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Event:
TR56:Did Life Give You A Lemon
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Valiev slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valiev counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Valiev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Silva pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Valiev is sitting in close to Silva's body. Silva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Valiev is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Valiev is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rickson Silva! |
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Event:
TR50: Half A Century
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Valiev.
Valiev looks to land a left hand but Furtwangler moved out of range nicely.
Furtwangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valiev.
Furtwangler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valiev.
Furtwangler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Valiev's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Furtwangler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Valiev misses the target.
Valiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Valiev dodges the punch combination from Furtwangler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furtwangler throws a right hand that Valiev ducks under and follows up with a left that Valiev also avoids with ease.
Valiev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Furtwangler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Furtwangler throws a right and a left that Valiev avoids nicely.
Furtwangler misses with a wild combination.
Valiev appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valiev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Furtwangler circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
A left and a right from Furtwangler both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Viktor Valiev has been cut.
Furtwangler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valiev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Furtwangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valiev circles away quickly and effectively.
Valiev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Valiev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valiev is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Furtwangler does no damage.
Valiev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Furtwangler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valiev throws a chopping leg kick but Furtwangler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice cross by Furtwangler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furtwangler throws a combination that misses
enabling Valiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Valiev slips a jab and a cross from Furtwangler.
Furtwangler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valiev.
Jeremias Furtwangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valiev moves away from the strike by Furtwangler.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valiev. #T2#
Valiev misses with a two punch combination.
Furtwangler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valiev.
Valiev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Furtwangler.
Furtwangler defending well as Valiev loads up on a big left hand.
Furtwangler throws a series of punches but Valiev moves out of range.
Furtwangler cracks Valiev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Furtwangler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valiev throws out the jab.
Valiev is looking to chop away at Furtwangler's legs.
Furtwangler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Furtwangler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valiev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Furtwangler.
Valiev is looking for a counter combo.
Furtwangler throws a series of strikes that have Valiev backpedaling.
#CUT2#Viktor Valiev's cut is getting worse.
Valiev swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Valiev. Those never looked like landing.
Furtwangler tries to bum rush Valiev with a series of wild strikes but Valiev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valiev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Furtwangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Valiev.
Valiev is breathing heavily.
Furtwangler misses with a double jab.
Furtwangler moves out of range as Valiev strikes.
Furtwangler with a nice cross.
Furtwangler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valiev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Furtwangler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Furtwangler misses with a wild combination.
Valiev lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Furtwangler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Furtwangler looks to move away, Valiev throws a big counter combo but Furtwangler just gets out of the way.#T4#
Furtwangler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valiev misses with a wild combination.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Furtwangler! Valiev is backing up but he can't get away as Furtwangler lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Valiev and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeremias Furtwangler! |
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Event:
TR46: Smoking On The Red
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Aisland tries to clinch there but Valiev circles away.
Valiev throws a series of punches but Aisland avoids them all with ease.
Valiev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valiev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aisland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valiev throws a head kick that misses.
Aisland has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valiev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aisland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valiev.
Valiev throws a right and a left that Aisland avoids nicely. #TD2#
Aisland shoots in and gets a takedown into Valiev's guard.
Valiev is trying to control the position but Aisland postures up. #SU2#
Aisland stands up and waves to Valiev to follow him.
Aisland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aisland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valiev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aisland eats them both and turns towards Valiev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aisland shoots in for a takedown but Valiev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valiev appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Aisland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aisland tries to clinch but Valiev is having none of it.
Aisland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viktor Valiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanka Aisland.
Valiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Aisland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aisland throws a head kick that misses.
Aisland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valiev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aisland shoots in and drives through. Valiev sprawls well.
Aisland shoots in looking for a takedown but Valiev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aisland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Aisland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aisland lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Aisland content to stall in guard here.
Valiev is looking to stand up but Aisland isn't so interested in that idea.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Valiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Valiev is working hard here to advance position.
Valiev being controlled here, momentarily.
Aisland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Valiev keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aisland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Valiev misses the target.
Aisland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valiev defends it nicely.
As Aisland looks to move away, Valiev throws a big counter combo but Aisland just gets out of the way.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A punch combination from Valiev misses.
Sanka Aisland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aisland or perhaps it was just good defense by Valiev, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Aisland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valiev napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Aisland is trying to get an arm triangle but Valiev is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Valiev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jab from Valiev.#TD2#
Aisland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valiev was covering up waiting for the punch and Aisland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Valiev is wriggling around but Aisland manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aisland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland wants to control the pace but Valiev is squirming around nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Aisland is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Aisland extends the arm and Valiev is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sanka Aisland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Dangus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Valiev to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Gaby Dangus has been cut.
Valiev delivers a nice body kick.
Valiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valiev connects with a stiff jab that staggers Dangus - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Viktor Valiev!
A pretty intense looking Viktor Valiev took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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