat! River stays standing though and waves Khinchegashvili back to his feet!#ROC2#Khinchegashvili is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for River .
Oh Khinchegashvili is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khinchegashvili seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot by Khinchegashvili.#KD2#
River lands a big uppercut and Khinchegashvili crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Khinchegashvili looks OK. River waves Khinchegashvili back to his feet!
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River looks to land a right hand but Khinchegashvili moved out of range.
River throws a series of punches but Khinchegashvili moves out of range.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Khinchegashvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Khinchegashvili misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clint River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Khinchegashvili's head, knocking him out cold! River is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River ! |
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Event:
RISE 156
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
DKasada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khinchegashvili's head.
Khinchegashvili dodges the punch combination from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DKasada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from DKasada. Those never looked like landing.
Khinchegashvili sizes up DKasada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Komedor DKasada has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Khinchegashvili misses.
DKasada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DKasada misses with a head kick.
#T1#
DKasada tests Khinchegashvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khinchegashvili slips a jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili tries a quick counter leg kick but DKasada is wise to it.
Khinchegashvili walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khinchegashvili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DKasada misses with a looping left.
DKasada throws a looping overhand right but Khinchegashvili ducks down to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili looks to land a right hand but DKasada moved out of range.
Khinchegashvili throws a shot from downtown. DKasada moves away and avoids it.
Khinchegashvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DKasada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khinchegashvili avoids the head kick by DKasada.
Khinchegashvili throws out a counter right but DKasada avoids it with no problem.#T2#
DKasada checks the leg kick.
Khinchegashvili scores with a sloppy right hand. DKasada should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.
DKasada throws a lazy right hand but Khinchegashvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khinchegashvili with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
DKasada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khinchegashvili drops his hands momentarily and DKasada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khinchegashvili misses with a body shot.
DKasada catches Khinchegashvili with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DKasada misses with a straight left. #T3#
Khinchegashvili throws a leg kick but DKasada sees it coming and moves out of range.
DKasada misses with a straight right.
Khinchegashvili misses with a lunging right hand
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Khinchegashvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DKasada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DKasada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DKasada lands a left hand.
Khinchegashvili lands with a light punch inside.
DKasada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khinchegashvili throws a punch but it's blocked by DKasada.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khinchegashvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DKasada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DKasada tries to throw a body punch but Khinchegashvili avoids it by throwing DKasada back against the cage.
A body shot lands from DKasada.
A hook to the body from DKasada.
#T4#
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!
DKasada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khinchegashvili's elbow.
DKasada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khinchegashvili backwards.
Khinchegashvili is working DKasada over against the cage.
DKasada digs a right hand underneath Khinchegashvili's ribcage. Khinchegashvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khinchegashvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DKasada struggles to land a body shot inside as Khinchegashvili controls his hands.
Khinchegashvili throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khinchegashvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for DKasada.
#BC#
DKasada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. DKasada saw that one coming.
DKasada misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - DKasada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khinchegashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DKasada.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from DKasada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
DKasada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khinchegashvili throws out the jab.
Khinchegashvili takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Khinchegashvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DKasada.
Jab from DKasada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and DKasada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from DKasada misses.
Khinchegashvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DKasada on the side of the head.#T1#
DKasada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DKasada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
DKasada misses with a wild combination.
A jab lands there for Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili walks into a straight right hand from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili slips under a jab.
Khinchegashvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
DKasada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khinchegashvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Khinchegashvili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DKasada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Khinchegashvili walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DKasada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khinchegashvili throws a jab but it's blocked by DKasada.
A telegraphed right hand from Khinchegashvili misses the target.
DKasada throws the left hand but Khinchegashvili avoids the punch easily.
DKasada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khinchegashvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DKasada throws an overhand right that lands on Khinchegashvili's shoulder, as Khinchegashvili tries to avoid the shot.
Komedor DKasada is winning the standup battle so far.
Khinchegashvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DKasada lands with a straight right. Khinchegashvili didn't see that one coming.
DKasada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
DKasada misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Khinchegashvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khinchegashvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili moves out of range as DKasada strikes.
Khinchegashvili is looking for the big counter here.
Khinchegashvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Khinchegashvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DKasada throws a sloppy body shot
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DKasada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khinchegashvili.
DKasada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DKasada looks to throw the jab but Khinchegashvili is out of range.
DKasada throws a sloppy head kick and Khinchegashvili moves out of range easily.
Khinchegashvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DKasada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
DKasada throws a hook but Khinchegashvili blocks it.
DKasada misses with an uppercut. Khinchegashvili saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for DKasada. That snapped Khinchegashvili's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khinchegashvili throws out a leg kick but DKasada moves out of range and Khinchegashvili only half commits.
DKasada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khinchegashvili slips a jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DKasada throws a right hand that misses
and Khinchegashvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DKasada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khinchegashvili takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khinchegashvili tries to clinch but DKasada is having none of it.
DKasada seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Khinchegashvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Komedor DKasada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. DKasada saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Khinchegashvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khinchegashvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khinchegashvili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DKasada throws a head kick that misses.
Khinchegashvili ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
DKasada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khinchegashvili.
It seemed like Khinchegashvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada misses with a hook. Khinchegashvili ducked under it nicely.
Khinchegashvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Khinchegashvili misses. #T1#
Khinchegashvili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DKasada is able to avoid easily.
DKasada went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DKasada misses with a right hand
letting Khinchegashvili counter with a right hand.
DKasada misses the shot to the body.
DKasada misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Khinchegashvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khinchegashvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from DKasada.
DKasada scores with a nice right hand.
DKasada takes a swing at Khinchegashvili's ribcage but misses.
DKasada checks a leg kick.
It looked like DKasada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
David Khinchegashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
DKasada swings for the body but Khinchegashvili moves out of range.
DKasada looks to throw the jab but Khinchegashvili is out of range.
Khinchegashvili throws a body punch but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada misses with a low kick.
DKasada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DKasada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Khinchegashvili.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DKasada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook but DKasada blocks it.
Khinchegashvili lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Khinchegashvili finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DKasada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
Khinchegashvili misses the shot to the body.
DKasada thows a left - swing and a miss!
DKasada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khinchegashvili.
A punch combination from Khinchegashvili misses.
Khinchegashvili blocks the body kick.
Khinchegashvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.
Khinchegashvili lands a body shot.
Khinchegashvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
A little jabbing left from Khinchegashvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Khinchegashvili throws a leg kick but DKasada moved away.
Khinchegashvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DKasada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DKasada slips a jab from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DKasada.
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!
Khinchegashvili misses with a hook
and DKasada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DKasada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khinchegashvili's hands.
Khinchegashvili throws a right hand that DKasada ducks under and follows up with a left that DKasada also avoids with ease.
DKasada tries to bum rush Khinchegashvili with a series of wild strikes but Khinchegashvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Khinchegashvili.
Well DKasada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Komedor DKasada!
Komedor DKasada decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 150
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krahujec fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krahujec.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Khinchegashvili.
Krahujec shoots and misses
and Khinchegashvili counters with a leg kick.
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Krahujec shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khinchegashvili manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Krahujec has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec throws a strike but Khinchegashvili rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Krahujec has his foot on Khinchegashvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khinchegashvili works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Krahujec working for a triangle but Khinchegashvili defends it easily.
#T1#
Khinchegashvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khinchegashvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krahujec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khinchegashvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Krahujec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krahujec 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.
Khinchegashvili is looking to stand up but Krahujec won't let him.
Krahujec lands a decent punch to the body there.
Khinchegashvili won't allow Krahujec to sweep him here. #SUB#
Krahujec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khinchegashvili is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a triangle but Khinchegashvili pushes his legs off easily.
Khinchegashvili would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khinchegashvili defends well.#SUB#
Krahujec has his foot on Khinchegashvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khinchegashvili works his way back into a safe position though.
Khinchegashvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a triangle but Khinchegashvili pushes his legs off easily.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Khinchegashvili from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Khinchegashvili from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khinchegashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Krahujec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Krahujec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khinchegashvili defends it easily.
Krahujec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khinchegashvili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Krahujec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khinchegashvili defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khinchegashvili wants to control from the top but Krahujec keeps moving. #SUB#
Krahujec has his foot on Khinchegashvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khinchegashvili works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Krahujec is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Khinchegashvili frees his head nicely. Oh but Krahujec has switched to an armbar! Khinchegashvili is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kamil Krahujec! |
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Event:
RISE 141
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Nikolau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khinchegashvili throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khinchegashvili looks to throw the jab but Nikolau is out of range.
Khinchegashvili attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nikolau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khinchegashvili checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Khinchegashvili there.
Khinchegashvili missing with a left hand there. Nikolau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nikolau. That's going to slow Khinchegashvili down. #CL#
Nikolau instigates a clinch.
Nikolau throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Khinchegashvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khinchegashvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Khinchegashvili moves into range and clinches up with Nikolau.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nikolau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau presses Khinchegashvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Khinchegashvili stalling in the clinch but Nikolau improves position.
Khinchegashvili blocking some punches.
Nikolau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khinchegashvili backwards.
Khinchegashvili is trying to maintain a safe position but Nikolau gets an underhook and turns Khinchegashvili into the cage.
Nice body punch from Nikolau.
Khinchegashvili looks winded!
Nikolau digs a right hand into Khinchegashvili's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khinchegashvili's gas tank.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Nikolau.
I was talking to Nikolau's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nikolau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Nikolau.
Nikolau scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikolau lands with a light punch inside.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Nikolau on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nikolau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikolau presses Khinchegashvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Khinchegashvili avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Nikolau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nikolau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khinchegashvili backwards.
Nikolau lands a body shot.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikolau lands a hook that snaps the head of Khinchegashvili backwards.
Nikolau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Nikolau on the inside.
Nikolau presses Khinchegashvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau gets through Khinchegashvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Khinchegashvili is rocked!
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Khinchegashvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikolau finish him?
Nikolau pushes Khinchegashvili against the cage. Nikolau is working some dirty boxing. Nikolau pushes off with a quick right hook! Khinchegashvili goes down! Khinchegashvili tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nikolau moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
A victorious Panagiotis Nikolau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 134
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Leader looks to land a combination but Khinchegashvili avoids it well.
Khinchegashvili scores with a jab to the head.
Khinchegashvili throws out a loose jab but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili stuns Leader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leader connects with a nice looking jab.
Khinchegashvili lands with a straight right. Leader didn't see that one coming.
Khinchegashvili misses with a hook.
Khinchegashvili backing away here, and Leader unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Khinchegashvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Leader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khinchegashvili lands a nice hook to Leader's body. Leader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khinchegashvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leader takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Khinchegashvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leader swats away the attempt to clinch by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili throws out a powerful jab.
Leader throws a looping overhand right but Khinchegashvili ducks down to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili throws a shot from downtown. Leader moves away and avoids it.
Leader is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khinchegashvili with a body shot.
Khinchegashvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Leader.
An inside leg kick from Leader misses.
Khinchegashvili is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leader's coach down at Xtreme Black House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leader's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Khinchegashvili throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leader's head.#T2#
Khinchegashvili throws a shot from downtown. Leader moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Leader's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Khinchegashvili throws a big shot that misses.
Khinchegashvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khinchegashvili.
Leader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khinchegashvili.
Leader swings widly with a right hand
and Khinchegashvili counters with a right hand to the body.
Leader slips under a jab.
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!
Leader tries to land a leg kick but Khinchegashvili saw it coming and moves away.
Khinchegashvili appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khinchegashvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leader. #T3#
The fighters circling - Leader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khinchegashvili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leader throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Khinchegashvili counters with a straight right hand.
Khinchegashvili connects with a single shot there.
Leader loses concentration momentarily and Khinchegashvili pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Leader crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Khinchegashvili finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Khinchegashvili! |
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Event:
RISE 127
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
A big left from Khinchegashvili misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weismuller, as that shot connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Khinchegashvili checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Weismuller throws out a loose jab but Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller throws a jab but it's blocked by Khinchegashvili.
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Khinchegashvili is out of range.
We've been told by Khinchegashvili's head coaches at Eastern Queens MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khinchegashvili throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weismuller lands the left hand.
Khinchegashvili throws a wild body kick that Weismuller sees coming a mile off.
Weismuller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khinchegashvili moves forwards but Weismuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Khinchegashvili there.
A good leg kick by Khinchegashvili.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili lands a jab to the nose.
Khinchegashvili misses with a few strikes there.
Khinchegashvili tries a low kick but Weismuller avoids it.
Weismuller flicks out a counter leg kick but Khinchegashvili steps away.#T1#
Weismuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khinchegashvili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khinchegashvili tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weismuller defending well as Khinchegashvili loads up on a big left hand.
Khinchegashvili goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Weismuller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Weismuller tries a quick counter leg kick but Khinchegashvili is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Khinchegashvili misses the target.
Khinchegashvili lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khinchegashvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Weismuller misses.
Khinchegashvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Khinchegashvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Khinchegashvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khinchegashvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khinchegashvili throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weismuller connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
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!
Weismuller slips under a jab.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Khinchegashvili.
Weismuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khinchegashvili slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Khinchegashvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khinchegashvili ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries a low kick but Khinchegashvili avoids it.
Khinchegashvili misses with a body kick.
Weismuller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weismuller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khinchegashvili is out of range.
Khinchegashvili with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Khinchegashvili.
Weismuller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Weismuller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khinchegashvili checks it well.
Decent striking displayed by Weismuller there.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.
Weismuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khinchegashvili in his tracks.
Khinchegashvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
Khinchegashvili lunges at Weismuller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weismuller's hand.
Khinchegashvili lands a jab.
Khinchegashvili has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weismuller walks into a straight right hand from Khinchegashvili.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weismuller with a hook.
Khinchegashvili finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weismuller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khinchegashvili swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Khinchegashvili is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weismuller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khinchegashvili.
Weismuller dips to his left and cracks Khinchegashvili with an uppercut!
Khinchegashvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Khinchegashvili defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to work over Khinchegashvili's front leg with a kick but Khinchegashvili checks it.
Khinchegashvili throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weismullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili misses with a leg kick
and Weismuller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Khinchegashvili is just out of range.
Khinchegashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili checks a low kick from Weismuller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khinchegashvili looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Weismuller misses the jab.
Khinchegashvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Khinchegashvili avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Weismuller finds it's way through Khinchegashvili's defenses.
A nice combination there by Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili scores with a jab to the head.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khinchegashvili manages to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khinchegashvili there as he acknowledges the shot.
Weismuller lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Khinchegashvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khinchegashvili throwing a counter right hand but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khinchegashvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weismuller throws a good cross that connects.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khinchegashvili.
#T1#
Weismuller loads up on a big right hand but Khinchegashvili slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khinchegashvili. That's going to slow Weismuller down.
Khinchegashvili lands a jab to the head.
Khinchegashvili moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khinchegashvili.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Khinchegashvili checks the leg kick.
Khinchegashvili loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Weismuller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khinchegashvili with a body shot.
Khinchegashvili scores with a nice head shot.
Weismuller connects with a body shot.
Weismuller moves out of range as Khinchegashvili throws a body kick.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weismuller misses with a hook. Khinchegashvili ducked under it nicely.
Weismuller staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Weismuller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weismuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Khinchegashvili.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller throws a solid leg kick but Khinchegashvili takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Khinchegashvili duly obliges.
Khinchegashvili staying out of range there.
Khinchegashvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Weismuller responds with a good body kick, but Khinchegashvili manages to step out the way in time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller cracks Khinchegashvili with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weismuller swings widly with a right hand
and Khinchegashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weismuller checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Khinchegashvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller throws a big shot that misses.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Khinchegashvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Weismuller there.
Weismuller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Weismuller throws a jab when Khinchegashvili was well out of range.
Khinchegashvili looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weismuller lands with a cross.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Khinchegashvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Khinchegashvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller with a nice cross.
Weismuller lands a slapping body shot.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khinchegashvili.
A telegraphed right hand from Weismuller misses the target.
Khinchegashvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
Weismuller lands a jab to the nose.
Weismuller cracks Khinchegashvili with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller feints and then cracks Khinchegashvili's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khinchegashvili down.
Khinchegashvili looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Khinchegashvili missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khinchegashvili moves out of range of the body kick.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller drops his hands momentarily and Khinchegashvili takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Khinchegashvili misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Khinchegashvili checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khinchegashvili lands a jab.
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weismuller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Weismuller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khinchegashvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khinchegashvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weismuller.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Khinchegashvili counters with a right hand to the body.
Khinchegashvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weismuller misses with a looping right.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller throws a hook but Khinchegashvili avoids it easily.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook but Weismuller blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Weismuller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khinchegashvili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khinchegashvili looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weismuller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weismuller moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Weismuller misses.
Khinchegashvili drops his hands momentarily and Weismuller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khinchegashvili is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khinchegashvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weismuller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Khinchegashvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller with a jab.
David Khinchegashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The fighters circling - Khinchegashvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khinchegashvili missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khinchegashvili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weismuller at a distance.
Weismuller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Weismuller misses the jab.
Weismuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili drops his hands momentarily and Weismuller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weismuller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Khinchegashvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
Khinchegashvili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weismuller is able to avoid easily.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Weismuller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khinchegashvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Weismuller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Weismuller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weismuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Khinchegashvili looks for the body kick but Weismuller saw that one coming.
Weismuller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weismuller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weismuller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Khinchegashvili misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Weismuller. That snapped Khinchegashvili's head back.
#T4#
Weismuller lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a solid leg kick.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Khinchegashvili.
Weismuller tries a quick counter leg kick but Khinchegashvili is wise to it.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
enabling Khinchegashvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Khinchegashvili throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Khinchegashvili checks a low kick from Weismuller.
Weismuller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weismuller slips a jab from Khinchegashvili.
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khinchegashvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Khinchegashvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weismuller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 120
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Khinchegashvili connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leader will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
David Khinchegashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khinchegashvili.
A low kick from Khinchegashvili misses
and Leader counters with a stiff right hand.
Leader misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Khinchegashvili closes the distance and pushes Leader back into the cage.
Khinchegashvili misses with a knee to the head.
Leader lands an uppercut.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Leader.
Leader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khinchegashvili's efforts to push away.
Leader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Leader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khinchegashvili throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Leader scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khinchegashvili in his tracks.
Leader throws a push kick but Khinchegashvili slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Leader's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leader moves out of range of the body kick.
Khinchegashvili misses with a low kick.
Leader swings widly with a right hand
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leader has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leader throws a jab when Khinchegashvili was well out of range.
That kick from Khinchegashvili tenderised Leader's leg. Leader is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leader throws a lazy right hand but Khinchegashvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leader swings widly with a right hand
and Khinchegashvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Leader lands a jab to the nose.
Khinchegashvili lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khinchegashvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leader was well out of range. Poor timing from Khinchegashvili.
A quick step to the side and Leader tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khinchegashvili throws a head kick but Leader moves out of range.
Leader on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Khinchegashvili lands with a straight right. Leader didn't see that one coming.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili scores with a kick to the body.
Khinchegashvili misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khinchegashvili misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leader misses with an uppercut
and Khinchegashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Khinchegashvili throws a push kick but Leader slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Leader misses.
Khinchegashvili tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khinchegashvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Khinchegashvili throws a leg kick that misses.
Khinchegashvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Leader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Khinchegashvili tenderised Leader's leg. Leader is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leader misses with a left hand
and Khinchegashvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khinchegashvili ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Leader misses with the combination.
#T4#
Khinchegashvili blocks a jab.
Khinchegashvili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the body from Khinchegashvili misses
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab.
Khinchegashvili has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leader looks to land a left hand but Khinchegashvili moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Leader misses.
Khinchegashvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khinchegashvili manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khinchegashvili scores with a jab to the head.
Khinchegashvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leader.
Khinchegashvili slips under a jab from Leader.
Leader misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Khinchegashvili dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Leader misses with an uppercut.
Khinchegashvili tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khinchegashvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leader misses with a leg kick.
Khinchegashvili lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leader misses with a looping left.
Khinchegashvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leader gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leader has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Khinchegashvili with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Leader throws a shot from downtown. Khinchegashvili moves away and avoids it.
Khinchegashvili lands a jab to the nose.
Khinchegashvili delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Leader.
Khinchegashvili takes a swing at Leader's ribcage but misses.
Leader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leader looks for the body kick but Khinchegashvili saw that one coming.
Khinchegashvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leader was well out of range. Poor timing from Khinchegashvili.
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khinchegashvili misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Khinchegashvili needs to keep his hands up - Leader had a free shot at his head there.
Leader gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Khinchegashvili throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Leader does no damage.
Khinchegashvili misses with a body shot.
Khinchegashvili takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khinchegashvili manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
Leader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khinchegashvili looks to land a right hand but Leader moved out of range.
Khinchegashvili is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Khinchegashvili tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Good standup being displayed there by Khinchegashvili as he connects with a hook.
Khinchegashvili throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Leader throws a jab but it's blocked by Khinchegashvili.
Leader connects with a crisp jab.
Khinchegashvili fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leader is out of range.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
Khinchegashvili throws a right hand that misses
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Leader connects with the punch.#T4#
Leader misses with a right hand
letting Khinchegashvili counter with a right hand.
Leader fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Khinchegashvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leader doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili throws the kick towards the body but Leader avoids it.
Khinchegashvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khinchegashvili tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leader throws a poor cross that misses
and Khinchegashvili counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Khinchegashvili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Leader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
Leader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khinchegashvili jabs Leader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Khinchegashvili. Those never looked like landing.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Khinchegashvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leader throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader misses with a hook.
Leader takes a swing at Khinchegashvili's ribcage but misses.
Khinchegashvili feints a counter leg kick.
Khinchegashvili misses with a straight right.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Leader swats away the attempt to clinch by Khinchegashvili.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but Khinchegashvili manages to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili throws a wild body kick that Leader sees coming a mile off.
Leader loads up on a big right hand but Khinchegashvili slips the punch.
Khinchegashvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Leader misses with a looping left.
Khinchegashvili fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khinchegashvili misses the body punch
and Leader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like David Khinchegashvili has been cut.
Leader misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khinchegashvili checks a leg kick.
Master Leader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leader scores with a jab.
Khinchegashvili connects with a body shot that sends Leader's belly button to the back.
Khinchegashvili staying out of range there.
Khinchegashvili looks for the body kick but Leader saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khinchegashvili.
Leader is looking to slow Khinchegashvili down with leg kicks.
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader moves out of range as Khinchegashvili throws a body kick.
Khinchegashvili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Khinchegashvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khinchegashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leader.
#T3#
Khinchegashvili throws a push kick but Leader slaps the foot to one side.
Khinchegashvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leader takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Khinchegashvili lands a nice shot that snaps Leader's head back.
Khinchegashvili staying out of range there.
Leader slips under a jab from Khinchegashvili.
Some wild striking there from Leader.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Khinchegashvili.
A quick step to the side and Leader tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leader lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Khinchegashvili explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
David Khinchegashvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khinchegashvili misses the body punch
and Leader counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Khinchegashvili dodges the punch combination from Leader.
Leader checks the leg kick.
Leader misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khinchegashvili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khinchegashvili throws out the jab.
Khinchegashvili moves out of range as Leader strikes.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Khinchegashvili.
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 Master Leader.
I think Khinchegashvili 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Khinchegashvili! |
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Event:
KOP EXPO
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Donal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khinchegashvili throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Donal misses.
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donal.
A quick step to the side and Khinchegashvili tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donal tries to clinch up
and Khinchegashvili counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khinchegashvili misses with a right hand
and Donal counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili takes a swing at Donal's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Khinchegashvili.
A low kick from Khinchegashvili is predictable there
and Donal counters with a head kick. That will keep Khinchegashvili thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Donal darts in trying to clinch
and Khinchegashvili counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donal thinking. #T1#
Khinchegashvili throws the left hand but Donal avoids the punch easily.
Khinchegashvili will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Donal gets a clinch.
Khinchegashvili scores with a shot to the side of Donal's head.
Donal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khinchegashvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khinchegashvili throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Donal blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Donal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donal scores with a nice strike.
Elwyn Donal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khinchegashvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donal throws out the jab. #T2#
Donal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donal misses with a double jab.
Donal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Donal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Khinchegashvili.
Donal takes one to the side of the head.
Khinchegashvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khinchegashvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Donal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like David Khinchegashvili has been cut.
Donal throws a head kick that misses.
Donal tries to clinch up but Khinchegashvili circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Khinchegashvili pushes Donal up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Khinchegashvili tries a knee to the head but Donal blocks it.
Khinchegashvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Donal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Khinchegashvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khinchegashvili prevents a body shot from Donal.
Khinchegashvili has a couple of punches blocked by Donal.
Khinchegashvili trying to land knees to the body.
Khinchegashvili gets through Donal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donal blocking some punches.
Donal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khinchegashvili up against the cage.#BC2#
Donal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khinchegashvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Khinchegashvili comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donal connects with a body shot that sends Khinchegashvili's belly button to the back.
Khinchegashvili takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donal swings widly with a right hand
enabling Khinchegashvili to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Khinchegashvili has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That kick from Donal tenderised Khinchegashvili's leg. Khinchegashvili is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donal moves in looking to clinch but Khinchegashvili pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Donal as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Donal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khinchegashvili's elbow.
Khinchegashvili is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Donal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 David Khinchegashvili will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Khinchegashvili's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Khinchegashvili on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donal. Donal obviously looking to wear him down.
Donal is looking to clinch.
Donal avoids the body shot from Khinchegashvili.
Donal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khinchegashvili is able to avoid easily.
Khinchegashvili throws a counter high kick but Donal was just alert enough to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donal. That's going to slow Khinchegashvili down.
Donal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khinchegashvili counters with a straight right hand.
Khinchegashvili throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Khinchegashvili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Khinchegashvili lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Khinchegashvili counters with a quick kick to the body but Donal blocks it.#CL2#
Donal takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Donal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donal with a nice calf kick.
Donal scores with a nice right hand.
Donal tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Khinchegashvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Donal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donal cracks Khinchegashvili with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Donal moves into the clinch.
Donal lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Donal breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khinchegashvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donal tries to clinch but Khinchegashvili moves away
and Khinchegashvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Donal wants to clinch
and Donal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Donal.
Donal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khinchegashvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khinchegashvili misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Donal.#CL2#
Donal clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Donal breaks from the clinch.
Donal lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Donal instigates a clinch. #T3#
Khinchegashvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khinchegashvili holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Khinchegashvili - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Khinchegashvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khinchegashvili missing with knees to the body.
Khinchegashvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donal backwards.
Donal wants to get back to striking at distance but Khinchegashvili won't allow it.
Khinchegashvili is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Donal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donal thuds his shin into the meat of Khinchegashvili's side.
Khinchegashvili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donal.
#T4##CL2#
Donal rushes Khinchegashvili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Donal breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Khinchegashvili moves into range and clinches up with Donal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Khinchegashvili fails to land.
Khinchegashvili lands with a short shot to the head.
Khinchegashvili throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Donal blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Donal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donal looks to throw the jab but Khinchegashvili is out of range.
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donal.
Khinchegashvili is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Donal drives through and clinches with Khinchegashvili against the cage.
Khinchegashvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donal tries to break free but Khinchegashvili pushes him back against the cage.
Donal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elwyn Donal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Khinchegashvili's cut.
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.#R3#
Khinchegashvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Donal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khinchegashvili.
An attempted straight right counter from Khinchegashvili misses the target.
Donal scores with the left hand. Khinchegashvili knows he should have avoided that one.
Donal lands a head shot.
Donal is looking to clinch.
Donal throws a hook but Khinchegashvili avoids it easily.
Khinchegashvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khinchegashvili moves out of range as Donal strikes.
Donal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Khinchegashvili counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khinchegashvili digs a good hook to Donal's body.
Donal tries to land a leg kick but Khinchegashvili saw it coming and moves away.
Khinchegashvili swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Donal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donal throws a body kick that misses
and Donal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khinchegashvili digs a good hook to Donal's body.
Khinchegashvili lands a leg kick that knocks Donal off balance momentarily.
Khinchegashvili is looking to land body kicks.
Donal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donal throws a hook but Khinchegashvili avoids it easily.#CL#
Khinchegashvili rushes Donal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khinchegashvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donal scores with a hook to the body.
Khinchegashvili gets through Donal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Donal misses with the head strike.
Donal misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khinchegashvili.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khinchegashvili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Khinchegashvili is trying to maintain a safe position but Donal gets an underhook and turns Khinchegashvili into the cage.
Khinchegashvili misses with a knee strike.
Khinchegashvili tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Donal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khinchegashvili misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donal.
Donal throws a head punch that misses.
Donal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khinchegashvili tries to stall but Donal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Khinchegashvili fails to land. #BC2#
Donal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
A solid body kick from Donal.
Donal looks to score with a jab to the body but Khinchegashvili is just out of range.
It looked like Khinchegashvili was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Donal.
Khinchegashvili swats away the attempt to clinch by Donal.
Khinchegashvili tries to land a leg kick but Donal saw it coming and moves away.
Khinchegashvili thumps Donal with a low kick.
Donal wants to clinch up but Khinchegashvili keeps it at a distance.
Khinchegashvili tries to land a leg kick but Donal saw it coming and moves away.
Donal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khinchegashvili moves away.
Donal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donal fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Donal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donal misses with a hook. Khinchegashvili ducked under it nicely.
Elwyn Donal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khinchegashvili.
Donal moves out of range of the leg kick from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili takes a swing at Donal's ribcage but misses.
Khinchegashvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Donal counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donal.
Khinchegashvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Donal fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khinchegashvili blocks a body shot from Donal.
Khinchegashvili is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but David Khinchegashvili did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on David Khinchegashvili's cut.
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.#R4#
Khinchegashvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khinchegashvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khinchegashvili appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khinchegashvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khinchegashvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khinchegashvili takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donal tries to clinch up but Khinchegashvili circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khinchegashvili looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Donal clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Khinchegashvili pushes Donal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Donal wants to stall.
Khinchegashvili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Donal is keeping busy.
Donal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khinchegashvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Donal avoids it.
Khinchegashvili trying to stall but Donal improves his position.
#BC2#
Donal breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili stuns Donal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khinchegashvili misses with a looping right.
Khinchegashvili has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donal.#T2#
Khinchegashvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donal wants to clinch
and Khinchegashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Khinchegashvili finds it's way through Donal's defenses.
Khinchegashvili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Donal on the side of the head.
Donal throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Khinchegashvili.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Khinchegashvili coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Khinchegashvili.
Donal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Khinchegashvili ducks under a wild hook from Donal.
Donal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khinchegashvili drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Khinchegashvili gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donal misses with a straight left.
Khinchegashvili throws a body kick that misses.
Khinchegashvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Donal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khinchegashvili avoids the body shot from Donal.
Khinchegashvili is looking to counter punch.
Donal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Khinchegashvili was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Donal.
Donal throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Donal thows a leg kick but Khinchegashvili checks it
and Donal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donal tries a low kick but Khinchegashvili avoids it.
Khinchegashvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khinchegashvili attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donal throws a right and a left that Khinchegashvili avoids nicely.
Donal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khinchegashvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khinchegashvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Khinchegashvili rushes Donal and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donal is leaning against Khinchegashvili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khinchegashvili is trying to stall.
Donal throws a punch but it's blocked by Khinchegashvili.
Donal working aggressively here.
Donal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that David Khinchegashvili will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Khinchegashvili's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Khinchegashvili lands a head shot.
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Donal defending well as Khinchegashvili loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Khinchegashvili.
Donal looks to score with a jab to the body but Khinchegashvili is just out of range.
Khinchegashvili swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donal blocks a leg kick.
Khinchegashvili misses the shot to the body.
Donal throws out a counter right but Khinchegashvili avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donal feints and then cracks Khinchegashvili's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khinchegashvili down.
Khinchegashvili takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khinchegashvili.
#T1#
Khinchegashvili moves out of range as Donal strikes.
Khinchegashvili throws a big shot that misses.
Khinchegashvili sets himself, and Donal steps forward looking for the clinch! Khinchegashvili avoids it this time.
Khinchegashvili ducks under a wild hook from Donal.
Donal connects with a body shot.
Donal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Khinchegashvili tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Donal misses.
Khinchegashvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khinchegashvili's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Khinchegashvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donal.
Donal is looking to score with low kicks.
Khinchegashvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Donal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Khinchegashvili tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khinchegashvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khinchegashvili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Donal on the side of the head.
Donal throws a body punch but Khinchegashvili moves out of range.
Donal misses with an uppercut. Khinchegashvili saw that one coming.
Khinchegashvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donal.
Donal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khinchegashvili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Khinchegashvili lands a nice looking kick to the body. Donal takes a step back to recover.
Khinchegashvili is looking to score with low kicks.
Khinchegashvili throws a shot from downtown. Donal moves away and avoids it.
Donal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Khinchegashvili takes a step back to recover.
That kick from Donal tenderised Khinchegashvili's leg. Khinchegashvili is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donal throws the left hand but Khinchegashvili avoids the punch easily.
Donal connects with a single shot there.
Khinchegashvili misses with a leg kick
and Khinchegashvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khinchegashvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Donal is just out of range.
Khinchegashvili backing away here, and Donal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Donal tries to clinch
and Khinchegashvili counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khinchegashvili misses with a left hand
and Donal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Khinchegashvili misses.
Khinchegashvili walks into a stiff left hand from Donal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donal wants to land a leg kick but Khinchegashvili is out of range.
Khinchegashvili throws a right hand that misses
and Donal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elwyn Donal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khinchegashvili.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elwyn Donal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khinchegashvili 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
David Khinchegashvili retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
KOP RISE
Date: Aug 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Khinchegashvili throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rossi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roberto Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi misses with a low kick as Khinchegashvili jumps back.
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khinchegashvili. Khinchegashvili circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khinchegashvili swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi checks a leg kick.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Khinchegashvili on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Khinchegashvili slips the punch.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Khinchegashvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khinchegashvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Khinchegashvili sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Khinchegashvili fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rossi just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khinchegashvili doesn't seem phased though.
Khinchegashvili with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Rossi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khinchegashvili takes one to the chin there.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossi momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Roberto Rossi has been cut.
Rossi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rossi misses with a jab to the body
and Khinchegashvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khinchegashvilis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rossi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Khinchegashvili half committed to a counter leg kick.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut.
Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rossi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2##CL#
Khinchegashvili gets a clinch.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Khinchegashvili landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Khinchegashvili controls the action.
Khinchegashvili has Rossi pressed against the cage, preventing Rossi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khinchegashvili prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Khinchegashvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khinchegashvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khinchegashvili tries to land a knee to the head but Rossi blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rossi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khinchegashvili momentarily.
Khinchegashvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi checks a leg kick.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khinchegashvili is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Khinchegashvili misses its intended target.
Rossi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Khinchegashvili on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Khinchegashvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Rossi.
Rossi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khinchegashvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Rossi as he checks the leg kick.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Khinchegashvili had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rossi scores with a nice head shot.
Khinchegashvili takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rossi slips a straight right by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khinchegashvili takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khinchegashvili.
Rossi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khinchegashvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Khinchegashvili backing away here, and Rossi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khinchegashvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Khinchegashvili sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khinchegashvili on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khinchegashvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khinchegashvili on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khinchegashvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khinchegashvili throwing a counter right hand but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi digs a good body shot into Khinchegashvili's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khinchegashvili is able to avoid easily.
Rossi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khinchegashvili checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Rossi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberto Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossi punishes Khinchegashvili's body with a nice straight punch.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khinchegashvili.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Khinchegashvili avoids it with no problem.
Khinchegashvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Khinchegashvili staying out of range there.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khinchegashvili.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khinchegashvili checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi motions for Khinchegashvili to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khinchegashvili on the side of the head.
Rossi scores with a leg kick.
Khinchegashvili looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Khinchegashvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Khinchegashvili checks it.
Khinchegashvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch lands to the side of Rossi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Khinchegashvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khinchegashvili drops his hands momentarily and Rossi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rossi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossi misses with a hook.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Khinchegashvili sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khinchegashvili swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rossi misses with a hook
and Khinchegashvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Rossi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good low kick that Rossi was not able to check.
Rossi throws a nice looking combination but Khinchegashvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Khinchegashvili moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Khinchegashvili finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Khinchegashvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Rossi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khinchegashvili's corner calls for a 1-2. Khinchegashvili obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khinchegashvili tries to clinch but Rossi is having none of it.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Khinchegashvili ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Khinchegashvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Khinchegashvili's head but Khinchegashvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Khinchegashvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khinchegashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
An attempted straight right counter from Khinchegashvili misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi misses with a leg kick
and Khinchegashvili counters with a nice leg kick.
Khinchegashvili defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Rossi misses with a looping left.
Khinchegashvili will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Roberto Rossi's cut even more.
Rossi tried to score with a low kick but Khinchegashvili checks it.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rossi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khinchegashvili.
A little feinted left hand from Khinchegashvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khinchegashvili throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khinchegashvili tests Rossi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khinchegashvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi thows a leg kick but Khinchegashvili checks it
and Khinchegashvili counters with a nice body shot.
Khinchegashvili misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Rossi misses
and Khinchegashvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Roberto Rossi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
A big right from Rossi misses.
An inside leg kick from Rossi misses.
Rossi tries to land a leg kick but Khinchegashvili saw it coming and moves away.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khinchegashvili looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Khinchegashvili is just out of range.
As Rossi backs away, Khinchegashvili returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Rossi misses
and Khinchegashvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi swings widly with a right hand
and Khinchegashvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khinchegashvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khinchegashvili takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rossi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rossi cracks Khinchegashvili with an open hand slap.
Khinchegashvili is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rossi's corner calls for a 1-2. Rossi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rossi throws a low kick but Khinchegashvili moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Rossi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rossi lands a leg kick that knocks Khinchegashvili off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khinchegashvili checks a leg kick nicely.
Khinchegashvili moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Rossi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khinchegashvili throws a low kick but Rossi avoids it.
Good shot there by Rossi.
Rossi lands a head kick. Khinchegashvili smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Rossi misses. #T1#
Rossi throws a hook but Khinchegashvili blocks it.
Khinchegashvili is looking to counter punch.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khinchegashvili lands with a shot to the body.
Khinchegashvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Khinchegashvili stuns Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossi misses with a hook
and Khinchegashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossi scores with a leg kick.
Khinchegashvili throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khinchegashvili staying out of range there.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Khinchegashvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Rossi blocks the leg kick.
Khinchegashvili ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Khinchegashvili is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
David Khinchegashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Khinchegashvili drops his hands momentarily and Rossi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khinchegashvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Khinchegashvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Rossi lands with a hook. Khinchegashvili tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khinchegashvili cracks a nice hook into Rossi's ribs.
Khinchegashvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rossi avoids a kick to the body.
Rossi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili looks to land a body kick but Rossi moved away.
Rossi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khinchegashvili's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossi under the eye.#CUT#Roberto Rossi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rossi connects with a looping right hand.
Khinchegashvili throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Khinchegashvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Khinchegashvili connects with the punch.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khinchegashvili doesn't seem phased though.
Rossi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khinchegashvili makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rossi lands a jab.
Khinchegashvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rossi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Khinchegashvili.
Rossi throws a hook but Khinchegashvili avoids it easily.
Rossi throws a solid leg kick but Khinchegashvili takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rossi.
Rossi tries to move into range but Khinchegashvili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roberto Rossi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Khinchegashvili!
David Khinchegashvili retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
KOP CAPS
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Wheeler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Wheeler blocks the leg kick.
Wheeler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khinchegashvili counters with a nice body shot.
Wheeler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wheeler misses the jab.
Wheeler misses with an uppercut
and Khinchegashvili counters with an outside leg kick.
Khinchegashvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
Khinchegashvili now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wheeler looks to land a left hand but Khinchegashvili moved out of range nicely.
Wheeler misses with a hook to the body
and Khinchegashvili makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wheeler throws a shot from downtown. Khinchegashvili moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wheeler finds it's way round the side to connect with Khinchegashvili's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khinchegashvili.
Wheeler misses with a looping left.
Wheeler avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Khinchegashvili misses with a right hand
and Wheeler counters with a two punch combo.
Wheeler moves out of range as Khinchegashvili throws a body kick.
Wheeler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wheeler throws an off balance right hand
and Khinchegashvili counters with an outside leg kick.
Wheeler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khinchegashvili moves away.
Wheeler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wheeler throws a big shot that misses.
Khinchegashvili throws out a loose jab but Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khinchegashvili throws a shot from downtown. Wheeler moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Khinchegashvili clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wheeler.
Wheeler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Khinchegashvili scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khinchegashvili is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khinchegashvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khinchegashvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Khinchegashvili to work.
Khinchegashvili tries to throw a body punch but Wheeler avoids it by throwing Khinchegashvili back against the cage.
Khinchegashvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khinchegashvili blocking some punches.
Wheeler has a couple of punches blocked by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wheeler misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Wheeler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khinchegashvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wheeler's elbow.
Khinchegashvili tries a knee to the head but Wheeler blocks it.
Khinchegashvili has Wheeler pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Khinchegashvili.
Wheeler tries to work over Khinchegashvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khinchegashvili tries to work over Wheeler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wheeler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khinchegashvili lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wheeler.
Stalling in the clinch from Khinchegashvili.
Wheeler blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Khinchegashvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Wheeler throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Wheeler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khinchegashvili.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khinchegashvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khinchegashvili tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Wheeler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wheeler throws the left hand but Khinchegashvili avoids the punch easily.
Wheeler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khinchegashvili.
Wheeler misses with a body punch
and Khinchegashvili makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wheeler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Khinchegashvili dominated that round.
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#
Wheeler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khinchegashvili throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Wheeler has been cut.
Wheeler misses with a hook to the body
and Khinchegashvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Wheeler throws an overhand right that lands on Khinchegashvili's shoulder, as Khinchegashvili tries to avoid the shot.
Khinchegashvili misses with a looping right.
David Khinchegashvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khinchegashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheeler.
A little jabbing left from Khinchegashvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Khinchegashvili misses its intended target.
Wheeler misses with a body punch
and Khinchegashvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Wheeler is rocked!#CL2#
Khinchegashvili forces Wheeler back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khinchegashvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Wheeler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khinchegashvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
David Khinchegashvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khinchegashvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wheeler tries to throw a body punch but Khinchegashvili avoids it by throwing Wheeler back against the cage.
Wheeler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wheeler lands a body shot.
Khinchegashvili lands a right hand. #T1#
Khinchegashvili presses Wheeler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khinchegashvili blocks a body shot from Wheeler.
Khinchegashvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wheeler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wheeler with a big uppercut! Wheeler tries to clinch up but Khinchegashvili pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wheeler to the mat! Wheeler covers up and Khinchegashvili unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Khinchegashvili!
David Khinchegashvili is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
KOP RAWL
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Aury shoots in for a takedown but Khinchegashvili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khinchegashvili walks into a jab.
Khinchegashvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aury fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Aury looking to score a takedown here. Khinchegashvili is defending well but Aury drives through and ends up in Khinchegashvili's 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.
Khinchegashvili seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aury trying to control but Khinchegashvili is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aury drops back looking for a leg! Khinchegashvili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khinchegashvili manages to kick Aury off! Aury jumps back into Khinchegashvili's guard.
Khinchegashvili is pulling down on Aury's head. It's preventing any offense from Aury, at least for the moment.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khinchegashvili is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Aury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khinchegashvili defends it easily.#SUB#
Aury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khinchegashvili defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aury has control of Khinchegashvili's left arm, preventing Khinchegashvili from doing any damage. #SUB#
Aury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khinchegashvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khinchegashvili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khinchegashvili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khinchegashvili won't allow Aury to get back to his feet.
Aury managing to control the position.
Aury can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khinchegashvili controls the pace.#T3#
Aury wants to stand but Khinchegashvili is controlling the position.
Khinchegashvili trying to control but Aury is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aury is looking for a triangle here but Khinchegashvili uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Khinchegashvili working away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aury is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khinchegashvili's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aury pushes Khinchegashvili off looking to stand but Khinchegashvili dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aury is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khinchegashvili sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollinaire Aury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aury misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aury fails to land the takedown.
Khinchegashvili throws out a counter right but Aury avoids it with no problem.
Aury shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khinchegashvili defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Apollinaire Aury has been cut.
Khinchegashvili lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Khinchegashvili will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Apollinaire Aury's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Khinchegashvili scores with a jab. Aury acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khinchegashvili cracks Aury with a good jab.
Aury misses with a takedown attempt - Khinchegashvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Khinchegashvili misses.#TD#
Aury closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aury is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Khinchegashvili keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Let's hope that Khinchegashvili 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Aury is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Khinchegashvili to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Aury drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aury jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aury trying to control the position from guard on top but Khinchegashvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khinchegashvili.#TD#
Aury throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khinchegashvili tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aury is in Khinchegashvili's guard.#SUB#
Aury drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Khinchegashvili manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aury has Khinchegashvili in his guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Aury looking for a guillotine here but Khinchegashvili defends easily.
Aury keeping moving, preventing Khinchegashvili from controlling successfully.
Aury wants to stand up but Khinchegashvili is controlling him. #T3#
Aury pulls Khinchegashvili in to control the position.
Khinchegashvili won't allow Aury to get back to his feet.
Aury controls Khinchegashvili momentarily but Khinchegashvili frees himself.
Khinchegashvili tries to stand but Aury is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Aury is looking for a triangle here but Khinchegashvili uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Khinchegashvili controls the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aury wants to get back to his feet but Khinchegashvili drags him back down.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Aury changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khinchegashvili looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Aury tries for a kimura but Khinchegashvili is defending well.
Khinchegashvili can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Khinchegashvili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Apollinaire Aury's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Aury misses with a hook
and Khinchegashvili makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aury shoots in for a takedown but Khinchegashvili shows good takedown defense.
Khinchegashvili connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aury momentarily.
Aury tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khinchegashvili defends well and Aury ends up having to push Khinchegashvili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aury has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Khinchegashvili.
Aury can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollinaire Aury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khinchegashvili prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili effectively controlling the action here.
Khinchegashvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khinchegashvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili scores with a knee to the head.
Aury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aury has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khinchegashvili after a bit of a struggle.
Khinchegashvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aury prevents a body shot from Khinchegashvili.
Aury takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Khinchegashvili lands a right hand.
Khinchegashvili scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Aury is rocked!
Khinchegashvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Aury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khinchegashvili lands a good knee to the midsection. Aury won't want to take too many of those.
Khinchegashvili lands with a short shot to the head.
Khinchegashvili with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Aury drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). David Khinchegashvili! |
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Event:
KOP TANKS
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Khinchegashvili throws an overhand right that lands on Dickons's shoulder, as Dickons tries to avoid the shot.
Dickons drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khinchegashvili sprawls and moves away.
Khinchegashvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dickons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khinchegashvili.
Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickons with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Dickons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khinchegashvili to the mat! Khinchegashvili manages to get full guard.
Khinchegashvili keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully.
Dickons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dickons has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dickons throwing strikes from guard but Khinchegashvili blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dickons trying to control but Khinchegashvili is working from the bottom.
Dickons trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khinchegashvili's guard.#T1#
Dickons showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickons ducks right into an uppercut from Khinchegashvili.
Dickons doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Khinchegashvili counter with a right hand.
Dickons with a poor takedown
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Dickons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khinchegashvili bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dickons's head.
Dickons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khinchegashvili circles away.#TD#
Khinchegashvili tries to sprawl but Dickons drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Khinchegashvili tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dickons manages to move to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khinchegashvili is just holding on here. Dickons manages to take his back.
#SUB#
Dickons is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Khinchegashvili knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Khinchegashvili for a finish. #SUB#
Dickons working for the choke. #T3#
Khinchegashvili trying to control the hands but Dickons won't let him. #SUB#
Dickons is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Khinchegashvili defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dickons controlling well, preventing Khinchegashvili from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Dickons has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Khinchegashvili has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Khinchegashvili trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Dickons looking for the choke but no joy.
Khinchegashvili looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dickons.
Khinchegashvili trying to survive by controlling the hands.
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 Jovan Dickons will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dickons takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Dickons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jovan Dickons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dickons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickons darts in looking for a takedown but Khinchegashvili gets double underhooks and turns Dickons into the cage.
Dickons tries for a takedown but Khinchegashvili manages to get underhooks.
Dickons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khinchegashvili is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Khinchegashvili breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons shoots in and drives through. Khinchegashvili sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Khinchegashvili misses.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown but Khinchegashvili shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Dickons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickons staying calm.#T1##SUB#
Dickons is trying to get an arm triangle but Khinchegashvili is defending well. #SUB#
Dickons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dickons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Dickons is trying to get an arm triangle but Khinchegashvili is defending well.
Dickons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khinchegashvili keeps working. #SUB#
Dickons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Khinchegashvili is trying to work for a sweep but Dickons has mounted him!#T3##SUB#
Dickons quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Dickons but it's paid off an Khinchegashvili is forced to tap! Nice work by Dickons.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovan Dickons! |
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Event:
KOP CLASH
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Lewis throws a combination that misses
and Khinchegashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Wally Lewis has been cut.
Lewis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lewis 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.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khinchegashvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lewis misses with a double jab
and Khinchegashvili counters with a left to the body.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Khinchegashvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis misses with a hook
and Khinchegashvili counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Khinchegashvili! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Khinchegashvili shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunter but Hunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunter tries to clinch but Khinchegashvili moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Hunter, right into the meat of the thigh.
#TD2#
Hunter scores with a takedown into Khinchegashvili's guard.
Hunter passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Hunter wants to pass to mount but Khinchegashvili is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Khinchegashvili works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunter being controlled here momentarily.
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Hunter stands up from Khinchegashvili's guard - Hunter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Khinchegashvili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#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.
A head kick misses from Khinchegashvili.
Despite the aggression on Hunter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter jumps guard but Khinchegashvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Khinchegashvili breaks from the clinch.
Hunter scores with a hook.
Hunter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khinchegashvili.
Hunter looks winded!
Khinchegashvili with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a three punch combo that has Khinchegashvili backing up. Khinchegashvili nods at Hunter to acknowledge the strikes.
Khinchegashvili fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Khinchegashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB#
Khinchegashvili looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
Khinchegashvili is trying to hold Hunter in close to prevent damage but Hunter has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Khinchegashvili wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Khinchegashvili is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Khinchegashvili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
Khinchegashvili wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khinchegashvili is looking to improve his position.
Hunter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Khinchegashvili is trying to get back to full guard.
Khinchegashvili is not content to let Hunter control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khinchegashvili trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaytee Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaytee Hunter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Khinchegashvili fails with the takedown
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Khinchegashvili is trying to control but Hunter manages to pass to mount!
Khinchegashvili is just holding on here. Hunter manages to take his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili tries to roll but Hunter sticks to his back.
#T1#
Hunter lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Good control from Hunter.
Khinchegashvili tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Khinchegashvili showing good submission defense here.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
What can Khinchegashvili do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hunter controlling well, preventing Khinchegashvili from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Hunter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2#
Khinchegashvili manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunter's guard. Nice work there by Khinchegashvili.
Jaytee Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunter is trying to keep Khinchegashvili in close.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Khinchegashvili throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunter stays in close to Khinchegashvili's body and controls the position. #T3#
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Khinchegashvili not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khinchegashvili knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunter on the ground.#SUB#
Khinchegashvili isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunter stacks Khinchegashvili on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hunter!
Khinchegashvili is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunter is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Khinchegashvili sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Khinchegashvili wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunter stalling. #T4#
Khinchegashvili is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.
Khinchegashvili is trying to control but Hunter passes into side control!
Hunter controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khinchegashvili is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaytee Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaytee Hunter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Khinchegashvili darts in looking for a takedown but Hunter gets double underhooks and turns Khinchegashvili into the cage. #BC#
Khinchegashvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khinchegashvili fails with the takedown.
Khinchegashvili with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Khinchegashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khinchegashvili doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Khinchegashvili fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
Khinchegashvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Khinchegashvili tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Khinchegashvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khinchegashvili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunter is looking for the big counter here.
Khinchegashvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Hunter does it's job there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hunter!
Hunter slaps away a takedown attempt from Khinchegashvili, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Khinchegashvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunter's efforts to push away.
Khinchegashvili is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3##TD2#
Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Khinchegashvili is trying to get back to full guard.
Khinchegashvili wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
#T4#
Khinchegashvili is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Khinchegashvili wants to sweep but Hunter has passed to side control!
Hunter working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khinchegashvili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunter has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Khinchegashvili!
David Khinchegashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaytee Hunter 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.
Khinchegashvili is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaytee Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunter 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaytee Hunter! |
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