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Event:
HFC17:Peramaki vs Tight
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander lands a damaging elbow.
Sabanov has Alexander pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexander manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sabanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sabanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexander after a bit of a struggle.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sabanov is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Sabanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sabanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexander is defending well.
Alexander is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alexander lands a knee to the head.
Alexander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sabanov.
A knee to the head by Alexander .
Alexander connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Alexander with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Sabanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexander is defending well.
Sabanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander scores with a knee to the head.
Sabanov looking for a takedown.
Alexander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alexander lands a damaging elbow.
Alexander lands a damaging elbow.
Alexander with a knee to the head.
Sabanov is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sabanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sabanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexander is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Sabanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alexander unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sabanov blocks a body shot from Alexander .
Sabanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexander is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sabanov is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sabanov's defenses.
Sabanov is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Sabanov is looking for a takedown.
Alexander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sabanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexander is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alexander lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Alexander .
Alexander lands a damaging elbow.
Sabanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sabanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sabanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alexander pinned against the cage. Alexander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sabanov is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Alexander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sabanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alexander lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sabanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexander is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Alexander .
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sabanov's face.
Alexander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sabanov's face.
Sabanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Alexander dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Alexander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sabanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Sabanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Alexander has closed the distance and engaged Sabanov in a clinch.
Sabanov looking for a takedown.
Alexander lands a nice knee to the body.
Sabanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sabanov is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Sabanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sabanov is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabanov can't get the takedown.
Sabanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Sabanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alexander .
Alexander tries to work over Sabanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Sabanov controls the action.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alexander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sabanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sabanov blocks a body shot from Alexander .
Sabanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sabanov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sabanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Alexander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Victor Alexander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabanov controls his hands.
Alexander landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Sergey Sabanov has been cut.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Sabanov is rocked!
Sabanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Sabanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Sabanov avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Sabanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Sabanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexander is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Sabanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexander scores with a knee to the head.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Sabanov avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Alexander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabanov is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander gets underhooks to prevent Sabanov's takedown attempt.
Sabanov can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Sabanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alexander scores a nice knee to the body.
Sabanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexander is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alexander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexander lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sabanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexander after a bit of a struggle.
Alexander pushes Sabanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexander lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergey Sabanov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Alexander rushes Sabanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sabanov wants a takedown.
Alexander lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sabanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sabanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Sabanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander with a knee to the head.
Sabanov is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sabanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Alexander .
Sabanov wants a takedown.
#KD2#
Alexander drops Sabanov with a big knee straight up the middle! Sabanov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sabanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Alexander pushes Sabanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander tries a body shot but Sabanov blocks it.
Alexander lands an elbow inside that Sabanov shrugs off.
Alexander lands an elbow that stopped Sabanov in his tracks for a moment.
Sabanov tries for a takedown but Alexander manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Alexander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sabanov.
Alexander lands a nice elbow.
Alexander lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sabanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sabanov is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander lands an elbow inside that Sabanov shrugs off. #T3#
Alexander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabanov prevents a body shot from Alexander . #TD#
Sabanov is trying to trip Alexander . He has hold of a leg but Alexander is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sabanov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexander can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sabanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sabanov wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Alexander is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sabanov is controlling him.
Sabanov wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving. #T4#
Sabanov throwing strikes but missing.
Sabanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sabanov stops Alexander from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sabanov tries for a takedown but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sabanov.
Sabanov fails with the takedown.
Sergey Sabanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Alexander drives through and clinches with Sabanov against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexander winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Alexander ! |
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Event:
HFC 11:Kuznecov vs Dobrosavlje
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Sabanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Campbell sprawls well. He's pushed Sabanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Campbell thuds his right hand into Sabanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sabanov throws a hook to the side of Campbell's head but Campbell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Campbell.
Nico Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabanov ducks right into an uppercut from Campbell.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sabanov.
Campbell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sabanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Campbell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sabanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Campbell stuffs the takedown attempt from Sabanov. Sabanov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Sabanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Sabanov looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.
Campbell connects with the punch.#T1#
Sabanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campbell but Campbell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sabanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Campbell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Campbell is working Sabanov over against the cage.
Campbell is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Campbell manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Campbell lands but Sabanov takes it in his stride.
Sabanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campbell as he jumps to the side.
Campbell scores with a leg kick.
Campbell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sabanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Campbell scores with a punch to the head.
Sabanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Campbell sprawls well. Campbell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sabanov gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
A nice combination there by Campbell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Campbell misses with a double jab.
Sabanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sabanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Campbell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#Sabanov is rocked!#TD#
Sabanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Campbell is trying to defend but Sabanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oh Sabanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sabanov wants to free his trapped foot but Campbell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Sabanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sabanov seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Campbell won't allow Sabanov to pass to mount.
Sabanov is thwarting Campbell's attempts to control the position.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell is looking to get back to full guard here but Sabanov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Campbell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Campbell is looking for a sweep.
Sabanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Campbell is not content to let Sabanov control the position.
Sabanov throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Sabanov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Campbell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Campbell tries to buck Sabanov off but Sabanov is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Campbell is trying to control Sabanov's posture but Sabanov avoids it.
Sabanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Campbell trying to remain calm as Sabanov controls from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Campbell 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#
Sabanov slips a jab and a cross from Campbell.
Sabanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Campbell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sabanov shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense.
Campbell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sabanov misses with a takedown attempt - Campbell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Campbell scores with a jab.
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Campbell.
Sabanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Campbell defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Sabanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Campbell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sabanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Campbell avoids it really well and circles away.
Sabanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Campbell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sabanov misses with a takedown
and Campbell counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sabanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Campbell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Campbell lands with a shot to the body.
Campbell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Campbell scores with a leg kick.
Campbell lands a head shot.
Nico Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Campbell lands a big uppercut and Sabanov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sabanov looks OK. Campbell waves Sabanov back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sabanov get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Sabanov stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Campbell runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nico Campbell! |
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Event:
HFC 7:Kislyak vs Peramaki
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Sabanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sabanov trying to control but Psycho is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Psycho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sabanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sabanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sabanov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Psycho looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Psycho 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Psycho stuffs the takedown.
Psycho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sabanov defends it well.
Psycho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sabanov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Psycho counters by clinching up.
Psycho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sabanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Psycho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Sabanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sabanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Psycho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sabanov shoots in for a takedown but Psycho shows good takedown defense.
Psycho feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Psycho closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sabanov's guard.
Psycho stopping the sweep attempt from Sabanov.#SUB#
Psycho stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Sabanov has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Psycho manages to get his head free but now Sabanov has transitioned to an armbar! Psycho grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Sabanov! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Sabanov! |
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Event:
HFC 3: Phzin vs Raynard
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sabanov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Khan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sabanov is controlling him well.
Khan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sabanov on the ground.
Sabanov is putting a hurting on Khan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Khan is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabanov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sabanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sabanov advances nicely into full mount.
Khan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sabanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sabanov unloading with bombs!
Sabanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sabanov working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Khan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sabanov off and cradles Khan's limp body as Sabanov celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sergey Sabanov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sabanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goober looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goober tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sabanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Sabanov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goober has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sabanov but great work by Goober.#SUB#
Goober thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
Sabanov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sergey Sabanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Sabanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Sabanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Goober pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goober takes a swing at Sabanov's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goober.
Goober wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabanov keeps working.
Sabanov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goober asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Sabanov is not content to let Goober control the position.
Sabanov is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goober is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sabanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Goober goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sabanov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Goober's guard! Nice work there by Sabanov!
Sabanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goober. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Sabanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Goober looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goober lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Goober drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goober jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sabanov keeping moving, preventing Goober from controlling successfully. #T3#
Goober won't allow Sabanov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sabanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goober defends well.
Goober tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabanov is retaining full guard.
Goober trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goober slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Sabanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sabanov actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goober works his way into full mount!
Sabanov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Goober is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Goober!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Goobey Goober! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Ayres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sabanov swivels and escapes.
Ayres lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ayres.#TD2#
Sabanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ayres tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sabanov is in Ayres's guard.
Sabanov stands up over Ayres, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sabanov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sabanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sabanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Sabanov is stalling in the full guard.
Ayres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sabanov with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Ayres has an active guard here but Sabanov has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Sabanov is working for a kimura but Ayres is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabanov works his way into full mount!
Sabanov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sabanov landing punches. #T3#
Ayres tries to reverse the position but Sabanov maintains control.
Sabanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Sabanov lands a big elbow.
Sabanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sabanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ayres knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sabanov on the ground.
Sabanov lands a nice shot to the head.
Sabanov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Ayres wants to control but Sabanov is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sabanov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabanov with shots to the head and body - Ayres looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Sabanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ayres misses with a low kick.
Sabanov feints the counter takedown.
Ayres lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
Sabanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sabanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sabanov is looking to take a break and control but Ayres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ayres on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ayres tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayres is looking for a sweep. Sabanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Sabanov moves nicely into side control.
Sabanov working away.
Sabanov controlling from side mount.
Sergey Sabanov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ayres tries to control but Sabanov manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Sabanov looking for the RNC.
Sabanov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Sabanov 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.#T3#
Ayres is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Ayres right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ayres looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sabanov.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sabanov sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Ayres taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Sabanov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sabanov!
Sabanov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sabanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabanov has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Sabanov off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Johnson follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Sabanov was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Curtis Johnson! |
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