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Event:
WFC 14: Elin vs Romero
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Sadulaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away.#TD#
Sadulaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sadulaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Sadulaev is controlling the position.
Sadulaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadulaev controlling from the top position.
Yamamoto wants to stand and escape but Sadulaev is having none of it.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sadulaev prevents Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadulaev wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Yamamoto wants to stand and escape but Sadulaev is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Yamamoto misses with a hook.#TD#
Yamamoto gets caught flat footed, as Sadulaev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sadulaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sadulaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sadulaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadulaev is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sadulaev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yamamoto told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sadulaev trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom. #T2#
Yamamoto wants to stand but Sadulaev is controlling the position.
Sadulaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadulaev cracks Yamamoto with a solid left hand.
Sadulaev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sadulaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadulaev lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Yamamoto is rocked!
Sadulaev won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.
Sadulaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamamoto is still in real trouble! Can Sadulaev finish him?
Sadulaev with a nice head shot there.
Sadulaev loads up on a big left hand. Yamamoto felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sadulaev looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Yamamoto can't hide his disappointment, as Sadulaev celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulrashid Sadulaev!
In his post fight interview, Abdulrashid Sadulaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WFC 11: Ichirou vs Rocky
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Sadulaev gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Green managing to control the position.
Sadulaev looking to pass the guard.
Sadulaev trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Green is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sadulaev has his hands clasped together but Green extends and breaks Sadulaev's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Green.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brayden Green! |
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Event:
WFC 5: Oprescu vs Mokaev
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Sadulaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Edwards is trying to escape back to his feet but Sadulaev uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Edwards wants to control but Sadulaev postures up.
Edwards takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd goes nuts as Sadulaev knocks Edwards out cold with a massive hammerfist! Sadulaev Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abdulrashid Sadulaev!
Abdulrashid Sadulaev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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