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Event:
RISE 59: Motts v Newton
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Hadjinov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zero's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zero has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zero needs to keep his hands up - Hadjinov had a free shot at his head there.
Zero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hadjinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zero has time to react.#CL2#
Zero moves into the clinch.
Zero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hadjinov is defending well for now.
Zero lands a nice knee to the body.
Zero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hadjinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hadjinov after a bit of a struggle.
Zero misses with a knee to the head.
Zero tries a knee to the head but Hadjinov blocks it.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hadjinov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zero lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hadjinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hadjinov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ive Hadjinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadjinov wants to take the fight to the mat but Zero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hadjinov goes for a takedown attempt but Zero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hadjinov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Hadjinov.
Zero tries to clinch there but Hadjinov circles away.
Zero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hadjinov with a jab.
Hadjinov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zero.
Hadjinov misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Zero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hadjinov's guard.
Zero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero landing some decent shots from guard.
Zero wants to control from the top but Hadjinov keeps moving.
Hadjinov wants to stand up but Zero is controlling him. #T2#
Zero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zero stays in close to Hadjinov's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zero doesn't manage to clinch there - Hadjinov circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hadjinov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Zero darts in and clinches Hadjinov up against the cage.
Hadjinov blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hadjinov's defenses.
Zero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zero with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Zero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hadjinov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hadjinov backwards.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hadjinov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zero with a knee to the head.
Hadjinov has Zero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Zero lands a knee to the body.
Zero tries a body shot but Hadjinov blocks it.
Zero landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero lands a good knee to the midsection. Hadjinov won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zero.
Zero taking a breather.
Zero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zero is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Hadjinov's ribcage.
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zero lands a damaging elbow.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hadjinov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zero working Hadjinov over with knees to the body.
Zero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
Zero lands a knee to the body.
Zero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hadjinov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zero working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero is pressed up against the cage. Hadjinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zero down to the mat. Zero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hadjinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zero tries to clinch but Hadjinov is having none of it. #CL2#
Zero moves into the clinch.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sub Zero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zero has Hadjinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hadjinov is looking for a takedown.
Hadjinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ive Hadjinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zero with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Hadjinov is rocked!
Zero lands a big knee to the head and Hadjinov goes down! Zero pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sub Zero!
After winning the bout, Sub Zero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ive Hadjinov was interviewed post fight and said 'You know, it's my first loss. Respect to my opponent, he did great. I'll be back and taking heads though.'. |
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Event:
RISE 47: Mogg v Assed
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Hadjinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Read throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hadjinov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Read has been cut.
Hadjinov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hadjinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Read was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Read thuds his right hand into Hadjinov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Read ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Read slips under a jab.
Hadjinov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Read lands with a nice body punch.
Hadjinov looks to land a right hand but Read moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Read with a jab.
Read displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hadjinov throws out the jab.
Read connects with a right hand. Hadjinov shakes it off.
A jab lands there for Read.
Hadjinov tries to move into range but Read moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Hadjinov is rocked!
Hadjinov tries to get into range but Read steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Hadjinov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Read scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Read!
Ive Hadjinov spoke after the fight, saying 'You know, it's my first loss. Respect to my opponent, he did great. I'll be back and taking heads though.'. |
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Event:
RISE 38: Hunter v Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Hadjinov misses with a looping left.
Minnich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Minnich.
Hadjinov avoids the body shot from Minnich.
An attempted straight right counter from Hadjinov misses the target.
Minnich jabs at Hadjinov's body.
Hadjinov avoids the body shot from Minnich.
Jab from Minnich.
Hadjinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minnich has time to react.
Hadjinov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Minnich to counter with a crisp jab.
Hadjinov throws an overhand right that lands on Minnich's shoulder, as Minnich tries to avoid the shot.
Minnich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hadjinov.
Hadjinov fails to land with a series of punches.
Minnich staying out of range there.
Hadjinov lands a really nice looking cross but Minnich seems unphased.
Minnich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minnich lands a right hook to the body.
Hadjinov is breathing heavily.
Hadjinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Minnich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minnich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Minnich throws out a powerful jab.
Minnich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Minnich staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minnich! But no joy.
Minnich lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hadjinov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Minnich dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Minnich!
During a confident post fight interview, Micah Minnich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ive Hadjinov stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know, it's my first loss. Respect to my opponent, he did great. I'll be back and taking heads though.'. |
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Event:
RISE 28: Brand v St Stone
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hadjinov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hadjinov showed some decent athleticism there.
Hadjinov is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Hadjinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Gregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hadjinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Hadjinov is nestled in close to Gregor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hadjinov trying to control from half guard but Gregor is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor is looking for a sweep. Hadjinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hadjinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hadjinov is looking to take a break and control but Gregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Hadjinov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gregor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gregor moves into full guard.
Hadjinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Gregor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hadjinov defends well.
Hadjinov postures up in Gregor's guard and throws a big left but Gregor blocks it.
Hadjinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregor 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#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hadjinov wants to control from the top but Gregor keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hadjinov passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Hadjinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gregor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadjinov working the head and body with strikes.
Gregor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hadjinov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hadjinov's back!#SUB2#
Gregor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hadjinov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Gregor patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Gregor working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gregor working for a choke but Hadjinov is defending well.
Hadjinov wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Hadjinov fending off the submission attempt from Gregor.
Hadjinov just trying to survive but Gregor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Hadjinov showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Gregor looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Gregor has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hadjinov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Gregor looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gregor working for a choke but Hadjinov is defending well. #SUB2#
Gregor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Gregor is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hadjinov is defending well though. Gregor let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Hadjinov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gregor gets his way!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gregor working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimbo Gregor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Hadjinov rushes Gregor and presses him up against the cage.
Gregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hadjinov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gregor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hadjinov escapes and throws Gregor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Hadjinov 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.
Gregor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gregor moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Gregor is looking for a triangle here but Hadjinov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gregor is looking for a sweep.
Gregor gets back to half guard.
Hadjinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gregor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Ive Hadjinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hadjinov is looking for a kimura but Gregor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hadjinov to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Gregor is refusing to be controlled, as Hadjinov sits in half guard. #T2#
Hadjinov is nestled in close to Gregor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hadjinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hadjinov working Gregor over with strikes. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hadjinov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gregor is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Gregor is defending against the submission attempts here by Hadjinov.
Hadjinov trying to control the action but Gregor is working from the bottom.
Hadjinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hadjinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Hadjinov 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.
#SUB2#
Gregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hadjinov pulls his head out easily.
Hadjinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregor's head.
Gregor is not content to let Hadjinov control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hadjinov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hadjinov trying to control from half guard but Gregor is working away. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hadjinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gregor is pressing down on Hadjinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gregor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hadjinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ive Hadjinov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hadjinov tries to clinch up
and Gregor counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Gregor. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hadjinov.
Gregor ducks under a wild hook from Hadjinov.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hadjinov looks to clinch
and Hadjinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hadjinov walks into a straight right hand from Gregor.
Hadjinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Hadjinov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gregor is trying to defend but Hadjinov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hadjinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hadjinov lands a nice short elbow.
Hadjinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gregor works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Hadjinov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hadjinov has managed to get both his arms back between Gregor's legs - danger averted.
Gregor has momentary wrist control but Hadjinov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hadjinov passes Gregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hadjinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hadjinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjinov throwing shots but Gregor is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gregor tries to get to full guard but Hadjinov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hadjinov pulls his head out easily.
Gregor is not content to let Hadjinov control the position.
Hadjinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Hadjinov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Hadjinov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hadjinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregor's head.
Hadjinov working over Gregor with some ground and pound. Gregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Hadjinov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gregor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ive Hadjinov!
A less than humble Ive Hadjinov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Stevenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Hadjinov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stevenson doesn't seem phased though.#KD#
Hadjinov drops his shoulder and cracks Stevenson with a huge uppercut! Stevenson goes down! Can Hadjinov finish him?
#ROC#Stevenson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bledge Stevenson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadjinov loads up on a big left hand. Stevenson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hadjinov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Stevenson can't hide his disappointment, as Hadjinov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ive Hadjinov!
Ive Hadjinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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