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Event:
VFC 92 New World
Date: Jun 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Yovkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kolosowky to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Kolosowky clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kolosowky.
A frustrated look appears on Kolosowky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yovkov avoiding damage.
Yovkov is trying to break the clinch but Kolosowky has him pressed against the cage.
Kolosowky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kolosowky struggles to land a body shot inside as Yovkov controls his hands.
Kolosowky stalls.
Yovkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yovkov is trying to pull guard but Kolosowky has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kolosowky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kolosowky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yovkov trying to control but Kolosowky is working from the bottom.
Yovkov working some strikes from top position.
Kolosowky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yovkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##ES2#
Kolosowky scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Kolosowky moves into range and clinches up with Yovkov.
Yovkov blocks a body shot from Kolosowky. #TD#
Yovkov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yovkov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Yovkov kicks Kolosowky off and gets to his feet.
Yovkov misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Kolosowky. Those never looked like landing.
Kolosowky walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Kolosowky has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolosowky tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Kolosowky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kolosowky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yovkov avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Kolosowky.
Kolosowky trying to land knees to the body.
Kolosowky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yovkov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Kolosowky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Yovkov tries to keep at a distance but Kolosowky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yovkov tries to stall but Kolosowky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yovkov has had enough of the clinch but Kolosowky keeps him there for the moment.
Yovkov lands with a left to the head.
Yovkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kolosowky stalling the fight.
Kolosowky tries to score a body lock takedown but Yovkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kolosowky presses Yovkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Kolosowky gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Yovkov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kolosowky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yovkov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Yovkov pulls guard successfully.
Yovkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kolosowky has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yovkov is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Yovkov controls Kolosowky momentarily but Kolosowky frees himself.
Kolosowky chips away with some ground and pound.
Yovkov keeping moving, preventing Kolosowky from controlling successfully.
Yovkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kolosowky's guard. #REVR#
Yovkov wants to control from the top but Kolosowky keeps moving.
Kolosowky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yovkov's guard. #REVB#
Yovkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kolosowky postures up and lands a big shot to Yovkov's brow.
Kolosowky postures up.
#T4##ES#
Yovkov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Yovkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kolosowky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yovko Yovkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yovkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolosowky lands with a nice body punch.
Kolosowky lands with an overhand left.
Kolosowky lands with a nice body punch.
Yovkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolosowky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yovkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yovkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolosowky was well out of range. Poor timing from Yovkov.
Kolosowky throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD#
and Yovkov counters with a crisp one two that drops Kolosowky! Yovkov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kolosowky to his feet! Kolosowky is in big trouble!#ROC#Kolosowky is rocked!
Kolosowky looks winded!
Kolosowky get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Kolosowky stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Yovkov runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yovko Yovkov! |
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Event:
VFC 87 Sergius vs McFaul
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Arseth leaves Yovkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yovkov tries to bum rush Arseth with a series of wild strikes but Arseth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yovkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arseth digs a good body shot into Yovkov's ribs.
Arseth feints a jab promting Yovkov to slip. Arseth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yovkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Yovko Yovkov has been cut.
Arseth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yovkov eats them both and turns towards Arseth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Arseth fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Yovkov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Yovkov looks to clinch but Arseth throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Yovkov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Oysten Arseth!
Post fight, an emotional Oysten Arseth said 'And the winner by KO in First Round is? ME!'. |
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Event:
VFC 75 Blancho vs Isle
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Yovkov throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Zalasat clinches up with Yovkov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Yovkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zalasat throws a big shot that misses.
Yovkov tries to counter by clinching up but Zalasat breaks away and moves out of range.
Yovkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zalasat as he jumps to the side.
Zalasat looks for a takedown but Yovkov sprawls well.
Zalasat has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Yovkov gets a clinch.
Zalasat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zalasat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yovkovs head.
Zalasat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yovkov is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Zalasat.
Zalasat tries to throw a body punch but Yovkov avoids it by throwing Zalasat back against the cage.
Yovkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zalasat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yovkovs head.
A right handed body shot lands from Yovkov.
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!
Zalasat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yovkov.
#T1#
Yovkov managing to block the knees to the body from Zalasat.
Yovkov is trying to break free.#TD#
Yovkov manages to pull guard.
Yovkov is looking to sweep but instead, Zalasat has passed into half guard.
Yovkov is looking to improve his position.
Zalasat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yovkov trying to control here.
Zalasat stalling.
Yovkov is trying to maintain the position but Zalasat is very close to passing his half guard.
Zalasat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Zalasat lands with a punch from half guard.
Zalasat wants to stand up but Yovkov is controlling the position.
Zalasat is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Zalasat is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Well, if Zalasat is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zalasat looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yovkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zalasat is controlling the pace.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yovkov tries to roll over but Zalasat keeps him under control.
Zalasat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yovkov trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zalasat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yovkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Zalasat counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Zalasat moves into the clinch successfully.
Yovkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adracio Zalasat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zalasat rushes Yovkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yovkov is working for takedown but Zalasat is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zalasat.
Zalasat swings wildly with an uppercut but Yovkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zalasat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yovkov stalling in the clinch but Zalasat improves position.
Zalasat throws a punch but it's blocked by Yovkov.
Zalasat stalls.
Yovkov wants to stall.
Yovkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Zalasat has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalasat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yovkov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zalasat.
Nice body punch from Zalasat.
Zalasat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yovkov can't find room to land a body shot as Zalasat controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zalasat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zalasat lands a nice knee to the body.
Zalasat lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Zalasat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zalasat.
Knees to the body from Zalasat.
Zalasat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zalasat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zalasat stalling in the clinch.
Zalasat pushes Yovkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zalasat.
Zalasat tries a body shot but Yovkov blocks it.
Zalasat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yovkov up against the cage.
Yovkov blocks the elbow strike.
Yovkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zalasat digs a right hand underneath Yovkov's ribcage. Yovkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Zalasat digs a right hand underneath Yovkov's ribcage. Yovkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Zalasat scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zalasat.
Yovkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zalasat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zalasat.
Zalasat lands a hook that snaps the head of Yovkov backwards.
Adracio Zalasat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zalasat lands with a right to the head.
Yovkov avoiding damage as Zalasat throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zalasat.
Yovkov is trying to pull guard but Zalasat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yovko Yovkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yovkov has Zalasat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zalasat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yovkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zalasat to keep the fight standing.
Zalasat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zalasat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Zalasat.
Yovkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
A short left from Zalasat.
Zalasat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zalasat lands with a light punch inside.
Yovkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Zalasat won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zalasat.
Zalasat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Yovkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zalasat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yovkov. Yovkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Zalasat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zalasat misses with an elbow over the top.
Yovkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zalasat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yovkov avoids it.
Zalasat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yovkov avoids it.
Zalasat throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Zalasat.
#T4#
Zalasat scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zalasat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zalasat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zalasat landing knees to the body.
Yovkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zalasat lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Yovkov.
Yovkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Zalasat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zalasat.
Zalasat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zalasat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yovkov backwards.
Zalasat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yovkov up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zalasat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adracio Zalasat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yovkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Zalasat coming out on top.
Zalasat throws a hook but Yovkov avoids it easily.
Yovkov is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Zalasat moves into range and clinches up with Yovkov.
Yovkov tries to stall but Zalasat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zalasat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zalasat lands a knee to the body.
Zalasat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Zalasat.
Zalasat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Yovkov is rocked!
Zalasat lands a big knee! That's hurt Yovkov! Oh, he's all over the place! Zalasat lands another knee that sends Yovkov to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adracio Zalasat!
A victorious Adracio Zalasat 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:
VFC 64 Tartakov vs Isle
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yovkov sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half 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.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yovkov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Yovkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yovkov defending well though.
Yovkov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie is trying to control. Yovkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yovkov trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yovkov wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Yovkov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chuck Gracie! |
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Event:
VFC 55 Usamov vs Huygens
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Yovkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bling circles away.
Yovkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bling connects with a jab.#CL#
Yovkov clinches.
Bling wants to stall.
Yovkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bling gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yovkov.
Bling stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yovkov is working for takedown but Bling is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Bling breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Bling catches Yovkov right on the button with a cross.
Yovkov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Bling with a nice cross.
Yovkov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yovkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bling but Bling pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yovko Yovkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yovkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yovkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yovkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yovkov shoots in and drives through. Bling sprawls well.
Bling jabs Yovkov right on the nose. Yovkov blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yovkov is defended easily by Bling.
Bling looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Bling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yovkov.
Yovkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bling lands with an uppercut that bounces Yovkov off the cage and back into range.
Yovkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD2#
Bling waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Yovkov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Yovkov to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#Yovkov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yovkov working a defensive guard here.
Oh Yovkov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yovkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Bling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yovkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Yovkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yovkov is trying to keep Bling in close.
Bling is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Bling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bling seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bling postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bling stays in close to Yovkov's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yovkov is keeping the position for now.
Bling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yovkov's head.
Bling stands up over Yovkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Yovkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bling controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bling preventing the sweep. #T4#
Bling scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bling lands a couple of elbows.
Bling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bling chips away with some ground and pound.
Yovkov working a defensive guard here.
Bling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yovkov is keeping the position for now.
Bling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patty Bling dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Yovkov dives in and grabs Bling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bling pushes down on Yovkov's head and hops out.
Yovkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bling swivels and escapes.
Yovkov tries to clinch up.
Bling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bling throws a jab but it's blocked by Yovkov.
Yovkov tries to clinch up.
Bling unleashes a big counter combination but Yovkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yovkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bling tries to sprawl out of it but Yovkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yovko Yovkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Bling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yovkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yovkov swings for the body but Bling moves out of range.
#T1#
Yovkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bling lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Yovkov - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patty Bling! |
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Event:
VFC 46 MidSummer Massacre
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Roman tries to clinch up but Yovkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Yovkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Roman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yovkov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Yovkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yovkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yovkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Yovkov stands and steps away. Roman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Roman fails with a takedown attempt.
Yovkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Yovkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Roman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yovkov walks away with a smile on his face. Roman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Yovkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roman to the mat! Roman manages to get full guard.
Yovkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yovkov looking to pass the guard.
Yovkov passes into half guard.
Roman is looking to improve his position.
Yovkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roman punching from the bottom.
#T2#
Yovkov controlling the pace.
Roman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Roman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yovkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yovkov content to control rather than advance.
Yovkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yovkov tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Yovkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yovkov.
Well, if Yovkov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Yovkov 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.
Roman works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roman being controlled here, momentarily.
Yovkov pushes down on Roman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yovkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yovkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roman trying to get back to full guard but Yovkov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Yovkov has control of Roman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Roman tries to control Yovkov's body but Yovkov pushes him off. Roman squirms to his side and now Yovkov has his back!
Yovkov controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yovko Yovkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Roman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Yovkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roman sprawls well initially but Yovkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Yovkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Roman pulls Yovkov into guard.
Yovkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yovkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yovkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Roman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Yovkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yovkov looking to pass the guard.
Yovkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Yovkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SU2#
Yovkov gets to his feet - Roman follows without any prompting.
Yovkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Yovkov has closed the distance and engaged Roman in a clinch.
#T2#
Roman wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Yovkov.
#TD#
Roman pulls guard effortlessly.
Yovkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
Roman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Yovkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Yovko Yovkov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Yovkov passes Roman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roman is looking for a sweep. Yovkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Yovkov passes to full mount!
Yovkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Yovkov.#T4#
Roman is looking to improve his position but Yovkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Roman is working hard here to advance position.
Roman is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yovkov controlling from mount.
Yovkov is continuing to stall.
Roman tries to reverse the position but Yovkov maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yovkov controlling his opponent.
The adventures of Yovkov the control monster continue. Boring.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yovko Yovkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Yovkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Roman's guard.
Yovkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Yovkov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roman, up you get!
Roman tries for a takedown but Yovkov circles away easily#CL2#
and Yovkov counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Yovkov breaks the clinch.
Yovkov misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yovkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yovkov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Roman strikes from the bottom but Yovkov takes advantage and advances to full mount!#T1##SU2#
Yovkov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sloppy strikes from Yovkov. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Yovkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Roman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yovkov pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Yovkov decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Yovkov moves into range and clinches up with Roman.
Roman jumps guard but Yovkov stands there with Roman around his waist. Roman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Yovkov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2#
Yovkov biding his time, controlling Roman.
Yovkov is hanging on to Roman's back as he tries to escape.
Yovkov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Can Roman hold on?! Yovkov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
I really don't envy Roman right now.
Yovkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roman just trying to survive but Yovkov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Yovkov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Roman taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Yovkov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yovko Yovkov! |
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Event:
VFC 21 Friday Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Colucca closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Colucca lands in his opponent's guard.
Yovkov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Colucca presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Colucca leaning against his opponent.
Colucca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yovkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Colucca is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yovkov can't fight it off and eventually Colucca manages to take the fight to the floor. Yovkov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Colucca preventing the sweep.
Colucca connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colucca trying to control the position from guard on top but Yovkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yovkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Yovkov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Colucca doesn't defend quickly enough and Yovkov has managed to lock this one up! Can Colucca escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yovkov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yovko Yovkov! |
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Event:
VFC 13 Payback
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Yovkov scores with a four punch combination!
Zalasat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yovkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Yovkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zalasat sprawls well. Zalasat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yovkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zalasat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yovkov swivels and escapes.
Yovkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zalasat but Zalasat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yovkov throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zalasat has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Yovkov manages to pull guard.
Zalasat postures up in Yovkov's guard and throws a big left but Yovkov blocks it. #T1#
Yovkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zalasat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Yovkov has his foot on Zalasat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zalasat works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Zalasat stands and steps away. Yovkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yovkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zalasat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Yovkov. No joy for Zalasat on that attempt.
Yovkov throws a big counter combination but Zalasat scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yovko Yovkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adracio Zalasat.
Zalasat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yovkov.
Zalasat shoots in but Yovkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yovkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Yovkov. Those never looked like landing.
Yovkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yovkov fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Zalasat forces Yovkov back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Yovkov tries to pull guard but Zalasat won't allow it.
Yovkov tries to pull guard but Zalasat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yovkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Zalasat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zalasat lands a right hook to the body.
Zalasat with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Yovkov counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Zalasat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Zalasat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yovkov quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zalasat is controlling the pace.
Yovkov tries to kick Zalasat off but Zalasat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Yovkov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Yovkov is trying to stand up here but Zalasat is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Zalasat seems content to control.
Yovkov trying to hold on to Zalasat's head to control him but Zalasat postures up.
#SUB2#
Zalasat is looking for a kimura but Yovkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zalasat to get the leverage.
Yovkov wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zalasat dives in for a single leg takedown but Yovkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zalasat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Yovkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yovkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Zalasat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yovkov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yovkov duly obliges.
Zalasat has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Yovkov tries to clinch but Zalasat is having none of it.
Zalasat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zalasat is defended easily by Yovkov.
Yovkov is looking to counter punch.
Yovkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zalasat tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Zalasat clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Zalasat manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adracio Zalasat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yovkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Zalasat takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Yovkov successfully pulls guard.
Zalasat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yovkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zalasat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Zalasat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yovkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yovkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yovkov! #REVR#
Yovkov trying to control the action but Zalasat is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalasat wants to control but Yovkov postures up.#T1##SUB#
Yovkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zalasat can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zalasat is looking for a sweep.
Yovkov wants to control for a moment but Zalasat uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Zalasat is looking to control Yovkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zalasat avoid being mounted?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zalasat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yovkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zalasat wants to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Zalasat makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice takedown defense from Yovkov. No joy for Zalasat on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yovkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zalasat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yovkov. #T3#
Zalasat dodges the punch combination from Yovkov.
Yovko Yovkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Yovkov shoots in but Zalasat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yovkov darts in looking for a takedown but Zalasat gets double underhooks and turns Yovkov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yovko Yovkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yovkov tries to circle away but Zalasat has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Zalasat drags the fight down to the ground.
Yovkov trying to control but Zalasat is working from the bottom.
Zalasat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zalasat managing to control the position. #T4#
Zalasat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU#
Yovkov gets to his feet - Zalasat follows without any prompting.
Yovkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zalasat doesn't seem bothered though.
Zalasat dives in and grabs Yovkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yovkov pushes down on Zalasat's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Zalasat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yovkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zalasat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zalasat's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yovkov missing with punches from the back.
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 Yovko Yovkov will probably get the nod.
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#
Yovkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zalasat circles away.
Zalasat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zalasat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yovko Yovkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yovkov falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Zalasat counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Zalasat jumps guard.
Zalasat has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yovkov has passed into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Zalasat is right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalasat is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yovkov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Yovkov in the domination position with Zalasat hanging on.
Adracio Zalasat has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Yovkov wants to control but Zalasat is keeping him busy.
Yovkov scoring with punches from side control.
Yovkov throws an elbow but Zalasat slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yovkov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yovkov is trying to ground and pound but Zalasat uses the momentary lack of control by Yovkov to regain half guard.
Yovkov stops Zalasat from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zalasat wants to control but Yovkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zalasat keeping hold of Yovkov's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zalasat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yovkov looking to sit in guard and control but Zalasat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zalasat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zalasat is looking to work some ground and pound but Yovkov has wrist control.#T3#
Zalasat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yovkov's guard.
Zalasat stops Yovkov from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yovkov fails to land the takedown.
Yovkov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yovko Yovkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zalasat shoots in for a double leg but Yovkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Zalasat takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Zalasat manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Zalasat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yovkov pinned against the cage. Yovkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Yovkov with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Zalasat has managed to clinch.
Zalasat tries for a takedown but Yovkov manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zalasat fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zalasat jumps guard but Yovkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yovkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zalasat pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adracio Zalasat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zalasat 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adracio Zalasat!
An out of breath Adracio Zalasat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
VFC 5 Legends are Born
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Island rushes Yovkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yovkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Island works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yovkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Island is one step ahead there.
Yovkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Island decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Island will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yovkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Mason Island has been cut.
Yovkov looks for a takedown but Island sprawls well.
Yovkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Island back to the cage. Yovkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Island shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yovkov but Yovkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Island forces Yovkov back against the cage and clinches.
Yovkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Island ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Island no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Island preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yovkov is looking to pass into half guard but Island pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Island is in guard.#REVR#
Yovkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Yovkov, not yet.
Yovkov tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Yovkov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Island is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yovkov.#T2##SU#
Island has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Island defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yovkov.
Mason Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yovko Yovkov.#CL#
Island clinches up with Yovkov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Island breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yovkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yovkov shoots in and drives through. Island sprawls well.
Yovkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Island but Island pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Yovkov clinches up against the cage.#T3##TD#
Island manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Island pulls Yovkov in to control the position.
Yovkov pushes down on Island's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Island is staying active underneath Yovkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Island has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Yovkov. Oh but Island has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Yovkov goes limp - he's gone! Island jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mason Island! |
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Event:
VFC 1 It Has Begun
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Yovkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Tartakov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yovkov did well to prevent Tartakov getting side control.
Tartakov working Yovkov over with strikes.
Tartakov passes to side control.
Tartakov scoring with punches from side control.
Yovkov is looking for a sweep.
Tartakov grinds an elbow into Yovkov's temple.
Tartakov working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Yovkov is rocked!
A big shot lands for Tartakov! That's hurt Yovkov! Will he recover? Tartakov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Leg Tartakov! |
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