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Event:
AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals C
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Dobrosav goes for a double leg but Petrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrov continues to drive forward.
Petrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Aleksandar Dobrosav has been cut.
Dobrosav smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dobrosav shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Dobrosav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dobrosav dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Dobrosav throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lasar Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dobrosav under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dobrosav. That's going to slow Petrov down. #T1#
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Petrov connects with the punch.
Dobrosav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Dobrosav circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dobrosav.
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dobrosav throws a body shot but no joy.
Dobrosav takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dobrosav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Petrov throws a combination. Dobrosav tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobrosav takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dobrosav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Dobrosav connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Petrov tries to bum rush Dobrosav with a series of wild strikes but Dobrosav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dobrosav seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dobrosav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Dobrosav drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Dobrosav misses with some punches.
Dobrosav landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dobrosav can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Dobrosav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobrosav with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Dobrosav jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrov walks away with a smile on his face. Dobrosav gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A right-left combo lands from Petrov.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Petrov has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Dobrosav keeps it at a distance.
Dobrosav tries to counter by clinching up but Petrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Dobrosav shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov lunges at Dobrosav with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dobrosav's hand. #T4##TD2#
Petrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dobrosav to the ground. Petrov is now in Dobrosav's guard.
Petrov won't allow Dobrosav to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov wants to stand but Dobrosav has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Dobrosav is working an open guard so Petrov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dobrosav. Dobrosav obviously looking to wear him down.
Dobrosav tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
And Petrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Dobrosav pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Petrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Dobrosav gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petrov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dobrosav looking to control.
Petrov is looking to pass into half guard but Dobrosav pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dobrosav is in guard.#REVR#
Petrov keeping full guard, as Dobrosav tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasar Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Dobrosav's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petrov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petrov duly obliges.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Dobrosav works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Dobrosav tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aleksandar Dobrosav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dobrosav, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrov 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.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrosav dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Dobrosav moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dobrosav misses with the combination.
Lasar Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Dobrosav takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Dobrosav bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dobrosav is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to buck Dobrosav off.#T2#
Dobrosav postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Petrov is trying to buck Dobrosav off.
Petrov prevents Dobrosav from moving into mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Petrov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dobrosav dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Dobrosav was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dobrosav.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobrosav looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov works over Dobrosav's head and body with a nice combination.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Dobrosav fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Petrov forces Dobrosav back against the cage and clinches.
Dobrosav swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dobrosav wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Dobrosav manages to break the clinch.
Dobrosav dives in and grabs Petrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Dobrosav's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Dobrosav. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Dobrosav.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##BC2#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Dobrosav's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petrov works over Dobrosav's head and body with a nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov moves in looking to clinch but Dobrosav pushes him off.#KD2#
Petrov lands a left and a right that send Dobrosav crashing to the mat, dazed. Petrov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Dobrosav is rocked!#TD2#
Petrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dobrosav looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dobrosav throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dobrosav.
Dobrosav tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasar Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Dobrosav'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!#R3#
Nice body punch from Dobrosav.
Petrov throws a one two combo.
Petrov misses with a combination
and Dobrosav counters with a one-two to the body.
Dobrosav tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Petrov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dobrosav.
Petrov cracks Dobrosav with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dobrosav eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dobrosav wants to clinch.
Dobrosav cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1##CL2#
Petrov pushes Dobrosav up against the cage in a clinch.
Dobrosav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobrosav tries to land a knee to the head but Petrov blocks with his arms.
Dobrosav throws an elbow but it misses.
Dobrosav can't get the takedown.
Dobrosav tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrov just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dobrosav sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Dobrosav moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Dobrosav fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dobrosav connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Dobrosav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Dobrosav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobrosav swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
As Dobrosav backs off Petrov throws a huge counter combo but Dobrosav manages to avoid it all.
Petrov tries to clinch
and Dobrosav counters with a left and a right that stings Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Petrov scores with a four punch combination!
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dobrosav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Dobrosav avoids it well.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dobrosavs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dobrosav circles away.
Dobrosav throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dobrosav connects with a body shot.
Petrov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dobrosav shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Dobrosav keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrov managing to block the knees to the body from Dobrosav.
Aleksandar Dobrosav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dobrosav tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petrov smiles and moves away.
Good shot there by Dobrosav.
Lasar Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dobrosav sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasar Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petrov 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasar Petrov!
In defeat, Aleksandar Dobrosav stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger than ever. Thank you for coming.'. |
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Event:
RISE 51: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Butterfinger enables Dobrosav to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Butterfinger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dobrosav 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.
Dobrosav throwing strikes but missing.
Dobrosav postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dobrosav has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Butterfinger is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Butterfinger working for submissions but it's allowed Dobrosav to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butterfinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dobrosav trying to control from half guard but Butterfinger is working away. #T1#
Butterfinger is looking to control Dobrosav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Butterfinger avoid being mounted?
Butterfinger is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dobrosav wants to take a breather but Butterfinger is having none of it.
Butterfinger wants to sweep but Dobrosav has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Dobrosav working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dobrosav scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dobrosav scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Dobrosav wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butterfinger, who protects the arm well.
Butterfinger holding on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dobrosav scores with a couple of short elbows.
Butterfinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dobrosav on the ground.
Butterfinger struggling a bit here.
Butterfinger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Butterfinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dobrosav wants to control but Butterfinger is keeping him busy.
Butterfinger scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dobrosav manages to mount him!
Butterfinger is trying to escape the mount.
Dobrosav scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2#
Dobrosav looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dobrosav looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Dobrosav lands with some strikes.
Butterfinger wants to get back to his feet.
Dobrosav raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2#
Dobrosav has hold of Butterfinger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Butterfinger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Butterfinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dobrosav is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Dobrosav dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dobrosav tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butterfinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Dobrosav.
Butterfinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Dobrosav.
As Dobrosav backs away, Butterfinger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Butterfinger lands a nice hook to Dobrosav's body. Dobrosav takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Dobrosav has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Dobrosav pulls guard. #SUB2#
Dobrosav is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butterfinger defends well.
Butterfinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobrosav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrosav has control of Butterfinger's left arm, preventing Butterfinger from doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Butterfinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dobrosav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Butterfinger has managed to get both his arms back between Dobrosav's legs - danger averted.
Dobrosav has Butterfinger pulled in close to control his posture.
Butterfinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobrosav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dobrosav is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butterfinger defends well.
Dobrosav looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #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.
Butterfinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobrosav is keeping the position for now.
Dobrosav has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dobrosav is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dobrosav wants to stand but Butterfinger is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Butterfinger misses with a two punch combination.
Butterfinger lands a right hook to the body.
Dobrosav has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Butterfinger.#T3##CL2#
Dobrosav gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Butterfinger misses with some punches.
Dobrosav throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dobrosav is trying to force a seperation but Butterfinger has the dominant position.
A short left from Butterfinger.
A head punch on the inside from Butterfinger fails to land.
Butterfinger tries a body shot but Dobrosav blocks it.
#BC#
Butterfinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dobrosav keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Dobrosav drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dobrosav wants to control from the top but Butterfinger keeps moving.
Dobrosav won't allow Butterfinger to sweep him here.
Butterfinger keeping full guard, as Dobrosav tries to pass. #T4#
Dobrosav sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dobrosav stands up over Butterfinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Butterfinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butterfinger looking for a sweep. Not yet Butterfinger, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dobrosav throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butterfinger keeping moving, preventing Dobrosav from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Lionel Butterfinger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Butterfinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dobrosav moves to clinch but Butterfinger breaks away
and Dobrosav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Butterfinger.
Dobrosav on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Butterfinger.
Dobrosav misses with a body shot
enabling Butterfinger to counter with a crisp jab.
Dobrosav doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Butterfinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Dobrosav has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Butterfinger.
Butterfinger managing to block the knees to the body from Dobrosav.
Dobrosav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Butterfinger.
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!#BC#
Butterfinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butterfinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Good shot there by Butterfinger.
Butterfinger scores with a nice body kick.
Dobrosav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Butterfinger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Aleksandar Dobrosav has been cut.
Butterfinger is looking to slow Dobrosav down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Butterfinger.
Butterfinger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dobrosav.
Butterfinger scores with a sloppy right hand. Dobrosav should have avoided that one.
Butterfinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dobrosav wants to clinch but Butterfinger slips to the side
and Butterfinger counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butterfinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Butterfinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Butterfinger lands a glancing blow to the side of Dobrosav's head.
Jab, jab by Butterfinger - just one landing.
Dobrosav takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Butterfinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Dobrosav.#T2#
Butterfinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dobrosav tries to close the distance and clinch but Butterfinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butterfinger lands with an uppercut that bounces Dobrosav off the cage and back into range.
Dobrosav takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Butterfinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Butterfinger cracks Dobrosav with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dobrosav fails with the takedown.
Lionel Butterfinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butterfinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dobrosav needs to keep his hands up - Butterfinger had a free shot at his head there.
Butterfinger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Butterfinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dobrosav falls off balance throwing a combination
and Butterfinger counters with an inside leg kick.
Butterfinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Butterfinger digs a good body shot into Dobrosav's ribs.
Butterfinger connects with a leg kick.
Butterfinger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dobrosav takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Butterfinger scores with a leg kick.
Dobrosav stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butterfinger.
Lionel Butterfinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Butterfinger lands a nice shot to the body.
Dobrosav tries to clinch there but Butterfinger circles away.
Butterfinger tries to clinch there but Dobrosav circles away.
And Dobrosav tries to counter it with a takedown but Butterfinger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab lands there for Butterfinger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butterfinger lands a nice hook to Dobrosav's body. Dobrosav takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Butterfinger tries to clinch up.
Butterfinger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dobrosav has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Butterfinger.#CL2#
Dobrosav closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Butterfinger presses Dobrosav against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Butterfinger works on Dobrosav's body with a couple of short punches.
Butterfinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Butterfinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dobrosav tries to pull guard but Butterfinger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lionel Butterfinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Dobrosav.
Butterfinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butterfinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Butterfinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Butterfinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dobrosav at a distance.
Dobrosav closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lionel Butterfinger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Butterfinger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lionel Butterfinger!
An out of breath Lionel Butterfinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Aleksandar Dobrosav stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger than ever. Thank you for coming.'. |
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Event:
RISE 38: Hunter v Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Dobrosav moves into the clinch.
New York is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dobrosav gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Dobrosav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dobrosav closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Dobrosav.
Dobrosav dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Dobrosav lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
New York is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dobrosav passes New York's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
New York wants to get back to his feet.
Dobrosav takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dobrosav trying to control the pace.
Dobrosav wants to control but New York is keeping him busy. #SU#
Dobrosav stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows New York to get to his feet. #TD#
Dobrosav changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. New York looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
New York bucks up and tries to throw Dobrosav off but instead Dobrosav has got his back!
New York is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Dobrosav scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The referee is taking a good look at New York as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dobrosav!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobrosav landing with strikes.
Dobrosav biding his time, controlling New York. #SUB#
New York won't enjoy being in this position. Dobrosav looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - New York is tapping - it's over boys! Dobrosav picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksandar Dobrosav!
Aleksandar Dobrosav bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
RISE 26: Hunter v Philippe
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Dobrosav wants to clinch but Monsuta slips to the side#TD2#
and Monsuta counters with a single leg into guard. Dobrosav didn't expect that. #SUB#
Dobrosav throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Monsuta escapes and throws Dobrosav's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Monsuta working away.
Monsuta trying to control the action but Dobrosav is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Monsuta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsuta 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. #T1#
Dobrosav prevents Monsuta from moving into mount. #SU2#
Monsuta decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dobrosav is looking to clinch but Monsuta is avoiding it.
Dobrosav moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Sho Monsuta has been cut.
Dobrosav fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Monsuta has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Dobrosav wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monsuta tries to break the clinch but Dobrosav is controlling the position.
Dobrosav is looking to break free of the clinch but Monsuta has double underhooks.
Monsuta has Dobrosav pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dobrosav manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Monsuta has clasped his hands together around Dobrosav's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dobrosav struggling a bit here.
Dobrosav is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Monsuta in side control, throwing shots but Dobrosav defends.
Monsuta throws an elbow but Dobrosav slips to the side and avoids it well.
Monsuta trying to control the action but Dobrosav is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Monsuta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monsuta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dobrosav struggling a bit here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monsuta takes a little break here. Dobrosav wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dobrosav lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Monsuta instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Monsuta decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsuta looks winded!
Dobrosav stopping the sweep attempt from Monsuta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dobrosav is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dobrosav throws a strike but Monsuta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Monsuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sho Monsuta's cut.
That's time! Dobrosav's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Monsuta shoots in but Dobrosav avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dobrosav is looking to clinch but Monsuta is avoiding it.
Dobrosav tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
so Monsuta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dobrosav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Monsuta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dobrosav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsuta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dobrosav swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Monsuta stands up from Dobrosav's guard - Monsuta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Monsuta is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dobrosav is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Monsuta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monsuta not doing much here.
Dobrosav wants to control but Monsuta is keeping busy.
Dobrosav on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dobrosav tries to get out of the position.
Monsuta is keen to just control but Dobrosav is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dobrosav looking for submissions off his back.
Dobrosav is looking to control Monsuta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dobrosav avoid being mounted?#T2#
Monsuta is trying to control. Dobrosav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monsuta not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Dobrosav forces Monsuta back against the cage and clinches.
Dobrosav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dobrosav lands a good knee to the midsection. Monsuta won't want to take too many of those.#T3##BC#
Dobrosav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dobrosav tries to clinch there but Monsuta circles away.
Monsuta fails with a takedown attempt.
As Monsuta looks to move away, Dobrosav throws a big counter combo but Monsuta just gets out of the way.
Monsuta stuffs the takedown attempt from Dobrosav. Dobrosav gets slowly back to his feet.
Dobrosav wants to clinch up but Monsuta keeps it at a distance.
Dobrosav tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Monsuta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dobrosav's guard.
Dobrosav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dobrosav keeping moving, preventing Monsuta from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dobrosav is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dobrosav is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dobrosav trying to control but Monsuta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dobrosav drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dobrosav jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dobrosav scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sho Monsuta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sho Monsuta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dobrosav wants to clinch.#CL#
Dobrosav rushes Monsuta and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Monsuta jumps into guard, dragging Dobrosav to the mat.
Monsuta controls Dobrosav momentarily but Dobrosav frees himself.
Monsuta wants to sweep here but Dobrosav controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrosav throws a big elbow that misses.
Sho Monsuta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dobrosav works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Monsuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Monsuta is looking to control Dobrosav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monsuta avoid being mounted?
Monsuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dobrosav seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dobrosav knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monsuta on the ground.
Monsuta taking some punishment here, with Dobrosav in his half guard.
Dobrosav throws a strike but Monsuta avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dobrosav scoring with some ground and pound.
Dobrosav trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsuta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dobrosav postures up and lands a big shot to Monsuta's brow.
Dobrosav has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dobrosav trying to control but Monsuta is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dobrosav throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Monsuta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dobrosav trying to control but Monsuta is working from the bottom.
Dobrosav working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dobrosav tries to clinch but Monsuta is having none of it.
Monsuta unleashes a big counter combination but Dobrosav bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dobrosav wants to clinch.
Monsuta wants to counter with a clinch but Dobrosav pushes him away.
Monsuta has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Dobrosav doesn't manage to clinch there - Monsuta circles away.
#CL2#
Monsuta closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Monsuta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dobrosav trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobrosav wants to stand and escape but instead Monsuta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Dobrosav keeping moving, preventing Monsuta from controlling successfully.
Monsuta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dobrosav haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dobrosav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dobrosav is looking to stand up but Monsuta isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monsuta trying to control but Dobrosav is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Monsuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monsuta 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Monsuta!
Aleksandar Dobrosav spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back stronger than ever. Thank you for coming.'. |
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Event:
RISE 19: Granger v Lemieux
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Dobrosav tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Boyd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dobrosav looks for the body kick but Boyd saw that one coming.
Dobrosav wants to clinch.
Boyd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boyd misses with an uppercut. Dobrosav saw that one coming.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boyd enables Dobrosav to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boyd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boyd pulls Dobrosav in close to prevent any damage.
Dobrosav tries to stand but Boyd is controlling from the bottom.
Dobrosav in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dobrosav's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dobrosav wants to control from the top but Boyd keeps moving. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dobrosav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyd is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dobrosav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Denny Boyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrosav's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dobrosav duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Denny Boyd has been cut.
Boyd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dobrosav manages to avoid it.
Dobrosav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boyd .
A jab from Dobrosav misses.
Boyd scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyd . Dobrosav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dobrosav counters with a thumping low kick.
Denny Boyd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dobrosav slips under a jab from Boyd .#T2#
A slow jab from Boyd misses its intended target.
Dobrosav fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Boyd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dobrosav tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Boyd misses the target.
A jab from Boyd misses.
Boyd throws a hook to the side of Dobrosav's head but Dobrosav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dobrosav staying out of range there.
Boyd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dobrosav.
Good exchange - Boyd coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobrosav doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyd circles away.
Boyd clobbers Dobrosav with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boyd throws an overhand right that lands on Dobrosav's shoulder, as Dobrosav tries to avoid the shot.
Dobrosav is looking for the big counter here.
Dobrosav throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boyd lands a slapping body shot.
Boyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dobrosav moves out of range of the strikes.
Boyd throws a hook to the side of Dobrosav's head but Dobrosav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dobrosav wants to clinch up but Boyd keeps it at a distance.
Boyd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dobrosav tries to clinch up.#T3#
Boyd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Boyd instigates a clinch.
Dobrosav trying to land knees to the body.
Boyd lands a nice uppercut.
Boyd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dobrosav avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Boyd fails to land.
Dobrosav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boyd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boyd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Boyd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dobrosav tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boyd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boyd stalling against the cage.
Dobrosav jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boyd walks away with a smile on his face. Dobrosav gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Denny Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Dobrosav.
Dobrosav avoids the body shot from Boyd .
#CL#
Boyd has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Boyd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denny Boyd 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boyd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dobrosav. Dobrosav circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Dobrosav rushes Boyd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Boyd fails to land.
Boyd stalling.
Dobrosav jumps guard but Boyd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dobrosav jumps guard but Boyd stands there with Dobrosav around his waist. Dobrosav gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boyd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boyd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dobrosav.#BC2#
Dobrosav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aleksandar Dobrosav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Dobrosav fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boyd missing with a left hand there. Dobrosav was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dobrosav blocks a jab.
Dobrosav ducks under a wild hook from Boyd .
Boyd loads up on a big right hand but Dobrosav slips the punch.
As Boyd backs off Dobrosav throws a huge counter combo but Boyd manages to avoid it all.
Dobrosav looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyd is just out of range.
A big right from Boyd misses.
Dobrosav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyd .
Dobrosav appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dobrosav blocks a jab.
Boyd throws a jab when Dobrosav was well out of range.
Dobrosav slips a straight right by Boyd .
Boyd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boyd misses with a straight left.
Boyd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dobrosav can do to turn this around?
Dobrosav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dobrosav staying out of range there.
Dobrosav tries to clinch up.
Boyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Dobrosav.#T2#
Dobrosav shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boyd pinned against the cage. Boyd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Denny Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Dobrosav.
Dobrosav has a takedown stuffed.
Dobrosav ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dobrosav tries to clinch but Boyd moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Boyd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dobrosav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dobrosav moves away.
Boyd keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Boyd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dobrosav.
Dobrosav slips under a jab.
Dobrosav ducks under a wild hook from Boyd .
Boyd circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Boyd misses.
Dobrosav follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A big right from Boyd 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!
Dobrosav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyd jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Dobrosav dives in for a single leg takedown but Boyd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boyd throws a lazy right hand but Dobrosav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Dobrosav moves into range and clinches up with Boyd .
Boyd pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dobrosav jumps guard but Boyd stands there with Dobrosav around his waist. Dobrosav gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boyd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dobrosav prevents a body shot from Boyd .
Dobrosav letting Boyd take a breather here.#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boyd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Dobrosav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dobrosav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Boyd on the inside. #BC2#
Dobrosav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dobrosav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyd as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyd throws a hook but Dobrosav blocks it.
Dobrosav moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Denny Boyd is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dobrosav.
Boyd keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Boyd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denny Boyd 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyd . Dobrosav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyd throws a hook but Dobrosav avoids it easily.
Boyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Dobrosav looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boyd connects with a right hand. Dobrosav shakes it off.
Boyd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boyd wants it to stay on the feet.
Boyd misses with a lunging right hand
and Dobrosav counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyd keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Boyd has Dobrosav up against the cage in a clinch.
Dobrosav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dobrosav is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrosav is trying to drag Boyd to the mat but Boyd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Boyd avoiding damage.
Dobrosav is looking to break free of the clinch but Boyd has double underhooks.
Boyd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Denny Boyd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boyd lands with a light punch inside.
Dobrosav being controlled against the cage.
Dobrosav managing to block the knees to the body from Boyd .
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boyd is struggling to control the position.
Boyd holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Boyd for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Boyd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dobrosav avoids it.
Dobrosav is trying to break the clinch but Boyd has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Boyd .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boyd .
Dobrosav is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boyd to keep the fight standing.
Denny Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Dobrosav.#T3#
Dobrosav has had enough of the clinch but Boyd keeps him there for the moment.
Dobrosav has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boyd after a bit of a struggle.
Boyd lands a nice shot to the body.
Boyd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boyd landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dobrosav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dobrosav can't get the takedown.
Dobrosav jumps guard but Boyd stands there with Dobrosav around his waist. Dobrosav gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boyd manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boyd lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Boyd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boyd lands a good knee to the midsection. Dobrosav won't want to take too many of those.
Boyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boyd controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Boyd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyd , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Boyd !
Aleksandar Dobrosav was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger than ever. Thank you for coming.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Dobrosav throws a sloppy head kick and Clams moves out of range easily. #TD#
Dobrosav decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Clams trying to control but Dobrosav postures up.
Clams tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dobrosav has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Clams holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dobrosav tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dobrosav avoids the attempt from Clams to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clams is looking to improve his position but Dobrosav isn't that keen on the idea.
Clams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobrosav. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dobrosav can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clams is looking to escape. #T1#
Clams is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dobrosav misses with a head shot.
Clams tries to hold on but Dobrosav postures up.
Clams looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Dobrosav content just to control the position here.
Dobrosav wants to control but Clams has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Clams tries to roll over but Dobrosav keeps him under control.#SUB#
Clams is defending against the submission attempts here by Dobrosav.
#SUB#
Dobrosav is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Clams desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Clams is looking to control Dobrosav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clams avoid being mounted?
Clams is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dobrosav wants to work for an arm triangle but Clams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Dobrosav not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dobrosav is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clams is trying is best to control the position here.
Dobrosav missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clams is trying to maintain the position but Dobrosav is very close to passing his half guard.
Dobrosav controlling the pace.
Clams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Dobrosav is working for a submission of some sort.
Dobrosav thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dobrosav prevents Clams from improving his position.
Dobrosav 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.
Clams preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dobrosav working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Clams is looking to improve his position.
Dobrosav wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clams keeps working.
Clams is looking to control Dobrosav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clams avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dobrosav wants to pass the guard but Clams is defending well.
Clams wants to improve his position but Dobrosav is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Dobrosav dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Clams shoots in looking for a takedown but Dobrosav manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clinton Clams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dobrosav gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dobrosav has Clams pulled in close to control his posture.
Dobrosav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dobrosav is adopting a defensive guard.
Clams landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clams throws a big elbow that misses.
Clams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clams stands up over Dobrosav, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Clams postures up and lands a big shot to Dobrosav's brow.
Clams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clams lands a couple of elbows.
Aleksandar Dobrosav overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dobrosav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Clams landing some decent shots from guard.
Dobrosav keeping full guard, as Clams tries to pass.
Clams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clams working some strikes from top position.
Clams with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Clams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Dobrosav looking to score a takedown here. Clams is defending well but Dobrosav drives through and ends up in Clams's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clams is trying to keep Dobrosav in close.
Dobrosav working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clams controls Dobrosav momentarily but Dobrosav frees himself.
Clams has control of Dobrosav's left arm, preventing Dobrosav from doing any damage. #SU#
Dobrosav decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dobrosav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dobrosav enables Clams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dobrosav manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clams throwing strikes from guard but Dobrosav blocks nicely.
Clams with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Dobrosav doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dobrosav wants to sweep here but Clams controlling him for the moment.
Clams throwing strikes from guard but Dobrosav blocks nicely.
Clams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clams throws a big right hand that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dobrosav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clams landing with the ground and pound.
Dobrosav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clams can do to turn this around?
Clams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clams postures up and lands a big shot to Dobrosav's brow.
Clams lands a couple of elbows.
Clams is in close to Dobrosav's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dobrosav has momentary wrist control but Clams slips an elbow through the middle.
Clams stops Dobrosav from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Clams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dobrosav's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dobrosav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dobrosav counters with a two punch combo.
Dobrosav leaves Clams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dobrosav appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Clams dives in and scores a takedown into Dobrosav's guard.
Dobrosav seems keen to control Clams's posture.
Dobrosav working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clams works over Dobrosav with some ground and pound from guard.
Clams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dobrosav's head.
Clams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Dobrosav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clams lands a couple of elbows.
Clams postures up and lands a big shot to Dobrosav's brow.
Clams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dobrosav works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Clams with that takedown attempt.
Aleksandar Dobrosav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Clams.#TD2#
Clams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clams lands in his opponent's guard.
Dobrosav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clams.
Dobrosav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Dobrosav wants to stand up but Clams is controlling him.
Clams distracts Dobrosav with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clams prevents Dobrosav from getting back to his feet.
Clams connects with a couple of short punches.
Clams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clams lands a couple of elbows.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dobrosav but Dobrosav pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dobrosav leaves Clams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Dobrosav clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Clams tries to break the clinch but Dobrosav is controlling the position.
Clams has had enough of the clinch but Dobrosav keeps him there for the moment.
Clams jumps guard but Dobrosav stands there with Clams around his waist. Clams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dobrosav prevents it.
#TD#
Dobrosav turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dobrosav manages to end up in side control.
Clams tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Dobrosav controls the position from side control.
Clams is trying to improve his position.
Dobrosav is putting a hurting on Clams here, landing some big shots from side control.
Clams is not content to let Dobrosav control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clams struggling a bit here.
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 Aleksandar Dobrosav.
I think Dobrosav has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aleksandar Dobrosav!
Aleksandar Dobrosav was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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