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Event:
SYN 1063 Stark vs Danger
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Bean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Omarov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Omarov throws a series of strikes that have Bean backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
Omarov scores with a hook to the body. Bean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Omarov has closed the distance and engaged Bean in a clinch.
Bean prevents a body shot from Omarov.
Bean goes for a takedown attempt but Omarov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Bean's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Omarov lands a nice looking body shot.
Omarov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bean. Bean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Omarov lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bean closes the distance and pushes Omarov back into the cage.
Omarov lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Bean is rocked!
Omarov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bean with a big uppercut! Bean tries to clinch up but Omarov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bean to the mat! Bean covers up and Omarov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Magomed Omarov! |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 7
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Sykov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Omarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Omarov clinches.
Sykov is trying to pull guard but Omarov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Omarov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sykov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Omarov up against the cage.
Sykov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sykov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sykov has a couple of punches blocked by Omarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Omarov looking to stall.
I was talking to Sykov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Omarov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alexei Sykov has been cut.
Sykov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykov working aggressively here.
Sykov stalling in the clinch but Omarov improves position. #T1#
Sykov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sykov fails to land.
Sykov tries to score a body lock takedown but Omarov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sykov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Omarov up against the cage.
Sykov is pushing Omarov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Sykov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Omarov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sykov to the mat. Sykov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sykov trying to control the position.
Sykov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Omarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sykov has wrist control.
Omarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Omarov trying to control but Sykov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Sykov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omarov is one step ahead there.
Omarov trying to control but Sykov is working from the bottom.
Omarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Omarov won't allow Sykov to sweep him here.
Omarov stands and throws Sykov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sykov is not content to let Omarov control the position.
Omarov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sykov struggling a bit here.
Sykov is looking for a sweep.
Omarov tries to advance position but instead Sykov slips a leg back in to half guard.
Sykov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Omarov is working away from the top position though.
Omarov wants to pass the guard but Sykov is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sykov is not content to let Omarov control the position.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Omarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Omarov tries to pass to full mount but Sykov defends it.
Omarov working over Sykov with some ground and pound. Sykov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sykov tries to get to full guard but Omarov has control of the leg.
Omarov winds up and cracks Sykov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Omarov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sykov wants to improve his position but Omarov is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Omarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Sykov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Omarov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sykov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Omarov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Omarov showed some decent athleticism there.
Sykov wants to control but Omarov is keeping busy.
Omarov trying to mount his opponent but Sykov defends it. #SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sykov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sykov wants to control but Omarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sykov is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Sykov is trying to maintain the position but Omarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Omarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omarov drops an elbow to the side of Sykov's head.
Omarov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sykov taking shots to the head.
Omarov raining down shots from the mount!
Omarov trying to control but Sykov is having none of it.
Sykov is trying desperately to improve position.
Omarov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Omarov with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Sykov is rocked!
Omarov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sykov! More shots from Omarov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomed Omarov!
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Omarov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Omarov shoots in and gets a takedown into Nishiyama's guard.
Omarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nishiyama is adopting a defensive guard.
Omarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishiyama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Nishiyama trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Omarov wants to control from the top but Nishiyama keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omarov 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nishiyama is trying to control the position but Omarov postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nishiyama stuffs the takedown attempt from Omarov. Omarov gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Omarov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nishiyama defends it nicely.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nishiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nishiyama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nishiyama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Omarov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nishiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Omarov circles away.
Omarov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nishiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nishiyama connects with the punch.
Omarov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Omarov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Omarov walks into a straight right hand from Nishiyama.
Omarov tries for a takedown but Nishiyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kurou Nishiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.#TD2#
Omarov scores with a takedown into Nishiyama's guard.
Nishiyama wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
A head kick misses from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Omarov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nishiyama won't be happy with that. #ES#
Nishiyama explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nishiyama looks to land a combination but Omarov avoids it well.
Nishiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nishiyama misses with a body kick.
Omarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Omarov blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nishiyama. Omarov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Omarov pushes Nishiyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Nishiyama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Omarov walks away with a smile on his face. Nishiyama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nishiyama swings widly with a right hand
and Omarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nishiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omarov shoots in but Nishiyama avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Nishiyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Omarov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nishiyama fails with the takedown
and Omarov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nishiyama thinking.
Omarov connects with a single shot there.
Nishiyama throws an overhand right that lands on Omarov's shoulder, as Omarov tries to avoid the shot.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown but Nishiyama shows good takedown defense.
Omarov moves away from the strike by Nishiyama.
Nice uppercut lands for Nishiyama. That snapped Omarov's head back.
Nishiyama misses with a head kick.
Nishiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Omarov avoids a kick to the body.
Nishiyama misses with a low kick.
Omarov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Nishiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nishiyama is trying to push Omarov away but Omarov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Omarov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nishiyama avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurou Nishiyama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Omarov throws a nice looking combination but Nishiyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Omarov closes the distance and clinches.
Nishiyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Omarov won't allow it.
#BC2#
Omarov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Omarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nishiyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Nishiyama instigates a clinch.
Omarov has Nishiyama pushed against the cage.
Nishiyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Omarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nishiyama clinches.
Omarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nishiyama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nishiyama misses with a head kick.
Nishiyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omarov can do to turn this around?#TD#
Nishiyama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Omarov was covering up waiting for the punch and Nishiyama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Omarov kicks Nishiyama off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Nishiyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Omarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Nishiyama is predictable there #TD2#
and Omarov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nishiyama's guard.
Omarov with a nice head shot there.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Omarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Omarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nishiyama is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nishiyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Omarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2##SUB#
Nishiyama has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Omarov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nishiyama.
Omarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nishiyama to see if he's OK.
Omarov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Omarov in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nishiyama struggling a bit here.
Omarov working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Omarov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nishiyama!
Omarov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nishiyama hang on?
Omarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nishiyama wants to get back to his feet.
Nishiyama wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
What can Nishiyama do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Omarov 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.#T4#
Nishiyama is really stuck here.
Omarov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Omarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Omarov avoids the head kick by Nishiyama.
Nishiyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Omarov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Omarov takes a swing at Nishiyama's ribcage but misses.
Nishiyama takes a swing at Omarov's ribcage but misses.
Nishiyama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nishiyama throws a nice looking combination but Omarov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Omarov shoots for a takedown but Nishiyama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nishiyama misses with an uppercut.
Omarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nishiyama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Omarov somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nishiyama sprawls well. Nishiyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurou Nishiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nishiyama sprawls well. Nishiyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omarov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Nishiyama misses with a low kick.
Omarov dives in for a single leg takedown but Nishiyama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nishiyama!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nishiyama.
Omarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nishiyama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Omarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nishiyama scores with a nice body kick.
Nishiyama throws a body kick that misses.
Nishiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Nishiyama. No joy for Omarov on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Nishiyama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nishiyama throws a push kick but Omarov slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Nishiyama has closed the distance and engaged Omarov in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Omarov manages to break the clinch.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nishiyama but Nishiyama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nishiyama throws a leg kick which misses Omarov's front leg but catches the back leg as Omarov tries to avoid it.
Kurou Nishiyama is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Omarov has managed to clinch.
Nishiyama misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Omarov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Magomed Omarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Omarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Nishiyama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Omarov landing some decent shots from guard.
Omarov wants to control from the top but Nishiyama keeps moving.
Nishiyama is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Omarov dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Nishiyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Omarov decides to stand back up. Omarov steps back and let's Nishiyama get back to his feet.
Omarov slips a jab and a cross from Nishiyama.
A head kick by Nishiyama misses #TD2#
and Omarov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Omarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nishiyama throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurou Nishiyama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nishiyama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurou Nishiyama! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Python will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Python's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Omarov avoids the body shot from Python.
#CL2#
Python gets tackled into the cage by Omarov. Omarov maintains the clinch.
Python wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Omarov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Python is looking to break free of the clinch but Omarov has double underhooks. #BC#
Python manages to break the clinch.
Omarov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Omarov takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov stalling.
#BC#
Python breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Omarov drives through and clinches with Python against the cage.
Omarov lands with a short shot to the head.
Omarov tries to land a knee to the head but Python blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Python wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Omarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Python. No joy for Omarov on that attempt.
Omarov lands a leg kick that knocks Python off balance momentarily.
Python misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Omarov clinches up against the cage.
Python wants to get back to striking at distance but Omarov won't allow it.
#TD2#
Omarov lands a takedown into guard.
Python manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Omarov drives through and clinches with Python against the cage.
Python is looking to break free of the clinch but Omarov has double underhooks. #BC#
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Omarov pushes Python up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Omarov breaks the clinch.
Magomed Omarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omarov tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Python tries to keep at a distance but Omarov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Python has had enough of the clinch but Omarov keeps him there for the moment.
Python avoiding damage as Omarov throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Omarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
A low kick from Python misses #CL2#
and Omarov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Omarov manages to break the clinch.
Omarov throws a body shot but no joy.
Python misses with a body kick.
Omarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Python sprawls well. He's pushed Omarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henry Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.
Python stalks Omarov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Omarov's face. Omarov staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Omarov is defended easily by Python.
Python throws a body shot but no joy.
Omarov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Omarov.
Omarov misses with a takedown
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Python throws a jab but it's blocked by Omarov.
Python just misses with a punch to the body.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Python misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Python scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Omarov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Omarov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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 Henry Python will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Omarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
Omarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Omarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Python swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Python lands a nice shot to the body.
Omarov is looking to clinch but Python is avoiding it.
Omarov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Python paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Omarov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Omarov jumps guard.
Omarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Omarov wants to hit a sweep here but Python passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Omarov there! #T1#
Omarov is trying to stand.
Python wants to control the pace but Omarov is squirming around nicely. #SU#
Python stands up from mount. Strange move.
Omarov fails with the takedown
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
Henry Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.
Python keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Python jabs Omarov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Omarov misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Omarov pushes Python up against the cage in a clinch.
Omarov goes for a takedown attempt but Python pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Python connects with a leg kick.
Python thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Omarov if he has to take too many more of those.
Omarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Python to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Python lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omarov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Python throws a wild body kick that Omarov sees coming a mile off.
Omarov wants to clinch but Python slips to the side
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
Python throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Omarov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Python, pushing him back against the cage.
Omarov's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Omarov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Omarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Python throws a poor cross that misses
and Omarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Python displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Omarov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Omarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omarov has his takedown stuffed
and Python counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Omarov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Omarov lands in his opponent's guard.
Python wants to get back to his feet but Omarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Python dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Python throws out a loose jab but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omarov throws a counter combo.
Python swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Python misses with a body shot.
Omarov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Python.
Omarov staying out of range there.
Omarov tries a quick counter leg kick but Python is wise to it.
Python throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry Python is winning the standup battle so far.
Python stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Python wants it to stay on the feet.
Omarov fails with the takedown
and Python counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Omarov has Python up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Omarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Omarov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Omarov slips a jab and a cross from Python.
Python throws an overhand right that lands on Omarov's shoulder, as Omarov tries to avoid the shot.
Python throws a head kick but Omarov moves out of range.
Python throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Omarov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Python darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Omarov throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henry Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.
Omarov has a takedown stuffed.
Python lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Omarov walks into a left hand.
Python lunges at Omarov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Omarov's hand.
Omarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Python manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Python thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Omarov.
Omarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henry Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Python scores with a hook to the body. Omarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Omarov shoots in and drives through. Python sprawls well.
Omarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Omarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Python is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omarov can do to turn this around?#T3#
A cross from Python lands.
Omarov wants to clinch
and Python counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Omarov darts in trying to clinch
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Omarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Python swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Python lands a leg kick that knocks Omarov off balance momentarily.
Omarov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Python as he jumps to the side.
Python loads up on a big right hand but Omarov slips the punch.#T4#
Omarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Python circles away.
Omarov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Python counters with a straight right hand.
Henry Python is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Omarov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Python.
Python scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov darts in looking for a takedown but Python gets double underhooks and turns Omarov into the cage.
Python throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Python lands an impressive looking overhand right. Omarov doesn't seem phased though.
Python tries a low kick but Omarov avoids it.
Magomed Omarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Python does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Python showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Python, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Python! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 41
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Graham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Omarov did well to prevent Graham getting side control.
Graham trying to control the action but Omarov is working from the bottom.
Graham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham is stalling here. Omarov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Graham seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Omarov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Graham manages to get back to half guard.
Graham wants to control but Omarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graham is not content to let Omarov control the position.
Graham moves into full guard.
Omarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Graham has wrist control.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Omarov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Graham working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Graham working for submissions but it's allowed Omarov to get to half guard.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
Omarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Omarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ground and pound from Omarov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omarov trying to control from half guard but Graham is working away. #SUB#
Graham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Omarov working the head and body with strikes.
Omarov trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Omarov seems to be working for a kimura but Graham defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graham wants to improve his position but Omarov is controlling well.
Graham is working hard here to advance position.
Omarov trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham trying to control but Omarov postures up.
#T3#
Graham is looking for a sweep. Omarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graham manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graham wants to sweep here but Omarov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Graham isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Omarov stacks Graham on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Omarov!
Graham is trying to get back to half guard.
Graham manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Omarov tries to pass to full mount but Graham defends it.
Omarov content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graham manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Omarov is sitting in close to Graham 's body. Graham has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Omarov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Omarov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Graham .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Graham !
Billy Graham made sure to mention his sponsor, BKC Nutrition and Laundry [30%] in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 30
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Fixit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fixit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fixit throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Omarov breaks from the clinch.
Fixit tries to close the distance and clinch but Omarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fixit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Omarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Fixit pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Fixit clinches up with Omarov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Omarov manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Fixit stands and steps away. Omarov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Omarov shoots in and bounces Fixit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Omarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fixit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fixit is trying to keep Omarov in close.
#T1#
Omarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Omarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fixit is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fixit has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Omarov has passed into side control.
#SU2#
Omarov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fixit to his feet.
Fixit tries to close the distance and clinch but Omarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omarov circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Omarov counters with a shoot takedown. Fixit fights it but they end up in guard.
Omarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fixit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Omarov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fixit wants to get back to his feet but Omarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fixit throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Omarov looking to pass the guard.
Fixit keeping moving, preventing Omarov from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Omarov gets to his feet - Fixit follows without any prompting. #T3##TD2#
Omarov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fixit won't allow Omarov to pass to mount.
Omarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fixit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Omarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
Omarov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fixit to get to his feet. #CL#
Omarov tries to keep at a distance but Fixit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fixit misses with an elbow over the top.#T4##TD2#
Omarov jumps guard and drags Fixit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fixit throws an elbow that misses. Omarov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fixit's guard. Nice move by Omarov!#REVB#
Omarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Omarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fixit is keeping the position for now.
Fixit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Omarov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fixit keeping full guard, as Omarov tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Omarov dominated that round.
That's time! Fixit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fixit doesn't manage to clinch there - Omarov circles away.
Omarov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Omarov.
Fixit tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Magomed Omarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fixit trying to control but not successfully.
Fixit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Omarov.
Omarov misses with an elbow to the head. #T1#
Fixit prevents Omarov from getting a body triangle.
Omarov missing with punches from the back.
Fixit trying to control the hands but Omarov won't let him. #SUB2#
Omarov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fixit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fixit for a finish.
Omarov is riding his opponent, not letting Fixit buck him off. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Fixit showing good submission defense here.
Omarov has Fixit flattened out and is raining down punches.
Omarov struggling to land strikes to the head as Fixit covers up.
Fixit trying to control the hands but Omarov breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Omarov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fixit has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Fixit defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Omarov's arms. #T3##SUB2#
Omarov tightening his grip on Fixit, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Omarov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Omarov not allowing Fixit to control his hands. #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.
Fixit avoids the strikes from Omarov.
Omarov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2#
Omarov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fixit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fixit for a finish.
Omarov scores with strikes from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Omarov controlling the positon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Omarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fixit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Omarov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Omarov is looking for the big counter here.
Fixit is looking to clinch.
Fixit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fixit wants to clinch
and Omarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fixit as he jumps to the side.
Fixit throws a lazy head kick
and Omarov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fixit thinking.
Fixit doesn't manage to clinch there - Omarov circles away.
#CL2#
Omarov closes the distance and pushes Fixit back into the cage.
Fixit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Omarov avoids it.
Fixit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Omarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fixit is fighting off a takedown attempt but Omarov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fixit to the mat. Fixit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fixit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Omarov controls the pace.#T1#
Omarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fixit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Omarov wants to control from the top but Fixit keeps moving.
Fixit controls Omarov momentarily but Omarov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fixit closes the distance but Omarov moves to the side #KD2#
and Omarov counters with a crisp one two that drops Fixit! Omarov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fixit to his feet! Fixit is in big trouble!#CL2#
Omarov closes the distance and clinches.
Fixit looking to throw knees to the head but Omarov is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Omarov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fixit tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Omarov looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Omarov looking for the choke from the back.
Omarov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Fixit tries to break free.
#T3##SUB2#
Omarov has got his arm under Fixit's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Fixit has spun round into Omarov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Omarov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Omarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Omarov, not yet.
Omarov keeping full guard, as Fixit tries to pass.
Omarov trying to control the position here. #T4#
Omarov keeping full guard, as Fixit tries to pass.
Omarov seems keen to control Fixit's posture.
Omarov is continuing to stall.
Fixit is looking to work some ground and pound but Omarov has wrist control.
Omarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jimmy Fixit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomed Omarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Omarov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Omarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Omarov 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Omarov! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 23
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Shark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Omarov wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Omarov rushes Shark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Omarov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Omarov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Omarov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Omarov pulls Shark into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov is controlling Shark's posture.#SUB#
Omarov is looking for a triangle but Shark pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Omarov working a defensive guard here.
Omarov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shark trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom.
Omarov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shark is controlling him.
Omarov wants to sweep here but Shark controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Omarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Omarov has Shark pulled in close to control his posture.
Shark wants to stand but Omarov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Omarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shark defends it easily.
Shark trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Omarov trying to keep a closed guard but Shark is proving a slippery customer.
Shark wanted to stand there but Omarov had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shark shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Shark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Omarov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shark wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Omarov manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Shark is trying to stand up here but Omarov is controlling him well. #T4#
Omarov is taking a breather. Shark 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.
Shark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Omarov.
Shark is trying to maintain the position but Omarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Omarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Omarov is thwarting Shark's attempts to control the position.
Omarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Omarov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Omarov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Omarov slips a jab and a cross from Shark.
Omarov has been working on his balance at 3Band MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Shark.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shark or perhaps it was just good defense by Omarov, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Shark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Omarov jumps guard but Shark turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Omarov tries to pull guard but Shark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Omarov tries to pull guard but Shark holds him up against the cage and eventually Omarov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Omarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov is trying to push Shark away but Shark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Omarov tries to pull guard but Shark holds him up against the cage and eventually Omarov drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Shark jumps guard and drags Omarov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Omarov passes Shark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omarov wants to control but Shark is keeping him busy.
Omarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Omarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Shark pushes Omarov off and gets back to his feet.
Omarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Omarov sets himself, and Shark steps forward looking for the clinch! Omarov avoids it this time.
Omarov tries to clinch there but Shark circles away.
#TD2#
Shark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shark working away.
Omarov is not content to let Shark control the position.
Magomed Omarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Omarov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Omarov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shark.
Omarov is not content to let Shark control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2#
Shark decides to stand back up. #T3#
Shark fails with a takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Omarov. Shark shrugs it off though. #TD#
Omarov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Omarov lands in his opponent's guard.
Omarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Omarov postures up in Shark's guard and throws a big left but Shark blocks it.
Omarov advances position into side control!
Omarov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Omarov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Omarov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shark!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shark holds of for dear life.
Omarov controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Shark 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Omarov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Omarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shark manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Omarov pushing down on Shark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Omarov seems to be looking for submissions.
Omarov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shark punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark tries to kick Omarov off but Omarov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Omarov prevents Shark from improving his position.#T1#
Omarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Omarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?
Omarov uses his free foot to push down on Shark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shark.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shark can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shark is trying to escape the mount.
Omarov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Omarov wants to control the pace but Shark is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Shark regains half guard.
Omarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Omarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Omarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shark defends it well.
Omarov trying to pass the guard but Shark defending well. #T3#
Omarov wants to control but Shark is keeping him busy.
Omarov stalling.
Omarov prevents Shark from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Omarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Shark.
Omarov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Omarov.
Shark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Omarov misses with a two punch combination.
Shark is looking for the big counter here.
Shark keeps the fight on the outside.
Omarov closes the distance and clinches up with Shark, looking for a takedown. Omarov pushes Shark against the cage but Shark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Omarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Omarov drives through and clinches with Shark against the cage.
Omarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shark.
#BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Omarov takes the fight into the clinch.
Omarov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omarov fails to pull guard.
Shark is trying to pull guard but Omarov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shark takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Omarov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Omarov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Omarov! |
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Event:
Big Wave XVI: Semifinals
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Read misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Omarov moves into the clinch.
Read has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Omarov pulls guard successfully.
Read will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Read stays in close to Omarov's body and controls the position.
Read throwing strikes but missing.
Read not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Omarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Read is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read won't allow Omarov to get back to his feet. #T1#
Read cracks Omarov with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Read drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Read jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from Omarov's guard.#SUB#
Read thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Omarov is looking for a triangle but Read pushes his legs off easily.
Omarov controls Read momentarily but Read frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Omarov wants to clinch up but Read keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Read.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Omarov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Read connects with a nasty looking knee right to Omarov's face.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Omarov pulls guard effortlessly.
Read is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Read distracts Omarov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Read wants to stand but Omarov is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Read looking to sit in guard and control but Omarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Omarov trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Omarov wants to pass the guard but Read is keeping the position.
Read wants to stand up but Omarov is controlling him. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Omarov is looking to advance position but Read has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Read looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SU#
Read stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD#
Read decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Read is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Read wants to work for an arm triangle but Omarov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that round.
That's time! Read's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Read has closed the distance and engaged Omarov in a clinch.
Omarov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Read tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Omarov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Omarov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Read smiles and moves away.
Jay Read is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Read swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Read rushes Omarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Read looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Read.
Read misses with an elbow strike.
Read taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Omarov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Read just stands there and leans against the cage.
Read slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Omarov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Read to keep the fight standing.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.
Omarov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Omarov fails to pull guard.
Omarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Read gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Omarov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Read tries a knee to the head but Omarov blocks it.
Read lands a nice knee to the body.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Omarov tries to score a body lock takedown but Read shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Omarov stalling in the clinch but Read improves position.
Read is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omarov can do to turn this around?
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Omarov blocks with his arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Read goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Omarov misses with a punch on the inside.
Omarov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Read tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Omarov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Read looking for a takedown.
Omarov has Read pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Read manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Read has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Omarov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Read is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Omarov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Omarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Read has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Omarov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Read really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Read is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Omarov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Read's guard. Nice work there by Omarov.
#T4##SUB#
Read looking for a guillotine here but Omarov defends easily.
#SUB#
Read isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Omarov stacks Read on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Omarov!
Read tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that second round.
That's time! Read's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Omarov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Read blocks a head kick by Omarov.
Read tries to clinch but Omarov moves out of range.
And Omarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Read pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Read tries for a takedown but Omarov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Read has a takedown stuffed.
Omarov throws a series of punches but Read moves out of range. #CL#
Read gets a clinch. #BC#
Read breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Read scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov wants to get back to striking at distance but Read won't allow it.
Read misses with an elbow strike.
Read gets underhooks to prevent Omarov's takedown attempt.
Read content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Omarov or not.
Read with a knee to the head.
Omarov tries a knee to the head but Read blocks it.
Read leaning against his opponent.
Omarov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Omarov is blocking nicely.
Read misses with a punch to the body.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Omarov blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omarov.
Read slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Read lands a nice knee to the body.
Read gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Omarov.
Omarov is trying to break the clinch but Read is controlling him.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Read misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Read misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Omarov.
Omarov has had enough of the clinch but Read keeps him there for the moment.
Omarov jumps guard but Read turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.#T3#
Omarov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Omarov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Omarov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Omarov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Read wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
Read wants to get up but he can't break Omarov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Read thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Read trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Omarov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Read slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Omarov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Omarov is trying to control the position but Read postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Read can't get the takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Magomed Omarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Read is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Omarov blocks a body shot from Read.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Read showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Read, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Read! |
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