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Event:
OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Bakarow shoots in looking for a takedown but Santaban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakarow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bakarow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bakarow unleashes a big counter combination but Santaban bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bakarow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a takedown but Santaban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakarow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bakarow's coach down at Death By Snu Snu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Uniesky Santaban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Santaban fails to land with a series of punches.
Bakarow fails to land the takedown.
Santaban lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Santaban misses.
Santaban keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#Bakarow is rocked!
Bakarow loses concentration momentarily and Santaban pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Bakarow crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Santaban finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uniesky Santaban!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Uniesky Santaban made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Bakarow. #CL#
Late fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bakarow, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bakarow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bakarow.
Bakarow's coach down at Death By Snu Snu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Late looks for the body kick but Bakarow saw that one coming.
Late tries to land a leg kick but Bakarow saw it coming and moves away.
Late backing away here, and Bakarow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakarow moves away.
Bakarow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Late but Late pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Bakarow gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Bakarow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakarow avoids the body shot from Late.
Bakarow wants to counter the offense by Late and move into the clinch position.
Late fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakarow checks it well.
Bakarow lands a jab to Late's midsection.
Late misses with a hook to the body
and Bakarow counters with a nice leg kick.
Late has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Bakarow throws a jab when Late was well out of range.
Bakarow drops his hands momentarily and Late takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Late rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakarow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Late misses with a wild combination.
Late stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakarow.
Late swinging wildly here.
Late throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Bakarow counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Late! #ROC2#Late is rocked!
Bakarow performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
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!
Bakarow is trying to control the action in half guard but Late is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bakarow wants to pass the guard but Late is defending well. #T3##SU2#
Bakarow decides to stand and escape the position. #KD2#
Bakarow drops Late with a left and a right! Oh, Late is hurt - Bakarow dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Late is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Late gets back to half guard.
Late is refusing to be controlled, as Bakarow sits in half guard.
Late seems to have got his legs back now.
Late trying to control here.
Bakarow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bakarow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bakarow wants to control but Late is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late gets back to full guard.
Bakarow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Late'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.#R2#
Late tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakarow swivels and escapes.
Bakarow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Late misses the shot to the body.
Late will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bakarow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Bakarow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Late manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Late pushes Bakarow off and gets back to his feet.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakarow tries to counter with a clinch but Late shakes him off and moves away.
Late wants to clinch up but Bakarow keeps it at a distance.
Bakarow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Late with a hook.#CL2#
Bakarow rushes Late and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Late wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakarow has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Bakarow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Late gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bakarow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bakarow trying to control but Late is working from the bottom.
Bakarow tries to free his leg and advance position but Late is retaining full guard.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Bakarow won't allow Late to get back to his feet.
Bakarow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Bakarow sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bakarow misses with a few strikes there.
Late throws a series of punches but Bakarow moves out of range.
Late throws a leg kick but Bakarow checks it.
Late tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bakarow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Late looks to land a combination but Bakarow avoids it well.
Bakarow is looking for the big counter here.
Late moves in looking to clinch but Bakarow pushes him off.#CL2#
Bakarow takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Late looks to throw the jab but Bakarow is out of range. #T3#
Late doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakarow circles away.
Late tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakarow was well out of range. Poor timing from Late.
Bakarow throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Bakarow clinches with his opponent.
Bakarow landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bakarow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bakarow.
Late appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and pushes Late back into the cage.#BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Bakarow stalks Late and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Late's face. Late staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakarow circles away quickly and effectively.
Late takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakarow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Late will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Late sets himself, and Bakarow steps forward looking for the clinch! Late avoids it this time.
Late takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bakarow lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Bakarow clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Late is looking to wear down Bakarow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Late takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Late misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Bakarow counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Late!
Bakarow not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Late lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Late misses with a series of wild punches.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakarow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Bakarow drives through and clinches with Late against the cage.
#BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch.
Late looks to land a combination but Bakarow avoids it well.
Late misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bakarow tries to counter with a clinch but Late shakes him off and moves away.
Late jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late misses with a low kick.
Late wants to clinch but Bakarow slips to the side
and Bakarow counters with a nice body shot.
Late stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakarow.
Late get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Late stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Bakarow runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Bakarow!
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'. |
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Event:
OFK 385 - Valentine Vs Wulff
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Gomes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Bakarow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Bakarow is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bakarow jumps into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bakarow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bakarow's best efforts.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Bakarow has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bakarow jumps into side control!
Bakarow advances to full mount.
Bakarow prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
Bakarow controlling from the full mount. #T1##SUB2#
Gomes tries to improve his position but Bakarow has taken his back! Bakarow has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gomes tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bakarow pushes Gomes away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Bakarow! |
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Event:
SMASH: Silver vs Lee
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Liee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakarow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Liee.
Bakarow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liee.
Bakarow fails with the takedown
and Liee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakarow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Liee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bakarow blocks it with crossed arms.
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Liee won't allow it.
Liee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bakarow.
Liee prevents Bakarow from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Bakarow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brusse Liee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Bakarow throws a sloppy head kick
and Liee counters with a crisp right that sends Bakarow to the canvas! Liee follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brusse Liee!
As Brusse Liee got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: We are building a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude. We forge our tradition in the spirit of our ancestors. You have our gratitude.'. |
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Event:
CFC 635
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Novak gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bakarow decides to pull guard.
Novak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Novak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Novak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Novak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Novak connects with a couple of short punches.
Novak is in close to Bakarow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bakarow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Bakarow is going to stand back up.
Well, if Bakarow 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.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Novak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Novak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Novak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Novak postures up and lands a big shot to Bakarow's brow.
Novak works over Bakarow with some ground and pound from guard.
Bakarow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Novak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bakarow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bakarow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Novak postures up in Bakarow's guard and throws a big left but Bakarow blocks it.
Novak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Novak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novak wants to control from the top but Bakarow keeps moving.
Novak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novak distracts Bakarow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Novak is looking to work some ground and pound but Bakarow has wrist control.
Bakarow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Novak controls the pace.
Novak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Novak pushing down on Bakarow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Novak lands with a punch from half guard.
Novak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bakarow!
Novak landing shots from mount.
Novak is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Bakarow is rocked!
A big strike lands for Novak! That's really hurt Bakarow and he's turned his back - Novak keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Novak jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonz Novak! |
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Event:
APEX 13
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Bakarow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Ewgenju Scorfna has been cut.
Bakarow's coach down at DF Fitnesscentrum was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scorfna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakarow.
Scorfna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bakarow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bakarow connects with a single shot there.
Scorfna shoots for a takedown but Bakarow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bakarow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bakarow scores with a nice body kick.
Bakarow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scorfna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewgenju Scorfna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorfna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1##TD2#
Bakarow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scorfna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bakarow wants to stand but Scorfna is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bakarow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scorfna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakarow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scorfna's guard.
Scorfna keeping full guard, as Bakarow tries to pass.
Bakarow's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Scorfna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakarow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bakarow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bakarow stays in close to Scorfna's body and controls the position.
Scorfna seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Scorfna keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Scorfna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bakarow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bakarow postures up.
Bakarow looking to pass the guard.
Scorfna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bakarow content to stall in guard here.
Scorfna pulls Bakarow in close to his closed guard and prevents Bakarow from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Bakarow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scorfna trying to control the position.
Bakarow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bakarow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bakarow misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bakarow lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Bakarow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scorfna holding on.#SU2#
Bakarow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Scorfna to his feet.
Scorfna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow tries for a takedown but Scorfna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bakarow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scorfna is trying to defend but Bakarow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Scorfna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ewgenju Scorfna's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Scorfna gets tackled into the cage by Bakarow. Bakarow maintains the clinch.
Scorfna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bakarow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow has a takedown stuffed.
Bakarow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bakarow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bakarow gets the takedown into side control.
Scorfna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Scorfna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Scorfna prevents Bakarow from moving into mount.
Scorfna being controlled for a moment.
Bakarow trying to control the action but Scorfna is working from the bottom.
Scorfna is trying to get back to half guard.
Bakarow trying to control the position but Scorfna is working away.
Bakarow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scorfna can't do much from the bottom here.
Bakarow scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bakarow taking a breather here.
Bakarow is looking to take a break and control but Scorfna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scorfna struggling a bit here.
Bakarow taking a breather here.
Bakarow tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bakarow controls the position.
Bakarow working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorfna is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Scorfna struggling a bit here.
Scorfna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bakarow's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakarow in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Scorfna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bakarow pulls his head out easily.
Bakarow is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Bakarow is working for a submission of some sort.
Bakarow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Scorfna trying to hold on to Bakarow's head to control him but Bakarow postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bakarow wants to take a breather but Scorfna is having none of it. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up out of the half guard.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scorfna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scorfna tries to counter with a takedown but Bakarow is quick to defend against it.
Crunch! Bakarow slams his shin into Scorfna's torso.
Bakarow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Scorfna tries to keep at a distance but Bakarow has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Scorfna gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow gets full guard.
Bakarow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bakarow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scorfna controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ewgenju Scorfna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bakarow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakarow leaves Scorfna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scorfna takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and pushes Scorfna back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorfna looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bakarow forces Scorfna back against the cage and clinches.
Scorfna is trying to drag Bakarow to the mat but Bakarow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewgenju Scorfna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorfna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bakarow pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow stalks Scorfna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scorfna's face. Scorfna staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Bakarow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scorfna was covering up waiting for the punch and Bakarow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bakarow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scorfna is keeping the position for now.
Scorfna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scorfna keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully.
Bakarow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Scorfna keeps moving. #T2#
Bakarow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bakarow wants to take a breather but Scorfna is having none of it.
Bakarow is looking to advance position but Scorfna won't allow it.
Scorfna is looking to control Bakarow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scorfna avoid being mounted?
Bakarow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bakarow tries to stand but can't do so whilst Scorfna controls his leg. #T3#
Scorfna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scorfna wants to improve his position but Bakarow is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakarow in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ewgenju Scorfna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scorfna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scorfna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bakarow but Bakarow pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scorfna 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.#CL2#
Bakarow takes the fight into the clinch.
Bakarow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bakarow landing knees to the head.
Sergey Bakarow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bakarow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakarow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakarow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Bakarow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakarow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Bakarow! |
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Event:
APEX 5
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Saqqaf misses with a few strikes there.
Saqqaf scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Saqqaf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saqqaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saqqaf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bakarow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully.
Bakarow trying to control the position.
Bakarow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully. #T1#
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Saqqaf has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saqqaf looking to pass the guard.
Saqqaf prevents Bakarow from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saqqaf scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bakarow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bakarow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bakarow walks into a stiff left hand from Saqqaf.#ROC2#Bakarow is rocked!
Bakarow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Bakarow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saqqaf ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Bakarow's jaw. Bakarow's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Saqqaf does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bakarow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Bakarow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bakarow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anstey is keeping the position for now.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Bakarow isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakarow trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Bakarow won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Bakarow wants to clinch up but Anstey keeps it at a distance.
Bakarow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakarow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anstey is fending him off so far but Bakarow persists. Nope, Anstey circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakarow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bakarow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anstey defends well and Bakarow ends up having to push Anstey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Bakarow staying out of range there.
Anstey throws a wild body kick that Bakarow sees coming a mile off.
Bakarow moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.
Anstey jabs Bakarow right on the nose. Bakarow blinks but takes it well.
Bakarow throws a leg kick but Anstey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anstey lands a head shot.
Bakarow fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Bakarow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bakarow misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakarow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakarow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anstey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakarow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anstey.
A punch combination from Anstey misses.
Anstey throws a right hand that Bakarow ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakarow also avoids with ease.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakarow was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.#CL#
Bakarow moves into the clinch.
Bakarow looking to throw knees to the head but Anstey is blocking nicely.
Anstey tries to circle away but Bakarow has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey wants to break free but Bakarow has control.
#T3#
Bakarow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bakarow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Anstey won't allow it.
#BC#
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bakarow shoots for a double leg takedown but Anstey sprawls well. He's pushed Bakarow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Anstey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bakarow tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakarow avoids a kick to the body.
Anstey throws a big shot that misses.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Anstey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bakarow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anstey counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakarow checks a low kick from Anstey.
Nice takedown defense from Anstey. No joy for Bakarow on that attempt. #T4##TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anstey slows the pace down in half guard.
Bakarow is trying to stand.
Anstey is taking a breather. Bakarow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey 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#
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakarow appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Bakarow is predictable there
and Bakarow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Bakarow is rocked!#TD2#
Anstey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oh Bakarow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakarow is being controlled here.
Bakarow can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anstey prevents Bakarow from escaping the position.
Bakarow seems to have got his legs back now.
Anstey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow wants to control but Anstey postures up.#T1#
Anstey trying to control the position but Bakarow is working away.
Anstey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bakarow struggling a bit here.
Anstey working the ground and pound.
Bakarow wants to get back to his feet but Anstey drags him back down.
Anstey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Corwin Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Anstey.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Bakarow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Bakarow is pushing Anstey's head away, looking to escape. Anstey manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Anstey has knocked Bakarow down with a huge combo! Anstey steps away and waves a wobbly Bakarow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Bakarow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakarow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Anstey grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Bakarow takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Anstey cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SCRAP 5: Johnson vs. Jovovic
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cherokee is defended easily by Bakarow.
Cherokee misses with a head kick.
Bakarow wants to clinch up but Cherokee keeps it at a distance.
Cherokee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Cherokee forces Bakarow back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bakarow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cherokee defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherokee stuffs the takedown.
Cherokee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bakarow back to the cage. Cherokee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Cherokee does no damage.
Cherokee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bakarow sprawls well. Bakarow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cherokee gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Bakarow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bakarow trying to control the action but Cherokee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cherokee is defending against the submission attempts here by Bakarow.
#SUB#
Bakarow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cherokee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cherokee trying to hold on to Bakarow's head to control him but Bakarow postures up.
Cherokee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Bakarow controlling the action here.
Cherokee tries to roll over but Bakarow keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakarow in particular looking to stall.
Cherokee is trying to maintain the position but Bakarow is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Cherokee is staying active underneath Bakarow, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakarow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cherokee with a poor takedown #CL#
and Bakarow counters by clinching up.
Sergey Bakarow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makhmud Cherokee.
Cherokee is trying to pull guard but Bakarow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cherokee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bakarow smiles and moves away.
Cherokee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakarow swivels and escapes.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bakarow shoots for a takedown but Cherokee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Cherokee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bakarow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bakarow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Bakarow postures up in Cherokee's guard and throws a big left but Cherokee blocks it.
Cherokee keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bakarow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A lazy body kick from Cherokee #TD#
and Bakarow counters with a single leg into guard. Cherokee didn't expect that.
Cherokee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cherokee has momentary wrist control but Bakarow slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakarow tries to stand but Cherokee is controlling from the bottom.
Bakarow is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow prevents Cherokee from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cherokee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bakarow trying to control the position but Cherokee is working away.
You can see the frustration on Cherokee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cherokee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bakarow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherokee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bakarow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bakarow trying to control the position but Cherokee is working away. #T1#
Cherokee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bakarow off and has taken his back!
Cherokee throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bakarow rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cherokee is looking to pass Bakarow's guard but actually Bakarow recovers to full guard.
Bakarow wants to stand and escape but Cherokee is having none of it. #T2##SU2#
Cherokee gets to his feet. Bakarow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cherokee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakarow with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Cherokee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bakarow jumps guard but Cherokee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bakarow has Cherokee pressed against the cage, preventing Cherokee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cherokee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakarow moves away.
Bakarow throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Bakarow backs off Cherokee throws a huge counter combo but Bakarow manages to avoid it all.
Cherokee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bakarow is fending him off so far but Cherokee persists. Nope, Bakarow circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakarow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cherokee tries to avoid it but Bakarow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cherokee to the ground. Cherokee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Bakarow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cherokee paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Bakarow ducks right into an uppercut from Cherokee.
Cherokee fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bakarow dives in and scores a takedown into Cherokee's guard.
Cherokee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bakarow connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Cherokee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bakarow trying to control but Cherokee is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bakarow lands a couple of digs.
Sergey Bakarow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Cherokee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bakarow is aware though and is defending well.
Bakarow stands and throws Cherokee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cherokee prevents Bakarow from moving into mount.
Cherokee is not content to let Bakarow control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow scores with punches from side control.
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 Sergey Bakarow will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bakarow tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Cherokee clinches.
Cherokee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bakarow after a bit of a struggle.
Cherokee fails to pull guard.
Bakarow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cherokee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cherokee prevents a body shot from Bakarow. #TD#
Bakarow has Cherokee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bakarow pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cherokee tumbling to the mat - Bakarow dives into Cherokee's guard.
Bakarow trying to control the position from guard on top but Cherokee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Cherokee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Makhmud Cherokee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cherokee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sergey Bakarow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makhmud Cherokee.#T1#
A punch combination from Bakarow misses. #TD#
Bakarow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cherokee quickly recovers to half guard.
Cherokee trying to hold on to Bakarow's head to control him but Bakarow postures up.
Bakarow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cherokee keeps working. #SUB2#
Cherokee looking for submissions off his back.
Cherokee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bakarow is trying to control. Cherokee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Cherokee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bakarow prevents Cherokee from improving his position.
Cherokee looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Bakarow seems to be working for a kimura but Cherokee defends the submission attempt.
Cherokee trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bakarow manages to pass to mount!
The referee warns Cherokee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
BOOM! Bakarow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bakarow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cherokee wants to control but Bakarow is having none of it.#SUB#
Bakarow working for a guillotine from mount but Cherokee is in no mood to give up.
Cherokee wants to control but Bakarow is having none of it.
Cherokee is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cherokee is desperately trying to improve his position but Bakarow has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Bakarow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cherokee is looking to escape.
Bakarow unloading with bombs!
Sergey Bakarow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakarow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bakarow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cherokee can do to turn this around?
Bakarow lands a couple of good shots and Cherokee has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cherokee is taking damage to the body and head.
Makhmud Cherokee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakarow struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Bakarow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bakarow, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Bakarow! |
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Event:
SFC 2 - Fallas vs. Quark
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bakarow drives through with a takedown into Morikatsu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bakarow content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Morikatsu has his feet on Bakarow's thighs here. He's pushed Bakarow off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bakarow screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nasu Morikatsu!
After the fight, Nasu Morikatsu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Bakarow with a poor takedown
and Almunecar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Almunecar connects with a solid leg kick.
Bakarow wants to clinch.
Bakarow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almunecar tries to avoid it but Bakarow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almunecar to the ground. Almunecar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakarow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Almunecar throwing a counter right hand but Bakarow manages to avoid it.
Alcide Almunecar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bakarow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bakarow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Almunecar is trying to get back to half guard.
Almunecar wants to control but Bakarow postures up.
Almunecar prevents Bakarow from moving into mount.
An elbow from Bakarow crashes against the mat.
Almunecar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bakarow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bakarow is looking to pass Almunecar's guard but actually Almunecar recovers to full guard.
Almunecar keeping full guard, as Bakarow tries to pass.
Almunecar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bakarow actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Bakarow punching from the bottom.
Almunecar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Almunecar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Almunecar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bakarow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Almunecar trying to control but Bakarow is working from the bottom.
Bakarow is trying to control the position but Almunecar postures up.
Almunecar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Almunecar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Bakarow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bakarow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Almunecar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bakarow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4##SU2#
Bakarow decides to stand back up.
Almunecar cracks a nice hook into Bakarow's ribs.#TD2#
Bakarow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Almunecar was covering up waiting for the punch and Bakarow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Almunecar keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Almunecar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Almunecar working for a triangle but Bakarow defends it easily.
#SUB#
Almunecar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alcide Almunecar dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Bakarow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Almunecar to the ground. Bakarow is now in Almunecar's guard.
Almunecar working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Almunecar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakarow defends well.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Almunecar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Almunecar keeps moving. #SUB#
Almunecar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakarow defends well.#T1#
Bakarow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bakarow trying to control the position from guard on top but Almunecar 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.#SUB#
Almunecar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bakarow stays in close to Almunecar's body and controls the position.
Bakarow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Almunecar is controlling Bakarow's posture.#SUB#
Almunecar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bakarow defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Almunecar trying to keep a closed guard but Bakarow is proving a slippery customer.
Bakarow passes Almunecar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bakarow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almunecar keeps working.
Almunecar trying to control from the bottom.
Bakarow throwing shots but Almunecar is blocking nicely.
Bakarow is looking to take a break and control but Almunecar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almunecar trying to hold on to Bakarow's head to control him but Bakarow postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Almunecar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakarow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakarow is looking to work some ground and pound but Almunecar has wrist control.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Almunecar keeps moving. #SUB#
Almunecar is looking for a triangle but Bakarow pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Almunecar is looking for a triangle but Bakarow pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Bakarow working some strikes from top position.
Bakarow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Almunecar can't keep his opponent in guard - Bakarow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Almunecar wants to control but Bakarow is keeping busy.
Bakarow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almunecar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Almunecar is not content to let Bakarow control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Almunecar looking for submissions off his back.
Bakarow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Almunecar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Almunecar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakarow under the eye.
Almunecar lands with an overhand left.
Almunecar stuffs the takedown attempt from Bakarow. Bakarow gets slowly back to his feet.
Almunecar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Almunecar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bakarow gets a takedown into half guard.
Almunecar wants to improve his position but Bakarow is controlling well.
#T1#
Bakarow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Almunecar is trying to stand back up but Bakarow is controlling him
Bakarow slows the pace down in half guard.
Almunecar trying to control here.
Bakarow passes to full mount!
Bakarow throwing strikes here but Almunecar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Almunecar is looking to improve his position but Bakarow isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Bakarow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bakarow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bakarow looking to control but Almunecar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bakarow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bakarow wants to control the pace but Almunecar is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Almunecar can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bakarow jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Almunecar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Almunecar and Bakarow has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Check out the look on Bakarow's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Almunecar tries to bench press Bakarow off him but Bakarow keeps the position.
Bakarow scoring with punches and elbows.
Bakarow wants to control but Almunecar is keeping him busy.
Almunecar tries to buck Bakarow off but Bakarow is having none of it.
Almunecar is trying to control Bakarow's posture but Bakarow avoids it. #T4#
Bakarow misses with the ground and pound.
Bakarow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Almunecar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bakarow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almunecar keeps working. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bakarow blocks a jab.
Almunecar lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Bakarow moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow is stalling here.
#BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Bakarow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bakarow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Bakarow! |
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Event:
RISE: From the Ashes
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Bakarow throws a head kick that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Bakarow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Inhanamoto!
Bakarow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Inhanamoto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bakarow tries to advance to mount but can't.
Inhanamoto is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Bakarow control the position. #SU#
Bakarow decides to stand back up. Bakarow steps back and let's Inhanamoto get back to his feet.#T1##KD2#
Inhanamoto lands a big head kick that sends Bakarow tumbling to the mat! Inhanamoto takes a step backwards and waves Bakarow back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bakarow is rocked!
Bakarow misses with a takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto scores with a counter punch that sends Bakarow to the canvas! Inhanamoto smells blood - he's punishing Bakarow with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bakarow has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desu Inhanamoto!
Our winner, Desu Inhanamoto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RISE 68:
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Bakarow shoots and misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakarow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakarow swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakarow slips under a jab from Petrov.
We've been told by Petrov's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Bakarow has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Bakarow counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Petrov!
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakarow 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##SUB2#
Bakarow swings around for an armbar but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bakarow's guard.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakarow is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Bakarow seems keen to control Petrov's posture.#SUB2#
Bakarow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES2#
Bakarow is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Bakarow. #T2##TD2#
Bakarow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Petrov regains guard immediately.
Bakarow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bakarow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bakarow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Bakarow defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakarow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Petrov's head.#SUB#
Petrov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bakarow frees his head nicely. Oh but Petrov has switched to an armbar! Bakarow is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kovalevsky Petrov! |
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Event:
RISE 60: Hunt v Daxton
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Carter throws a right and a left that Bakarow avoids nicely.
Carter lands with a nice combination. Bakarow backs away looking to recover.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter checks a leg kick.
Bakarow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Bakarow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Carter.#TD#
Bakarow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Bakarow stands up.
Bakarow is looking to clinch.
Carter lands a two punch combo.
Bakarow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bakarow tries to counter by clinching up but Carter breaks away and moves out of range.
Bakarow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carter defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Carter misses.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Carter #TD#
and Bakarow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bakarow trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Carter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bakarow presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bakarow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carter is keeping busy.
Bakarow misses with a punch to the body.
Bakarow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Bakarow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter tries to circle away but Bakarow has him pinned against the cage.
Bakarow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Bakarow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.#T2#
Bakarow is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bakarow has his back to the cage.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Bakarow is controlling him.#BC#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Carter scores with a four punch combination!
A left and a right from Carter both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Bakarow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bakarow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bakarow throwing strikes but missing.
Carter is trying to keep Bakarow in close.
#T3##SUB2#
Carter looking for a guillotine here but Bakarow defends easily.
Bakarow passes into half guard.
Bakarow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bakarow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bakarow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carter is in a horrible position here. Bakarow smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Bakarow lands a big shot to the head and Carter winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sergey Bakarow! |
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Event:
RISE 48: Gustavsson v Philippe
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Bakarow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakarow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov trying to hold on to Bakarow's head to control him but Bakarow postures up.
Bakarow controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to control but Bakarow passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to bench press Bakarow off him but Bakarow keeps the position.
Petrov is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Bakarow is chipping away with strikes.
Bakarow working the ground and pound.
Petrov is trying to control Bakarow's posture but Bakarow avoids it.
Petrov seems a little lost for a moment, as Bakarow dominates the positioning.
Petrov gets back to half guard.
Bakarow content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bakarow controlling the pace. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Bakarow stalling. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Bakarow is pressing down on Petrov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now.
Bakarow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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. Bakarow connects with a nice short shot to Petrov's temple. #T3##SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bakarow wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Bakarow 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.
#SUB#
Bakarow is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrov moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Petrov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bakarow has his hands clasped together but Petrov extends and breaks Bakarow's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Petrov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kovalevsky Petrov! |
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