 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
RISE 144
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Krahujec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Krahujec scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Krahujec working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prokopenko is looking for a sweep.
Krahujec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prokopenko keeps working.
Krahujec grinds an elbow into Prokopenko's temple.
Krahujec is chipping away with strikes.
Prokopenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krahujec's best efforts.
Prokopenko trying to control but Krahujec postures up.
Krahujec lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krahujec working over Prokopenko with some ground and pound. Prokopenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prokopenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krahujec.
Krahujec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krahujec lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Krahujec is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krahujec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krahujec lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Prokopenko is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krahujec connects with a nice short shot to Prokopenko's temple.
Oh Prokopenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Krahujec.
Krahujec lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Prokopenko quite badly. Prokopenko pulls Krahujec in close trying to recover. Krahujec postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Prokopenko on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Prokopenko doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Krahujec! |
|
|
|
Event:
RISE 135
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Prokopenko has a takedown stuffed.
Markovic lands a nice shot that snaps Prokopenko's head back.
Markovic delivers a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Prokopenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Markovic, which made it look bad.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prokopenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markovic pinned against the cage. Markovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nedjeljko Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uladzimir Prokopenko.
Prokopenko shoots and misses
and Markovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body kick there by Markovic.
Prokopenko looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Markovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Prokopenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Markovic scores with the left hand. Prokopenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prokopenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markovic tries to avoid it but Prokopenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markovic to the ground. Markovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A solid body kick from Markovic. #T1#
Markovic is looking to slow Prokopenko down with leg kicks.
Prokopenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Prokopenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markovic with a nice calf kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Markovic.
Prokopenko shoots in and drives through. Markovic sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Markovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic throws a shot to the body.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prokopenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Markovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic connects with a combination that backs up Prokopenko into the cage. Markovic lands a flurry of punches that gets past Prokopenko's guard. Prokopenko is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Markovic bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nedjeljko Markovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Nedjeljko Markovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
RISE 127
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Leader moves into range and connects with a jab.
Prokopenko has his takedown stuffed
and Leader counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Leader's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Prokopenko misses with a takedown
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prokopenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Prokopenko is rocked!
Master Leader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uladzimir Prokopenko.
Leader lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Prokopenko up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Leader from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Prokopenko's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Leader!
An out of breath Master Leader thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Event:
RISE 119
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Prokopenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
Prokopenko wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Prokopenko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Prokopenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson trying to control the pace. #T2#
Prokopenko is looking to get back to full guard here but Johnson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Johnson controls the position from side control.
Prokopenko looks to move to half guard but instead Johnson has passed into mount! Damn!
Prokopenko tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away. #T3#
Johnson content just to control the position here.
The adventures of Johnson the control monster continue. Boring.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prokopenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Prokopenko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Johnson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Prokopenko's body.
Johnson keeps control of the position as Prokopenko tries to break free.
#T4#
Johnson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Prokopenko's body.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prokopenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson has the hooks in. Prokopenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Prokopenko turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haruki Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Prokopenko goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
I was talking to Prokopenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Prokopenko shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Prokopenko avoids it with no problem.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Uladzimir Prokopenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prokopenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Johnson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Prokopenko! Johnson lets Prokopenko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uladzimir Prokopenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prokopenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson drops Prokopenko with a naaaaasty hook - Prokopenko is in real trouble here! Johnson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Haruki Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
RISE 106: James v Akagawa
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux.
Prokopenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thibodeaux swivels and escapes.
Prokopenko has his takedown stuffed
and Thibodeaux counters with a big right hand! Oh Prokopenko is in trouble here! Thibodeaux follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Thibodeaux!
Darius Thibodeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Event:
Harlan vs Nysus - Money #17
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Prokopenko feints and as Saetang raises his hands in defense, Prokopenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prokopenko stopping the sweep attempt from Saetang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prokopenko throwing strikes from guard but Saetang blocks nicely.
Saetang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prokopenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Prokopenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saetang keeping full guard, as Prokopenko tries to pass.
Saetang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prokopenko throwing strikes from guard but Saetang blocks nicely.
Saetang is trying to keep Prokopenko in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prokopenko won't allow Saetang to sweep him here.
Prokopenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saetang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Saetang wants to sweep here but Prokopenko controlling him for the moment.
Prokopenko advances position into side control!
Saetang is looking for a sweep.
Saetang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prokopenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Saetang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Prokopenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Saetang is looking to reverse the position.
Saetang looks to move to half guard but instead Prokopenko has passed into mount! Damn!
Saetang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Prokopenko.
Prokopenko throws some wild stikes that Saetang manages to avoid easily.
Prokopenko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Saetang because Prokopenko loaded up on that one.
Prokopenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prokopenko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Saetang because Prokopenko loaded up on that one.
Prokopenko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saetang?
Prokopenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
Saetang blocking the ground and pound.
Saetang is trying to escape the mount.
Saetang is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang blocking the ground and pound.
Prokopenko misses with a head shot.#SUB#
Prokopenko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Saetang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Prokopenko wants to finish this one by submission but Saetang is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Prokopenko.
Saetang can't escape the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saetang has given up his back here.
#SUB#
Prokopenko has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Saetang! Can he survive? No! He's out! Prokopenko gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uladzimir Prokopenko! |
|
|
|
Event:
Goodman vs Oliveira Money #15
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Nysus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Prokopenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nysus blocks a head kick by Prokopenko.
Prokopenko gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nysus gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Prokopenko is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dio Nysus!
Dio Nysus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Event:
Davis vs Goodman - Money - #12
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Prokopenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Prokopenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Prokopenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Afanasy is aware though and is defending well.
Afanasy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prokopenko's head.
Afanasy tries to free his leg and advance position but Prokopenko is retaining full guard.
Afanasy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prokopenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Afanasy cracks Prokopenko with a solid left hand.
Prokopenko trying to keep a closed guard but Afanasy is proving a slippery customer.
Afanasy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prokopenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Afanasy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Prokopenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Afanasy wants to control from the top but Prokopenko keeps moving.
Prokopenko trying to keep a closed guard but Afanasy is proving a slippery customer.
Afanasy stands up over Prokopenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Afanasy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prokopenko on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Afanasy is posturing up here but Prokopenko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Afanasy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Afanasy has to tap! Slick submission there by Prokopenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uladzimir Prokopenko! |
|
|
|
Event:
Cosme vs Quark - Money - #9
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Castle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prokopenko sprawls well initially but Castle persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Prokopenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Castle 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.
Castle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Prokopenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prokopenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Prokopenko is not content to let Castle control the position.
Castle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Castle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prokopenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castle slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Castle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Prokopenko looking for submissions off his back.
Castle trying to control the action but Prokopenko is working from the bottom.
Castle is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castle is stalling here. Prokopenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Castle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Prokopenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Prokopenko working away.
Castle parries the strikes from Prokopenko easily there. Prokopenko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Castle to escape.
Castle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prokopenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prokopenko trying to control the position but Castle is working away.
Castle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Prokopenko is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Prokopenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #ES2#
Castle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Prokopenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castle swivels and escapes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Castle moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Castle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3##SUB#
Castle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prokopenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been informed that Castle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Castle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Prokopenko keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castle sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Prokopenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prokopenko's head.#SUB#
Prokopenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castle trying to control but Prokopenko is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Prokopenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle 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##TD2#
Castle gets the takedown into side control.
Prokopenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Castle is keen to just control but Prokopenko is a slippery customer.
Castle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Prokopenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Castle winds up and cracks Prokopenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Castle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prokopenko keeps working.
Well, if Castle 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Castle.
Prokopenko moves into full guard.
#T1#
Castle wants to control from the top but Prokopenko keeps moving.
Castle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Castle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prokopenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castle has managed to get both his arms back between Prokopenko's legs - danger averted.
Castle stays in close to Prokopenko's body and controls the position.
Prokopenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castle 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.
Prokopenko keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Prokopenko is looking for a triangle but Castle pushes his legs off easily.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Castle trying to control but Prokopenko is working from the bottom.
Prokopenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Prokopenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Castle wants to control from the top but Prokopenko keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Castle works over Prokopenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Castle advances position into side control!
Castle controlling from side mount.
Prokopenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Castle's best efforts.
Castle prevents Prokopenko from improving his position.
Castle controlling the pace.
Castle blocks the strikes from Prokopenko.
#T4#
Castle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Prokopenko trying to hold on to Castle's head to control him but Castle postures up.
Castle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Prokopenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle is looking to take a break and control but Prokopenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prokopenko tries to roll over but Castle keeps him under control.
Castle wants to control but Prokopenko is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castle controlling the pace.
Frank Castle has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Castle takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Castle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Prokopenko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Castle biding his time, controlling Prokopenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle tries to get the hooks in deep but Prokopenko pushed the leg off. #T1#
Prokopenko rolls, trying to escape but Castle keeps control of the position.
Castle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Prokopenko.
Prokopenko trying to control the hands but Castle won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Prokopenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Castle wants to control but Prokopenko manages to buck him off and is now in Castle's guard! Nice work there by Prokopenko!
Prokopenko wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Castle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Castle is looking to stand up but Prokopenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Prokopenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Castle managing to control the position.
Frank Castle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prokopenko throwing strikes from guard but Castle blocks nicely. #ES2#
Castle kicks Prokopenko off and gets to his feet.
Castle connects with a crisp jab.
Prokopenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Uladzimir Prokopenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2#
Castle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Prokopenko looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Prokopenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Castle has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Prokopenko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Castle is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Prokopenko pulls down on the head and he's put Castle to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Uladzimir Prokopenko! |
|
|
|
Event:
Cosme vs Morpheus - Money #6
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Drugger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prokopenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prokopenko tries to clinch but Drugger moves away
and Drugger counters with a straight right hand.
Drugger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drugger tries to clinch but Prokopenko moves out of range.
Prokopenko darts in looking for a takedown but Drugger gets double underhooks and turns Prokopenko into the cage.
Drugger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Prokopenko wants to clinch up but Drugger keeps it at a distance.
Drugger fails to land with a series of punches.
Prokopenko shoots in but Drugger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drugger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Prokopenko moves into the clinch.
Prokopenko prevents a body shot from Drugger.
A short right from Drugger. #T1#
Drugger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Drugger fails to land.
Drugger throws a punch but it's blocked by Prokopenko.
Drugger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drugger swings wildly with an uppercut but Prokopenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drugger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drugger misses with a body punch.
Drugger misses with the head strike.
Prokopenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drugger to keep the fight standing.
Abel Drugger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uladzimir Prokopenko.#BC#
Drugger manages to break the clinch.
Prokopenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2##CL2#
Prokopenko darts in and clinches Drugger up against the cage.
Drugger is looking to control Prokopenko's arms but Prokopenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drugger has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Prokopenko drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Drugger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drugger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drugger wants to pass the guard but Prokopenko is keeping the position.
Drugger postures up.
Drugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Prokopenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drugger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Prokopenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drugger.
Drugger wants to control from the top but Prokopenko keeps moving. #T3#
Prokopenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Drugger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drugger pushing down on Prokopenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Drugger trying to mount his opponent but Prokopenko defends it.
Prokopenko manages to get to full guard.
Drugger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prokopenko on the ground.#SUB2#
Drugger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prokopenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drugger sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Prokopenko keeping moving, preventing Drugger from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Prokopenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drugger 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.
Prokopenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Drugger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drugger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prokopenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prokopenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prokopenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prokopenko misses with a body punch
letting Drugger counter with a right hand.
Drugger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Prokopenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Prokopenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Drugger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Prokopenko tries to clinch there but Drugger circles away.
Prokopenko fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD#
Drugger drops Prokopenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Prokopenko looks back up at him and smiles so Drugger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Prokopenko misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Drugger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prokopenko.
Drugger wants to clinch up but Prokopenko keeps it at a distance.
Prokopenko feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Drugger as Prokopenko shoots in.
Drugger moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Prokopenko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prokopenko bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Drugger comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Prokopenko falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Prokopenko was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abel Drugger! |
|
|
|
Event:
Money - Additional - #4
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Barbosa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Prokopenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Prokopenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barbosa throws a big elbow that misses.
Barbosa is working Prokopenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barbosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Prokopenko is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Barbosa has his hands clasped together but Prokopenko extends and breaks Barbosa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Prokopenko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uladzimir Prokopenko! |
|
|
|
Event:
Collins vs Daxton - Money #1
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Prokopenko swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Amorim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prokopenko throws a right and a left that Amorim avoids nicely.
Prokopenko ducks under a wild hook from Amorim.#TD#
Prokopenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Prokopenko is thwarting Amorim's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amorim wants to get back to full guard but Prokopenko has mounted him!#T1#
Prokopenko thowing shots but they're missing.
Prokopenko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prokopenko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Prokopenko tries to control but Amorim wriggling away.
Prokopenko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB#
Prokopenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Amorim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Prokopenko looking for a guillotine from mount but Amorim is having none of it.
Prokopenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Amorim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amorim is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Amorim defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Prokopenko.
Prokopenko thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Prokopenko looking for a guillotine from mount but Amorim is having none of it. #SUB#
Prokopenko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Amorim has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Prokopenko punching from mount but Amorim doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Amorim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prokopenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Prokopenko is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Amorim is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Amorim flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Prokopenko anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Amorim and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Prokopenko slips an arm under Amorim chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Prokopenko has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Prokopenko is squeezing on Amorim like an anaconda would it's prey. Amorim fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uladzimir Prokopenko! |
|
|
|
Event:
Justice (382K+) - #2
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Prokopenko fails to land the takedown.
Campbell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campbell jabs Prokopenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Prokopenko wants to clinch but Campbell slips to the side#KD2#
and Campbell counters with a nice right hand that sends Prokopenko toppling to the canvas! Prokopenko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Campbell finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Uladzimir Prokopenko has been cut.
Prokopenko darts in trying to clinch
and Campbell counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Campbell!
In his post fight interview, Khabib Campbell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
