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Event:
HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Rykov.
Bogdan Mironov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rykov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mironov on the side of the head.
Rykov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mironov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mironov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mironov throws a series of punches but Rykov moves out of range.
Rykov scores with a hook.
Mironov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mironov staying out of range there.
Rykov misses with a wild body shot.
Rykov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rykov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mironov moves out of range of the strikes.
Rykov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mironov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rykov misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mironov throws a series of punches but Rykov avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Rykov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mironov sizes up Rykov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rykov ducks under a wild hook from Mironov .
Rykov unleashes a big counter combination but Mironov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mironov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rykov to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Rykov loads up on a big right hand but Mironov slips the punch.
It looked like Mironov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mironov misses with a looping left.
Rykov throws the left hand but Mironov avoids the punch easily.
Rykov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mironov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rykov.
Rykov lands a nice shot to the body.
Rykov scores with a body shot.
A big right from Mironov misses.
Rykov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mironov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mironov blocks a jab.
Mironov loads up on a big right hand but Rykov slips the punch.
Rykov punishes Mironov 's body with a nice straight punch.
Rykov throws a hook but Mironov avoids it easily.
Mironov throws out a loose jab but Rykov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mironov throws the left hand but Rykov avoids the punch easily.
Mironov throws out a loose jab but Rykov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Rykov ducks under a wild hook from Mironov .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mironov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Rykov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mironov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rykov misses with a hook
and Mironov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rykov thinking.
Mironov throws a hook but Rykov blocks it.
Rykov cracks Mironov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mironov looks to land a right hand but Rykov moved out of range.
Rykov lands a jab to Mironov 's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Rykov misses the target.
Rykov misses with an uppercut. Mironov saw that one coming.
Rykov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mironov takes one to the side of the head.
Mironov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rykov.
Rykov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rykov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Rykov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Rykov misses the target.
Rykov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rykov throws a shot to the body.
Mironov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rykov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rykov lands with a right hand.
Mironov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rykov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mironov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rykov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rykov lands an overhand right.
Mironov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#KD2#
Rykov drops Mironov with a right and a left! Rykov comes rushing in but Mironov regains his composure and manages to keep Rykov in guard.
#ROC2#Mironov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rykov loads up on a big left hand. Mironov felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Rykov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mironov can't hide his disappointment, as Rykov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Rykov!
A victorious Andrey Rykov 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:
HFC Fight Night 5
Date: Dec 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Chai slips a straight right by Mironov .
Chai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mironov looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Mironov misses with a double jab.
Chai moves away from the strike by Mironov .
Chai lands a head shot.
Mironov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mironov misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mironov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai connects with the punch.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mironov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mironov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mironov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai. #CL#
Chai pushes Mironov up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mironov 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Mironov breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mironov misses the target.
Mironov misses with an uppercut.
Mironov scores with a hook.#T1#
Chai looks to land a right hand but Mironov moved out of range.
Mironov throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Mironov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Chai misses.
A low kick from Chai is predictable there
and Mironov counters with a three punch combo that has Chai backing up. Chai nods at Mironov to acknowledge the strikes.
Mironov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mironov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Mironov saw that one coming.
Mironov misses with an uppercut
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mironov throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Mironov 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.
Chai misses with a looping left.#CL#
Chai has closed the distance and engaged Mironov in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai has Mironov pressed against the cage, preventing Mironov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chai tries to work over Mironov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chai staying out of range there.
Mironov lands a lovely overhand right.
Mironov throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Mironov misses.
Chai tries to clinch up but Mironov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mironov misses with a right hand
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mironov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mironov throws out the jab.
Mironov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mironov .
Mironov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mironov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chai moves out of range as Mironov strikes.
Mironov throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range.
Chai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Mironov throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Chai clinches. #BC#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Mironov misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mironov .
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mironov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mironov scores with a jab to the body.
Mironov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mironov throws out the jab.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mironov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mironov moves out of range as Chai strikes.
A big right from Mironov misses.
Mironov scores with a sloppy right hand. Chai should have avoided that one.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mironov looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Chai moves in looking to clinch but Mironov pushes him off.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mironov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mironov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mironov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chai lands a jab to Mironov 's midsection.
Mironov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Mironov moves away and avoids it.
Chai lunges at Mironov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mironov 's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mironov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mironov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mironov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mironov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
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 InSaen Chai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
InSaen Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Chai.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai tries to clinch there but Mironov circles away.
Mironov throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mironov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mironov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mironov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Chai rushes Mironov and presses him up against the cage.
Mironov is trying to force a seperation but Chai has the dominant position.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Mironov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mironov lands with an uppercut that bounces Chai off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Chai clinches.
Mironov tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mironov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Chai.
Mironov ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai lunges at Mironov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mironov 's hand.
Chai is looking to clinch but Mironov is avoiding it.
Mironov misses with an uppercut.
Chai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mironov .
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai wants to clinch up but Mironov keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mironov eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mironov .
Mironov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Some wild striking there from Mironov .
#CL#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Mironov avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mironov .
Mironov is breathing heavily.
Chai stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chai.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mironov .
Mironov letting Chai take a breather here.#T3#
Chai tries a body shot but Mironov blocks it.
#BC#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mironov .
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai moves away from the strike by Mironov .
Mironov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chai tries to clinch but Mironov is having none of it.
Mironov throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai is looking to clinch.
Mironov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Mironov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mironov .
Mironov misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mironov misses.
Mironov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mironov can do to turn this around?
Mironov throws a right hand that misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Mironov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mironov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mironov missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Mironov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mironov misses with a few strikes there.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Mironov is rocked!
Chai thumps Mironov with a low kick.
Mironov misses with a few strikes there.
Mironov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Chai rushes Mironov and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
InSaen Chai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mironov misses the jab.
Mironov throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mironov checks a leg kick.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Chai has Mironov up against the cage in a clinch.
InSaen Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mironov can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mironov moves away.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mironov .
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Chai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mironov is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
A slow jab from Mironov misses its intended target.
Mironov seems to have recovered his senses.
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mironov .
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!
Chai drops Mironov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mironov ! Chai dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). InSaen Chai!
After winning the bout, InSaen Chai 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 21:Raynard vs Maldita
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mironov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mironov misses with a right hand
and Mironov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mironov 's half guard.
Mironov is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
Mironov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Mironov defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller wants to control but Mironov is keeping him busy.
Mironov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Mironov defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Miller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mironov is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller thows a huge punch but Mironov dodges it nicely.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mironov defending well though.
Mironov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Mironov is doing well to control the position and prevent Miller from advancing to side control.
Miller thows a huge punch but Mironov dodges it nicely.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Mironov defending well.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mironov wants to sweep but Miller has passed to side control!#T2#
Mironov is looking for a sweep.
Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mironov isn't going anywhere.
Mironov parries the strikes from Miller easily there. Miller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mironov to escape.
#SUB#
Miller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mironov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miller.
Miller wants to control but Mironov is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mironov is looking for a sweep.
Miller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mironov is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mironov parries the strikes from Miller easily there. Miller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mironov to escape.
Mironov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mironov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miller trying to control the action but Mironov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Miller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Mironov prevents Miller from improving position.
Mironov is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mironov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Miller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mironov lands with an overhand left.
Miller wants to clinch up but Mironov keeps it at a distance.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Mironov pushes him off.
Mironov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Joshua Miller has been cut.
Miller tries to clinch there but Mironov circles away.
Mironov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#Miller is rocked!
Mironov lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Miller falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bogdan Mironov !
In his post fight interview, Bogdan Mironov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC18:Raynard vs Uesugi
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1##KD#
Mironov cracks Andersson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Andersson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mironov finish him?
#ROC#Andersson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Abraham Andersson has been cut.
Mironov lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bogdan Mironov !
Bogdan Mironov 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. |
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Event:
HFC 15:Maynard vs Zerhouni
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Sterling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mironov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mironov loads up on a big right hand but Sterling slips the punch.
Mironov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Sterling rushes Mironov and presses him up against the cage.
Mironov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sterling has double underhooks.
Mironov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sterling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sterling cracks Mironov with a nice body shot.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sterling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sterling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mironov .
Nice body punch from Sterling - that landed with a thud.
Mironov is breathing heavily.
Sterling displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mironov up against the cage.
Sterling misses with a punch to the body.
Sterling lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Sterling digs a right hand underneath Mironov 's ribcage. Mironov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sterling lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Sterling - that landed with a thud.
Sterling lands a right hand. #BC#
Mironov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sterling swings wildly with an uppercut but Mironov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mironov is trying to force a seperation but Sterling has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sterling.
Mironov tries to land a knee to the head but Sterling blocks with his arms.
Sterling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mironov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sterling has him pressed against the cage.
Sterling tries to work over Mironov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC#
Mironov breaks the clinch.
Mironov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sterling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sterling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mironov manages to avoid it.
Mironov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sterling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Sterling misses
and Mironov counters with a straight right hand.
Mironov misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Sterling counters by moving into the clinch.
Sterling avoids the elbow strike from Mironov , against the cage.
Sterling lands a right hand.
Mironov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sterling has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sterling.
Sterling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sterling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sterling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sterling lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Sterling misses with a punch on the inside.
Mironov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mironov blocks a body shot from Sterling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sterling.
Sterling throws a head punch that misses.
Sterling lands with a light punch inside.
Sterling lands with a right to the head.
Mironov blocking some punches.
Mironov blocking some punches.
Sterling misses with some punches.
Mironov wants to get back to striking at distance but Sterling won't allow it.
#BC2#
Sterling breaks from the clinch.
Sterling defending well as Mironov loads up on a big left hand.
Sterling moves to clinch but Mironov breaks away
and Mironov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Sterling misses with a jab to the body
and Mironov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mironov keeps the fight on the outside.
Mironov avoids the body shot from Sterling.
#CL2#
Sterling clinches up with Mironov and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Sterling.
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!
Mironov tries to break the clinch but Sterling is controlling the position.
Sterling working aggressively here.
Sterling struggles to land a body shot inside as Mironov controls his hands.
Sterling works on Mironov 's body with a couple of short punches.
Mironov blocks a body shot from Sterling.
Sterling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Sterling. #BC#
Mironov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Sterling misses
and Mironov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tylor Sterling dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Sterling has closed the distance and engaged Mironov in a clinch.
Mironov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sterling has double underhooks.
Sterling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sterling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mironov misses with a punch to the body.
Sterling working aggressively here.
Sterling struggles to land a body shot inside as Mironov controls his hands.
Sterling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sterling tries a body shot but Mironov blocks it.
Sterling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sterling pushes Mironov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling blocks an uppercut.
Sterling has Mironov pressed against the cage, preventing Mironov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sterling misses with some punches.
Tylor Sterling seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sterling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mironov 's elbow.
Mironov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Mironov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mironov can't break the clinch.
Sterling can't find room to land a body shot as Mironov controls the action.
#BC#
Mironov breaks the clinch.
Sterling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sterling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mironov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sterling gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mironov .
Mironov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Mironov misses its intended target.
Mironov sets himself, and Sterling steps forward looking for the clinch! Mironov avoids it this time.
Sterling misses with a body shot
and Mironov counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Mironov 's head coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Sterling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mironov blocks a body shot from Sterling.
A hook to the body from Sterling.
Mironov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sterling.
Mironov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2##BC#
Mironov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Sterling misses the shot to the body.
Sterling misses with a hook.
A nice combination there by Mironov .
Sterling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mironov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Sterling moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Sterling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sterling lands with a short shot to the head.
Sterling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Sterling - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Sterling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sterling tries to work over Mironov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sterling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mironov or not.
Sterling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mironov backwards. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Sterling.
Sterling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sterling tries a body shot but Mironov blocks it.
Sterling keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mironov 's efforts to push away.
Mironov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sterling has him pressed against the cage.
Sterling misses with a body punch.
Sterling gets through Mironov 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sterling tries to work over Mironov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sterling has Mironov pressed against the cage, preventing Mironov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mironov blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sterling.
Mironov working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Sterling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sterling misses with a punch on the inside.
Mironov prevents a body shot from Sterling.
Mironov blocking some punches.
Sterling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mironov .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sterling.
Mironov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sterling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mironov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mironov blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mironov .
Sterling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mironov s head.
Sterling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sterling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tylor Sterling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sterling moves into the clinch successfully.
Sterling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sterling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mironov is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sterling.
Mironov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sterling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sterling pushes Mironov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sterling lands a right hand.
Mironov is trying to push Sterling away but Sterling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mironov wants to break free but Sterling has control.
Sterling keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mironov 's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sterling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sterling presses Mironov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Sterling stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sterling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sterling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sterling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mironov .
Sterling struggles to land a body shot inside as Mironov controls his hands.
Sterling misses with a body punch.
Sterling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mironov backwards.
Sterling throws a punch but it's blocked by Mironov .
Mironov takes a shot to the head.
Sterling throws a head punch that misses.
Sterling throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sterling struggles to land a body shot inside as Mironov controls his hands.
Sterling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Mironov tries to break free but Sterling pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Sterling on the inside.
Sterling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mironov backwards.
Sterling stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sterling cracks Mironov with a nice body shot.
Sterling scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Sterling.
A short right from Sterling on the inside.
A short right from Sterling.
Sterling lands a hook that snaps the head of Mironov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sterling.
Mironov working hard to break the clinch.
Sterling struggles to land a body shot inside as Mironov controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sterling. #T3#
Sterling scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Mironov is rocked!
Sterling dips a shoulder and cracks Mironov with a mighty uppercut! Mironov falls back against the cage and Sterling unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mironov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sterling screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tylor Sterling! |
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Event:
HFC 8:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Stankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mironov .
Stankovic swings widly with a right hand
and Mironov counters with a right hand to the body.
Mironov takes a swing at Stankovic's ribcage but misses.
Mironov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stankovic loads up on a big right hand but Mironov slips the punch.
Mironov scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Mironov misses its intended target.
Stankovic throws out a counter right but Mironov avoids it with no problem.
Stankovic misses with a straight right.
Mironov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mironov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stankovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mironov missing with a left hand there. Stankovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Stankovic does it's job there.
Mironov scores with a jab.
Mironov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stankovic throws a counter combo.#T1#
Stankovic slips a jab and a cross from Mironov .
Stankovic throws a series of punches but Mironov moves out of range.
Mironov misses with a hook.
Mironov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stankovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Mironov 's head coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stankovic tries to work over Mironov 's front leg with a kick but Mironov checks it.
Stankovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mironov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stankovic defending well as Mironov loads up on a big left hand.
Stankovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mironov misses with a combination
and Mironov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stankovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bogdan Mironov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mironov throws an off balance right hand
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mironov throws a hook but Stankovic avoids it easily.#T2#
Stankovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mironov .
Stankovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mironov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Mironov misses with an uppercut. Stankovic saw that one coming.
Stankovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Mironov off the cage and back into range.
Mironov scores with a jab.
Stankovic's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stankovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stankovic avoids the body shot from Mironov .
A leg kick checked by Mironov .
Mironov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stankovic throws a low kick, looking for Mironov 's leg but Mironov calmly moves out of range.
Mironov misses with a lunging right hand
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stankovic swings widly with a right hand
and Mironov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mironov . Stankovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stankovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mironov throws an off balance right hand
and Stankovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Stankovic takes a swing at Mironov 's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mironov .
Stankovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stankovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mironov is out of range and Stankovic settles back down.
Mironov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stankovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mironov .
Stankovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Stankovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stankovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mironov connects with a body shot.
Stankovic slips a jab from Mironov .
Stankovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stankovic is looking to clinch but Mironov is avoiding it.
Mironov misses with a left hand
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Mironov misses with a right hand
and Mironov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stankovic misses with a straight right.
Mironov misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stankovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mironov misses with a lunging right hand
and Stankovic counters with a left and a right that stings Mironov .
Decent striking displayed by Mironov there.
Stankovic throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Stankovic.
Stankovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Mironov misses.
Mironov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mironov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stankovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stankovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djordje Stankovic 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#
Stankovic scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Mironov finds it's target.
Mironov scores with a body shot.
Mironov looks to throw the jab but Stankovic is out of range.
Stankovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stankovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mironov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stankovic scores with a one two! Mironov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Djordje Stankovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mironov throws a hook but Stankovic blocks it.
Mironov misses with an uppercut
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mironov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mironov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stankovic missing with a left hand there. Mironov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mironov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
A shot to the liver by Stankovic. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mironov . Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the body from Mironov misses
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stankovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mironov 's head.#ROC2#Mironov is rocked!
Mironov misses with a body shot
and Stankovic counters with a huge left! Mironov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Stankovic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mironov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Stankovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic! |
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Event:
HFC 2:Sage vs Valejo
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Mironov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viridis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mironov sprawls and moves away.
Mironov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mironov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mironov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mironov stuffs the takedown.
Mironov dips to his left and cracks Viridis with an uppercut!#KD2#
Mironov throws a left that rocks Viridis and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mironov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Viridis regain composure!
#CUT2#It looks like Griffin Viridis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mironov wants to stand but Viridis has his arm trapped.
Viridis is pushing Mironov 's head away, looking to escape. Mironov manages to hold on to the position though.
Mironov wants to stand but Viridis has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Mironov is looking to stand up but Viridis won't let him. #T1#
Viridis looking for a sweep. Not yet Viridis, not yet.
Mironov wants to stand but Viridis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mironov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viridis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viridis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mironov is looking to stand up but Viridis won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bogdan Mironov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mironov lands with a nice body punch.
Viridis tries to close the distance and clinch but Mironov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mironov tries to bum rush Viridis with a series of wild strikes but Viridis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mironov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mironov throws a hook but Viridis blocks it.
Mironov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viridis. #T2#
Mironov throws a shot from downtown. Viridis moves away and avoids it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mironov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Viridis has him pressed against the cage.
Viridis jumps guard but Mironov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Mironov breaks the clinch.
Mironov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Viridis has Mironov up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Mironov 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viridis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Griffin Viridis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mironov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Viridis misses with a few strikes there.
Viridis tries to clinch but Mironov moves out of range.
Donk. Mironov catches Viridis right on the button with a cross.
Viridis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mironov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Viridis is breathing heavily.
Mironov stuffs the takedown attempt from Viridis. Viridis gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Mironov engages and cracks Viridis with a massive lead left hook - Viridis tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Mironov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bogdan Mironov !
Bogdan Mironov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Litchfield has managed to clinch.
Litchfield trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Litchfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Litchfield. #TD2#
Litchfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mironov sprawls well initially but Litchfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Litchfield wants to pass to mount but Mironov is defending the position.
Litchfield throwing shots but Mironov is blocking nicely.
Mironov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Litchfield on the ground.
Litchfield trying to control the pace.
Litchfield'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#
Mironov pushes Litchfield off looking to stand but Litchfield dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Litchfield trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mironov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Litchfield counters by clinching up.
Litchfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mironov is defending well.
Mironov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mironov stops a takedown attempt from Litchfield.
Litchfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mironov is defending well.
Bogdan Mironov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Litchfield.#BC2#
Litchfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Mironov lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mironov misses the target.
Litchfield steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mironov .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Litchfield.
It looked like Mironov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Litchfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Litchfield shoots for a takedown but Mironov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Litchfield defending well as Mironov loads up on a big left hand.
Mironov swings for the body but Litchfield moves out of range.
Mironov connects with a looping right hand.
Litchfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mironov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Litchfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mironov being controlled against the cage.
Litchfield is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Mironov is trying to push Litchfield away but Litchfield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Litchfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mironov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mironov has had enough of the clinch but Litchfield keeps him there for the moment.
Mironov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mironov is trying to push Litchfield away but Litchfield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Litchfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Litchfield shoots in for a takedown but Mironov shows good takedown defense.
Mironov misses with a series of wild punches.
Mironov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Mironov throws a body punch but Litchfield moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mironov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mironov takes one to the chin there.
Litchfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mironov sprawls well. Mironov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Litchfield gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Litchfield moves into range and clinches up with Mironov .
Litchfield missing with knees to the body.
Mironov wants to break free but Litchfield has control.
Litchfield wants a takedown.
Litchfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mironov to keep the fight standing.
Litchfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
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 Bogdan Mironov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Litchfield misses with a takedown attempt - Mironov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Litchfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mironov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Litchfield is looking for the big counter here.
Mironov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mironov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mironov misses with a looping right.
Litchfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Mironov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Mironov misses the target.
Mironov misses with a lunging right hand
and Litchfield counters with a three punch combo that has Mironov backing up. Mironov nods at Litchfield to acknowledge the strikes.
Mironov misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Litchfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Litchfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litchfield is working for takedown but Mironov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bogdan Mironov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Litchfield.
Litchfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mironov is defending well.#BC#
Mironov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##KD#
Mironov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Litchfield sprawling to the canvas. Mironov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Litchfield hang on?
Mironov wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Litchfield uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Litchfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mironov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Litchfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Litchfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T2#
Litchfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Litchfield wants to pass the guard but Mironov is keeping the position.
Mironov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Litchfield advances to half guard.
Mironov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Litchfield manages to move to mount!
Mironov tries to buck Litchfield off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Litchfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Litchfield throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mironov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Litchfield tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mironov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Litchfield thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Litchfield throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Litchfield looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Litchfield has hold of Mironov 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mironov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Litchfield pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mironov is trying to stand up.
Mironov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Litchfield controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Litchfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mironov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Litchfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mironov , pushing him back against the cage.
Litchfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Litchfield pulls guard successfully.
Litchfield is adopting a defensive guard.
Litchfield has a closed guard, preventing Mironov from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mironov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#ES2#
Litchfield manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Litchfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mironov walks away with a smile on his face. Litchfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Litchfield lands with a left to the head.
Litchfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bogdan Mironov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Litchfield.
A frustrated look appears on Mironov 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Litchfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mironov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mironov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Litchfield has him pressed against the cage.
Mironov wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Litchfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mironov after a bit of a struggle.
Litchfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mironov avoids it.
Litchfield missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Litchfield decides to pull guard.
Litchfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mironov is looking to stand up but Litchfield won't let him.
Litchfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Litchfield is pushing down on Mironov 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mironov is fighting to maintain full guard but Litchfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Litchfield keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mironov wants to get back to his feet.
Litchfield trying to pass the guard but Mironov defending well.
Litchfield is taking a breather. Mironov 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.
Mironov looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Litchfield moves into full mount! Mironov won't be happy about that!
Litchfield throwing strikes here but Mironov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Litchfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Litchfield 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Litchfield looking to ground and pound but Mironov is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Litchfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Litchfield 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Litchfield! |
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