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Event:
TOF 61
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Illir fails with the takedown
and Wolf counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Illir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Illir pulls his head out easily.
Illir trying to control from half guard but Wolf is working away. #SUB2#
Wolf actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Illir seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wolf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Illir controlling the pace.
Illir is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Illir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolf is trying to control but Illir manages to pass to mount!
Illir scoring with strikes but Wolf is staying in there.
Wolf gets back to half guard.
Illir trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Illir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Illir.
Illir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Illir pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wolf defends it well.
Illir slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Illir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolf manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Illir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wolf's head.
Illir trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wolf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolf holds on and takes a little breather.
Illir working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Illir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wolf's head.
Illir advances position into side control!#SUB#
Illir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wolf sneaks back into half guard.
Wolf trying to hold on to Illir's head to control him but Illir postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Illir's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Illir scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wolf?
#T5#
Wolf tries to hold on but Illir pushes him away.
Illir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Illir lands a heavy elbow.
Illir postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wolf looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Illir is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wolf has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wolf tries to hold on but Illir postures up.
Wolf might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Illir haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wolf sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Wolf trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T6#
Illir trying to control but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf wants to hold on but Illir pushes him away.
Wolf is working to get back to half guard.
Wolf tries to hold on but Illir postures up.#T7#
Illir controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Illir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wolf can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wolf is squirming around, avoiding Illir's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Illir working for a guillotine from mount but Wolf is in no mood to give up.
Illir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Illir controlling his opponent.
Illir lands a nice shot to the head.
Illir controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Illir is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wolf has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wolf! #T8#
Illir wants to sweep but no luck.
Illir keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass. #SUB#
Illir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Illir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Illir is nestled in close to Wolf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wolf gets full guard.#T9#
Wolf looking to control.
Illir working some strikes from top position.
Illir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Illir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Illir passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Illir dominated that round.
That's time! Illir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Illir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to avoid it but Illir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolf to the ground. Wolf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wolf connects with a body shot.
Illir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolf but Wolf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Illir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Illir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Illir looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Wolf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Illir.
Wolf lands a jab to Illir's midsection.
Illir shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Illir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Illir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Illir fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Wolf stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolf cracks Illir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wolf connects with a body shot that sends Illir's belly button to the back.
Illir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolf but Wolf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolf feints the counter takedown.
Illir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wolf avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Illir defends it well.
Illir shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Illir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Illir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wolf has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Illir is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Illir slips a straight right by Wolf.
Wolf digs a good hook to Illir's body.
Wolf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Illir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Illir misses with a takedown attempt - Wolf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Wolf leaves Illir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wolf throws a solid leg kick but Illir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolf.
Illir appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Illir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.
Illir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Illir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Illir shoots in but no luck this time.
Illir shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl out of it but Illir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Illir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Illir shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl out of it but Illir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Illir with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Illir slips under a jab.
Illir misses with a takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Wolf there.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
A shot to the liver by Wolf. Beautiful body shot.
Illir shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Illir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wolf lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wolf misses with a hook.#T4#
Illir ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Illir staying out of range there.
Illir appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Illir shoots in for a double leg but Wolf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Illir shoots in for a double leg but Wolf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook 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!
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Wolf misses.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Illir manages to avoid it.
Wolf throws a lazy right hand but Illir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Wolf. No joy for Illir on that attempt.
Wolf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jero Wolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Illir ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.#CL2#
Wolf gets a clinch.
Wolf lands a right hand.
Wolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Illir backwards.
Wolf lands with a right to the head. #T5#
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolf.
Wolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Illirs head.
A short left from Wolf.
Wolf lands a shot to the body.
Illir tries to pull guard but Wolf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wolf scores with a hook to the body.
Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Illir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolf walks away with a smile on his face. Illir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy left from Wolf finds it's target.
Illir shoots in and drives through. Wolf sprawls well.
Wolf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Illir with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf throws a body punch but Illir moves out of range.
Wolf slaps away a takedown attempt from Illir, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T6##TD2#
Wolf gets a double leg takedown into Illir's guard.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Illir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Illir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wolf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Illir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there. #T7#
Wolf scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Illir is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Wolf has his foot on Illir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Illir works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Illir is aware though and is defending well.
Wolf is controlling Illir's posture.
Illir trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Illir pushes down on Wolf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Illir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T8#
Illir is trying to control. Wolf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Illir is really struggling to control Wolf but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mehdi Illir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Wolf actively working from the bottom here.
Wolf trying to control here.
Illir trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Illir trying to pass the guard but Wolf defending well.
Wolf tries to roll over but Illir keeps him under control.#T9##SUB#
Illir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Illir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wolf tries to get to full guard but Illir has control of the leg. #SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wolf defends it well. #SUB2#
Wolf looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jero Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Illir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Illir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Illir looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Illir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Illir shoots in but Wolf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wolf feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Illir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Illir attempts a counter takedown but Wolf avoids it well and moves away.
Wolf with a hook.#TD#
Illir drives through with a takedown into Wolf's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Illir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Illir defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Illir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Illir trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf, not yet.
Illir pushes down on Wolf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Illir not doing much here.
Wolf keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wolf wants to improve his position but Illir is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Illir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Illir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Illir wants to pass to mount but Wolf is defending the position.
Wolf is looking for a sweep. Illir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Illir not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Wolf looking for submissions off his back.
Wolf is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Illir works his way into full mount!
Illir lands a big shot there that rocks Wolf but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Illir with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wolf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Wolf tries to reverse the position but Illir maintains control.
Illir looking to control but Wolf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Illir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wolf can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Illir.
Wolf tries to hold on but Illir pushes him away.
Wolf regains half guard.
Illir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Illir frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wolf regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Illir trying to control from half guard but Wolf is working away. #T5#
Wolf is trying to control but can't.
Illir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wolf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Illir is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Illir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Illir trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wolf has hold of Illir's hands but Illir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wolf is staying active underneath Illir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wolf is looking for a sweep. Illir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Illir wants to free his trapped foot but Wolf is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Illir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Wolf is trying to control Illir's posture. Illir takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Wolf! Illir is rotating here... this could be the end... Wolf is out! Illir has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mehdi Illir!
During a confident post fight interview, Mehdi Illir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bounty Tournament 3
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Illir shoots in looking for a takedown. Little tries to sprawl out of it but Illir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Little manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Little misses with a head kick.
And Illir tries to counter it with a takedown but Little pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Illir gets a takedown into half guard.
Illir is pressing down on Little's thigh, looking to free his foot. Little is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Illir is working for a kimura but Little is defending it quite comfortably.
Little has his hands clasped together around Illir's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir looks to land a strike but Little avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Illir stops Little from standing up.
Illir tries to free his leg and advance position but Little is retaining full guard.
Little wants to get back to his feet but Illir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Little working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Illir.
Illir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Illir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Illir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Little swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Illir throwing strikes from guard but Little blocks nicely.
Illir throwing strikes from guard but Little blocks nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Little wants to stand but Illir is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick from Little, right into the meat of the thigh.
Little scores with a jab. Illir acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Illir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Little manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Illir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Little wants to stand up but Illir is controlling him.
Little can't keep his opponent in guard - Illir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Little keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Illir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Illir wants to free his trapped foot but Little is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Illir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Illir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Illir is taking a breather. Little 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.
Illir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4##SUB2#
Illir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Illir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Illir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Illir is taking a breather. Little 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.
Illir working over Little with some ground and pound. Little looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Illir is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Illir is trying to work for a kimura but Little is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Illir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Little misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Illir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Little blocking the ground and pound attempt from Illir.
Mehdi Illir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Little keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Illir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Little is looking to escape.
Illir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Illir is pressing down on Little's thigh, looking to free his foot. Little is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Illir wants to advance to full mount but Little doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Little being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Illir landing some decent shots from guard.
Illir passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Illir is trying to get an arm triangle but Little is defending well.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
Little defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Illir throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Illir is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Illir is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Little looks calm but he's in trouble here. Illir gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Little is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Illir lets go of the hold and Little can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mehdi Illir!
A victorious Mehdi Illir 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 88: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Illir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Illir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decent striking displayed by Armando there.
Armando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Illir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Armando tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Illir is in Armando's guard.
Armando can't keep his opponent in guard - Illir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Illir controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Illir is working for an americana but Armando has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Illir was thinking about the submission.
Illir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Armando can't keep his opponent in guard - Illir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Illir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Armando is trying to get back to full guard.
Illir is just content to waste time from the top position. Armando takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Illir postures up.
Armando wants to stand but Illir is controlling the position.
Illir tries to free his leg and advance position but Armando is retaining full guard.
Illir trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Armando manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Illir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Armando preventing the sweep.
Illir throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Armando wants to stand but Illir is controlling his posture from full guard.
Illir managing to control the position.
Illir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armando is one step ahead there.
Armando wants to stand and escape but instead Illir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Armando is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Illir content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Illir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Illir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Illir cracks Armando with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Illir controlling from the top position.
Illir trying to control but Armando is working from the bottom.
Illir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Armando wants to sweep here but Illir controlling him for the moment.
Illir passes into half guard.
Armando is not content to let Illir control the position.
Armando keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Illir trying to mount his opponent but Armando defends it.
Illir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Illir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Illir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Illir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Illir has his takedown stuffed
enabling Armando to counter with a crisp jab.
Illir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
Illir with a poor takedown
and Armando counters with a nice body shot.
Diego Armando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Illir.
Illir walks into a jab.
Illir tries for a takedown but Armando circles away easily
and Armando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Illir misses with a takedown attempt
and Armando counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Illir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Armando's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Illir won't allow Armando to get back to his feet.
Illir passes Armando's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Illir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Armando is trying to stand up here but Illir is controlling him well. #T1#
Illir wants to take a breather but Armando is having none of it.
Illir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Illir trying to control from half guard but Armando is working away. #SUB2#
Illir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armando doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Illir.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Illir in particular looking to stall.
Armando wants to improve his position but Illir is controlling well.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Illir wants to pass the guard but Armando is defending well.
Illir trying to control the action but Armando is working from the bottom.
My spies in Pablo inform me that Illir has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Armando trying to control but Illir postures up.
Illir trying to control from half guard but Armando is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Illir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Illir seems content to control.
Armando pushes Illir off looking to stand but Illir dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Illir with a poor takedown
and Armando counters with a left to the body. #T3##TD2#
Illir looking to score a takedown here. Armando is defending well but Illir drives through and ends up in Armando's guard.
Illir postures up.
Illir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Illir wants to pass the guard but Armando is keeping the position.
Armando on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armando tries to get out of the position.
Illir is fighting to break Armando's control of his arms but Armando is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Illir looking to pass the guard.
Illir wants to control from the top but Armando keeps moving.
Illir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Armando keeping full guard, as Illir tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Illir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Armando's guard.
Illir is standing up over Armando. Armando looks to escape but Illir dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Illir is trying to get an arm triangle but Armando is defending well.
Illir wants to control but Armando is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Armando's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armando is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Illir is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mehdi Illir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Armando lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Illir fails with the takedown
and Armando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Illir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Illir working over Armando with some ground and pound. Armando looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Illir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Armando trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Illir in particular looking to stall.
Armando is refusing to be controlled, as Illir sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Illir tries to control but Armando wriggling away. #T1#
Armando is in a horrible position here. Illir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Armando tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Illir scoring with strikes but Armando is staying in there. #SUB2#
Illir looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Armando is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Illir with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Illir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Illir wants to control the pace but Armando is squirming around nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Illir has control of Armando's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Armando regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Armando tries to reverse the position but Illir maintains control.
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!
A nice elbow there by Illir.
Illir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Illir trying to control but Armando is having none of it.
Illir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Illir looking to control and managing it successfully.
Illir scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Armando?
Armando knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Illir on the ground.
Illir trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Illir is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Armando is surviving well by controlling Illir's body position as best he can.
Armando wants to hold on but Illir pushes him away.#T4#
Armando is wriggling around trying to escape.
Illir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Illir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Illir raining down shots from the mount!
You get the feeling that Armando really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Illir content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Illir jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Armando is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Armando and Illir has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mehdi Illir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Illir content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Illir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Illir 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehdi Illir!
Our winner, Mehdi Illir, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ICE 10:
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Backpack thuds a left hand into Illir's body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Illir has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Backpack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Illir. Illir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Illir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Backpack napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Backpack is looking for a sweep.
Backpack can't do much from the bottom here.
Illir taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Illir is working to tighten his grip on Backpack's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Backpack has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Illir is really squeezing tight and eventually Backpack passes out! Illir breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mehdi Illir!
A very excited looking Mehdi Illir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ICE 5: UA KUDALAIA
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Backpack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Backpack tries to sprawl but Illir drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Backpack is looking to improve his position.
Backpack keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Illir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Backpack is looking for a sweep. Illir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Illir uses his free foot to push down on Backpack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Backpack.
Illir controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Backpack squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB#
Backpack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Illir. #T1#
Backpack is trying to escape the mount.
Illir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Backpack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Illir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Backpack is looking to get to half guard.
Illir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Illir looking to secure an arm triangle but Backpack defends it well.
Illir controlling his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Illir is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Backpack can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Illir forces the positional change into back control.
Backpack is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Illir off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Backpack is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Illir sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Backpack taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mehdi Illir! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Nordin moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Nordin has Illir pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nordin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Illir tumbling to the mat - Nordin dives into Illir's guard.
Illir trying to keep a closed guard but Nordin is proving a slippery customer.
Illir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nordin slips nicely into half guard.
Illir is looking for a sweep. Nordin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nordin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Illir on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Illir tries to get out of the position.
Nordin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Illir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Nordin .
Illir is concentrating on defense, preventing Nordin from advancing position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nordin connects with a nice short shot to Illir's temple.
Nordin moves into full mount! Illir won't be happy about that!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordin dominating with strikes here.
Nordin lands a big shot there that rocks Illir but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Illir wants to hold on but Nordin pushes him away.#T1#
Illir is looking to improve his position but Nordin isn't that keen on the idea.
Nordin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Illir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nordin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nordin lands a big shot there that rocks Illir but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#Illir is rocked!
Nordin loads up with a big shot that hurts Illir! He's pulled Nordin in close but Nordin has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Illir survive? More strikes from Nordin and Illir is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Franz Nordin ! |
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