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Event:
SSSD 53: Frost/Bentham
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Moon has closed the distance and engaged Fedorov in a clinch.
#BC2# Fedorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Moon is trying to trip Fedorov. He has hold of a leg but Fedorov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Moon persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Moon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Moon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fedorov can do anything to dispel that myth. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Moon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fedorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moon has managed to get both his arms back between Fedorov's legs - danger averted.#T1# Fedorov wants to get back to his feet but Moon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# Fedorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moon won't allow Fedorov to sweep him here. Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Moon closes the distance and clinches. Moon misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moon. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD# Moon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Moon is standing up over Fedorov. Fedorov looks to escape but Moon dives into side control.
#REVB# The referee asks Moon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Moon prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB# Moon is trying to get an arm triangle but Fedorov is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fedorov is trying to control Moon's posture but Moon avoids it. You can see the frustration on Fedorov's face as Moon controls the position. Fedorov is trying to get back to his feet. Moon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fedorov's shoulder. That is not cool. We've been hearing that Moon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3# Fedorov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Moon controlling from mount. Fedorov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moon is landing with some decent strikes but Fedorov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Fedorov is working to get back to half guard.
Fedorov looks winded! Moon controlling his opponent. #T4# Fedorov is bucking up trying to escape but Moon cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Fedorov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moon controlling his opponent. Moon prevents Fedorov from getting the reversal. Moon landing strikes from the mount and Fedorov is in trouble! Moon looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB# Moon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fedorov manages to avoid the submission attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The referee asks Moon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Moon prefers to stall for the moment though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Moon dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Fedorov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moon sprawls well. Moon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fedorov gets slowly back to his feet.#CL# Moon clinches. Moon scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD# Moon has hold of one of Fedorov's legs. Fedorov is fighting the takedown attempt but Moon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much. Moon advances to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fedorov tries to roll over but Moon keeps him under control. Moon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1# Moon scoring with strikes to the body and head. Moon not doing much here.
Fedorov is looking to improve his position.
Fedorov is breathing heavily. Moon is taking a breather. Fedorov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Fedorov has hold of Moon's hands but Moon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Moon stalling. #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.#SUB# Moon wants to work for an arm triangle but Fedorov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fedorov tries to get to full guard but Moon has control of the leg. Moon controlling the action here. Fedorov wants to improve his position but Moon is controlling well.
Fedorov is in trouble now - Moon has advanced to mount! #T3# Moon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Moon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fedorov for as long as he can get away with. Moon is in the full mount, landing strikes. Moon looking to control and managing it successfully. Moon lands a couple of good shots and Fedorov has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Fedorov trying to get back to his feet but Moon is in full control for now. Fedorov can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB# Moon looking to break Fedorov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fedorov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Moon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Fedorov trying to control the hands but Moon breaks the grip. Moon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fedorov's body.
Moon scores with punches and elbows. I would not like to be Fedorov right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Moon continues to stall. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Moon dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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# Fedorov lands a nice shot that snaps Moon's head back.
Stevie Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Moon. Moon blocks the strikes from Fedorov.
Moon advances nicely into full mount. Moon landing punches. Moon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. This is a sustained period of stalling by Moon. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fedorov is controlling an arm, preventing Moon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moon controlling from the full mount. Fedorov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Fedorov gets back to half guard. Moon not doing much here.
Fedorov tries to kick Moon off in order to stand up. Moon Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Moon staying calm. Fedorov taking a bit of punishment here - Moon scoring with strikes. Moon advances nicely into full mount. Moon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2# More hug and hope from Moon. Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fedorov can do to turn this around? Fedorov is controlling an arm, preventing Moon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fedorov tries to reverse the position but Moon maintains control.#T3# Fedorov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Moon controlling the position easily from mount. Fedorov working to try and regain half guard.
Moon controlling from mount. #SUB# Moon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fedorov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Moon controlling from mount. #T4##SUB# Fedorov tries to improve his position but Moon has taken his back! Moon has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fedorov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Moon pushes Fedorov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marty Moon! Marty Moon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Fedorov rushes Hendriksen and presses him up against the cage. Hendriksen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hendriksen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hendriksen is trying to push Fedorov away but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Fedorov breaks the clinch.
Fedorov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hendriksen counters with a body kick. Hendriksen moves out of range as Fedorov throws a body kick.
#CL2# Fedorov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hendriksen wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
#BC2# Fedorov breaks the clinch.
Look low, kick high! Fedorov uses the oldest trick in the book to send Hendriksen tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Fedorov is absolutely delighted - when Hendriksen wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stevie Fedorov! |
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