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Event:
SMFL 13 - Hunt v Sadewa 3
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Putin moves out of range as Greyvine strikes.#CL2#
Putin pushes Greyvine up against the cage in a clinch.
Putin lands a left hand.
Putin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land. #TD2#
Putin jumps guard and drags Greyvine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Putin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Putin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Putin has his foot on Greyvine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greyvine works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Julians Sports Bar & Gym inform us that Putin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Putin trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyvine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Putin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Greyvine passes into side control.
#T1#
Check out the look on Greyvine's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Greyvine trying to control the action but Putin is working from the bottom.
Putin wants to control but Greyvine postures up.#SU#
Greyvine stands up and beckons Putin to his feet.
Putin tries to clinch but Greyvine is having none of it.
Greyvine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD#
Greyvine drops Putin with a beautiful combination! Putin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Greyvine is looking for the KO!#ROC#Putin is rocked!
Greyvine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Greyvine.
Putin is still on wobbly legs! Can Greyvine finish him?
Greyvine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Putin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greyvine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greyvine misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Greyvine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Putin tries to score a body lock takedown but Greyvine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greyvine lands a body punch.
Putin seems to have recovered his senses.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greyvine is stalling here.
Greyvine blocks an uppercut.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Greyvine.
Greyvine tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Greyvine managing to block the knees to the body from Putin.
Putin blocking some punches.
Putin looking for a takedown.
Chance Greyvine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ukraine Putin.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Greyvine blocks with his arms.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greyvine's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Greyvine.
#T3#
Greyvine's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Greyvine looking to slow down the pace here.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
Greyvine tries to circle away but Putin has him pinned against the cage.
Greyvine digs a right hand into Putin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Putin's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Putin.
Greyvine lands a hook that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Greyvine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Greyvine pushes Putin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Greyvine - that landed with a thud.
Greyvine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Putin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greyvine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4##TD2#
Putin pulls Greyvine into guard.
Putin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Putin is working an open guard so Greyvine takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chance Greyvine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greyvine looks to land a left hand but Putin moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin tries to clinch up but Greyvine circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Greyvine lands a body shot.
Greyvine throws a jab but it's blocked by Putin.
Putin is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Putin moves into the clinch.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greyvine stalling.
Greyvine is leaning against Putin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Putin gets through Greyvine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greyvine avoiding damage.
Greyvine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Greyvine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Greyvine dips to his left and cracks Putin with an uppercut!
Putin is looking to clinch but Greyvine is avoiding it.
Greyvine throws a looping overhand right but Putin ducks down to avoid it.
Greyvine looks to land a right hand but Putin moved out of range.
Greyvine scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Putin clinches up against the cage.
Greyvine stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Putin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greyvines head.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greyvine.
Greyvine misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greyvine backwards.
Putin goes for a takedown attempt but Greyvine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Greyvine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greyvine lands with a straight right. Putin didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Greyvine throws a nice looking combination but Putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greyvine is looking to counter punch.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greyvine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greyvine lands with an uppercut that bounces Putin off the cage and back into range.
Greyvine fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Putin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Putin looks to clinch but Greyvine throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Putin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chance Greyvine!
A very excited looking Chance Greyvine made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Ukraine Putin was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
SMFL 11 - Sadewa vs. Hunt II
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Nkruma clinches. #TD2#
Putin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nkruma uses from the top position.
Nkruma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Putin working for a triangle but Nkruma defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Putin is looking for a triangle but Nkruma pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Putin is looking for a triangle but Nkruma pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkruma wants to pass the guard but Putin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Putin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nkruma is aware though and is defending well.
Nkruma looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Nkruma stands and throws Putin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Putin trying to remain calm as Nkruma controls from the top position.#SUB#
Nkruma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Putin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Putin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Putin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Nkruma is working for a kimura but Putin is defending it quite comfortably.
Nkruma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Putin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Putin is looking for a sweep. Nkruma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Putin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nkruma pulls his head out easily.
Putin trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nkruma seems to be working for a kimura but Putin defends the submission attempt.
Putin tries to get to full guard but Nkruma has control of the leg.
Nkruma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Nkruma 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.
Putin is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Putin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin controls Nkruma momentarily but Nkruma frees himself.
Putin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Putin striking off his back but it's not causing Nkruma any problems.
Putin wants to sweep here but Nkruma controlling him for the moment.
Nkruma trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ukraine Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nkruma tries to land a front kick but Putin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Putin takes the fight into the clinch.
Nkruma tries to pull guard but Putin won't allow it.
#TD#
Nkruma jumps guard.
Putin passes into half guard. #SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Putin trying to control from half guard but Nkruma is working away.
Putin is taking a breather. Nkruma 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.#SUB2#
Putin 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.
Nkruma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ukraine Putin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nkruma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Putin rushes Nkruma and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Putin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Putin seems to be working for a kimura but Nkruma defends the submission attempt.
Putin works his way into full mount!
Putin trying to control but Nkruma is having none of it.
Putin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkruma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Putin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nkruma manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nkruma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Putin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
Putin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nkruma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nkruma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nkruma wants to improve his position but Putin is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Putin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nkruma is just riding it out for now. Putin eventually gives up the hold.
Putin is taking a breather. Nkruma 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.#SUB2#
Putin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Nkruma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Putin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nkruma keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions off his back.
Ukraine Putin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Putin is trying to control. Nkruma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Nkruma actively working from the bottom here.
Putin slows the pace down in half guard.
Nkruma tries to roll over but Putin keeps him under control.
Putin is looking to advance position but Nkruma won't allow it.
Nkruma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Putin wants to take a breather but Nkruma is having none of it. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nkruma manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nkruma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Putin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Putin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Putin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Nkruma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Putin defends well.
Nkruma is trying to control the position but Putin postures up.
Putin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nkruma's head.
Nkruma keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nkruma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Putin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Putin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Putin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Nkruma won't allow Putin to pass to mount.
Nkruma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Putin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Putin's back!
Nkruma controls the position.#SUB#
Nkruma looking for the choke but no joy.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Putin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nkruma working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin can't escape the position.
Nkruma trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ukraine Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nkruma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Putin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Nkruma gets control of Putin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nkruma will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nkruma keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Nkruma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nkruma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Putin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Putin trying to control but Nkruma is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin preventing the sweep.
Nkruma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Putin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Putin looking for a guillotine here but Nkruma defends easily.
Nkruma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putin is keeping the position for now.
Putin trying to control the position here.
Nkruma wants to pass the guard but Putin is keeping the position.
Nkruma trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nkruma is looking for a triangle but Putin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Nkruma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Putin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Putin throwing strikes from guard but Nkruma blocks nicely. #SUB#
Putin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Putin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Putin wants to control from the top but Nkruma keeps moving. #T3#
Nkruma looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Putin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Putin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nkruma is just riding it out for now. Putin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Putin is working for a submission of some sort.
Putin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nkruma wants to improve his position but Putin is controlling well.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nkruma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nkruma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nkruma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Putin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nkruma trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Putin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nkruma has picked Putin up and slammed him! Putin can't keep hold of the triangle and Nkruma manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Nkruma is trying to get an arm triangle but Putin is defending well.
Putin tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nkruma working away.
Samwel Nkruma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ukraine Putin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nkruma throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samwel Nkruma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Putin 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ukraine Putin!
Ukraine Putin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SMFL 9 - Chai vs. Thuta
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Jankovic lands a nice hook to Putin's body. Putin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Putin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Jankovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jankovic looks to land a combination. Putin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jankovic digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
Putin tries to clinch but Jankovic moves out of range.
Jankovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Putin takes one to the side of the head.
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Putin darts in trying to clinch
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand. #ROC#Putin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin tries to clinch but Jankovic moves out of range.
Putin is still on wobbly legs! Can Jankovic finish him?
Putin blocks the body kick.
Putin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Putin seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Putin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jankovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Jankovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jankovic.
Jankovic just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Jankovic.
Putin fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Putin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Jankovic breaks the clinch.
Jankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Jankovic misses the shot to the body.
Jankovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jankovic throws a wild body kick that Putin sees coming a mile off.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Putin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jankovic lands with a kick to the temple. Putin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Putin takes the fight into the clinch.
Putin looking for a takedown.
Putin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jankovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Putin tries to clinch but Jankovic moves away
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jankovic throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin tries to clinch up but Jankovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Putin lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Putin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jankovic works on Putin's body with a couple of short punches.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ukraine Putin.
Jankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Putin is trying to drag Jankovic to the mat but Jankovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jankovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Jankovic digs a right hand underneath Putin's ribcage. Putin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Good body shot from Jankovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankovic.
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Jankovic misses with the head strike.
Jankovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic is leaning against Putin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Putin looks winded!
Jankovic scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Jankovic pushes Putin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankovic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jankovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Jankovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin jumps guard but Jankovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jankovic lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Jankovic gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin blocking some punches.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jankovic working aggressively here.
Jankovic misses with the head strike.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Jankovic scores with a hook to the body.
Jankovic tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Jankovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin is trying to pull guard but Jankovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jankovic lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Jankovic.
Putin blocks a body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic takes a shot to the head.
Jankovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jankovic 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#
Jankovic scores with a hook to the body. Putin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jankovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putin can do to turn this around?
Putin walks into a straight right hand from Jankovic.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Jankovic! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Jankovic!
Our winner, Ivan Jankovic, 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.
Ukraine Putin was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
SMFL 7 - O'Brien vs. Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Putin moves into the clinch.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nkruma blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin lands with a left to the head.
Nkruma looking to stall.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Samwel Nkruma has been cut.
Nkruma struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Nkruma trying to land knees to the body.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin tries a body shot but Nkruma blocks it.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nkruma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Putin slowing the pace effectively.
Nkruma jumps guard but Putin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkruma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putins head.
Putin blocks a body shot from Nkruma.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Putin jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Putin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nkruma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin trying to control the position.
#T1#
Nkruma trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Putin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nkruma uses it to pass to side control.
Nkruma trying to control the position but Putin is working away.
Putin is trying to get back to half guard.
Nkruma is looking to take a break and control but Putin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putin tries to bench press Nkruma off him but Nkruma keeps the position.
Putin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
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.
Putin is not content to let Nkruma control the position. #SUB#
Nkruma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Putin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Putin tries to bench press Nkruma off him but Nkruma keeps the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nkruma is looking to take a break and control but Putin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Putin's face as Nkruma controls the position.
Putin wants to control but Nkruma postures up.
Putin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Nkruma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Putin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Putin is looking to reverse the position.
Nkruma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nkruma trying to control the action but Putin is working from the bottom.
Putin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Putin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nkruma pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nkruma is working for a kimura but Putin is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Putin tries to roll over but Nkruma keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nkruma wants to work for an arm triangle but Putin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nkruma is trying to control the action in half guard but Putin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nkruma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nkruma is pressing down on Putin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Putin is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Putin actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ukraine Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samwel Nkruma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A cross from Nkruma lands.
Nkruma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Putin darts in and clinches Nkruma up against the cage.
Nkruma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nkruma prevents the takedown attempt.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nkruma blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin looking to stall.
#TD#
Nkruma jumps guard and drags Putin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Nkruma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Putin is aware though and is defending well.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nkruma is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nkruma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Putin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Putin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Putin passes into half guard.
Nkruma moves into full guard.
#T1#
Putin wants to control from the top but Nkruma keeps moving.
Nkruma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Nkruma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Putin is pushing down on Nkruma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nkruma is fighting to maintain full guard but Putin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Nkruma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Putin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Putin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions off his back.
Samwel Nkruma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Putin is trying to control the action in half guard but Nkruma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura but Nkruma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Putin to get the leverage.
Nkruma wants to improve his position but Putin is controlling well.
Putin trying to control the action but Nkruma is working from the bottom.
Nkruma tries to roll over but Putin keeps him under control.
Putin trying to control the action but Nkruma is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Putin seems to be looking for submissions.
Putin is trying to control. Nkruma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nkruma wants to get back to full guard.
Putin wants to take a breather but Nkruma is having none of it. #SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nkruma is looking for a sweep. Putin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura here.
Putin wants to take a breather but Nkruma is having none of it.
Nkruma gets full guard.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nkruma is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nkruma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nkruma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Putin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nkruma keeping full guard, as Putin tries to pass.
Putin advances position into side control!
Nkruma is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Nkruma manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura but Nkruma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Putin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Putin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nkruma is just riding it out for now. Putin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Putin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nkruma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Nkruma wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Putin is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nkruma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Putin is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ukraine Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samwel Nkruma's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Putin blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Putin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nkruma tries to pull guard but Putin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Nkruma controls his hands.
Nkruma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nkruma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Putin smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Nkruma gets tackled into the cage by Putin. Putin maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Putin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nkruma is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Putin to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samwel Nkruma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkruma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Nkruma successfully pulls guard.
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkruma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Nkruma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Putin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Nkruma is looking for a triangle but Putin pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putin pushes down on Nkruma's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Putin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nkruma is just riding it out for now. Putin eventually gives up the hold.
Nkruma gets full guard.#SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Putin drops back looking for a leg! Nkruma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nkruma manages to kick Putin off! Putin jumps back into Nkruma's guard.
Putin wants to control from the top but Nkruma keeps moving. #T2#
Putin postures up in Nkruma's guard and throws a big left but Nkruma blocks it.
Putin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nkruma is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Nkruma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Putin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Putin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nkruma can't keep his opponent in guard - Putin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nkruma defends it well.
Putin prevents Nkruma from improving his position.#SUB2#
Putin is working for a kimura but Nkruma is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB2#
Putin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nkruma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Putin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Putin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Putin trying to pass the guard but Nkruma defending well.
Nkruma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nkruma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Putin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nkruma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Putin has managed to get both his arms back between Nkruma's legs - danger averted.
Nkruma keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Nkruma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Putin.
Putin is looking to work some ground and pound but Nkruma has wrist control.
Nkruma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Putin passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Putin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putin throws some wild stikes that Nkruma manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ukraine Putin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Putin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ukraine Putin!
Ukraine Putin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Putin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kubenskov checks it well.
Kubenskov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kubenskov throws a solid leg kick but Putin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kubenskov.
Putin is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Kubenskov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubenskov forces his way into half guard.
Putin tries to kick Kubenskov off but Kubenskov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kubenskov trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Kubenskov decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin walks into a jab.#T1#
Putin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kubenskov clinches up with Putin and pushes him back against the cage.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kubenskov tries to pull guard but Putin holds him up against the cage and eventually Kubenskov drops back down to his feet.
Putin has Kubenskov pressed against the cage, preventing Kubenskov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kubenskov tries to land knees in the clinch but Putin avoids the damage to the body.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubenskov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin. #TD2#
Kubenskov jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Kubenskov has his feet on Putin's thighs here. He's pushed Putin 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! Putin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitri Kubenskov! |
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