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Event:
HC GRAP 42
Date: Sep 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Amosov clinches. #TD#
Amosov has clasped his hands together around Frederick's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amosov (4) vs (0) Frederick
Amosov controls the position.
Frederick stops Amosov from passing to mount.
Frederick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amosov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Frederick is trying to control Amosov's posture but Amosov avoids it.
Frederick tries to bench press Amosov off him but Amosov keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Frederick is trying to work for a sweep but Amosov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Amosov (6) vs (0) Frederick#T1#
Frederick wants to control but Amosov is having none of it.
Frederick is trying to escape the mount.
Frederick tries to hold on but Amosov postures up.
Frederick tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Frederick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amosov controlling the pace for now.
Frederick wants to control but Amosov is having none of it.#T3#
Frederick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amosov content just to control the position here.
Frederick tries to hold on but Amosov postures up.
Amosov controlling the pace for now.
Frederick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Frederick is trying to maintain the position but Amosov is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick is controlling Amosov's trapped leg to prevent Amosov from advancing to side control.
Frederick is pressing down on Amosov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Amosov pushes down on Frederick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frederick trying to control here.
#T5#
Frederick tries to roll over but Amosov keeps him under control.
Amosov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Frederick is doing well to control the position and prevent Amosov from advancing to side control.
Frederick trying to hold on to Amosov's head to control him but Amosov postures up.
#T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frederick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amosov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Amosov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Frederick controlling the position well.
Amosov not doing much here.
#T7#
Frederick manages to get to full guard.
Frederick trying to keep a closed guard but Amosov is proving a slippery customer.
Amosov is fighting to break Frederick's control of his arms but Frederick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Frederick trying to control the position.
Amosov stopping the sweep attempt from Frederick.
Amosov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frederick is trying to keep Amosov in close.
#T9#
Amosov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Amosov controlling him for the moment.
Amosov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Frederick is trying to keep Amosov in close.
Frederick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amosov controls the pace.#T10#
Amosov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frederick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amosov controls the pace.
Amosov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Frederick pulls Amosov in close to prevent any damage.
Frederick keeping full guard, as Amosov tries to pass. #T11#
Amosov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Frederick is trying to keep Amosov in close.
#T12#
Frederick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Amosov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Amosov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick looking to control.
Frederick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frederick is still trying to improve position.
Amosov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Frederick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amosov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (6) vs (2) Frederick
Frederick trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom. #T14#
Amosov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Amosov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
A relieved looking Yaroslav Amosov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HC KT 16
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Amosov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amosov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocksteady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocksteady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Amosov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocksteady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rocksteady throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocksteady misses with a hook. Amosov ducked under it nicely.
Amosov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocksteady.
Good exchange - Amosov coming out on top.
Rocksteady scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amosov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksteady.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amosov looks to land a right hand but Rocksteady moved out of range.#CL#
Rocksteady clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Amosov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Amosov staggers Rocksteady with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Rocksteady looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT2#It looks like James Rocksteady has been cut.
Amosov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Amosov throws a nice looking combination but Rocksteady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amosov ducks under a wild hook from Rocksteady.#T1#
Rocksteady wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Rocksteady.
Rocksteady misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Rocksteady. That snapped Amosov's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Yaroslav Amosov has been cut.#CL#
Amosov gets tackled into the ropes by Rocksteady. Rocksteady maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Amosov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amosov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rocksteady tries to clinch but Amosov moves out of range.
Rocksteady takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Rocksteady is rocked!
Amosov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocksteady.
As Amosov tries to get set, Rocksteady tries to push him back and clinch up but Amosov manages to avoid the attempt.
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!
Amosov blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Rocksteady misses its intended target.
Amosov throws out a counter right but Rocksteady avoids it with no problem.
Rocksteady misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Amosov to counter with a crisp jab.
Amosov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amosov avoids the body shot from Rocksteady.
Amosov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocksteady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amosov misses with a straight left.
Rocksteady lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Amosov throws a jab when Rocksteady was well out of range.
Rocksteady waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amosov.
Amosov looks to land a right hand but Rocksteady moved out of range.
Rocksteady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Rocksteady instigates a clinch.
A short right from Rocksteady.
Amosov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocksteady has him pressed against the ropes.
Rocksteady tries a body shot but Amosov blocks it.
Amosov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocksteady has him pressed against the ropes.
Rocksteady keeps control of Amosov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amosov is trying to push Rocksteady away but Rocksteady has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Rocksteady as the two fighters clinch.
Rocksteady can't find room to land a body shot as Amosov controls the action.
Rocksteady tries to throw a body punch but Amosov avoids it by throwing Rocksteady back against the ropes.
Amosov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rocksteady is trying to stall.
Rocksteady lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rocksteady has a couple of punches blocked by Amosov.
Amosov wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocksteady won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Yaroslav Amosov should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rocksteady clobbers Amosov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rocksteady misses with a looping right.
Amosov scores with a leg kick.
Rocksteady jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amosov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocksteady misses the target.
Amosov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amosov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amosov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amosov throws a jab when Rocksteady was well out of range.
Rocksteady lands with a nice body punch.
Rocksteady avoids the body shot from Amosov.
Amosov works over Rocksteady's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amosov connects with a single shot there.
Rocksteady swings widly with a right hand
and Amosov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocksteady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amosov throws a shot to the body.
Amosov lands a right hook to the body.
Amosov scores with the left hand. Rocksteady knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Amosov drops his hands momentarily and Rocksteady takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Amosov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amosov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocksteady wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Rocksteady has closed the distance and engaged Amosov in a clinch.
Rocksteady gets through Amosov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Amosov manages to break the clinch.
Amosov scores with a jab.
Rocksteady throws a body punch but Amosov moves out of range.
Amosov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rocksteady catches Amosov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rocksteady misses with a hook.
Rocksteady scores with a hook.
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!
Rocksteady scores with a nice head shot.
Amosov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amosov slips under a jab from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady tries to clinch up.
Rocksteady misses with a hook
and Amosov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amosov works Rocksteady's body with a nice hook.#T2#
A big left from Amosov misses.
Amosov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amosov lands a right hook to the body.
Amosov misses with a head kick.
Rocksteady throws a hook but Amosov blocks it.
Amosov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rocksteady scores with a jab to the head.
Rocksteady waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amosov.
Rocksteady tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Amosov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amosov.
Amosov scores with a head kick. Rocksteady tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Amosov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amosov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rocksteady checks it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rocksteady just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocksteady fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rocksteady waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amosov.
Rocksteady wants to clinch up but Amosov keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Amosov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Rocksteady looks to throw the jab but Amosov is out of range.
Amosov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Amosov with a jab.
Oh Rocksteady is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amosov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rocksteady seems to have got his legs back now.
Rocksteady throws an overhand right that lands on Amosov's shoulder, as Amosov tries to avoid the shot.
Rocksteady takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amosov staying out of range there.
Rocksteady is looking to clinch.
Rocksteady misses with a looping left.
Amosov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Amosov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amosov connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady looks to score with a jab to the body but Amosov is just out of range.
Amosov connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Rocksteady to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Amosov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yaroslav Amosov!
Our winner, Yaroslav Amosov, 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:
HC GRAP 39
Date: Aug 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sam forces Amosov back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Amosov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sam (0) vs (2) Amosov
Sam keeping hold of Amosov's head, controlling as best he can.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov wants to pass to mount but Sam is defending the position.
Sam gets full guard.#T1#
Amosov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sam pulls Amosov in to control the position.
Amosov preventing the sweep.
Amosov controlling from the top position.
Sam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amosov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (2) vs (2) Amosov#T2#
Sam advances to half guard.
Sam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam trying to pass the guard but Amosov defending well.
Sam is thwarting Amosov's attempts to control the position.
Sam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Sam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Amosov for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Sam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amosov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sam wants to free his trapped foot but Amosov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Amosov wants to improve his position but Sam is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Amosov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amosov.
Amosov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amosov is keeping the position for now.
Amosov working a defensive guard but Sam manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (5) vs (2) Amosov#T5#
You can see the frustration on Amosov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sam just content to control the position.
Amosov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sam working away.#T6#
Sam trying to control the position but Amosov is working away.
Amosov tries to improve position but can't.
Sam tries to advance to mount but Amosov instead regains half guard.
Sam controlling the action here. #T7#
Amosov trying to hold on to Sam's head to control him but Sam postures up.
Sam controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Amosov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sam content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amosov is keeping the position for now.
Sam postures up.
Sam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amosov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sam is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Amosov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sam wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving. #SUB#
Sam drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Amosov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sam has Amosov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (5) vs (4) Amosov#T10#
Amosov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amosov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sam is adopting a defensive guard.
Sam is trying to keep Amosov in close.
#T11#
Sam wants to hit a sweep here but Amosov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sam there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (5) vs (7) Amosov
Sam tries to reverse the position but Amosov maintains control.
Amosov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sam is looking to escape.
Sam wants to control but Amosov is having none of it.#T12#
Amosov controlling the pace for now.
Amosov avoids the attempt from Sam to control.
Sam is squirming around, avoiding Amosov's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Sam tries to reverse the position but Amosov maintains control.
Sam holds on for dear life.
Sam is desperately trying to improve his position but Amosov has a good base and remains in mount.
Amosov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sam is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Sam regains half guard.
Sam is pressing down on Amosov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sam isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Amosov stacks Sam on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Amosov! Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (5) vs (10) Amosov
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov wins on points by 10 to 5.
Yaroslav Amosov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Yaroslav Amosov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 38
Date: Aug 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Amosov gets a clinch. #TD#
Amosov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sam can't fight it off and eventually Amosov manages to take the fight to the floor. Sam looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (0) Sam
Amosov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amosov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amosov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amosov stopping the sweep attempt from Sam.
Our spies down at at 4 inform us that Sam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sam is trying to control the position but Amosov postures up. #T1#
Sam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sam is trying to control the position but Amosov postures up.
Amosov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Amosov trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam pulls Amosov in to control the position.
Amosov stays in close to Sam's body and controls the position. #T3#
Sam looking for a sweep. Not yet Sam, not yet.
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.
Amosov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sam holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Amosov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sam is trying to hold Amosov in close to prevent damage but Amosov has managed to pass into half guard.
Sam wants to control but Amosov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amosov is just content to waste time from the top position. Sam takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sam is continuing to stall.#T5##SUB2#
Sam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amosov wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving.
Sam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6#
Sam managing to control the position.
Sam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sam holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Amosov content to stall in guard here.
Sam looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Amosov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amosov stays in close to Sam's body and controls the position.
Sam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amosov trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
Sam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amosov controls the pace.#T9#
Sam pulls Amosov in close to prevent any damage.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Amosov from controlling successfully. #T10#
Sam seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amosov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sam is keeping the position for now.
Amosov won't allow Sam to sweep him here.
Amosov trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Amosov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11#
Amosov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amosov is fighting to break Sam's control of his arms but Sam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Amosov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Sam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Amosov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sam holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Sam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (2) Sam
Still in half guard, Sam seems content to control.
Amosov wants to get back to full guard.
Sam not doing much here.
#T14#
Amosov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amosov is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Sam gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Sam wins on points by 3 to 2.
Sambo Sam is the new super heavyweight champion!
Sambo Sam 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:
HC GRAP 37
Date: Aug 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Frederick jumps into guard, dragging Amosov to the mat.
Amosov stopping the sweep attempt from Frederick.
Frederick is trying to keep Amosov in close.
Amosov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Frederick controlling Amosov's posture.
Amosov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB2#
Frederick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amosov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frederick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Amosov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frederick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Frederick being controlled here, momentarily.
Amosov'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.
Frederick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amosov content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Frederick has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Amosov 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.
Amosov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Frederick wants to control the position but Amosov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Amosov prevents Frederick from improving his position.
Frederick is looking to get back to full guard here but Amosov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (3) vs (0) Frederick
Frederick wants to control but Amosov postures up.#T6##SUB#
Amosov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frederick tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Amosov easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Amosov (5) vs (0) Frederick#T7#
Frederick is looking to get to half guard.
Amosov controlling from mount. #T8#
Frederick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frederick is squirming around, avoiding Amosov's attempts to control the action.
Amosov avoids the attempt from Frederick to control.
Frederick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amosov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Amosov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Amosov prevents Frederick from getting the reversal.
Frederick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frederick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Frederick is trying to maintain the position but Amosov is very close to passing his half guard.
Frederick tries to roll over but Amosov keeps him under control.#T10#
Amosov controlling the action here.
Frederick is controlling Amosov's trapped leg to prevent Amosov from advancing to side control.
Frederick wants to improve his position but Amosov is controlling well.
Frederick is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
Frederick manages to get to full guard.
Frederick looking for a sweep. Not yet Frederick, not yet.
Amosov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amosov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T12#
Frederick looking for a sweep. Not yet Frederick, not yet.
Amosov looking to pass the guard.
Amosov controlling from the top position.
Amosov is fighting to break Frederick's control of his arms but Frederick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Frederick working a defensive guard here.
Frederick is trying to hold Amosov in close to prevent damage but Amosov has managed to pass into half guard.
Frederick has a hand on Amosov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Amosov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (8) vs (0) Frederick
Amosov controlling from mount. #T14#
Frederick is trying desperately to improve position.
Amosov controlling from mount.
Frederick wants to hold on but Amosov pushes him away.
Amosov prevents Frederick from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amosov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Yaroslav Amosov retains his super heavyweight title!
Yaroslav Amosov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 36
Date: Aug 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Frederick has Amosov up against the cage in a clinch.
Amosov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frederick pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Frederick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Amosov is trying to keep an underhook but Frederick manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Amosov
Frederick wants to free his trapped foot but Amosov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Frederick is working hard here to advance position.
Amosov works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov being controlled here, momentarily.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Frederick won't allow Amosov to sweep him here.
Frederick being controlled here momentarily.
Frederick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amosov controlling the position.
Frederick controlling from the top position. #T2#
Amosov wants to sweep here but Frederick controlling him for the moment.
Frederick trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amosov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Frederick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frederick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amosov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amosov seems keen to control Frederick's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amosov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (2) Amosov#T4#
Amosov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Frederick is trying to keep Amosov in close.
Amosov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amosov is looking to advance position but Frederick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frederick (6) vs (2) Amosov#T5#
Amosov tries to reverse the position but Frederick maintains control.
Frederick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frederick avoids the attempt from Amosov to control.
Amosov is looking to improve his position but Frederick isn't that keen on the idea.#T6##SUB#
Frederick has control of Amosov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Amosov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Frederick is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Amosov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Frederick moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (9) vs (2) Amosov
Amosov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Frederick off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T7#
Amosov is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Amosov right now.
Amosov 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.#SUB#
Frederick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Amosov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Amosov for a finish. #SUB#
Frederick is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Amosov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Frederick.
#T8#
Amosov wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Amosov is in a bad position with Frederick working for a choke. Amosov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (9) vs (4) Amosov
Amosov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Frederick is looking for a triangle but Amosov pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
Amosov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frederick trying to keep a closed guard but Amosov is proving a slippery customer.
Amosov 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. #T10#
Frederick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amosov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frederick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amosov is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Frederick keeping full guard, as Amosov tries to pass.
Frederick trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Frederick is looking for a triangle here but Amosov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (9) vs (7) Amosov
Frederick is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Amosov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Amosov controls the position from side control.
Amosov trying to control the position but Frederick is working away.
You can see the frustration on Frederick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Amosov happy to just control the position for now.
Frederick tries to bench press Amosov off him but Amosov keeps the position.
Amosov working away.
Frederick is looking for a sweep.#T14#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Frederick tries to improve position but can't.
Frederick is trying to work for a sweep but Amosov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (9) vs (9) Amosov
Frederick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amosov wants to take Frederick's back here but Frederick is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Amosov avoids the attempt from Frederick to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amosov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (9) vs (12) Amosov
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov wins on points by 12 to 9.
Yaroslav Amosov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Yaroslav Amosov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 35
Date: Aug 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Amosov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tai Kung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tai Kung tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Tai Kung clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Tai Kung has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Amosov regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (0) vs (2) Tai Kung
Tai Kung 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.
Amosov has control of Tai Kung's left arm, preventing Tai Kung from doing any damage.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amosov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tai Kung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amosov wants to improve his position but instead Tai Kung has moved into half guard.
Tai Kung looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Amosov wants to control but Tai Kung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Amosov won't allow Tai Kung to pass to mount.
Amosov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tai Kung looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Amosov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tai Kung looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amosov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tai Kung wants to free his trapped foot but Amosov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tai Kung controlling the action here.
Amosov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Tai Kung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amosov is staying active underneath Tai Kung, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Amosov gets back to full guard.
Tai Kung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amosov is trying to control the position but Tai Kung postures up.
Tai Kung is stalling in the full guard.
Amosov keeping full guard, as Tai Kung tries to pass. #T6#
Tai Kung slips nicely into half guard.
Amosov wants to improve his position but Tai Kung is controlling well.
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but Amosov defending well.
Amosov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Tai Kung is trying to control. Amosov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tai Kung controlling the action here.
Amosov wants to improve his position but Tai Kung is controlling well.
#T8#
Amosov keeping hold of Tai Kung's head, controlling as best he can.
Amosov wants to control but Tai Kung is keeping busy.
Tai Kung content to control rather than advance.
Amosov is doing well to control the position and prevent Tai Kung from advancing to side control.#T9#
Tai Kung wants to pass the guard but Amosov is defending well.
Amosov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tai Kung tries to free his leg and advance position but Amosov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amosov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (2) Tai Kung#T10#
Tai Kung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tai Kung has control of Amosov's left arm, preventing Amosov from doing any damage.
Amosov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Amosov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Amosov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (5) vs (2) Tai Kung#T11#
Tai Kung holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Tai Kung is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Amosov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Amosov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tai Kung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tai Kung is trying to get back to full guard.
Tai Kung keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T12#
Tai Kung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tai Kung.
Tai Kung trying to control the position here.
Tai Kung wants to sweep here but Amosov controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Tai Kung trying to keep a closed guard but Amosov is proving a slippery customer.
Tai Kung might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amosov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tai Kung can't keep his opponent in guard - Amosov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Amosov seems content to control.
Amosov wants to free his trapped foot but Tai Kung is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Tai Kung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amosov is taking a breather. Tai Kung 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.
Amosov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tai Kung keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Amosov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Yaroslav Amosov, 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:
HC GRAP 34
Date: Aug 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chriss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amosov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Amosov moves into range and clinches up with Chriss.
Amosov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chriss pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Chriss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chriss showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (0) vs (2) Chriss
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss controlling the pace.
Chriss is keen to just control but Amosov is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but Amosov defending well. #SUB2#
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura but Amosov is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Amosov is defending against the submission attempts here by Chriss.
Chriss stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amosov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Chriss seems to be working for a kimura but Amosov defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amosov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chriss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amosov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Chriss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amosov is refusing to be controlled, as Chriss sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Chriss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Chriss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amosov keeps working. #SUB2#
Chriss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chriss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amosov keeps working. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amosov moves into full guard.
Chriss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chriss looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Chriss won't allow Amosov to sweep him here.
Chriss postures up.
Chriss trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Chriss wants to pass the guard but Amosov is keeping the position.
Chriss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Chriss stays in close to Amosov's body and controls the position.
Chriss advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (0) vs (5) Chriss#SUB2#
Chriss swings around for an armbar but Amosov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chriss's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (5) Chriss
Amosov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Chriss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amosov defends it easily.
Chriss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7##SUB2#
Chriss working for a triangle but Amosov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Chriss isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Amosov stacks Chriss on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Amosov! Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (5) vs (5) Chriss
Amosov wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
Amosov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Amosov tries to advance to mount but Chriss denies him.
Chriss struggling a bit here.
Amosov trying to control the position but Chriss is working away.
Chriss struggling a bit here.#T9#
Chriss is holding Amosov down, trying to stall.
Chriss gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chriss is holding on to half guard well.#T10#
Amosov is thwarting Chriss's attempts to control the position.
Chriss is trying to control but Amosov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (8) vs (5) Chriss
Chriss is desperately trying to improve his position but Amosov has a good base and remains in mount.
Amosov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chriss is looking to escape.
Chriss looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (11) vs (5) Chriss#T11#
Amosov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chriss's body.
Amosov avoiding Chriss 's attempts to control his hands.
Chriss breaks Amosov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (11) vs (7) Chriss#T12#
Chriss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chriss trying to move into half guard but instead Amosov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (13) vs (7) Chriss
Amosov trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Amosov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chriss looking to control.
Our spies down at at 4 inform us that Chriss has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13#
Chriss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Chriss working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amosov has passed into half guard!
Amosov is just content to waste time from the top position. Chriss takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Amosov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chriss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amosov has managed to get both his arms back between Chriss's legs - danger averted.
Amosov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chriss trying to keep a closed guard but Amosov is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Chriss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Chriss has his foot on Amosov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amosov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Chriss looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
Chriss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Yaroslav Amosov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 33
Date: Aug 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Amosov rushes Malley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amosov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amosov.
Malley wants a takedown but no success here.
Yaroslav Amosov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jane Malley.
Malley looks winded!
Malley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amosov.
Malley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Malley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov tries for a takedown but Malley manages to get underhooks.
Malley is looking for a takedown.
Amosov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malley pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Amosov forces Malley back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov can't get the takedown.
Malley tries to score a body lock takedown but Amosov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amosov can't get the takedown.
Amosov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malley gets underhooks to prevent Amosov's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Malley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amosov after a bit of a struggle.
Amosov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malley prevents it.
Amosov is looking for a takedown.
Malley goes for a takedown attempt but Amosov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Amosov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amosov prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov wants a takedown but no success here.
Malley prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov tries to score a body lock takedown but Malley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malley gets underhooks to prevent Amosov's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Amosov wants the takedown. Malley is fighting it off but Amosov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Malley's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (0) Malley
Malley looking to control.
Amosov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malley is keeping the position for now.
Malley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Amosov tries to free his leg and advance position but Malley is retaining full guard.
Amosov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malley working a defensive guard but Amosov passes into half guard.
Amosov not doing much here.
#T3#
Amosov continues to stall.
Malley wants to improve his position but Amosov is controlling well.
Amosov trying to mount his opponent but Malley defends it.
Amosov trying to control the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Malley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amosov pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Amosov controlling the action here.
Malley wants to improve his position but Amosov is controlling well.
Amosov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
More hug and hope from Amosov.
Amosov prevents Malley from improving his position.
Malley is in trouble now - Amosov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (5) vs (0) Malley
Amosov content just to control the position here. #T7#
Amosov trying to control but Malley is having none of it.
Malley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (8) vs (0) Malley#T8#
Amosov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Malley wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Amosov controlling the positon.#SUB#
Amosov working for the choke. #T9#
Amosov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Malley.#T10#
Malley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Amosov.#SUB#
Amosov looking to break Malley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Malley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Amosov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11##SUB#
Amosov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Malley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Malley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Amosov.
Malley is really stuck here.
Malley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Malley is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Amosov has locked on a rear naked choke here! Malley is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yaroslav Amosov!
Our winner, Yaroslav Amosov, 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:
HC GRAP 32
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; James Rocksteady!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Amosov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Amosov clinches. #TD2#
Rocksteady has Amosov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rocksteady pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Amosov tumbling to the mat - Rocksteady dives into Amosov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (0) vs (2) Rocksteady
Amosov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rocksteady is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rocksteady drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Amosov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rocksteady has Amosov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (2) Rocksteady
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rocksteady looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Amosov preventing the sweep.
Amosov wants to pass the guard but Rocksteady is keeping the position.
Amosov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amosov pushing down on Rocksteady's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rocksteady wants to get back to full guard but Amosov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (5) vs (2) Rocksteady
Amosov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amosov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (8) vs (2) Rocksteady#T2#
Rocksteady tries to roll but Amosov sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Amosov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Amosov has the hooks in. Rocksteady is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Amosov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Rocksteady right now.
#T3#
Amosov controlling the position well here. Rocksteady rolled but Amosov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Amosov is hanging on to Rocksteady's back as he tries to escape.
Rocksteady manages to reverse the position and now he's in Amosov's guard. Nice work there by Rocksteady.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (8) vs (4) Rocksteady
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady looking to sit in guard and control but Amosov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (10) vs (4) Rocksteady#T4##SUB2#
Rocksteady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amosov defends well.
Amosov is stalling in the full guard.
Rocksteady looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Amosov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Rocksteady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB2#
Rocksteady looking for submissions off his back.
Rocksteady manages to get to full guard.
Rocksteady trying to keep a closed guard but Amosov is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Amosov won't allow Rocksteady to sweep him here.
Amosov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksteady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amosov stays in close to Rocksteady's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Rocksteady looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Amosov has picked Rocksteady up and slammed him! Rocksteady can't keep hold of the triangle and Amosov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (13) vs (4) Rocksteady
Rocksteady looks to move to half guard but instead Amosov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Amosov (15) vs (4) Rocksteady
Rocksteady is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Amosov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Amosov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rocksteady is looking to escape.
Rocksteady is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amosov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Amosov prevents Rocksteady from getting the reversal.#T8#
Amosov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rocksteady tries to control Amosov's body but Amosov pushes him off. Rocksteady squirms to his side and now Amosov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (18) vs (4) Rocksteady#T9#
Rocksteady tries to roll but Amosov sticks to his back.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Amosov just sinks the hooks in.
Rocksteady can't escape the position.
Amosov wants to control the position but Rocksteady frees himself and scrambles - Amosov manages to regain control in side control.
Rocksteady is looking for a sweep.#T10#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Amosov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rocksteady tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amosov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rocksteady gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Amosov (20) vs (4) Rocksteady
Rocksteady is wriggling around trying to escape.
Amosov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (23) vs (4) Rocksteady#T11#
Amosov biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Amosov working for a submission but Rocksteady is keeping him at bay.
Amosov trying to control but Rocksteady is having none of it.
Amosov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Amosov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (26) vs (4) Rocksteady
Amosov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rocksteady's body.
#T13#
Rocksteady tries to break free.
Rocksteady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amosov has good solid back control here. #T14#
Rocksteady rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amosov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (29) vs (4) Rocksteady
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 29 to 4.
Yaroslav Amosov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 31
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Amosov rushes Frederick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Amosov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frederick prevents it.
Frederick prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Frederick pulls guard.
Amosov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amosov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frederick trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Amosov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Frederick trying to keep a closed guard but Amosov is proving a slippery customer.
Frederick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Amosov passes Frederick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Frederick wants to control but Amosov is keeping busy.
Frederick tries to roll over but Amosov keeps him under control.
Amosov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Frederick gets full guard.
Amosov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frederick wants to improve his position but instead Amosov has moved into half guard.
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.
Amosov controlling the action here.
Frederick trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Frederick keeping control of the position.
Amosov controlling the pace.
Frederick wants to improve his position but Amosov is controlling well.
#T4#
Amosov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Frederick is looking for a sweep. Amosov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amosov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frederick is trying to maintain the position but Amosov is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Frederick is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Amosov is staying active.#SUB2#
Frederick looking for subs from the bottom but Amosov mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (3) vs (0) Frederick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amosov trying to control but Frederick is having none of it.
Frederick is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Frederick keeps trying to improve his position.
Frederick tries to hold on but Amosov postures up.
Amosov controlling from the full mount.
Frederick is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Frederick tries to hold on but Amosov postures up.
Frederick regains half guard.
Amosov stalling. #T8#
Frederick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Amosov 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.
Frederick controls Amosov momentarily but Amosov frees himself.
Amosov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Amosov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Amosov lying in Frederick's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Frederick decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Amosov taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martino Frederick!
A relieved looking Martino Frederick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 30
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Amosov drives through and clinches with Oliveira against the cage.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Amosov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Oliveira lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (0) vs (2) Oliveira
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (0) vs (5) Oliveira
Amosov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oliveira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amosov is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (0) vs (8) Oliveira#T1#
I really don't envy Amosov right now.
Oliveira controls the position.
Oliveira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Oliveira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Amosov's coaches at 4 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Amosov is trying to break free.
#T2#
Oliveira is not going to allow Amosov to sit and survive in this position.
Amosov is really stuck here.
Oliveira just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Amosov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at 4 inform us that Oliveira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Amosov is keeping busy.
Amosov breaks Oliveira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (8) Oliveira#T3#
Oliveira is adopting a defensive guard.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (10) Oliveira
Oliveira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
More stalling from Oliveira.#T4#
Oliveira is pressing down on Amosov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amosov is holding on for now.
Amosov is looking to improve his position.
Amosov is working hard here to advance position.
Oliveira is taking a breather. Amosov 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.#T5#
Amosov tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Amosov is looking to get back to full guard here but Oliveira has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (2) vs (13) Oliveira
Amosov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Amosov is not content to let Oliveira control the position. #T6#
Amosov being controlled for a moment.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amosov keeps working. #T7#
Amosov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (4) vs (13) Oliveira
Oliveira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amosov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amosov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amosov (4) vs (17) Oliveira#T8##SUB2#
Oliveira looking to break Amosov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Amosov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Oliveira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Amosov trying to control the action but Oliveira just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Oliveira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Amosov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Amosov trying to control the hands but Oliveira breaks the grip.
Amosov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Oliveira is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T9#
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Amosov is squirming around nicely.
Amosov tries to reverse the position but Oliveira maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira controlling from mount. #T10#
Amosov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oliveira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Amosov wants to control but Oliveira is having none of it.#T11#
Amosov is working to get back to half guard.
Oliveira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Amosov is trying to escape the mount.
Oliveira forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (4) vs (20) Oliveira#SUB2#
Amosov is in a bad position with Oliveira working for a choke. Amosov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (6) vs (20) Oliveira#T12#
Amosov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amosov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amosov is one step ahead there.
Amosov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T13#
Oliveira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (6) vs (22) Oliveira
Oliveira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amosov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Amosov.
Amosov keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amosov keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira wins on points by 22 to 6.
Archie Oliveira is the new super heavyweight champion!
Archie Oliveira spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 29
Date: Jul 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Malley closes the distance and clinches.
Malley is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malley wants a takedown.
Malley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malley wants to take the fight to the mat but Amosov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yaroslav Amosov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jane Malley.
Malley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amosov after a bit of a struggle.
Malley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amosov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Amosov is defending well.
Amosov wants a takedown.
Malley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amosov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Malley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amosov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Malley closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amosov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amosov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malley is pressed up against the cage. Amosov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malley down to the mat. Malley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##CL#
Amosov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malley is looking for a takedown.
Amosov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amosov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Malley closes the distance and clinches.
Amosov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Amosov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Amosov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malley prevents it.
Amosov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malley tries for a takedown but Amosov manages to get underhooks.
Malley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Amosov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amosov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malley pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Amosov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malley.
Malley has Amosov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amosov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amosov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malley is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malley is looking for a takedown.
Malley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amosov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amosov.
Amosov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amosov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Amosov tries to score a body lock takedown but Malley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Malley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amosov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malley has Amosov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amosov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Amosov can't get the takedown.
Amosov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Malley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov goes for a takedown attempt but Malley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malley fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Malley forces Amosov back against the cage and clinches.
Amosov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Amosov is defending well.
Malley can't get the takedown.
Malley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amosov prevents it.
Malley looks winded!
Amosov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amosov.
Amosov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Malley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amosov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Amosov can't get the takedown.
Malley has Amosov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amosov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malley is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amosov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malley prevents the takedown attempt.
Malley stops a takedown attempt from Amosov.
Malley goes for a takedown attempt but Amosov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Amosov moves into the clinch.
Amosov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malley.
Malley is looking for a takedown.
Malley is looking for a takedown.
Malley looking for a takedown. #T5#
Amosov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Malley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov is looking for a takedown.
Amosov wants a takedown but no success here.
Amosov looking for a takedown.
Malley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amosov after a bit of a struggle.
Malley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amosov after a bit of a struggle.
Amosov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malley is working for takedown but Amosov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amosov prevents it.
Amosov gets underhooks to prevent Malley's takedown attempt.
Malley can't get the takedown.
Malley is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Amosov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Malley regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (0) Malley#T6#
Amosov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amosov preventing the sweep.
Malley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Malley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Amosov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Malley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T8#
Amosov trying to control the position from guard on top but Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amosov preventing the sweep.
Malley wants to improve his position but instead Amosov has moved into half guard.
Malley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Amosov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (5) vs (0) Malley
Malley can't escape the position.
#T9#
Malley reaches up to try and control the position but Amosov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Malley rolls and tries to escape and now Amosov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (8) vs (0) Malley
Malley rolls, trying to escape but Amosov keeps control of the position.
Malley trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Malley's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Malley trying to control the action but Amosov just sinks the hooks in.
Amosov keeps control of the position as Malley tries to break free.
#T10#
Malley keeps trying to improve his position.
Amosov controlling the position well here. Malley rolled but Amosov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Malley is keeping busy.
Malley tries to break free.
#T11#
Malley trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Amosov trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Amosov looking to hold on to the position here but Malley rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T12#
Amosov postures up.
Amosov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malley looking for a sweep. Not yet Malley, not yet.
Amosov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Malley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amosov is one step ahead there.
Amosov wants to pass the guard but Malley is keeping the position.
Malley working a defensive guard but Amosov passes into half guard.
Amosov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Malley tries to roll over but Amosov keeps him under control.#T14#
Amosov tries to pass to full mount but Malley defends it.
Malley wants to get back to full guard.
Malley wants to control but Amosov is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malley wants to get back to full guard.
Malley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Yaroslav Amosov retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yaroslav Amosov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC KT 13
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Yan Spentliche misses with an uppercut. Amosov saw that one coming.
Amosov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yan Spentliche.
Amosov misses with a looping left.
Yan Spentliche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yan Spentliche misses with a looping right.
Yan Spentliche rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amosov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amosov lands a high kick!
Yan Spentliche takes a swing at Amosov's ribcage but misses.
Amosov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Amosov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amosov misses with a double jab
and Yan Spentliche counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amosov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amosov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yan Spentliche misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Yan Spentliche misses with a double jab.
Amosov throwing a counter right hand but Yan Spentliche manages to avoid it.
Amosov misses with a head kick.
Yan Spentliche throws an overhand right that lands on Amosov's shoulder, as Amosov tries to avoid the shot.
Amosov moves out of range as Yan Spentliche strikes.
Yan Spentliche misses with a looping right.
Amosov lands with an overhand left.
Yan Spentliche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amosov moves away.
Amosov scores with a head kick. Yan Spentliche tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Amosov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yan Spentliche has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amosov finds it's way round the side to connect with Yan Spentliche's head.
Amosov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amosov missing with a left hand there. Yan Spentliche was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yan Spentliche swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Amosov.
Amosov just misses with a punch to the body.
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amosov.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook. Amosov ducked under it nicely.
Amosov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yan Spentliche. That did some damage!
Yan Spentliche misses with a head kick.
Amosov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amosov tries a head kick but it misses.
Yan Spentliche looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Amosov digs a good hook to Yan Spentliche's body.
Yan Spentliche feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amosovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Amosov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yan Spentliche throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Amosov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Amosov tries a head kick but it misses.
Yan Spentliche takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Amosov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Amosov dominated that round.
That's time! Amosov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Amosov blocks a jab.
Amosov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yan Spentliche can do to turn this around?
Amosov throws a series of punches but Yan Spentliche moves out of range.
Yan Spentliche misses with a two punch combination.
Amosov throws a head kick but Yan Spentliche moves out of range.
Yan Spentliche takes a swing at Amosov's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Amosov.
Yan Spentliche lands a jab to the head.
Amosov throws a head kick that misses.
Yan Spentliche swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Amosov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan Spentliche missing with a left hand there. Amosov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amosov throws a big shot that misses.
Amosov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yan Spentliche jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amosov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
A punch combination from Amosov misses.
Yan Spentliche throws out a loose jab but Amosov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yan Spentliche jabs Amosov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yaroslav Amosov is winning the standup battle so far.
Yan Spentliche lands with a nice body punch.
Yan Spentliche throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amosov swinging wildly here.
Amosov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yan Spentliche misses with an uppercut
and Amosov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amosov lands a head kick. Yan Spentliche smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yan Spentliche throws an overhand right that lands on Amosov's shoulder, as Amosov tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Amosov.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Amosov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yan Spentliche lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yan Spentliche avoids the head kick by Amosov.
Amosov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yan Spentliche finds it's way round the side to connect with Amosov's head.
Yan Spentliche misses with a looping right.
Yan Spentliche smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Amosov throws a nice looking combination but Yan Spentliche bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yan Spentliche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yan Spentliche scores with a leg kick.
Amosov lands a nice shot that snaps Yan Spentliche's head back.
Yan Spentliche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amosov moves away.
Yan Spentliche fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amosov is out of range.
Amosov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yan Spentliche counters with a stiff right hand.
Yan Spentliche misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yan Spentliche misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horghain Yan Spentliche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Amosov scores with a jab to the body.
Yan Spentliche throws a lazy right hand but Amosov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yan Spentliche avoids the head kick by Amosov.
Amosov cracks Yan Spentliche with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yaroslav Amosov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yan Spentliche throws a series of punches but Amosov avoids them all with ease.
Amosov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Amosov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yan Spentliche throws out the jab.
Amosov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yan Spentliche misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yan Spentliche throws a solid leg kick but Amosov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yan Spentliche.
Amosov connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov connects with a right hand. Yan Spentliche shakes it off.
Yan Spentliche takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amosov staying out of range there.
Amosov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Yan Spentliche is rocked!#T1#
Amosov tries a head kick but it misses.
Yan Spentliche throws a nice looking combination but Amosov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amosov catches Yan Spentliche napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Yan Spentliche crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Amosov raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yaroslav Amosov!
During a confident post fight interview, Yaroslav Amosov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 28
Date: Jul 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maykit goes for a double leg but Amosov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amosov continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Amosov as Maykit shoots in.
Amosov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maykit manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Amosov has closed the distance and engaged Maykit in a clinch.
#TD#
Amosov tightens his grip and picks Maykit up, before dumping him to the ground. Maykit manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (0) Maykit
Maykit trying to control the position here.
Maykit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maykit is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Maykit looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
Maykit controlling Amosov's posture.
Amosov tries to free his leg and advance position but Maykit is retaining full guard.
Amosov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Maykit is pulling down on Amosov's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Maykit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maykit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Amosov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maykit.
Amosov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Amosov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maykit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
More stalling from Maykit.
Amosov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maykit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Amosov trying to control but Maykit is working from the bottom.
Maykit seems keen to control Amosov's posture.
Amosov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maykit trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Amosov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (5) vs (0) Maykit
Maykit tries to hold on but Amosov pushes him away.
Maykit is looking to improve his position but Amosov isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Maykit regains half guard.
Maykit tries to get to full guard but Amosov has control of the leg.
Maykit is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Amosov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maykit is not content to let Amosov control the position.
Maykit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amosov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amosov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amosov (5) vs (4) Maykit
Maykit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Maykit.
I really don't envy Amosov right now.
Maykit trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Amosov doesn't escape.
Amosov tries to escape but Maykit has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
Maykit keeps control of the position easily here as Amosov tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Amosov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maykit biding his time, looking for the opening.
Amosov is really stuck here.
Amosov wants to control his opponent's hands but Maykit gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maykit controlling the positon.#T9#
Maykit avoiding Amosov 's attempts to control his hands.
Maykit really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Amosov.#SUB2#
Amosov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Maykit gets his way!
#T10##SUB2#
Maykit seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Amosov's chin but Amosov turns very nicely into Maykit's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Amosov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (7) vs (4) Maykit
Maykit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maykit with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Maykit being controlled here, momentarily.
Amosov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit has Amosov pulled in close to control his posture. #T12##SUB2#
Maykit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amosov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amosov tries to free his leg and advance position but Maykit is retaining full guard.
Maykit controlling Amosov's posture.
Amosov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit keeping full guard, as Amosov tries to pass. #T13#
Maykit has Amosov pulled in close to control his posture.
Amosov tries to free his leg and advance position but Maykit is retaining full guard.
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Amosov from controlling successfully.
Maykit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Maykit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Yaroslav Amosov retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Yaroslav Amosov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 26
Date: Jul 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Mc Muffin !
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Amosov closes the distance and pushes Muffin back into the cage.#TD#
Amosov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Amosov manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amosov (4) vs (0) Muffin
Amosov in the domination position with Muffin hanging on.
Muffin is trying to control Amosov's posture but Amosov avoids it.
Muffin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Muffin keeping control of the position.
Muffin is looking to control Amosov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muffin avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Amosov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (7) vs (0) Muffin
Muffin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Amosov avoids the attempt from Muffin to control.
Amosov prevents Muffin from getting the reversal.
Muffin tries to hold on but Amosov postures up.
Muffin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Muffin trying to control but Amosov postures up.
Muffin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Muffin trying to control but Amosov postures up.
Muffin 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#
Muffin is looking for a sweep. Amosov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amosov is working away from the top position though.
Muffin is refusing to be controlled, as Amosov sits in half guard.
Muffin tries to get to full guard but Amosov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Muffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amosov pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Muffin trying to hold on to Amosov's head to control him but Amosov postures up.
Muffin works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Muffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amosov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muffin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Muffin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Amosov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (10) vs (0) Muffin #T4#
Muffin seems a little lost for a moment, as Amosov dominates the positioning.
Muffin tries to buck Amosov off but Amosov is having none of it.
Muffin is trying to control Amosov's posture but Amosov avoids it.
Muffin is trying to escape the position but Amosov is controlling the position.
Muffin sneaks back into half guard.
Muffin wants to get back to full guard.
Amosov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Amosov is pressing down on Muffin 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muffin is holding on for now.
Amosov prevents Muffin from improving his position.
Amosov is looking to take a break and control but Muffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amosov is thwarting Muffin 's attempts to control the position.
Muffin wants to get back to full guard but Amosov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (13) vs (0) Muffin #T6#
Muffin tries to improve position but can't.
Muffin wants to control but Amosov postures up.
Muffin tries to bench press Amosov off him but Amosov keeps the position.
Muffin struggling a bit here.
Muffin looking for a sweep but Amosov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Amosov (15) vs (0) Muffin
Muffin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T7#
Muffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muffin wants to improve his position but Amosov is controlling well.
Muffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Muffin .
Muffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Muffin working for a triangle but Amosov defends it easily.
Muffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8##SUB2#
Muffin looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
#SUB2#
Muffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Muffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amosov is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Amosov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (18) vs (0) Muffin
Muffin wants to control but Amosov postures up.
Muffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muffin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
What's Muffin going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Muffin is looking for a sweep.
Amosov wants to control but Muffin is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muffin trying to remain calm as Amosov controls from the top position.#T11#
Muffin struggling a bit here.
Muffin is looking to reverse the position.
Amosov working away.
Amosov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
Muffin trying his best to control but Amosov has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Amosov (20) vs (0) Muffin
Amosov wants to take Muffin 's back here but Muffin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Muffin wants to hold on but Amosov pushes him away.
Muffin is trying to escape the mount.
Amosov tries to control but Muffin wriggling away.
Muffin gets back to half guard.
Muffin works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13##SUB2#
Amosov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amosov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Amosov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amosov stopping the sweep attempt from Muffin .#SUB2#
Amosov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muffin controls Amosov momentarily but Amosov frees himself. #T14#
Amosov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (23) vs (0) Muffin
You can see the frustration on Muffin 's face as Amosov controls the position.
Muffin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amosov trying to control the action but Muffin is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 23 to 0.
Yaroslav Amosov retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Yaroslav Amosov, 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:
HC GRAP 25
Date: Jun 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Muffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amosov wants to counter with a clinch but Muffin pushes him away.#CL2#
Amosov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muffin pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Amosov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Muffin is trying to keep an underhook but Amosov manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (0) vs (2) Amosov
Amosov prevents Muffin from improving his position.
Muffin 's coaches at Hawaii Fitness have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Muffin looking for submissions off his back.
Muffin is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin tries to get to full guard but Amosov has control of the leg.
Muffin trying to hold on to Amosov's head to control him but Amosov postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muffin is trying to maintain the position but Amosov is very close to passing his half guard.
Muffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Muffin looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
Amosov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Muffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amosov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Muffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amosov defends well.
Amosov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amosov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (0) vs (5) Amosov
Muffin tries to buck Amosov off but Amosov is having none of it.#T3#
The referee asks Amosov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Amosov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Muffin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Amosov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Muffin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amosov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (0) vs (8) Amosov#T4#
Muffin tries to reverse the position but Amosov maintains control.
Muffin tries to hold on but Amosov postures up.
Amosov controlling from the full mount.
Muffin is trying to escape the mount.
Amosov avoids the attempt from Muffin to control.#T5#
Muffin tries to control Amosov's body but Amosov pushes him off. Muffin squirms to his side and now Amosov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Muffin (0) vs (11) Amosov
Muffin tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Muffin is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Amosov has locked on a rear naked choke here! Muffin is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yaroslav Amosov!
Yaroslav Amosov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Yaroslav Amosov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 23
Date: Jun 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Hot Water!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Amosov moves into range and clinches up with Water.
Water tries for a takedown. No joy.
Amosov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Water avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Water gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amosov.
Water is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amosov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yaroslav Amosov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hot Water.
Amosov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Water gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Water is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amosov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Water wants a takedown but no success here.
Amosov wants a takedown.
Water is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov goes for a takedown attempt but Water pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Water gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Water is looking to take this one to the mat.
Amosov tries to score a body lock takedown but Water shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Water is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amosov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Water pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Amosov wants to take the fight to the mat but Water manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Water has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amosov after a bit of a struggle.
Water is looking to take this one to the mat.
Amosov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Water gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Amosov tries to score a body lock takedown but Water shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amosov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Water fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Amosov moves into the clinch successfully.
Water is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Amosov is defending well.
Water goes for a takedown attempt but Amosov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Amosov moves into the clinch.#T2#
Water prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Water pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Water drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amosov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Amosov has closed the distance and engaged Water in a clinch.
Amosov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Amosov goes for a takedown attempt but Water pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Amosov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amosov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Water is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Water is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amosov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Amosov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Water after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Amosov wants a takedown.
Amosov tries for a takedown but Water manages to get underhooks.
Water has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amosov after a bit of a struggle.
Water wants a takedown but no success here.
Amosov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Water goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amosov prevents it.
Water prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Water.
Water wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Amosov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amosov (4) vs (0) Water
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amosov controlling the position.
Amosov'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.#T4#
Water is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Water tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amosov controls the position.
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.#T5#
Water is not content to let Amosov control the position.
Water sneaks back into half guard.
Water is trying to maintain the position but Amosov is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Water is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Amosov is staying active.
Amosov controlling the action here.
Water is controlling Amosov's trapped leg to prevent Amosov from advancing to side control.#T7#
Water is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Water manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been informed that Water has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Water is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Water being controlled here, momentarily.
Amosov continues to stall.
Water is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
Water keeping moving, preventing Amosov from controlling successfully.
Amosov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Amosov stopping the sweep attempt from Water.
Water wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Amosov is now in half guard.
Water moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Amosov trying to control but Water is working from the bottom. #T11#
Water is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (4) vs (2) Water
Water trying to mount his opponent but Amosov defends it.
Amosov is trying to control but can't.
Water wants to pass the guard but Amosov is defending well. #SUB2#
Water is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Amosov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Amosov is trying to maintain the position but Water is very close to passing his half guard.
Amosov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Amosov wants to get back to full guard.
Amosov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Water seems to be working for a kimura but Amosov defends the submission attempt.#T13#
Water tries to pass to full mount but Amosov defends it.
Amosov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Water is looking for a kimura but Amosov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Water to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Water is working for a kimura but Amosov is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Amosov tries to get to full guard but Water has control of the leg.
Amosov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Water stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amosov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amosov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Water wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Water pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amosov is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A very excited looking Yaroslav Amosov 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. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 22
Date: May 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Amosov gets a clinch.
Sam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sam tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Amosov lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sam (0) vs (2) Amosov#SUB#
Sam is looking for a triangle but Amosov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Sam working for a triangle but Amosov defends it easily.
Sam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sam is looking for a triangle but Amosov pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Amosov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.#T2##SUB#
Amosov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amosov has managed to get both his arms back between Sam's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sam has his foot on Amosov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amosov works his way back into a safe position though.
Sam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sam has Amosov pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sam has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Amosov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sam. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (0) vs (5) Amosov
Sam is trying to work for a sweep but Amosov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sam (0) vs (7) Amosov#T3#
Sam is trying desperately to improve position.
Amosov avoids the attempt from Sam to control.
Sam can't escape the position.
Amosov avoids the attempt from Sam to control.
Amosov prevents Sam from getting the reversal.#T4#
Sam manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amosov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Amosov is taking a breather. Sam 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.
Amosov is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amosov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Sam is looking for a sweep. Amosov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sam is pressing down on Amosov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sam keeping full guard, as Amosov tries to pass.
Sam wants to hit a sweep here but Amosov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sam there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (0) vs (10) Amosov
Sam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Sam tries to lock up and control but Amosov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sam is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amosov looking to control but Sam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Sam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amosov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Sam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amosov avoids the attempt from Sam to control.
Sam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sam wants to hold on but Amosov pushes him away.
Sam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Amosov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amosov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Sam tries to hold on but Amosov postures up.
Sam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Amosov controlling his opponent.
Sam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Amosov trying to control but Sam is having none of it.
Sam can't escape the position.
#T12#
Sam wants to control but Amosov is having none of it.
Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amosov wants to control the pace but Sam is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Sam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amosov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amosov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Sam tries to reverse the position but Amosov maintains control.
Sam tries to hold on but Amosov postures up.
Sam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sam tries to hold on but Amosov pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sam tries to lock up and control but Amosov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov wins on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Yaroslav Amosov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HC KT 9
Date: May 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Amosov lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Jamal Hudak has been cut.
Hudak lands a really nice looking cross but Amosov seems unphased.
Hudak slips a jab from Amosov.
Amosov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hudak throws out the jab.
A big right from Amosov misses.
Hudak misses with a left hand
and Amosov counters with a three punch combo that has Hudak backing up. Hudak nods at Amosov to acknowledge the strikes.
Amosov misses with a wild body shot.
Amosov misses the jab.#KD2#
Amosov staggers Hudak with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Hudak looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC2#Hudak is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amosov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hudak.
Oh Hudak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hudak slips a straight right by Amosov.
Hudak seems to have got his legs back now.
Hudak is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hudak swinging wildly here.
Amosov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amosov plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Hudak's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Hudak, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yaroslav Amosov!
A victorious Yaroslav Amosov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 19
Date: May 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Amosov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amosov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Danilov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Amosov closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Amosov tightens his grip and picks Danilov up, before dumping him to the ground. Danilov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danilov (0) vs (2) Amosov
Danilov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Danilov looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
Amosov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Danilov has an active guard here but Amosov has managed to pass into half guard.
Amosov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (0) vs (5) Amosov#T2#
Danilov tries to bench press Amosov off him but Amosov keeps the position.
Amosov gets to mount! Danilov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danilov (0) vs (7) Amosov
Danilov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Danilov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Danilov tries to get to full guard but Amosov has control of the leg.
Amosov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Danilov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danilov is looking to sweep but instead, Amosov has passed into half guard.
Danilov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amosov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amosov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (4) vs (7) Amosov#T5##SUB#
Danilov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Danilov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Danilov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Danilov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Danilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Danilov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Amosov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Amosov showing good submission defense here.
#T6#
Amosov trying to control the hands but Danilov breaks the grip. #SUB#
Danilov tightening his grip on Amosov, looking for the choke.
Danilov keeps control of the position as Amosov tries to break free.
#SUB#
Danilov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Amosov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Danilov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Amosov reverses the position brilliantly into Danilov's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (4) vs (9) Amosov
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7##SUB#
Amosov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Danilov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amosov has managed to get both his arms back between Danilov's legs - danger averted.
Amosov wants to pass the guard but Danilov is keeping the position.
Amosov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8##SUB#
Danilov looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
#SUB#
Danilov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Amosov escapes and throws Danilov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (4) vs (12) Amosov
Danilov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Amosov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (8) vs (12) Amosov#T9##SUB#
Danilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Amosov showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Amosov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Danilov.
Amosov 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.#SUB#
Amosov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Danilov gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Danilov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Amosov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Amosov for a finish.
Danilov avoiding Amosov 's attempts to control his hands. #T10##SUB#
Danilov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Amosov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Danilov tightening his grip on Amosov, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Danilov is persistently looking for the submission but Amosov is defending it well.
#SUB#
Danilov seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Amosov's chin but Amosov turns very nicely into Danilov's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Amosov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (8) vs (14) Amosov#T11##SUB#
Danilov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amosov defends it easily.
Danilov is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Danilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T12#
Amosov looking to pass the guard.
Amosov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Danilov being controlled here, momentarily.
Danilov keeping full guard, as Amosov tries to pass. #T13#
Amosov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Amosov is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Danilov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Amosov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (8) vs (17) Amosov
Amosov controls the position.#T14#
Danilov looking for a sweep but Amosov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Danilov (8) vs (19) Amosov
Amosov controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danilov tries to reverse the position but Amosov maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov wins on points by 19 to 8.
An out of breath Yaroslav Amosov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Amosov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amosov goes for a takedown attempt but Wong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Amosov has managed to clinch.
Wong wants a takedown but no success here.
Amosov wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wong prevents the takedown attempt.
Ty Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaroslav Amosov.
Amosov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amosov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wong is defending well.#TD2#
Amosov is trying to trip Wong. He has hold of a leg but Wong is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Amosov persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wong (0) vs (2) Amosov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov is fighting to break Wong's control of his arms but Wong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wong, not yet. #T1#
Amosov is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Amosov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wong managing to control the position. #T2#
Amosov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amosov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wong managing to control the position. #T3#
Wong trying to control the position.
Amosov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Amosov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wong controls Amosov momentarily but Amosov frees himself. #T4#
Wong being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amosov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wong has Amosov pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Amosov is stalling in the full guard.
Wong is pulling down on Amosov's head to control his posture. #T7#
Amosov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Wong working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Wong pulls Amosov in close to prevent any damage.
Wong looking to control.
Amosov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.#T10#
Wong is pulling down on Amosov's head to control his posture.
Amosov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Wong controls Amosov momentarily but Amosov frees himself.
Amosov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Wong looking to control.
Amosov pushing down on Wong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Amosov prevents Wong from improving his position.
Wong desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T13#
Wong trying to control from the bottom.
Amosov tries to pass to full mount but Wong defends it.
Amosov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wong keeping control of the position. #T14#
Amosov content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov wins on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, Yaroslav Amosov, 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:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Rocksteady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Amosov instigates a clinch.
Amosov is trying to drag Rocksteady to the mat but Rocksteady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amosov tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Rocksteady has clasped his hands together around Amosov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (0) Amosov#SUB#
Rocksteady is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amosov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rocksteady is staying tight to Amosov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Rocksteady is trying to get an arm triangle but Amosov is defending well. #T1#
Amosov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amosov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rocksteady tries to advance to mount but Amosov denies him.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amosov keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Amosov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Amosov is being controlled here.
Rocksteady tries to move into full mount but can't pass Amosov's legs.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Amosov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Amosov being controlled for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Rocksteady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amosov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rocksteady tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocksteady has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Amosov stops Rocksteady from passing to mount.
Amosov 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.
Rocksteady wants to control but Amosov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Rocksteady looking to control but instead Amosov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rocksteady is looking to stall here but Amosov recovers full guard.
Amosov being controlled here, momentarily.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Rocksteady not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Amosov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocksteady controls the pace.
Rocksteady trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Amosov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Rocksteady's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Rocksteady 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.
Amosov keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Rocksteady controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Amosov trying to control the position.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Rocksteady is stalling in the full guard.
Rocksteady trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Rocksteady won't allow Amosov to sweep him here.
Rocksteady sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rocksteady drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Amosov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rocksteady has Amosov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (2) Amosov#SUB#
Rocksteady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amosov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amosov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10##SUB#
Rocksteady working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amosov has passed into half guard!
Amosov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Rocksteady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amosov pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Rocksteady tries to get to full guard but Amosov has control of the leg.
Rocksteady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amosov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amosov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rocksteady (8) vs (2) Amosov
Rocksteady struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Rocksteady has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T12##SUB#
Amosov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rocksteady controlling well, preventing Amosov from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Rocksteady is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Amosov is holding onto Rocksteady's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB#
Rocksteady working for a choke but Amosov is defending well. #T13##SUB#
Rocksteady is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Amosov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Rocksteady looking for the choke from the back.
Amosov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rocksteady off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Amosov is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Amosov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Amosov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rocksteady gets his way!
#T14##SUB#
Amosov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Rocksteady has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rocksteady's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for the choke from the back position but Amosov is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocksteady takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, James Rocksteady, 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:
HC MMA 8
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Amosov lands a head kick that stumbles Wong and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#Wong is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ty Wong has been cut.
Amosov tries to stand but Wong is controlling from the bottom.
Oh Wong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wong is controlling Amosov's posture.
Amosov tries to stand but Wong is controlling from the bottom.
Wong looking to control.
Wong seems to have got his legs back now.
Amosov wanted to stand there but Wong had control of the position.
Wong is controlling Amosov's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Amosov. Wong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaroslav Amosov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Wong moves away and avoids it.
Amosov lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for Amosov.#KD2#
Amosov connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Wong to the floor! Amosov dives in looking for the finish!
Wong's coaches at Special Ops N7 Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Amosov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Amosov closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Wong out cold! Wong corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yaroslav Amosov!
After winning the bout, Yaroslav Amosov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 15
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafsson. #CL2#
Amosov clinches up with Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Amosov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustafsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Amosov shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Gustafsson clinches up with Amosov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Gustafsson tightens his grip and picks Amosov up, before dumping him to the ground. Amosov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (0) Amosov
Amosov keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amosov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustafsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (2) Amosov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amosov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gustafsson looking to control.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Gustafsson is trying to keep Amosov in close.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustafsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##SUB#
Gustafsson working for submissions but it's allowed Amosov to get to half guard.
Amosov stalling. #T4##SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Amosov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gustafsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Amosov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (5) Amosov
Gustafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Amosov has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gustafsson has a hand on Amosov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Amosov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (8) Amosov
Gustafsson is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Amosov tries to control but Gustafsson wriggling away.
Gustafsson working to try and regain half guard.
Gustafsson wants to control but Amosov is having none of it.
Gustafsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position but Amosov isn't that keen on the idea.
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Amosov's attempts to control the action.
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Amosov pushes him away. #T8#
Amosov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustafsson wants to control but Amosov is having none of it.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position but Amosov isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amosov controlling from mount.
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Amosov pushes him away. #T10#
Gustafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Amosov has a good base and remains in mount.
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Amosov's attempts to control the action.
Gustafsson is looking to get to half guard.
Amosov controlling from mount.
Gustafsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson is trying to escape the mount.
Gustafsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
#T12##SUB#
Amosov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amosov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gustafsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amosov has passed into half guard!
Gustafsson wants to control the action here but instead Amosov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (11) Amosov#T13#
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Amosov pushes him away.
Amosov looking to control but Gustafsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gustafsson wants to control but Amosov is having none of it.
Amosov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Amosov is continuing to stall.
Gustafsson is working to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson tries to lock up and control but Amosov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amosov looking to control but Gustafsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov wins on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Yaroslav Amosov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 106: Ivanovic vs Jack
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Amosov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amosov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pandeya connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Pandeya misses its intended target.
Amosov tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
Pandeya throws a jab but it's blocked by Amosov.
Amosov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amosov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya cracks Amosov with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Pandeya decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pandeya moves into full mount! Amosov won't be happy about that!
Pandeya wants to take his opponent's back but Amosov doesn't allow it.
Pandeya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Pandeya is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Amosov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Amosov shrugs it off.
Pandeya controlling from the full mount.
Pandeya fails to take his opponent's back.
Amosov's coaches at The Devil’s Playground have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pandeya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amosov is looking to escape.
Amosov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pandeya is looking to work his way around to Amosov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pandeya controlling from the full mount.
Pandeya fails to move to back control.
Amosov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pandeya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pandeya content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Pandeya working for a submission but Amosov is keeping him at bay.
Pandeya controlling the pace for now.
Pandeya wants to control the action but instead Amosov gets a body lock and reverses into Pandeya's guard! Nice work!
Pandeya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amosov's guard. #REVB#
Pandeya looking to pass the guard.
Pandeya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amosov's guard. #T4#
Pandeya is controlling the pace.
Amosov is staying active underneath Pandeya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pandeya controlling the action here.
Pandeya wants to take a breather but Amosov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pandeya wants to work for an arm triangle but Amosov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Pandeya is trying to work for a kimura but Amosov is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A leg kick checked by Amosov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandeya.
Jab, jab by Amosov - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Amosov.
Amosov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Amosov.
Amosov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pandeya lands a lovely overhand right.
Amosov throws a series of punches but Pandeya avoids them all with ease.
Amosov throws a head kick that misses.
Amosov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amosov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Amosov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pandeya circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya connects with the punch.
Amosov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pandeya.
Pandeya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amosov on the side of the head.
Pandeya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pandeya throws a shot to the body.
Pandeya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Amosov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pandeya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pandeya throws out a powerful jab.
Amosov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Pandeya.
Amosov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amosov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pandeya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Amosov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandeya only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Amosov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Pandeya thuds a left hand into Amosov's body.
Pandeya scores with a jab to the body.
Pandeya's corner calls for a 1-2. Pandeya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pandeya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pandeya scores with a jab. Amosov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
Amosov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amosov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amosov throws a head kick but Pandeya moves out of range.
It seemed like Pandeya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Pandeya digs a good body shot into Amosov's ribs.
Amosov throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.#TD2#
Pandeya feints and as Amosov raises his hands in defense, Pandeya changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pandeya slips nicely into half guard.
Pandeya wants to control but Amosov is keeping him busy.
Pandeya controlling the action here.#T3#
Pandeya wants to control but Amosov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Pandeya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pandeya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pandeya keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Pandeya is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pandeya wants to pass to mount but Amosov is defending the position.
Saurabh Pandeya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pandeya is keen to just control but Amosov is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amosov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amosov.
Amosov is looking to counter punch.
Amosov throws a head kick but Pandeya moves out of range.
Amosov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Amosov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pandeya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Pandeya there.#TD2#
Amosov gets caught flat footed, as Pandeya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Amosov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Amosov won't allow Pandeya to sweep him here.
Pandeya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Amosov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Amosov stopping the sweep attempt from Pandeya.#SUB2#
Pandeya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pandeya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yaroslav Amosov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Pandeya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amosov defends well.
Amosov postures up.
Pandeya controlling Amosov's posture.
Pandeya is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Amosov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pandeya throws the left hand but Amosov avoids the punch easily.
Amosov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Amosov kicks Pandeya off and gets back to his feet.
Amosov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandeya.
Pandeya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amosov doesn't seem bothered though.
Pandeya catches Amosov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amosov as he avoids it easily.
Pandeya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amosov.
Pandeya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amosov throws a head kick that misses
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
Amosov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pandeya.
Amosov throws a head kick but Pandeya moves out of range.
#T4#
Amosov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amosov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amosov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pandeya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amosov.
Amosov lands a jab to Pandeya's midsection.
Amosov misses with a head kick.
Pandeya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amosov. Amosov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Amosov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Good shot there by Pandeya.
Pandeya lands with a cross.
Amosov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Pandeya misses its intended target.
Amosov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pandeya.
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saurabh Pandeya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pandeya 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
A very excited looking Saurabh Pandeya 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. |
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Event:
HFC 103: Bond vs Dorado
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Cedillo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yaroslav Amosov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amosov throws a jab when Cedillo was well out of range.
Amosov just misses with a punch to the body.
Amosov throws a looping overhand right but Cedillo ducks down to avoid it.
Cedillo avoids the head kick by Amosov.
Cedillo slips under a jab from Amosov.
Amosov scores with a jab.
Amosov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cedillo counters with a leg kick.
A combination from Cedillo does no damage.
Amosov looks to throw the jab but Cedillo is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Amosov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amosov throws a sloppy head kick
and Cedillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Yaroslav Amosov has been cut.
Cedillo misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Amosov. #T1#
Amosov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cedillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amosov works Cedillo's body with a nice hook.
Amosov misses with a straight left.
Cedillo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Amosov just manages to avoid it.
Amosov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cedillo takes one to the side of the head.
Amosov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Amosov throws a head kick that misses
and Cedillo counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Amosov badly! He tries to strike back but Cedillo puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Amosov out cold! Oh man, Amosov will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kylan Cedillo! |
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Event:
HFC 98: Davito vs Holly
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Amosov throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Black Leben has been cut.
Leben bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leben throws a hook to the side of Amosov's head but Amosov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leben uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amosov.
Leben throws a looping overhand right but Amosov ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Leben.
Amosov misses with a wild combination.
Amosov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Amosov.
Leben avoids the body shot from Amosov.
Leben looks to land a right hand but Amosov moved out of range.
Leben scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amosov doesn't seem bothered though.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Leben - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leben dips to his left and cracks Amosov with an uppercut!
Leben works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leben lands a glancing blow to the side of Amosov's head.
Amosov misses with a body punch
enabling Leben to counter with a crisp jab.
Amosov throws a hook to the side of Leben's head but Leben sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Leben scores with a three punch combo!
Leben lands with an overhand left.
Amosov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amosov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Leben.
Leben slips a jab from Amosov.
Leben misses with a hook.
A jab from Leben misses.
Amosov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Amosov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leben.
Leben misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Amosov.
Leben has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leben scores with a hook to the body. Amosov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Amosov scores with a sloppy right hand. Leben should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leben waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amosov.
Amosov just misses with a punch to the body.
Amosov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Amosov throws a body punch but Leben moves out of range.
Leben throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Amosov.
Leben looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Leben there.
Leben's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amosov under the eye.
A head kick misses from Amosov.
Amosov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Leben, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amosov misses with a double jab
and Leben counters with a stiff right hand.
Leben smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Amosov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leben cracks Amosov with a good jab.
Leben tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amosov was well out of range. Poor timing from Leben.
Leben avoids the body shot from Amosov.
Amosov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leben throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amosov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Amosov throws a sloppy head kick
and Leben counters with a stiff right hand.
Leben shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Amosov eats them both and turns towards Leben to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leben avoids the head kick by Amosov.
Leben throws a body punch but Amosov moves out of range.
Leben with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leben lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Leben misses.
Leben works over Amosov's head and body with a nice combination.
Leben works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amosov throws a lazy head kick
and Leben counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leben takes a swing at Amosov's ribcage but misses.
Leben avoids the head kick by Amosov.
Amosov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amosov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leben lands with a cross.
Amosov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Nice jab there from Leben.
Amosov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leben moves out of range of the leg kick from Amosov.
Amosov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Amosov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amosov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leben loads up on a big right hand but Amosov slips the punch.
As Leben looks to move away, Amosov throws a big counter combo but Leben just gets out of the way.
Leben is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leben connects with a nice looking jab.
Amosov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leben lands a glancing blow to the side of Amosov's head.
Leben misses with a hook. Amosov ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leben dodges the punch combination from Amosov.
Nice uppercut there from Leben.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Leben's cut.
That's time! Amosov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Leben misses the shot to the body.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
Amosov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leben to score with a decent uppercut.
Leben takes a swing at Amosov's ribcage but misses.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leben lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Amosov lands a nice hook to Leben's body. Leben takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Amosov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Amosov misses with an uppercut
letting Leben counter with a right hand.
Leben takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leben throws out a loose jab but Amosov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amosov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leben checks a leg kick.
A big left from Amosov misses.
Leben lands a nice hook to Amosov's body. Amosov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amosov's corner calls for a 1-2. Amosov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amosov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leben cracks Amosov with a good jab.
Amosov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leben swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Leben goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leben has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leben blocks a head kick by Amosov.
Leben missing with a left hand there. Amosov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amosov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amosov misses with a series of wild punches.
Amosov throws an off balance right hand
and Leben counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amosov thinking.
Leben lands an overhand right.
Leben connects with a single shot there.
Amosov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Amosov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Amosov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leben cracks Amosov with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leben swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Amosov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Amosov misses with a two punch combination.
Amosov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amosov misses with a head kick.
Black Leben seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Donk. Leben catches Amosov right on the button with a cross.
Amosov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leben.
Leben looks to land a left hand but Amosov moved out of range nicely.
Leben punishes Amosov's body with a nice straight punch.
Amosov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leben throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Amosov.
Leben slips under a jab.
Amosov ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Leben throws an overhand right that lands on Amosov's shoulder, as Amosov tries to avoid the shot.
Leben cracks Amosov with a good jab.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Leben misses.
Amosov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#That has opened up Black Leben's cut even more.
Amosov misses with an uppercut
enabling Leben to counter with a crisp jab.
Leben throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amosov is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Amosov ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Amosov throws a body punch but Leben moves out of range.
Amosov misses with a double jab.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leben lands with a cross.
Amosov throws a right hand that Leben ducks under and follows up with a left that Leben also avoids with ease.
Amosov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donk. Leben catches Amosov right on the button with a cross.
Leben throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amosov throws a head kick but Leben moves out of range.
Amosov swings widly with a right hand
and Leben counters with a stiff right hand.
Leben will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Leben misses its intended target.
Leben dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amosov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amosov ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leben swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amosov.#T4#
Leben connects with a body shot.
Leben lands with a hook. Amosov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Amosov.
Leben uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
Amosov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leben.
Leben scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amosov doesn't seem bothered though.
Amosov walks into a straight right hand from Leben.
Amosov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amosov moves out of range of the strikes.
Amosov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leben.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amosov missing with a left hand there. Leben was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leben moves away from the strike by Amosov.
Amosov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leben throws an overhand right that lands on Amosov's shoulder, as Amosov tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Black Leben's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Amosov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leben circles away quickly and effectively.
Amosov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amosov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leben uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Leben moves away and avoids it.
Amosov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leben throws a shot from downtown. Amosov moves away and avoids it.
Leben connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leben connects with a looping right hand.
Leben slips a jab from Amosov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leben checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben misses with an uppercut
and Amosov counters with a series of strikes. Leben will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leben misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leben fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amosov on the side of the head.
Amosov takes a swing at Leben's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Leben moves away and avoids it.
Leben jabs at Amosov's body.
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
Amosov cracks Leben with a good jab.
Leben keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leben throws a shot from downtown. Amosov moves away and avoids it.
Leben lands a nice shot to the body.
Leben swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leben walks into a straight right hand from Amosov.
Amosov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leben swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amosov.
Nice body punch from Leben.
Leben throws a jab when Amosov was well out of range.
Leben pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Amosov back to the cage. Leben follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amosov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Leben to counter with a crisp jab.
Yaroslav Amosov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black Leben is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Amosov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leben falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amosov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amosov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leben.
Sloppy strikes from Leben. Those never looked like landing.
Amosov takes a swing at Leben's ribcage but misses.
Leben moves away from the strike by Amosov.
Amosov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leben takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amosov throws a sloppy head kick and Leben moves out of range easily.
Amosov misses with an uppercut. Leben saw that one coming.
Leben uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
Jab, jab by Leben - just one landing.
Leben throws out a loose jab but Amosov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amosov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Leben misses with the combination.
Amosov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leben misses with an uppercut. Amosov saw that one coming.
Amosov throws a lazy head kick
letting Leben counter with a right hand.
Leben throws a hook to the side of Amosov's head but Amosov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leben waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amosov.
Leben swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Leben.
Leben looks to score with a jab to the body but Amosov is just out of range.
Leben lands with a right hand.
Leben throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leben connects with the punch.
Leben connects with a right hand. Amosov shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leben misses with a looping left.#T4#
Leben fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amosov ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Leben takes one to the chin there.
Leben misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Amosov counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Leben down! Amosov is looking to finish but Leben is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#Leben is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Black Leben's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Leben pulls Amosov in close to prevent any damage.
Leben is still in real trouble! Can Amosov finish him?
Amosov wanted to stand there but Leben had control of the position.
Leben wants to stand and escape but Amosov is having none of it.
Leben wants to get back to his feet but Amosov passes into half guard.
Amosov thows a huge punch but Leben dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amosov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leben's head.
Leben seems to have recovered his senses.#ES2#
Leben has one foot on Amosov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Leben comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leben 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Leben!
Black Leben decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 94: Ilmarinen vs Davito
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Hernandez with the counter takedown but Amosov avoids it easily.
Amosov wants to clinch but Hernandez slips to the side#TD2#
and Hernandez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Amosov!
Hernandez in side control, throwing shots but Amosov defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez with the ground and pound but Amosov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amosov's head.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amosov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hernandez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hernandez trying to control the pace. #T1#
Amosov is trying to stand.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hernandez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Amosov is staying active underneath Hernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amosov's coaches at The Devil’s Playground have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Amosov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amosov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Amosov is working away.
Amosov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Amosov dodges it nicely.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Amosov's head.
Hernandez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hernandez controlling the action here.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Hernandez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Amosov is a slippery customer.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Amosov pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez slows the pace down in half guard.
Hernandez looks to land a strike but Amosov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Hernandez advances position into side control!
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Amosov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez tries to score with some ground and pound. Amosov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Hernandez is trying to get an arm triangle but Amosov is defending well.
Amosov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hernandez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Amosov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hernandez connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Amosov tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Amosov enables Hernandez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amosov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hernandez postures up in Amosov's guard and throws a big left but Amosov blocks it.
Frank Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez won't allow Amosov to get back to his feet.
Amosov keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Hernandez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amosov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
And Hernandez tries to counter it with a takedown but Amosov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amosov is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amosov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Amosov clinches up against the cage.
Amosov throws a head punch that misses.
Amosov lands an elbow inside that Hernandez shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Frank Hernandez has been cut.
Amosov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Amosov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Amosov.
Amosov digs a right hand underneath Hernandez's ribcage. Hernandez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Amosov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amosov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amosov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Hernandez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Amosov is looking to get back to his feet here but Hernandez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Amosov's back.#SUB2#
Hernandez looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Hernandez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T3#
Hernandez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Amosov covers up after that shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez biding his time, controlling Amosov.
Hernandez is landing with strikes from the back.
Hernandez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hernandez struggling to land strikes to the head as Amosov covers up. #T4#
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hernandez is landing with strikes. Amosov can't take much more of this.
Amosov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hernandez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Amosov doesn't escape.
Hernandez misses with punches from the back.
Amosov is covering up but some of the strikes from Hernandez are getting through and doing damage.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Hernandez has got one arm under Amosov's chin. This could be trouble... Amosov trying to control the other hand but Hernandez gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Amosov has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Frank Hernandez, 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:
HFC 91: Hernandez vs Amosov
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Hernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
Hernandez is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Hernandez has Amosov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hernandez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Amosov tumbling to the mat - Hernandez dives into Amosov's guard.
Hernandez prevents Amosov from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amosov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez throws a strike but Amosov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amosov defends it easily.
Hernandez looking to control.
#SUB#
Hernandez has his foot on Amosov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amosov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amosov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amosov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
#SUB#
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hernandez looking to control.
#SUB#
Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
#T3#
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Amosov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez looking to control.
Amosov is looking to stand up but Hernandez won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amosov tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
#TD#
Hernandez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amosov did well to prevent Hernandez getting side control.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Amosov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Hernandez lands strikes from half guard.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez working over Amosov with some ground and pound. Amosov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amosov is trying to stand.
Hernandez passes to full mount!
BOOM! Hernandez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez breaks from Amosov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez tries to control but Amosov wriggling away.
Hernandez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez 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#
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Amosov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Amosov gets caught napping as Hernandez dives in and scores a takedown. Amosov manages to retain guard.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hernandez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Amosov has his feet on Hernandez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Amosov darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
Amosov gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amosov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Amosov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
Amosov scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Amosov misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Amosov.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Amosov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Amosov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Amosov stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amosov pushes Hernandez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Amosov lands a right hand.
Amosov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Hernandez has been cut.
Nice body punch from Amosov - that landed with a thud.
Amosov lands a nice elbow.
Amosov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amosov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amosov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A short left from Amosov.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
Amosov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amosov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernandez wants a takedown.
Amosov works on Hernandez's body with a couple of short punches.
Amosov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Amosov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Amosov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amosov scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amosov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Amosov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amosov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Amosov lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Amosov.
Amosov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Amosov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Amosov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3##CL2#
Amosov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yaroslav Amosov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amosov.
Hernandez is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amosov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amosov prevents it.
Hernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amosov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Amosov lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Amosov on the inside.
Amosov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hernandez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amosov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Amosov on the inside.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head.
Amosov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amosov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
Amosov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amosov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amosov is leaning against Hernandez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Amosov lands an uppercut.
Hernandez is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amosov.
Amosov gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Amosov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Hernandez is rocked!
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amosov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Amosov clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Amosov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Hernandez'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.#R3##CL2#
Amosov instigates a clinch.
Hernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Amosov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Amosov wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Amosov counters with a nice right hand that sends Hernandez toppling to the canvas! Hernandez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Amosov finish him?!
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amosov is looking to clinch.
Hernandez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Amosov has managed to clinch.
Hernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Hernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amosov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amosov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amosov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Amosov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amosov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amosov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Amosov lands a left hand.
#T1#
Amosov gets through Hernandez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amosov lands an elbow inside that Hernandez shrugs off.
Amosov stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Amosov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Amosov.
Amosov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hernandez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Amosov is unloading with more strikes now! Hernandez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Amosov!
Yaroslav Amosov is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Yaroslav Amosov, 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:
HFC 88: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Hansen slips under a jab.
No joy there for Amosov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Amosov moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Amosov fails to land.
Hansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hansen throws a head punch that misses.
Amosov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Hansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Amosov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amosov blocking some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hansen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Amosov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Soren Hansen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen can't find room to land a body shot as Amosov controls the action.
Hansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hansen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amosov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amosov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hansen.
Amosov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Amosov.
Amosov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hansen misses with a body punch.
Amosov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Hansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amosov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hansen misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Amosov.
#ROC#Hansen is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amosov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hansen is still on wobbly legs! Can Amosov finish him?
Amosov throws a big uppercut that drops Hansen! More strikes from Amosov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hansen lies dazed against the cage as Amosov celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Amosov!
Yaroslav Amosov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 85: Fermi vs Marley
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Amosov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Handler on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jacob Handler has been cut.
Handler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Amosov's head coaches at The Devil’s Playground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Amosov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Handler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Yaroslav Amosov has been cut.
Amosov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Handler goes for a double leg but Amosov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amosov continues to drive forward.
Amosov tries to clinch up but Handler circles away and keeps his distance.
Handler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Amosov clinches with his opponent.
Handler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amosov pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Handler with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Amosov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaroslav Amosov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amosov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Handler misses with a hook
and Handler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Handler there.
Handler punishes Amosov's body with a nice straight punch.
Handler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Handler lands with a hook. Amosov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Handler lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amosov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Amosov.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Amosov.
Amosov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Handler with a hook.
Handler lands a head shot.
Handler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Handler looks to land a left hand but Amosov moved out of range nicely.
Amosov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amosov missing with a left hand there. Handler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Handler shoots in looking for a takedown but Amosov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Handler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amosov.
Handler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amosov moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
Handler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Handler fails to land the takedown.
Amosov walks into a left hand.
Handler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Amosov lands a head kick. Handler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Handler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amosov circles away.
Handler fails with the takedown
and Amosov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amosov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Handler gets tackled into the cage by Amosov. Amosov maintains the clinch. #T3#
Amosov swings wildly with an uppercut but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Handler is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amosov gets underhooks to prevent Handler's takedown attempt.
Amosov has a couple of punches blocked by Handler.
Handler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amosov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Amosov rushes Handler and presses him up against the cage.
Handler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amosov has a couple of punches blocked by Handler.
Amosov is pressed up against the cage. Handler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amosov down to the mat. Amosov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Handler tries for a takedown but Amosov circles away easily
and Amosov counters with a nice uppercut.
Handler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Amosov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Amosov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Handler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amosov wants to clinch.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot lands for Handler.
Amosov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Handler to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amosov doesn't manage to clinch there - Handler circles away.
#CL#
Amosov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amosov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Handler tightens his grip and picks Amosov up, before dumping him to the ground. Amosov manages to land in guard.
Handler wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amosov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Handler is controlling him.
Amosov keeping full guard, as Handler tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Handler dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Amosov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Handler throws the left hand but Amosov avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Amosov forces Handler back against the cage and clinches.
Handler tries to score a body lock takedown but Amosov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amosov throws a head punch that misses.
Amosov working aggressively here.
Amosov misses with a punch on the inside.
Amosov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amosov lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amosov.
Handler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amosov swings wildly with an uppercut but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler blocks an uppercut.
Handler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amosov after a bit of a struggle.
Yaroslav Amosov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Amosov lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov misses with some punches.
Amosov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Handler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handler is trying to control the action in half guard but Amosov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Handler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Handler has control of Amosov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Amosov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1#
Handler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Amosov because Handler loaded up on that one.
Amosov is squirming around, avoiding Handler's attempts to control the action.
Amosov manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Handler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Handler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amosov defending well though.
Handler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amosov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Amosov is trying to stand.
Handler is trying to control the action in half guard but Amosov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Handler is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Amosov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Amosov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Handler looks to move to half guard but instead Amosov has passed into mount! Damn!
Handler is desperately trying to improve his position but Amosov has a good base and remains in mount.
Handler is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Amosov wants to get back to his feet but Handler is holding on tight.
Handler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SU#
Amosov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Amosov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Handler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amosov scrambles back to his feet.
Handler swats away the attempt to clinch by Amosov.
Handler dives in for a single leg takedown but Amosov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice cross by Amosov.
Handler misses with a takedown attempt - Amosov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Amosov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Amosov moves out of range as Handler strikes.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handler misses with a hook
and Amosov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Amosov cracks Handler with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Amosov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Handler to stand back up!#ROC#Handler is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amosov counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yaroslav Amosov!
During a confident post fight interview, Yaroslav Amosov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 79: Holly vs Tintley
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Amosov slips under a jab from Golov.
Amosov wants to clinch up but Golov keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Amosov has closed the distance and engaged Golov in a clinch.
Golov misses with the head strike.
Amosov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Golov's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Grigori Golov has been cut.
Amosov working aggressively here.
Golov misses with a punch to the body.
Golov scores with a shoulder strike.
Golov prevents a body shot from Amosov.
Golov blocks a body shot from Amosov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golov.
Golov misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Amosov.
Golov dodges an elbow strike from Amosov.
Golov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Golov fails to land.
Golov misses with a body punch.
Amosov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##TD#
Golov has clasped his hands together around Amosov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Golov.
Golov lands a few punches from side control.
Amosov is trying to buck Golov off.
Golov working the ground and pound but Amosov is defending the strikes.
Golov in side control, throwing shots but Amosov defends.
Golov throws a strike aimed at the side of Amosov's head but Amosov avoids it well.
An elbow from Golov crashes against the mat.
Golov tries to score with some ground and pound. Amosov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Golov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Golov crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Golov lands a nice forearm strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Amosov 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.
Golov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Golov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golov is looking to take a break and control but Amosov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Golov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Amosov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Golov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Golov working the ground and pound from side control.
Amosov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Golov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Check out the look on Golov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Amosov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Amosov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Golov.
Amosov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Golov.
Golov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Golov working the body and head with strikes.
Golov misses with the ground and pound.
Golov looking to control but instead Amosov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Amosov is refusing to be controlled, as Golov sits in half guard.
Amosov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Golov.
Amosov is not content to let Golov control the position.
Golov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Golov is keen to just control but Amosov is a slippery customer.
Amosov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Golov.
Amosov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Golov.
Golov not doing much here.
Golov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Golov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Golov seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Golov is trying to control the action in half guard but Amosov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Golov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Golov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigori Golov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Amosov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Golov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CUT#It looks like Yaroslav Amosov has been cut.
Golov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Golov shoots and misses
and Amosov counters with a left to the body.
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golov.
It seemed like Amosov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golov looks to score with a jab to the body but Amosov is just out of range.
Amosov just misses with a punch to the body.
Golov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Amosov tries to clinch but Golov moves out of range.
Grigori Golov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golov fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov avoids the body shot from Golov.
#CL2#
Amosov rushes Golov and presses him up against the cage.
Golov misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Amosov struggles to land a body shot inside as Golov controls his hands.
Golov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amosov can do to turn this around?
Amosov lands a nice elbow.
Amosov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Golov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amosovs head.
Golov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amosov scores with a shot to the side of Golov's head.
Amosov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amosov lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amosov.
Golov digs a right hand underneath Amosov's ribcage. Amosov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Amosov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amosov lands a nice uppercut.
Golov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amosov throws an elbow that misses.
Amosov lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Amosov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Golov has a couple of punches blocked by Amosov.
Golov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amosov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golovs head.
Amosov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Golov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Golov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amosov throws a head punch that misses.
Amosov working aggressively here.
Golov is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amosov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Amosov lands a hook that snaps the head of Golov backwards.
Amosov misses with a punch on the inside.
Amosov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yaroslav Amosov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amosov.
A shot in the inside from Amosov. #T3#
Amosov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Golov throws a head punch that misses.
Golov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amosov lands a left hand.
Golov blocks an elbow strike from Amosov.
Golov struggles to land a body shot inside as Amosov controls his hands.
Golov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golov misses with the head strike.
Golov tries to work over Amosov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amosov working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Golov.
Nice body punch from Golov. #TD#
Amosov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Golov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Amosov to the mat. Amosov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Amosov being controlled here, momentarily.
Grigori Golov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Golov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Amosov wants to stand but Golov is controlling the position.
Golov throwing strikes but missing.
Golov wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Golov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amosov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Golov stays in close to Amosov's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Golov cracks Amosov with a solid left hand.
Amosov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Amosov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Golov'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#
Amosov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amosov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Golov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Golov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Golov throws a sloppy body shot
and Amosov counters with a stiff right hand.
Golov connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Golov lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov slips a jab and a cross from Golov.
Amosov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Golov there.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amosov walks into a straight right hand from Golov.
A telegraphed right hand from Golov misses the target. #T1#
Golov swats away the attempt to clinch by Amosov.
Golov fails to land with a series of punches.
Amosov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Golov scores with a decent looking hook.
Golov swings widly with a right hand
and Amosov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigori Golov is winning the standup battle so far.
Golov lands a right hook to the body.
Amosov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Golov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Golov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A low kick from Golov is predictable there
enabling Amosov to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Amosov looks to land a combination but Golov avoids it well.
Golov lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amosov tries to clinch up but Golov circles away and keeps his distance.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Golov misses
and Amosov counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amosov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golov misses with a wild combination.
Amosov throws a counter combo.
Amosov doesn't manage to clinch there - Golov circles away.
Golov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amosov doesn't manage to clinch there - Golov circles away.
Golov misses with a looping right.#T3#
Golov lands a nice looking body shot.
Golov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amosov sprawls well. Amosov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Golov gets slowly back to his feet.
Amosov unleashes a big counter combination but Golov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Golov dodges the punch combination from Amosov.
Golov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Golov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amosov counters with a nice uppercut.
Amosov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Golov missing with a left hand there. Amosov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amosov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Golov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Golov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amosov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Amosov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Golov shoots in for a takedown but Amosov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amosov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Golov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Amosov moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amosov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Golov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amosov moves out of range of the strikes.
Amosov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Golov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Golov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Golov! |
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Event:
HFC 72 - Queiroz vs Nourempi
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Armando missing with a left hand there. Amosov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amosov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Armando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amosov circles away quickly and effectively.
Amosov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Armando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amosov takes a swing at Armando's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Armando misses its target.
Armando throws a shot to the body.
Amosov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Amosov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando throws a lazy uppercut
and Amosov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Diego Armando has been cut.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Armando.
Armando misses the body punch
and Armando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amosov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armando.
A little feinted left hand from Armando on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Armando wants to clinch
and Armando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amosov moves in looking to clinch but Armando pushes him off.#CL#
Armando drives through and clinches with Amosov against the cage.
Armando misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Armando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armando can't find room to land a body shot as Amosov controls the action.
Armando misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Armando - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Armando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amosov misses with some punches.
Amosov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amosov swings wildly with an uppercut but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amosov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armando scores with a shoulder strike.
Amosov throws a punch but it's blocked by Armando.
Armando displaying some good clinch control by pressing Amosov up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando. #T3#
Armando doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amosov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armando can't find room to land a body shot as Amosov controls the action.
Amosov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Amosov on the inside.
Armando has Amosov pressed against the cage.
Amosov misses with a punch to the body.
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amosov backwards.
Amosov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amosov blocks a body shot from Armando.
Amosov throws a head punch that misses.
Amosov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Armando struggles to land a body shot inside as Amosov controls his hands.
Armando misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amosov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Armando takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A bit of stalling here from Armando.
Armando misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armando struggles to land a body shot inside as Amosov controls his hands.
Armando misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amosov misses with a body punch.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amosov backwards.
Armando tries to work over Amosov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amosov swings wildly with an uppercut but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amosov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yaroslav Amosov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Armando'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.#R2##CL2#
Amosov has managed to clinch.
Armando trying to control the position but instead, Amosov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Armando into the cage.
Armando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amosovs head.
Armando presses Amosov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Armando lands a nice uppercut.
Armando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amosov.
Armando lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amosov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amosov's elbow.
Amosov tries a body shot but Armando blocks it.
Amosov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amosov blocking some punches.
#T1#
Armando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armando is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Amosov lands a hook that snaps the head of Armando backwards.
A short left from Amosov.
Amosov prevents a body shot from Armando.
Armando is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Amosov misses with the head strike.
Amosov lands with a short shot to the head.
Amosov has a couple of punches blocked by Armando.
Armando tries to work over Amosov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amosov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armando. #T2#
Armando misses with a body punch.
Amosov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Armando misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short uppercut from Amosov.
Armando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Armando dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Amosov blocks a body shot from Armando.
Armando doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amosov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amosov lands a damaging elbow.
Armando tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Amosov misses with a punch on the inside.
Amosov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armando backwards. #T3#
Amosov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armando works on Amosov's body with a couple of short punches.
Armando misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaroslav Amosov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Armando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amosov's elbow.
Armando lands a hook that snaps the head of Amosov backwards.
Amosov tries a body shot but Armando blocks it.
Armando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amosov can't find room to land a body shot as Armando controls the action.
Armando throws a punch but it's blocked by Amosov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amosov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Amosov throws an elbow but it misses.
Armando takes a shot to the head.
Armando avoids the elbow strike from Amosov, against the cage.
#T4#
Armando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amosov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Armando backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Amosov.
Amosov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armando is looking to control Amosov's arms but Amosov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Armando has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Amosov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Armando's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armando swings wildly with an uppercut but Amosov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armando tries a body shot but Amosov blocks it.
Armando can't find room to land a body shot as Amosov controls the action.
Amosov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Armando has a couple of punches blocked by Amosov.
Armando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armando stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yaroslav Amosov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Armando'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#
Armando lands a nice looking body shot.
Armando throws a sloppy body shot
and Amosov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yaroslav Amosov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Armando throws out a powerful jab.
Diego Armando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armando scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amosov walks into a stiff left hand from Armando.
Armando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Amosov on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Armando does it's job there.#CL#
Armando instigates a clinch. #T1#
Amosov misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Armando fails to land.
Armando lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Armando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amosov blocks a body shot from Armando.
Armando misses with the head strike.
Armando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armando blocks an elbow strike.
Armando blocking some punches.
Armando misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armando is looking to control Amosov's arms but Amosov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Armando has his back to the cage.
Armando misses with a punch on the inside.
Amosov throws a head punch that misses.
Armando leaning his opponent against the cage.
Amosov throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armando.
Amosov throws an elbow but it misses.
Good body shot from Amosov.
Armando tries a body shot but Amosov blocks it.
Armando tries to work over Amosov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Amosov.
Amosov lands with a left to the head.
Armando looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Armando takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Armando misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Amosov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Armando struggles to land a body shot inside as Amosov controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Armando.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Amosov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Armando's brow.
Armando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armando misses with some punches.
Armando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amosov's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Amosov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Armando's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armando.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armando.
Amosov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amosov's elbow.
Armando blocks an uppercut.
Armando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amosov's elbow. #T4#
Amosov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amosov throws an elbow that misses.
Armando blocks an uppercut.
Yaroslav Amosov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Armando misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Armando.
Amosov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armando displaying some good clinch control by pressing Amosov up against the cage.
Amosov lands an elbow just above Armando 's eye. #CUT2#Diego Armando's cut is getting worse.
Armando tries to work over Amosov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego Armando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armando misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Armando showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amosov 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaroslav Amosov!
Yaroslav Amosov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 68 - De Rossi vs Babula
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Golov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Amosov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amosov misses with a lunging right hand
and Golov counters with a nice body shot.
Amosov swings widly with a right hand
and Golov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Golov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amosov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Golov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amosov doesn't seem bothered though.
Golov scores with a punch to the head.
Amosov misses with a straight right.
Amosov swings for the body but Golov moves out of range.
Golov jabs Amosov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amosov thuds his right hand into Golov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golov lands a slapping body shot.
Golov walks into a straight right hand from Amosov.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Golov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Golov lands in his opponent's guard.
Amosov is looking to stand back up but Golov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Amosov. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Golov slows the pace down in half guard.
Amosov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Golov prevents Amosov from improving his position.
Amosov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Golov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Golov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Golov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amosov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Golov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Golov thows a huge punch but Amosov dodges it nicely.
Amosov keeping hold of Golov's head, controlling as best he can.
Golov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Golov trying to control the action but Amosov is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Amosov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Amosov wants to improve his position but Golov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Amosov trying to control here.
Golov controlling the pace.
Amosov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Golov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amosov wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Golov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amosov to the mat! Amosov manages to get full guard.
Golov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amosov is keeping the position for now.
Golov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Golov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amosov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Golov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Golov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Golov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Golov wants to pass the guard but Amosov is keeping the position.
Golov throwing strikes but missing.
Amosov keeping full guard, as Golov tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Golov dominated that round.
That's time! Golov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Amosov misses with a hook. Golov ducked under it nicely.
Golov throws a jab but it's blocked by Amosov.
Amosov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amosov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amosov connects with a nice looking jab.
Amosov staying out of range there.
Grigori Golov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golov tries to counter with a takedown but Amosov is quick to defend against it.
Amosov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Golov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amosov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Golov is in Amosov's guard.
Golov postures up.
Amosov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Golov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Golov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Golov is keen to just control but Amosov is a slippery customer.
Golov working the head and body with strikes.
Golov controlling the action here.
Amosov is trying to control but can't.
Amosov 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.
Golov prevents Amosov from improving his position.
Golov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Golov trying to control the action but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Golov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Golov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amosov's head.
Golov working the head and body with strikes.
Grigori Golov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Golov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amosov's head.
Amosov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Golov.
Golov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Golov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amosov has hold of Golov's hands but Golov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Golov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amosov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Golov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amosov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amosov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Golov.
Amosov is not content to let Golov control the position.
Amosov trying to hold on to Golov's head to control him but Golov postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Golov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amosov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golov. Amosov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amosov slips a straight right by Golov.
Golov scores with the left hand. Amosov knows he should have avoided that one.
Golov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Golov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Golov throws a jab when Amosov was well out of range.
Golov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Amosov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Grigori Golov has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Golov.
Golov shoots in and drives through. Amosov sprawls well.
Amosov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amosov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amosov scores with the left hand. Golov knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Amosov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amosov misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Golov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Golov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grigori Golov'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Golov misses with a left hand
and Amosov counters with a nice uppercut.
Golov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yaroslav Amosov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Golov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amosov. #TD#
Golov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Golov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Amosov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Golov cracks Amosov with a big elbow.
Golov working the head with strikes.
Golov staying calm.
Golov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Golov wants to control but Amosov is keeping him busy.
Golov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Amosov is avoiding damage well.
Amosov can't do much from the bottom here.
Golov taking a break here but Amosov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Yaroslav Amosov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Golov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Golov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Golov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Golov wants to control but Amosov is keeping him busy.
Golov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Golov trying to control from half guard but Amosov is working away.
Golov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Amosov is not content to let Golov control the position.
Golov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Golov content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Golov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amosov can do to turn this around?
Golov sizes up Amosov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
A jab from Golov finds it's way through Amosov's defenses.
Golov misses with a lunging right hand
and Amosov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amosov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amosov! But no joy.
Grigori Golov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Golov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amosov.
Golov attempts a counter takedown but Amosov avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Golov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amosov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Golov is in Amosov's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golov lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amosov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Golov is one step ahead there.
Golov trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Golov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golov, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Golov! |
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Event:
HFC 62: EVQ vs Cleever
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Amosov staying out of range there.
We've been told by Amosov's head coaches at Average Judas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pandeya throws an off balance right hand
and Amosov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amosov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amosov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pandeya finds it's way round the side to connect with Amosov's head.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pandeya cracks Amosov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pandeya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Amosov.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Amosov throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a hook to the side of Amosov's head but Amosov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
Pandeya stuns Amosov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pandeya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amosov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pandeya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pandeya lands a head shot.
Pandeya stuns Amosov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pandeya swings for the body but Amosov moves out of range.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandeya slips under a jab.#T2#
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Pandeya.
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Amosov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya slips under a jab.
Amosov slips a straight right by Pandeya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya slips under a jab.
Pandeya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Amosov misses.
Pandeya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pandeya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amosov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya misses with a jab to the body
and Amosov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Pandeya scores with a punch to the head.
Pandeya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pandeya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Amosov throws an off balance right hand
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amosov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pandeya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandeya misses the jab.
Pandeya throws a hook but Amosov avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Amosov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Pandeya with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amosov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pandeya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amosov slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Amosov staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Amosov misses the target.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Amosov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Amosov moves out of range.
Pandeya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pandeya works Amosov's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya 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#
Pandeya lands with an overhand left.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
It looked like Amosov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandeya misses with a right hand
and Amosov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Saurabh Pandeya has been cut.
Pandeya works Amosov's body with a nice hook.
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amosov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amosov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandeya misses with a right hand
and Amosov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandeya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya throws an overhand right that lands on Amosov's shoulder, as Amosov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Amosov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Amosov defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Amosov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Pandeya scores with a nice head shot.
Pandeya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Amosov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandeya thuds a left hand into Amosov's body.
Pandeya thuds a left hand into Amosov's body.
Amosov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amosov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pandeya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Amosov looks to throw the jab but Pandeya is out of range.
Pandeya throws a right hand that misses
and Amosov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amosov.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Amosov.
Amosov is looking to counter punch.
Amosov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pandeya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amosov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amosov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandeya.
Pandeya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amosov.
Pandeya lands a jab to Amosov's midsection.
Pandeya moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Pandeya throws a lazy uppercut
and Amosov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amosov walks into a stiff left hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Amosov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pandeya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amosov at a distance.
Pandeya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandeya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amosov defends it well.
Pandeya misses with a lunging right hand
and Amosov counters with a nice body shot.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Amosov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Pandeya sizes up Amosov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pandeya scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amosov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
Amosov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Amosov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Amosov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amosov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Amosov is just out of range.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Amosov misses the target.
Pandeya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saurabh Pandeya'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pandeya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amosov finds it's way round the side to connect with Pandeya's head.
A jab from Pandeya finds it's way through Amosov's defenses.
Pandeya throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandeya catches Amosov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amosov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandeya swings widly with a right hand
and Amosov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amosov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Amosov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandeya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
Amosov throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya with a nice cross.
Pandeya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Amosov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pandeya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Pandeya.
Amosov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yaroslav Amosov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amosov ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
It looked like Amosov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandeya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Amosov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya with a jab.
Amosov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandeya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amosov missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Amosov.
Amosov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pandeya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amosov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amosov misses with a hook. Pandeya ducked under it nicely.
Amosov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Amosov throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amosov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
Pandeya is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Amosov with a body shot.
Amosov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pandeya's head.#T4#
Pandeya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pandeya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amosov moves away.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Amosov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Amosov throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandeya misses with a straight left.
Pandeya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amosov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandeya lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saurabh Pandeya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pandeya 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Saurabh Pandeya!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Saurabh Pandeya!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Saurabh Pandeya!
Saurabh Pandeya wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Saurabh Pandeya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 50: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Amosov jabs Armando to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amosov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armando.
Amosov blocks a jab.
Amosov staying out of range there.
Amosov throws a body punch but Armando moves out of range.
Amosov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armando counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Armando moves away and avoids it.
Armando looks to land a left hand but Amosov moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Amosov misses its intended target.
Amosov throws a lazy uppercut
and Armando counters with a left to the body.
Armando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Armando was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amosov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Amosov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Diego Armando has been cut.
Amosov with a nice cross.
Armando lands with a hook. Amosov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Yaroslav Amosov has been cut.
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!
Amosov throws a lazy uppercut
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
Amosov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Amosov misses with a left hand
and Armando counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Amosov scores with a punch to the head.
Armando takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Armando throws a hook but Amosov avoids it easily.
Armando throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amosov counters with a stiff right hand.
Amosov throws a right hand that misses
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
Amosov throws a hook but Armando avoids it easily.
Armando swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Amosov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armando.
Amosov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Armando tries to move into range but Amosov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Armando moves away from the strike by Amosov.
An attempted straight right counter from Armando misses the target.
Amosov swings widly with a right hand
and Armando counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amosov manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Amosov coming out on top.#ROC2#Armando is rocked!
Amosov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amosov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amosov swings widly with a right hand
and Armando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Amosov digs a good hook to Armando's body.
Amosov throws a jab but it's blocked by Armando.
Armando ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armando.
Armando moves away from the strike by Amosov.
Amosov throws a poor cross that misses
and Armando counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Armando 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Amosov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Armando had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Amosov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amosov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amosov catches Armando with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amosov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Amosov misses with a right hand
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
Amosov looks to land a left hand but Armando moved out of range nicely.
Armando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Armando moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Armando.#T3#
Armando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amosov moves away.
Amosov looks to land a left hand but Armando moved out of range nicely.
Armando takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Armando slips a straight right by Amosov.
Amosov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amosov misses with a body shot.
A jab from Amosov misses.
Amosov loads up on a big right hand but Armando slips the punch.
Armando staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Armando.
Amosov throws a lazy uppercut
and Armando counters with a stiff right hand.
Amosov tests Armando's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Amosov.
Oh Armando is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Amosov.
Armando seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Armando scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amosov throws a lazy uppercut
and Armando counters with a straight right hand.
Armando defending well as Amosov loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Armando was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Armando connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Armando slips under a jab from Amosov.
Amosov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Amosov misses its intended target.
Amosov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amosov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amosov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Armando counter with a right hand.
Amosov lands a glancing blow to the side of Armando's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amosov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amosov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amosov throws a jab when Armando was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yaroslav Amosov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Amosov misses with a left hand
and Armando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amosov misses with a hook
and Armando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armando.
Amosov thuds his right hand into Armando's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
BOOM! Amosov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Armando. Armando tries to recover but Amosov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Armando lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Amosov! |
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Event:
HFC 42: Smith vs Armando
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Burt clinches.
Burt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but Amosov blocks with his arms.
Amosov wants to get back to striking at distance but Burt won't allow it.
Burt jumps guard but Amosov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burt tries a knee to the head but Amosov blocks it.
Amosov throws a punch but it's blocked by Burt.
Burt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amosov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Amosov dodges an elbow strike from Burt.
Burt lands a knee to the body.
Amosov is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Burt.
Amosov lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Amosov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amosov connects with a body shot that sends Burt's belly button to the back.
Amosov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Burt moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burt looking to throw knees to the head but Amosov is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Amosov lands a shoulder strike.
Burt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
Burt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amosov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Burt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Burt moves into the clinch.
Amosov tries to stall but Burt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Amosov.
Amosov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Amosov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burt lands a knee to the head.
Burt landing knees to the head.
Burt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amosov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amosov avoids it.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but Amosov blocks with his arms.
Burt looking to throw knees to the head but Amosov is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amosov lands a hook that snaps the head of Burt backwards. #BC#
Amosov breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Amosov connects with a body shot that sends Burt's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amosov. Burt does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Burt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Amosov is trying to break the clinch but Burt has him pressed against the cage.
Amosov is looking to break free of the clinch but Burt has double underhooks.
Amosov is looking to break free of the clinch but Burt has double underhooks.
Burt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amosov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amosov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Amosov is trying to break free.
Amosov trying to stall but Burt improves his position.
Amosov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Burt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Burt clinches with his opponent.
Amosov tries to break free but Burt pushes him back against the cage.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Amosov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Burt looks up at the clock. Bad move! Amosov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Burt. Amosov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Amosov! |
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Event:
HFC 34: Justice vs Smith 2
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Amosov cracks Myers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myers pushes Amosov away with a front kick.
Amosov misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
Amosov throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Myers tries to clinch there but Amosov circles away.
Amosov moves away from the strike by Myers.
Myers throws a series of punches but Amosov moves out of range.
Amosov looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Myers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Myers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amosov finds it's way round the side to connect with Myers's head. #CUT#It looks like Zen Myers has been cut.
Amosov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers slips under a jab.
Amosov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Amosov.
Amosov loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
Myers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Myers swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Myers drives through and clinches with Amosov against the cage.
#T1#
Myers stalls.
Myers pushes off an throws an elbow but Amosov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Amosov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Myers moves out of range as Amosov strikes.
Amosov with a hook.
Myers defending well as Amosov loads up on a big left hand.
Myers staying out of range there.
Amosov misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Myers is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amosov throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Amosov misses with a looping right.
Amosov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amosov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myers tries to score with a low kick but Amosov moves his leg out of the way.
Amosov throws a big shot that misses.
Amosov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a low kick, right behind Amosov 's knee. #T2#
Amosov checks a leg kick.
Amosov throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers looks to throw the jab but Amosov is out of range.
Amosov throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Amosov throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Myers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amosov loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
Myers misses with a body kick.
Myers slips a jab from Amosov.
Amosov looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers throws a leg kick but Amosov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Amosov misses its intended target.
Myers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Amosov looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myers! But no joy.
Myers throws out a loose jab but Amosov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amosov throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
A nice side step and Myers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amosov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amosov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers blocks a jab.
Amosov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Yaroslav Amosov has been cut.
Amosov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Amosov misses with a right hand
letting Myers counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Myers closes the distance and pushes Amosov back into the cage.
Amosov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Amosov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myers staying out of range there.
Myers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amosov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amosov looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Amosov throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Myers slips under a jab.
Myers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amosov connects with a looping right hand.
Amosov looks to land a left hand but Myers moved out of range nicely.
Amosov throws an off balance right hand
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Myers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amosov finds it's way round the side to connect with Myers's head.
Amosov defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Amosov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Amosov gets tackled into the cage by Myers. Myers maintains the clinch. #BC#
Amosov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amosov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Amosov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amosov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amosov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amosov misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yaroslav Amosov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Amosov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Amosov swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Myers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Amosov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amosov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myers can pounce on him.
Amosov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Myers slips under a jab.
Yaroslav Amosov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Myers.
Amosov staying out of range there.
Amosov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Myers moves into range and clinches up with Amosov.
Myers has Amosov pressed against the cage.
Myers is looking to control Amosov's arms but Amosov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Myers has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Amosov manages to break the clinch.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch but Amosov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Myers.
#T1#
Amosov throws an off balance right hand
and Myers counters with an outside leg kick.
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amosov checks a leg kick.
A big left from Myers misses.
Amosov misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Myers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Myers blocks a jab.
Amosov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMyers.
Amosov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Amosov lands.
Myers slips under a jab from Amosov.
Myers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yaroslav Amosov is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Amosov misses.
Amosov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myers misses with a kick to the body.
Myers slips under a jab.
Amosov throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Amosov looks to land a left hand but Myers moved out of range nicely.
Myers tries to score with a low kick but Amosov moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Myers has closed the distance and engaged Amosov in a clinch.
Myers misses with a punch on the inside.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers tries to work over Amosov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myers misses with a knee to the head.
Myers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myers throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Amosov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
Myers defending well as Amosov loads up on a big left hand.
Myers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Myers in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amosov.
Myers throws a shot from downtown. Amosov moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Myers.
Myers slips under a jab.
Amosov scores with a sloppy right hand. Myers should have avoided that one.
Amosov misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Myers tries a head kick but it misses.
Myers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Myers - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Amosov.
Amosov looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amosov.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amosov misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.#T4#
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amosov throws out the jab.
Amosov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amosov drops his hands momentarily and Myers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Amosov misses.
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!
Amosov scores with a nice strike.
Amosov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Myers in his tracks.
Myers slips a straight right by Amosov.
Amosov throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Myers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amosov.
Amosov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Amosov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers throws a head kick that half lands.
A big right from Amosov misses.
Myers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amosov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Yaroslav Amosov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amosov.
Myers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Myers blocks a jab.
Amosov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Myers staying out of range there.
Amosov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amosov cracks Myers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myers moves away from the strike by Amosov.
Myers tries a quick counter leg kick but Amosov is wise to it.
Amosov misses with an uppercut
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amosov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myers throws a leg kick that misses.
Myers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
Myers slips a straight right by Amosov.
Myers feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Myers throws the left hand but Amosov avoids the punch easily.
Amosov misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a thumping low kick.
Amosov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Amosov off balance momentarily.
Myers throws a sloppy head kick and Amosov moves out of range easily.
Myers misses with a hook
and Amosov counters with a straight right hand.
Amosov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Myers.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Amosov misses its intended target.
Amosov throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Amosov ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
A slow jab from Amosov misses its intended target.
Myers throws out a counter right but Amosov avoids it with no problem.
Amosov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myers.
#T2#
Amosov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Amosov moved out of range nicely.
Amosov lands with an uppercut that bounces Myers off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Myers.
Amosov throws a big shot that misses.
Amosov misses with a looping left.
Myers stuns Amosov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Myers misses with a straight left.
Amosov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot by Amosov.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amosov.
A swing and a miss from Amosov.
Zen Myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Myers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amosov throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Amosov misses the jab.
Myers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
Myers misses with a wild combination.
Amosov looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Amosov defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
Myers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#Yaroslav Amosov's cut is getting worse.
Amosov looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Amosov scores with a decent looking hook.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amosov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Myers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Amosov misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Amosov scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amosov moves out of range of the leg kick from Myers.
Amosov checks a leg kick.
Amosov throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amosov misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Myers misses.
Myers misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Myers. That's going to slow Amosov down.
Amosov throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Amosov clobbers Myers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Myers is rocked!
Myers moves away from the strike by Amosov.
Myers slips under a jab from Amosov.#CL2#
Myers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Myers lands an elbow that stopped Amosov in his tracks for a moment.
Amosov avoids the elbow strike from Myers, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaroslav Amosov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amosov, 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 William Peck scores the fight for Yaroslav Amosov!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Yaroslav Amosov!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Yaroslav Amosov!
Yaroslav Amosov wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
HFC 25: Wood vs Andarys
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Makani bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Makani scores with punches from side control.
Amosov is not content to let Makani control the position.
Makani working the ground and pound.
Makani is working Amosov over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT2#It looks like Yaroslav Amosov has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makani throws an elbow but Amosov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Check out the look on Makani's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Amosov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Makani throwing shots but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Makani's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ground and pound from Makani seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Makani 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.
#T1#
Amosov dodges the ground and pound from Makani.#SUB2#
Makani tries for a kimura but Amosov is defending well.
Amosov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Amosov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Makani 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.
Amosov struggling a bit here.
Makani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amosov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Makani is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amosov is being controlled here. #T2#
Makani misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Makani cracks Amosov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Makani creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Amosov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Makani lands some shots froms side control.
Makani lands a decent elbow from side control.
Makani tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Makani connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Amosov some visible discomfort.
Makani in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Makani landing a few strikes. #T3#
An elbow from Makani crashes against the mat.
Amosov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Amosov is trying to improve his position.
Makani working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#Yaroslav Amosov's cut is getting worse.
Amosov parries the strikes from Makani easily there. Makani is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Amosov to escape.
Amosov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT2#Yaroslav Amosov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Amosov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makani on the ground.
Amosov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makani is working for a submission of some sort.
Amosov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Makani. #T4#
Makani is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makani's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Makani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Makani connects with a couple of short punches.
Makani landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#Jeez, Yaroslav Amosov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yaroslav Amosov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaimana Makani!
After winning the bout, Kaimana Makani thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 17: Abarai vs Real
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Amosov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tucker with the counter takedown but Amosov avoids it easily.
Tucker staying out of range there.
Tucker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amosov lands with a hook. Tucker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amosov dips to his left and cracks Tucker with an uppercut!
Amosov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Amosov.
A lazy left from Amosov finds it's target.
A cross from Amosov lands.
Amosov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Amosov misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
Tucker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amosov defends it well.
Tucker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amosov.
Tucker with the counter takedown but Amosov avoids it easily.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amosov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tucker with the counter takedown but Amosov avoids it easily.
Tucker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amosov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Amosov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tucker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Amosov scores with a jab.
Amosov misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
Tucker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amosov defends it well.
Amosov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tucker.
Amosov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Amosov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Tucker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Amosov's guard.
Tucker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Amosov has momentary wrist control but Tucker slips an elbow through the middle.
Tucker is pushing down on Amosov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amosov is fighting to maintain full guard but Tucker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tucker is looking to advance position but Amosov won't allow it.
Tucker works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker throwing strikes here but Amosov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T2#
Tucker lands a big shot there that rocks Amosov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tucker breaks from Amosov's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Tucker has hold of Amosov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amosov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Tucker working for a submission but Amosov is keeping him at bay.
Tucker unloads with some shots from mount but Amosov bucks and avoids them well.
Tucker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Tucker looking to secure an arm triangle but Amosov defends it well.
Amosov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB2#
Tucker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Amosov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3##SUB2#
Amosov is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Tucker locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Amosov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerome Tucker!
Jerome Tucker 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:
HFC 10: Ilmarinen vs Tintley
Date: Jun 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Amosov cracks Bass with a good jab.
Bass moves forwards but Amosov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Barry Bass has been cut.
Nice body punch from Amosov.
Bass takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amosov lands with a good body shot.
Bass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amosov throws a pinpoint strike between Bass's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Bass crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Amosov scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yaroslav Amosov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Salvacion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amosov misses with a lunging right hand
and Salvacion counters with a nice body kick.
Salvacion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amosov throws a shot to the body.
Salvacion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amosov.
Amosov scores with a jab.
Amosov works Salvacion's body with a nice hook.
Amosov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salvacion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amosov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salvacion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Amosov missing with a left hand there. Salvacion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amosov lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Amosov swings for the body but Salvacion moves out of range.
Amosov connects with a right hand. Salvacion shakes it off.
Salvacion moves away from the strike by Amosov.
Salvacion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salvacion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Amosov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Amosov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salvacion on the side of the head.
Amosov misses with a wild body shot.
Amosov takes a swing at Salvacion's ribcage but misses.
Amosov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Salvacion is rocked!
Amosov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amosov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salvacion counters with a solid body kick.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown. Amosov tries to sprawl out of it but Salvacion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amosov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amosov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Amosov punishes Salvacion's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Salvacion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amosov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Amosov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salvacion is controlling him.
Salvacion looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Amosov has his hands on Salvacion's head, controlling the position.
Amosov is wriggling around but Salvacion manages to pass to half guard.
#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.
Amosov is trying to escape back to his feet but Salvacion uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Amosov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Salvacion has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here.
Amosov wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Amosov dominated that round.
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#
Nice sprawl there from Amosov as Salvacion shoots in.
Salvacion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amosov connects with a jab.
Yaroslav Amosov is winning the standup battle so far.
Amosov throws a hook but Salvacion blocks it.
Amosov lands a nice looking body shot.
Amosov connects with a single shot there.
Amosov digs a good body shot into Salvacion's ribs.
A cross from Amosov lands.
Amosov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Amosov sizes up Salvacion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Salvacion is still on wobbly legs! Can Amosov finish him?#KD#
Amosov sends Salvacion crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Amosov is motioning to the referee to let Salvacion up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salvacion gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Amosov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Amosov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Amosov thuds a left hand into Edwards's body.
Amosov thuds a left hand into Edwards's body.
Jab by Amosov.
Edwards needs to keep his hands up - Amosov had a free shot at his head there.
Edwards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edwards there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Amosov.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amosov connects with a looping right hand.
Good exchange - Amosov coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#Edwards is rocked!
Amosov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Edwards drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Amosov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Edwards's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Amosov! |
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