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Event:
RISE 148
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Gianni throws a combination that misses
and Chimaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gianni connects with a crisp jab.
Gianni throws a hook but Chimaev blocks it.
Gianni goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Khamzat Chimaev has been cut.
Chimaev slips a straight right by Gianni.
Jab by Gianni.
A jab from Gianni finds it's way through Chimaev's defenses. #ROC#Chimaev is rocked!
Chimaev is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Gianni doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Chimaev crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Chimaev's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Banito Gianni!
Banito Gianni 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 65: Bond vs McCork
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Lake throws a jab when Chimaev was well out of range.
Lake connects with the punch.
A jab lands there for Lake.
Chimaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chimaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chimaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Lake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chimaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt - Lake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lake has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chimaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lake there.
Chimaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chimaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lake throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Lake.
Lake lands a head shot.
Chimaev slips a jab from Lake.
Lake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chimaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chimaev somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lake scores with a jab.
Lake lands a two punch combo.
Chimaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chimaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Lake counters with a stiff right hand.
Lake cracks Chimaev with a hook to the temple - Chimaev is on wobbly legs here! Lake swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Chimaev falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lake wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cody Lake!
As Cody Lake got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: See! That was to easy! Give me the title shot for the winner of Chimaev vs Ilmarinen because neither of them deserve it.
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Event:
HFC 60: Sudden Death
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Chimaev.
A little feinted left hand from Cannonier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cannonier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimaev moves away.
Chimaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Cannonier misses.
And Chimaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Cannonier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cannonier throws a jab when Chimaev was well out of range.
Cannonier connects with a single shot there.
Cannonier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cannonier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chimaev. That did some damage!
Cannonier tries to score with a low kick but Chimaev moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Cannonier misses its intended target.
Cannonier lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Chimaev.#CL#
Cannonier has closed the distance and engaged Chimaev in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cannonier manages to break the clinch.
Cannonier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannonier. Chimaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chimaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cannonier is fending him off so far but Chimaev persists. Nope, Cannonier circles away and we're back to standing.
Chimaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cannonier circles away.#T1#
Chimaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cannonier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cannonier throwing a counter right hand but Chimaev manages to avoid it.
Talon Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Chimaev.
Chimaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cannonier finds it's way round the side to connect with Chimaev's head.
Chimaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cannonier finds it's way round the side to connect with Chimaev's head.
Cannonier throws the left hand but Chimaev avoids the punch easily.
Chimaev needs to keep his hands up - Cannonier had a free shot at his head there.
Cannonier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cannonier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talon Cannonier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cannonier scores with a jab. Chimaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cannonier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cannonier sprawls well. Cannonier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chimaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Cannonier lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Cannonier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cannonier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannonier misses with a series of wild punches.
Chimaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Cannonier instigates a clinch.
Cannonier tries to break the clinch but Chimaev is controlling the position. #BC#
Cannonier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannonier loads up on a big right hand but Chimaev slips the punch.
Chimaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Cannonier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chimaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Cannonier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chimaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chimaev scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Cannonier misses with a shot to the body
and Cannonier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chimaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cannonier.
Chimaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cannonier.#TD2#
Chimaev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chimaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chimaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cannonier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chimaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cannonier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chimaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chimaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cannonier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cannonier wants to improve his position but Chimaev is controlling well.
Cannonier is trying to stand back up but Chimaev is controlling him
Chimaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chimaev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB2#
Chimaev has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cannonier defend it? Chimaev steps over the head and cranks it - Cannonier is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chimaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khamzat Chimaev!
After winning the bout, Khamzat Chimaev 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 52: Scheckter vs Bond
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Sly misses its intended target. #CL2#
Sly has Chimaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Sly tries to stall but Chimaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sly slows down the pace here.
Sly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chimaev backwards. #TD#
Chimaev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sly regains guard.
Chimaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Sly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sly keeping moving, preventing Chimaev from controlling successfully. #T1#
Chimaev works over Sly with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chimaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Chimaev has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sly to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chimaev is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sly pulls down on the head and he's put Chimaev to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paddy Sly! |
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Event:
HFC 43: Ilmarinen vs Babula
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Tintley throws a looping overhand right but Chimaev ducks down to avoid it.
Tintley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chimaev at a distance.
A big right from Tintley misses.
Tintley misses with an uppercut.
Tintley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tintley throws a good cross that connects.
Tintley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tintley throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimaev.
Chimaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tintley throws out the jab.
Tintley throws a combination. Chimaev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Chimaev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tintley was covering up waiting for the punch and Chimaev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tintley keeping moving, preventing Chimaev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tintley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chimaev defends it easily.#SUB#
Tintley has his foot on Chimaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chimaev works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Tintley working a defensive guard here.
Chimaev cracks Tintley with a solid left hand.
Tintley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chimaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chimaev works over Tintley with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimaev trying to control but Tintley is working from the bottom.
Chimaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Tintley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chimaev defends it easily.#SUB#
Tintley looking for a guillotine here but Chimaev defends easily.
#T2##SUB#
Tintley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tintley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tintley looking for a triangle here. Chimaev is fighting it but it looks tight! Tintley pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chimaev is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vinyl Tintley!
In his post fight interview, Vinyl Tintley gave a big smile as he said 'I knew this fight would happen! Khamzat, it's good your confident but don't get cocky.
Shout-out to my team at Next Level MMA for helping me prepare for this fight, also a shout-out to Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu. "Way of the Shinobi"'. |
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Event:
HFC 35:Smith vs Justice 3
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Tampukpuk both land. Nice combination.
Tampukpuk throws a looping overhand right but Chimaev ducks down to avoid it.
Chimaev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tampukpuk manages to circle out of the way.
Tampukpuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Chimaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tampukpuk throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chimaev counters with a single leg into guard. Tampukpuk didn't expect that.
Tampukpuk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimaev throws a right and a left that Tampukpuk avoids nicely.
Tampukpuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tampukpuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chimaev manages to avoid it.
Chimaev throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Chimaev gets a double leg takedown into Tampukpuk's guard.
Tampukpuk pushes Chimaev off and gets back to his feet.
Chimaev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chimaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Tampukpuk only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Tampukpuk throws a jab when Chimaev was well out of range.
Tampukpuk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tampukpuk misses with a few strikes there.
Chimaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tampukpuk manages to avoid it.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tampukpuk lunges at Chimaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chimaev's hand.
Chimaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Chimaev moves into the clinch.
Tampukpuk missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Tampukpuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chimaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chimaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tampukpuk. Tampukpuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Chimaev moves out of range of the body kick from Tampukpuk.
#T2#
Tampukpuk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tampukpuk throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Chimaev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Chimaev prevents Tampukpuk from getting back to his feet.
Tampukpuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chimaev.
Tampukpuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tampukpuk looking to control.
Chimaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chimaev postures up in Tampukpuk's guard and throws a big left but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Chimaev prevents Tampukpuk from getting back to his feet.
Chimaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chimaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Tampukpuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chimaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Chimaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chimaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chimaev stops Tampukpuk from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chimaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chimaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Chimaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Tampukpuk is controlling Chimaev's posture.
Chimaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chimaev won't allow Tampukpuk to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tampukpuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tampukpuk lands with an overhand left.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tampukpuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Chimaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tampukpuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Chimaev backs off Tampukpuk throws a huge counter combo but Chimaev manages to avoid it all.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Tampukpuk shows good takedown defense.
Chimaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tampukpuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Tampukpuk gets caught napping as Chimaev dives in and scores a takedown. Tampukpuk manages to retain guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chimaev is controlling him.
Tampukpuk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chimaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chimaev tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tampukpuk tries to stand and escape but Chimaev is controlling the position. #SU2#
Tampukpuk stands up and beckons Chimaev to join him on the feet.
Tampukpuk wants to clinch#TD#
so Chimaev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tampukpuk pushes Chimaev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tampukpuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chimaev at a distance.
Tampukpuk throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Chimaev counters with a shoot takedown. Tampukpuk fights it but they end up in guard.
Chimaev with a nice head shot there.
Chimaev wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving.
Chimaev scoring with some ground and pound. #ES2#
Tampukpuk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chimaev is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tampukpuk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chimaev stalling against the cage.
Tampukpuk throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Chimaev avoiding damage as Tampukpuk throws knees to the body.
Chimaev misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tampukpuk. #BC2#
Tampukpuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chimaev slips a jab from Tampukpuk.
A low kick from Tampukpuk is predictable there #TD#
and Chimaev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chimaev is controlling him.
Chimaev wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving.
Tampukpuk has Chimaev pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Chimaev cracks Tampukpuk with a solid left hand.
Tampukpuk wants to hit a sweep here but Chimaev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tampukpuk there!
Khamzat Chimaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tampukpuk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chimaev with good strikes from the mount here!
Tampukpuk squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chimaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimaev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chimaev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tampukpuk hang on?
Chimaev landing punches.
Tampukpuk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Chimaev with shots to the head and body - Tampukpuk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chimaev with good strikes from the mount here!
Tampukpuk wants to hold on but Chimaev pushes him away.
Chimaev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chimaev trying to control but Tampukpuk is having none of it.
Tampukpuk taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimaev avoids the attempt from Tampukpuk to control.
Chimaev cracks Tampukpuk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tampukpuk 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.
Chimaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tampukpuk is looking to escape.
Chimaev punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Tampukpuk gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk is looking to escape.
Chimaev is pressing down on Tampukpuk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tampukpuk is holding on for now.
Chimaev stops Tampukpuk from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Chimaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand back up but Chimaev is controlling him
Tampukpuk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tampukpuk tries to kick Chimaev off but Chimaev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Chimaev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tampukpuk is looking to clinch.
Tampukpuk swinging wildly here.
Tampukpuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chimaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Tampukpuk as Chimaev shoots in.
Tampukpuk unleashes a big counter combination but Chimaev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tampukpuk throws a jab when Chimaev was well out of range.
Chimaev is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
so Chimaev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chimaev stays in close to Tampukpuk's body and controls the position.
Tampukpuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chimaev. #T1#
Tampukpuk wants to sweep here but Chimaev controlling him for the moment.
Chimaev postures up.
Chimaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Tampukpuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chimaev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chimaev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chimaev trying to control but Tampukpuk is working from the bottom.
Chimaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Chimaev stands up over Tampukpuk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tampukpuk is trying to control the position but Chimaev postures up.
Tampukpuk pulls Chimaev in close to prevent any damage.
Chimaev is working Tampukpuk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Tampukpuk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tampukpuk is looking to stand up but Chimaev won't let him.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving. #SU2#
Tampukpuk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chimaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tampukpuk.
Chimaev with a poor takedown
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk jabs Chimaev right on the nose. Chimaev blinks but takes it well.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tampukpuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chimaev throws a counter high kick but Tampukpuk was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tampukpuk swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Chimaev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tampukpuk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tampukpuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chimaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Chimaev postures up and lands a big shot to Tampukpuk's brow.
Chimaev landing with the ground and pound. #ES2#
Tampukpuk has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chimaev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tampukpuk has had enough of the clinch but Chimaev keeps him there for the moment.
Tampukpuk misses with some punches.
Tampukpuk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tampukpuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Chimaev is controlling him.
Chimaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tampukpuk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturito Tampukpuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tampukpuk 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Khamzat Chimaev!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Khamzat Chimaev!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight as a draw!
Khamzat Chimaev wins by majority decision!
Khamzat Chimaev 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 27: Justice vs Burt
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Babula closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babula.
Babula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babula throws a punch but it's blocked by Chimaev.
Chimaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chimaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babula pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babula.
Babula misses with a punch on the inside.
Babula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Chimaev jumps guard but Babula turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Babula on the inside.
Chimaev goes for a takedown attempt but Babula pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Babula clinches up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Chimaev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Chimaev.
The referee calls for Babula to work.
Chimaev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Babula blocks a body shot from Chimaev.
Babula gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chimaev.
#T2#
Babula looking to throw knees to the head but Chimaev is blocking nicely.
Chimaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babula pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gerwazy Babula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chimaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Babula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Babula takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babula wants to get back to his feet.
Chimaev is putting a hurting on Babula here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Babula is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chimaev is controlling him well.
The ground and pound from Chimaev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Babula on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chimaev working the ground and pound.
Chimaev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Babula pushes Chimaev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chimaev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chimaev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chimaev working away.
Babula pushes Chimaev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chimaev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chimaev is looking to take a break and control but Babula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The strikes coming from Chimaev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chimaev trying to control the action but Babula is working from the bottom.
Chimaev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Babula is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chimaev connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babula is pushing Chimaev's head away, looking to escape. Chimaev manages to hold on to the position though.
Babula is trying to control Chimaev's posture but Chimaev avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babula defending against the ground and pound.
Babula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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 Khamzat Chimaev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Babula scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Babula lands with a right hand.
Babula tests Chimaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chimaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babula manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Babula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chimaev doesn't seem phased though.
Babula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chimaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Chimaev is rocked!#CL#
Chimaev has Babula up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Chimaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babula.
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!
Babula throws an elbow that misses.
Babula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babula has a couple of punches blocked by Chimaev.
Babula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chimaev backwards.
Babula scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Chimaev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Babula stalling in the clinch.
Babula tries to land a knee to the head but Chimaev blocks with his arms.
Chimaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Babula misses with some punches.
Babula misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chimaev.
Babula has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chimaev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Babula can turn it around.#BC2#
Babula breaks the clinch.
Babula scores with a nice right hand.
Chimaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice takedown defense from Babula. No joy for Chimaev on that attempt.
Chimaev looks to throw the jab but Babula is out of range. #CL2#
Babula gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chimaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babula smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Babula lands with an uppercut that bounces Chimaev off the cage and back into range.
Chimaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chimaev throws a big shot that misses.
Babula throws out a counter right but Chimaev avoids it with no problem.
Babula scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chimaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chimaev throws a hook but Babula blocks it.
Babula throws an overhand right that drops Chimaev like a sack of potatoes! Babula dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerwazy Babula! |
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Event:
HFC 18: Justice vs Armando
Date: Jul 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimaev working over Ilmarinen with some ground and pound. Ilmarinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ilmarinen keeping hold of Chimaev's head, controlling as best he can.
Chimaev wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping him busy.
Chimaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ilmarinen's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is looking to control Chimaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ilmarinen avoid being mounted?
Ilmarinen tries to roll over but Chimaev keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Chimaev. #T1#
Ilmarinen trying to control from the bottom.
Chimaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ilmarinen's head.
Ilmarinen is trying to maintain the position but Chimaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Ilmarinen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ilmarinen tries to get out of the position.
Chimaev thows a huge punch but Ilmarinen dodges it nicely.
Ilmarinen is looking to improve his position.
Ilmarinen is pressing down on Chimaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen looking to control.
Chimaev trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ilmarinen trying to keep a closed guard but Chimaev is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ilmarinen circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chimaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ilmarinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chimaev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ilmarinen trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Ilmarinen trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
Chimaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chimaev, not yet.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ilmarinen looking to sit in guard and control but Chimaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ilmarinen wants to sweep here but Chimaev controlling him for the moment.
Ilmarinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ilmarinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chimaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Chimaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
Ilmarinen landing with the ground and pound.
Chimaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is in close to Chimaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T5#
Ilmarinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chimaev controls Ilmarinen momentarily but Ilmarinen frees himself.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilmarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chimaev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Chimaev moved out of range nicely.
Chimaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A jab from Ilmarinen finds it's way through Chimaev's defenses.
Ilmarinen throws a lazy right hand but Chimaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chimaev fails with the takedown.
Ilmarinen throws a hook but Chimaev avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Chimaev.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Chimaev circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Chimaev counter with a right hand.
Chimaev moves in looking to clinch but Ilmarinen pushes him off.
Ilmarinen goes for a double leg but Chimaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chimaev continues to drive forward.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chimaev's elbow.
Chimaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ilmarinen prevents it.
#T7#
Ilmarinen can't get the takedown.
Ilmarinen is struggling to control the position.
Ilmarinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chimaev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ilmarinen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilmarinen leaning his opponent against the cage.#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ilmarinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chimaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ilmarinen smiles and moves away.
Chimaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ilmarinen is fending him off so far but Chimaev persists. Nope, Ilmarinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Ilmarinen. No joy for Chimaev on that attempt.
Chimaev slips under a jab from Ilmarinen.#TD#
Ilmarinen gets a double leg takedown into Chimaev's guard.
Chimaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chimaev wants to sweep here but Ilmarinen controlling him for the moment.
Ilmarinen controlling from the top position.
Ilmarinen throws an elbow that misses. Chimaev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ilmarinen's guard. Nice move by Chimaev!#REVB##T9#
Ilmarinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chimaev throwing strikes but missing.
Chimaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ilmarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ilmarinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chimaev is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chimaev trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ilmarinen shoots for a takedown but Chimaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chimaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chimaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ilmarinen.
Anton Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot.
A big right from Ilmarinen misses.
Chimaev shoots in but Ilmarinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chimaev darts in looking for a takedown but Ilmarinen gets double underhooks and turns Chimaev into the cage.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Chimaev is quick to defend against it.
Anton Ilmarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Chimaev.
Ilmarinen throws a hook but Chimaev blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ilmarinen misses with an uppercut
and Chimaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ilmarinen goes for a double leg but Chimaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chimaev continues to drive forward.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Chimaev avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage. #T1#
Ilmarinen stalling against the cage.
Chimaev is trying to pull guard but Ilmarinen has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ilmarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilmarinen stops a takedown attempt from Chimaev.
#BC2#
Chimaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Chimaev misses.
Ilmarinen fails with the takedown.#T2##CL#
Ilmarinen gets a clinch.
Ilmarinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chimaev up against the cage.
Ilmarinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chimaev up against the cage.#BC2#
Chimaev breaks the clinch.
Chimaev tries to clinch up.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Chimaev is quick to defend against it.
Chimaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Ilmarinen throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ilmarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ilmarinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimaev.
Ilmarinen lands a jab to the nose.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chimaev can do to turn this around?
Chimaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimaev.
Chimaev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chimaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ilmarinen's waist but Ilmarinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chimaev off to one side.
Chimaev tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chimaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Chimaev has his hands on Ilmarinen's head, controlling the position.
Chimaev is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chimaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chimaev wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T5#
Chimaev looks for a takedown but Ilmarinen sprawls well.
Ilmarinen throws a body punch but Chimaev moves out of range.
Chimaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ilmarinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Ilmarinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chimaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ilmarinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Chimaev slips a jab from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen takes a swing at Chimaev's ribcage but misses.
Ilmarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chimaev.
Nice uppercut lands for Chimaev. That snapped Ilmarinen's head back.
Chimaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilmarinen throws out the jab.
Chimaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chimaev sprawls and moves away.
Chimaev defending well as Ilmarinen loads up on a big left hand. #T6#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chimaev.
Ilmarinen throws a looping overhand right but Chimaev ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimaev.
Ilmarinen throws a body punch but Chimaev moves out of range.
Chimaev throws out a loose jab but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chimaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chimaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ilmarinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Chimaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Chimaev moved out of range nicely.
Chimaev feints the counter takedown.
Ilmarinen loads up on a big right hand but Chimaev slips the punch.
Chimaev with the counter takedown but Ilmarinen avoids it easily.#TD#
Ilmarinen dives in and scores a takedown into Chimaev's guard.
Ilmarinen chips away with some ground and pound.#T7#
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ilmarinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
Ilmarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of digs.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Chimaev is retaining full guard.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Chimaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chimaev, not yet.
Ilmarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ilmarinen looking to sit in guard and control but Chimaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ilmarinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Chimaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilmarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen has Chimaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Ilmarinen 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.#T9#
Chimaev preventing the sweep.
Chimaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Ilmarinen has wrist control.
Ilmarinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ilmarinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Chimaev avoids the body shot from Ilmarinen.
Chimaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Ilmarinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chimaev's half guard.
Ilmarinen content to control rather than advance.
Ilmarinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen working Chimaev over with strikes. #T1#
Chimaev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ilmarinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ilmarinen wants to take a breather but Chimaev is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ilmarinen connects with a nice short shot to Chimaev's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ilmarinen in particular looking to stall.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Ilmarinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Ilmarinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Chimaev is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chimaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chimaev keeps working.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Chimaev is blocking nicely. #T3#
Ilmarinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ilmarinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chimaev's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ilmarinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Ilmarinen misses
and Chimaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chimaev did well to prevent Ilmarinen getting side control.
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chimaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ilmarinen lands a nice short elbow.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Chimaev gets full guard.
Chimaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ilmarinen is working Chimaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ilmarinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Chimaev keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chimaev has momentary wrist control but Ilmarinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Ilmarinen works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilmarinen with a nice head shot there.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T5#
Ilmarinen works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Ilmarinen preventing the sweep.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen passes Chimaev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chimaev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ilmarinen connects with a nice short shot to Chimaev's temple.
Chimaev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Chimaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Ilmarinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ilmarinen is keen to just control but Chimaev is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ilmarinen in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ilmarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Chimaev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chimaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T7#
Ilmarinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ilmarinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Chimaev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
Ilmarinen content to control rather than advance.
Chimaev is looking to control Ilmarinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chimaev avoid being mounted?#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ilmarinen drops an elbow to the side of Chimaev's head.
Chimaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is trying to control. Chimaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ilmarinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Chimaev is rocked!
Chimaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Chimaev is still in real trouble! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Ilmarinen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Chimaev is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ilmarinen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Chimaev from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ilmarinen! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Anton Ilmarinen, 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 8: Colson vs Labelle
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Allen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chimaev gets back to full guard.
Allen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chimaev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen is pulling down on Chimaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Chimaev, at least for the moment.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Chimaev is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Chimaev is working Allen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chimaev chips away with some ground and pound.
Chimaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chimaev is fighting to break Allen's control of his arms but Allen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chimaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chimaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chimaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Chimaev postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
Chimaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Chimaev passes into half guard. #T2#
Allen tries to get to full guard but Chimaev has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chimaev.
Chimaev wants to take a breather but Allen is having none of it.
Allen is concentrating on defense, preventing Chimaev from advancing position.
Chimaev thows a huge punch but Allen dodges it nicely.
Chimaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Allen can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allen wants to improve his position but Chimaev is controlling well.
Chimaev is thwarting Allen's attempts to control the position.
Allen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Chimaev lands with some strikes.
Chimaev with a couple of short strikes.
Allen tries to reverse the position but Chimaev maintains control.
Chimaev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chimaev with shots to the head and body - Allen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chimaev working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Allen is rocked!
Chimaev unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Allen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Chimaev celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khamzat Chimaev!
A determined Khamzat Chimaev didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
HFC 3: Camacho vs Chimaev
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Chimaev moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Chimaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chimaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Camacho sprawls well. He's pushed Chimaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Chimaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camacho is trying to force a seperation but Chimaev has the dominant position.#TD2#
Chimaev drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho tries to stand but Chimaev is controlling from the bottom.
Chimaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chimaev, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho wants to stand and escape but instead Chimaev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Chimaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chimaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Camacho wants to stand but Chimaev is controlling the position. #T1#
Chimaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chimaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Camacho wants to stand up but Chimaev is controlling him.
Chimaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chimaev slips nicely into half guard.
Camacho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Camacho tries to kick Chimaev off but Chimaev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chimaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chimaev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Camacho pushes Chimaev off looking to stand but Chimaev dives back in and keeps control.
Camacho is in trouble now - Chimaev has advanced to mount! #T2#
The referee warns Camacho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Ruben Camacho has been cut.
Chimaev is landing with some decent strikes but Camacho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Camacho takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#Ruben Camacho's cut is getting worse.
Chimaev breaks from Camacho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimaev lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#Ruben Camacho's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chimaev is landing with some decent strikes but Camacho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#Jeez, Ruben Camacho's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ruben Camacho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Khamzat Chimaev!
Khamzat Chimaev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Ruben Camacho had this to say: 'Fuck.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kyrylyuk as he connects with a hook.
Kyrylyuk throws a big shot that misses.
Kyrylyuk lands a jab to the head.
Kyrylyuk thuds a left hand into Chimaev's body.
Chimaev ducks under a wild hook from Kyrylyuk.
Chimaev slips a straight right by Kyrylyuk.
Chimaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kyrylyuk moves to clinch but Chimaev breaks away #TD2#
and Chimaev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chimaev landing with the ground and pound.
Chimaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chimaev lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Chimaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Kyrylyuk is rocked!
Chimaev with a nice head shot there.
Oh Kyrylyuk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chimaev stands up over Kyrylyuk, holding on to his feet. Chimaev throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Kyrylyuk is out cold! Chimaev lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khamzat Chimaev! |
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