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Event:
WFC 13: Constantinou vs Aliyev
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Aliyev ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
It seemed like Aliyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aliyev tries to clinch but Constantinou is having none of it.
A slow jab from Constantinou misses its intended target.
Constantinou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aliyev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aliyev missing with a left hand there. Constantinou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantinou misses with a looping left.
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinou seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Constantinou walks into a jab.
Constantinou digs a good body shot into Aliyev's ribs.
Aliyev loads up on a big right hand but Constantinou slips the punch.
Aliyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aliyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aliyev misses with a body shot.
Aliyev throws a jab when Constantinou was well out of range.
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantinou moves out of range as Aliyev strikes.
Constantinou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aliyev throws a body punch but Constantinou moves out of range.
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Constantinou throws a jab when Aliyev was well out of range.
Constantinou moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Islam Aliyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aliyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Constantinou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Constantinou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Constantinou lands a glancing blow to the side of Aliyev's head.
Constantinou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aliyev.
Constantinou lands with a hook. Aliyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aliyev misses with an uppercut. Constantinou saw that one coming.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut.
Aliyev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aliyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Constantinou.
Aliyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Constantinou lands a jab to the nose.
Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Constantinou throws a jab when Aliyev was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Constantinou.
Constantinou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aliyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Aliyev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Constantinou.#T2#
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Constantinou throws an overhand right that lands on Aliyev's shoulder, as Aliyev tries to avoid the shot.
Constantinou with a jab.
Aliyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Constantinou circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aliyev. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aliyev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Constantinou throws a one two combo.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
A quick step to the side and Constantinou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinou is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aliyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aliyev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aliyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aliyev throws a jab when Constantinou was well out of range.
Constantinou throws a big shot that misses.
Constantinou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aliyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Constantinou throws out the jab.
Aliyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aliyev connects with a jab.
Constantinou misses with a straight right.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Constantinou moves out of range of the strikes.
Constantinou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Aliyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aliyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aliyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aliyev stuns Constantinou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aliyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Aliyev misses with a straight left.
Constantinou cracks Aliyev with a good jab.
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Constantinou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Constantinou throws a big shot that misses.
Aliyev darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Constantinou throws a looping overhand right but Aliyev ducks down to avoid it.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut. Aliyev saw that one coming.
Aliyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aliyev blocks a jab.
Aliyev moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Aliyev throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Aliyev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aliyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aliyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Constantinous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aliyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Constantinou.
Aliyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantinou.
The crowd cheers as Aliyev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Constantinou doesn't seem phased though.
Aliyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Constantinou is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Constantinou throws a jab but it's blocked by Aliyev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aliyev slips a straight right by Constantinou.
A swing and a miss from Aliyev.
Aliyev lands with an uppercut that bounces Constantinou off the cage and back into range.
Aliyev misses with a left hand
and Aliyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aliyev scores with a nice head shot.
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 Giorgos Constantinou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Constantinou throws a looping overhand right but Aliyev ducks down to avoid it.
Aliyev throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Aliyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Constantinou misses with a hook.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Aliyev throws a good cross that connects.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Aliyev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Aliyev is just out of range.
Aliyev slips a jab from Constantinou.
Aliyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aliyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aliyev throws out a loose jab but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou connects with a body shot that sends Aliyev's belly button to the back.
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aliyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Constantinou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Aliyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Constantinou circles away.
Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aliyev.
Constantinou lands with a shot to the body.
Aliyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aliyev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Aliyev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantinou lands with a hook. Aliyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Constantinou.
It looked like Constantinou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aliyev.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aliyev swings for the body but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aliyev throws a shot from downtown. Constantinou moves away and avoids it.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Aliyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Constantinou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aliyev momentarily.
A big right from Constantinou misses.
A jab from Aliyev misses.
Constantinou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aliyev can do to turn this around?
Constantinou slips under a jab.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aliyev throws a shot from downtown. Constantinou moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Constantinou lands with a right hand.
Aliyev looks to land a right hand but Constantinou moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Constantinou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constantinou throws a jab when Aliyev was well out of range.
Constantinou clobbers Aliyev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aliyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Constantinou to score with a decent uppercut.
Aliyev throws a looping overhand right but Constantinou ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Aliyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Constantinou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Giorgos Constantinou is winning the standup battle so far.
Aliyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Aliyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Constantinou jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
Aliyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Constantinou.
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Aliyev is just out of range.
Constantinou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Constantinou does no damage.
Constantinou lands a head shot.
Constantinou defending well as Aliyev loads up on a big left hand.
Constantinou slips under a jab.
Constantinou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aliyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Constantinou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Constantinou throws a hook but Aliyev blocks it.#T3#
Constantinou looks to land a right hand but Aliyev moved out of range.
Aliyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aliyev throws a big shot that misses.
Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Aliyev misses with a left hand
and Constantinou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aliyev walks into a left hand.
Constantinou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Aliyev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Constantinou has got the better of the exchanges.
Constantinou slips under a jab from Aliyev.
A telegraphed right hand from Aliyev misses the target.
Aliyev slips a straight right by Constantinou.
Nice uppercut there from Aliyev.
Constantinou misses with a looping left.
Aliyev throws an overhand right that lands on Constantinou's shoulder, as Constantinou tries to avoid the shot.
Aliyev misses with a straight left.
Constantinou is looking for a counter combo.
Constantinou tries to bum rush Aliyev with a series of wild strikes but Aliyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Constantinou throws a lazy right hand but Aliyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou throws a jab but it's blocked by Aliyev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aliyev lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Constantinou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aliyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Constantinou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Constantinou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Aliyev manages to avoid it.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Aliyev moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Constantinou lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Constantinou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aliyev moves forwards but Constantinou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aliyev tries to clinch up.
Constantinou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aliyev.
Constantinou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aliyev.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantinou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Constantinou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aliyev walks into a stiff left hand from Constantinou.
Good shot there by Aliyev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgos Constantinou dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Aliyev tries to clinch up but Constantinou circles away and keeps his distance.
Aliyev throws an off balance right hand
and Constantinou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aliyev thinking.
Aliyev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Constantinou cracks Aliyev with a good jab.
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aliyev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Aliyev misses.
Aliyev swings for the body but Constantinou moves out of range.
Aliyev throws the left hand but Constantinou avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Aliyev misses.
Constantinou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aliyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constantinou.
Constantinou throws out a loose jab but Aliyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aliyev.
It seemed like Aliyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aliyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Constantinou.
Some wild striking there from Constantinou.
Aliyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
Aliyev misses with a straight right. #T1#
Aliyev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aliyev misses with a hook. Constantinou ducked under it nicely.
Aliyev misses with a looping left.
Aliyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aliyev.
Constantinou moves out of range as Aliyev strikes.
Aliyev throws a hook but Constantinou avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Constantinou misses its intended target.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
Constantinou appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aliyev blocks a jab.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Constantinou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Constantinou throws the left hand but Aliyev avoids the punch easily.
Aliyev misses with a looping right.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Constantinou misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Aliyev misses.
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A big right from Aliyev misses.
Constantinou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aliyev throws a hook but Constantinou blocks it.
Constantinou throws a shot from downtown. Aliyev moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aliyev.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.
Constantinou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aliyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Constantinou with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Aliyev.
Constantinou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Aliyev manages to avoid it.
Constantinou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Constantinou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Constantinou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Nice jab there from Constantinou. #T3#
Aliyev swings widly with a right hand
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Constantinou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aliyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aliyev misses with a body shot
and Constantinou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Constantinou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Constantinou dips to his left and cracks Aliyev with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Constantinou. Aliyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Constantinou uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aliyev has time to react.
Constantinou scores with a one two! Aliyev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aliyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Constantinou moves away.
Aliyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Aliyev throws an overhand right that lands on Constantinou's shoulder, as Constantinou tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Aliyev misses its intended target.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.
A counter left hand to the body from Constantinou misses its target.
Constantinou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aliyev.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Aliyev manages to avoid it.#T4#
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Constantinou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Constantinou lands the left hand.
Aliyev catches Constantinou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Constantinou defending well as Aliyev loads up on a big left hand.
Aliyev throws a lazy right hand but Constantinou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aliyev throws out a loose jab but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Constantinou slips a straight right by Aliyev.
Constantinou tries to bum rush Aliyev with a series of wild strikes but Aliyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aliyev cracks Constantinou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Constantinou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aliyev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Aliyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Constantinou.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aliyev! But no joy.
Constantinou misses with a left hand
and Aliyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aliyev blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgos Constantinou clearly takes that round.
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.#R4#
Constantinou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aliyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Constantinou throws a good cross that connects.
Aliyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Constantinou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Constantinou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aliyev loads up on a big right hand but Constantinou slips the punch.
Aliyev swings for the body but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou slips a straight right by Aliyev.
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aliyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by Constantinou as he connects with a hook.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aliyev! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Constantinou connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Aliyev misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Aliyev slips under a jab.
Constantinou misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aliyev! But no joy.
Aliyev misses with a hook.#T1#
Aliyev throws a jab when Constantinou was well out of range.
Aliyev moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Aliyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Constantinou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aliyev moves away.
Constantinou misses with a hook. Aliyev ducked under it nicely.
Constantinou throws a hook to the side of Aliyev's head but Aliyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantinou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aliyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Constantinou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aliyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Constantinou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aliyev throws a poor cross that misses
and Constantinou counters with a stiff right hand.
Constantinou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Constantinou missing with a left hand there. Aliyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aliyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aliyev misses with a hook.
Aliyev connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Aliyev manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Constantinou misses the target.
Constantinou pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
A jab from Aliyev misses.
Aliyev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aliyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Constantinou defending well as Aliyev loads up on a big left hand.
Aliyev missing with a left hand there. Constantinou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aliyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aliyev misses with an uppercut.
Aliyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Constantinou.
Aliyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Aliyev misses.
Constantinou misses with a wild body shot.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut. Aliyev saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aliyev! But no joy.
A big right from Constantinou misses.
Aliyev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aliyev throws a lazy right hand but Constantinou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou lands with an overhand left.
Aliyev misses with a hook.#T3#
Constantinou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Aliyev slips a straight right by Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a shot from downtown. Aliyev moves away and avoids it.
Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aliyev.
Aliyev misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Constantinou misses the jab.
Aliyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Nice defenses there by Constantinou.
Aliyev ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Aliyev misses with a hook
letting Constantinou counter with a right hand.
Constantinou fails to land with a series of punches.
Aliyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Constantinou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Constantinou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aliyev moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Constantinou works the jab nicely.#T4#
Aliyev misses with an uppercut.
Aliyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantinou.
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!
Aliyev misses with a right hand
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
Aliyev misses with an uppercut.
Aliyev misses the shot to the body.
Aliyev misses with a wild body shot.
Constantinou blocks a jab.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantinou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Constantinou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aliyev.
Aliyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aliyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Constantinou.
Constantinou connects with a right hand. Aliyev shakes it off.
Aliyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Constantinou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aliyev throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Aliyev.
Constantinou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aliyev throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgos Constantinou had his way with Islam Aliyev in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Aliyev.
Aliyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aliyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Constantinou doesn't seem bothered though.
Constantinou lands with an uppercut that bounces Aliyev off the cage and back into range.
Aliyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Constantinou.
Donk. Aliyev catches Constantinou right on the button with a cross.
Aliyev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aliyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Aliyev slips under a jab from Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aliyev throws an off balance right hand
and Aliyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Aliyev misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Aliyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aliyev throws out a loose jab but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aliyev under the eye.
Constantinou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aliyev jabs Constantinou right on the nose. Constantinou blinks but takes it well.
Aliyev throws a shot from downtown. Constantinou moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Constantinou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws a big shot that misses.
Aliyev slips a jab from Constantinou.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aliyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aliyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Constantinou throws a hook but Aliyev blocks it.
Aliyev takes a swing at Constantinou's ribcage but misses.
Constantinou throws a lazy right hand but Aliyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Constantinou cracks Aliyev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
Constantinou throws an overhand right that lands on Aliyev's shoulder, as Aliyev tries to avoid the shot.
Aliyev missing with a left hand there. Constantinou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aliyev scores with a hook.
Constantinou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aliyev throws out the jab.
Islam Aliyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giorgos Constantinou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Aliyev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Constantinou slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Aliyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aliyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aliyev slips under a jab from Constantinou.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Constantinou. Those never looked like landing.
Aliyev loads up on a big right hand but Constantinou slips the punch.
Aliyev tries to clinch but Constantinou is having none of it.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Constantinou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aliyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Constantinou.
Aliyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a body punch but Aliyev moves out of range.
Aliyev misses the shot to the body.
Constantinou defending well as Aliyev loads up on a big left hand.
Constantinou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.
Constantinou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Aliyev ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Aliyev misses with a looping left.
Constantinou moves out of range as Aliyev strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Aliyev with a hook.
Constantinou misses with a body shot.
Aliyev misses with a hook. Constantinou ducked under it nicely.
Constantinou throws a hook but Aliyev avoids it easily.
Constantinou lands a nice shot to the body.
Aliyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Aliyev misses with a looping left.
A big right from Constantinou misses.
A big left from Aliyev misses.
Aliyev connects with a right hand. Constantinou shakes it off.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
Constantinou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Constantinou throws an overhand right that lands on Aliyev's shoulder, as Aliyev tries to avoid the shot.
Aliyev swings widly with a right hand
and Constantinou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Aliyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Constantinou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aliyev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Constantinou slips a jab from Aliyev.
Aliyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Aliyev.
Aliyev takes one to the side of the head.
Aliyev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aliyev needs to keep his hands up - Constantinou had a free shot at his head there.
Constantinou throws a shot to the body.
Constantinou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Constantinou lands a jab to the nose.
Aliyev moves forwards but Constantinou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aliyev punishes Constantinou's body with a nice straight punch.
Constantinou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aliyev looks to land a left hand but Constantinou moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Constantinou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgos Constantinou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Constantinou 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgos Constantinou!
After winning the bout, Giorgos Constantinou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WFC 10: Mercenary vs Lardy
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Aliyev rushes Dias and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Aliyev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dias has Aliyev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aliyev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dias is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aliyev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Vinny Dias has been cut.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aliyev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islam Aliyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Dias.
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Dias keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aliyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dias.
Aliyev throws a hook but Dias blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aliyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Aliyev finds it's target.
Good shot there by Aliyev.
Dias fails with the takedown.
Aliyev looks to land a right hand but Dias moved out of range.
Dias feints the counter takedown.
Aliyev throws a hook but Dias blocks it.#T1#
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Aliyev throwing a counter right hand but Dias manages to avoid it.
Dias fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Dias 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.
Aliyev wants to stand and escape but Dias is having none of it.
Dias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aliyev wants to stand up but Dias is controlling him.
Dias trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
Dias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aliyev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Aliyev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dias trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aliyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.#CL#
Aliyev rushes Dias and presses him up against the cage.
Aliyev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aliyev misses with an elbow strike.
Dias jumps guard but Aliyev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Dias leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aliyev gets underhooks to prevent Dias's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Dias tries to pull guard but Aliyev won't allow it.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Dias manages to pull guard.
Aliyev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Dias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aliyev is aware though and is defending well.
Dias is trying to control the position but Aliyev postures up.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses. Dias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aliyev's guard. Nice move by Dias!#REVB#
Dias stops Aliyev from standing up.
Dias trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias throwing strikes from guard but Aliyev blocks nicely.
Dias is standing up over Aliyev. Aliyev looks to escape but Dias dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Dias is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Aliyev looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dias gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Aliyev is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dias lets go of the hold and Aliyev can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
WFC 6: Ichirou vs Greydorian
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Licht tries to keep at a distance but Aliyev has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Aliyev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Licht avoids the elbow strike from Aliyev, against the cage.
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Licht's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Ben Licht has been cut.
Licht takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aliyev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aliyev lands a damaging elbow.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow.
Aliyev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Licht's defenses.
Aliyev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Licht dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Licht taking a breather.
Aliyev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Licht blocks an elbow strike from Aliyev.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Licht leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aliyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Aliyev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Licht takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Ben Licht's cut even more.
Licht is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Licht - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Licht's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Licht leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Licht trying to stall but Aliyev improves his position.
Aliyev lands an elbow inside.
Aliyev looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Aliyev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aliyev throws an elbow but misses.
Aliyev lands an elbow that stopped Licht in his tracks for a moment.
Aliyev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aliyev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Licht blocks an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Aliyev lands an elbow inside. #CUT#The cut above Ben Licht's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aliyev lands a damaging elbow.
Aliyev lands an elbow just above Licht 's eye.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Aliyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licht dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Licht is trying to maintain a safe position but Aliyev gets an underhook and turns Licht into the cage.
Licht blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Aliyev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Licht's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Aliyev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Licht, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Licht has Aliyev pushed against the cage.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Licht's defenses.
Licht blocks the elbow strike.
Licht avoiding damage.
We've been informed that Licht has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Islam Aliyev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Aliyev. #CUT#Ben Licht's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T1#
Licht takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ben Licht's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Islam Aliyev!
Islam Aliyev is the new welterweight champion!
Islam Aliyev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Ben Licht was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn'. |
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Event:
WFC 2: Ichirou vs Edwards
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Payash slips a straight right by Aliyev.
Payash swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Payash forces Aliyev back against the cage and clinches.
Payash blocks an elbow strike.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aliyev misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Payash breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Aliyev moves into the clinch.
Payash blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Payash leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Payash blocks an elbow strike.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses.
Aliyev throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Payash blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Payash.
Payash blocks an elbow strike.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Payash blocks the elbow strike.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Payash leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Payash blocks an elbow strike.
Payash blocks an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aliyev lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Aliyev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Payash pressing his opponent against the cage.
Payash is stalling here.
Aliyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Payash blocks an elbow strike.
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Payash's defenses.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Payash leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Payash leaning his opponent against the cage.
Payash content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
Aliyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aliyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Aliyev misses with a knee strike.
Aliyev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aliyev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Payash dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Payash blocks the elbow strike.
Payash blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aliyev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payash's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aliyev throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Aliyev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Payash moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Payash has closed the distance and engaged Aliyev in a clinch.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aliyev misses with a knee to the head.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aliyev avoids a wild elbow strike from Payash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payash is looking to control Aliyev's arms but Aliyev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payash has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aliyev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payash's brow.
Payash blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Aliyev tries a knee to the head but Payash blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow.
Payash dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aliyev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aliyev throws an elbow but misses.
Payash blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Payash blocks the elbow strike.
We've been informed that Aliyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses.
Aliyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aliyev misses with an elbow strike.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aliyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payash is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Aliyev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aliyev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payash's brow.
Payash avoids the elbow strike from Aliyev, against the cage.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses.
Aliyev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Payash stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aliyev throws an elbow but misses.
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Payash's defenses.
Aliyev misses with an elbow strike.
#T4##BC#
Payash breaks the clinch.
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Aliyev clinches up against the cage.
Aliyev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Payash blocks it with crossed arms.
Payash avoids a wild elbow strike from Aliyev.#BC#
Payash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Aliyev clinches up against the cage.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Payash leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aliyev blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Aliyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Aliyev clinches up with Payash and pushes him back against the cage.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Payash stalling against the cage.
Payash wants to get back to striking at distance but Aliyev won't allow it.
Payash manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Payash avoids the elbow strike from Aliyev, against the cage.
#T1#
Payash avoids the elbow strike from Aliyev, against the cage.
Payash blocks an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Payash avoids the elbow strike from Aliyev, against the cage.
Aliyev lands an elbow just above Payash 's eye.
Payash stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
Aliyev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Payash blocks an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Lala Payash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islam Aliyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Payash is looking to control Aliyev's arms but Aliyev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payash has his back to the cage.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses.
Payash avoids the elbow strike from Aliyev, against the cage.
Aliyev tries a knee to the head but Payash blocks it.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses.
Payash dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Payash blocks an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Aliyev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aliyev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Payash blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Payash dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Payash avoids a wild elbow strike from Aliyev.
Aliyev lands an elbow inside.
Payash slowing the pace effectively.
Aliyev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Payash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Payash dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Aliyev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Islam Aliyev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payash dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Payash blocks an elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Payash's defenses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Payash - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Aliyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aliyev 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Aliyev!
A less than humble Islam Aliyev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WFC 1: Baltaretu vs Ballo
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Strong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Aliyev drives through and clinches with Strong against the cage.
Aliyev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rocky Strong has been cut.
Strong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strong is trying to break the clinch but Aliyev has him pressed against the cage.
Aliyev lands an elbow just above Strong 's eye.
Nice elbow from Aliyev. #CUT2#Rocky Strong's cut is getting worse.
Aliyev is pressed up against the cage. Strong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aliyev down to the mat. Aliyev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strong misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Aliyev closes the distance and pushes Strong back into the cage.
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strong's defenses.
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strong's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aliyev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Rocky Strong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Strong is trying to break the clinch but Aliyev is controlling him.
Aliyev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strong's efforts to push away.#T1#
Aliyev lands a damaging elbow.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocky Strong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Islam Aliyev!
Islam Aliyev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Rocky Strong spoke after the fight, saying 'I could have won if I would have hit him harder. '. |
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