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Event:
WFC 19: Romero vs Nilsson
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibragim Ibragimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibragimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibragimov defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Ibragimov uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ibragimov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alexander is not content to let Ibragimov control the position.
Alexander trying to remain calm as Ibragimov controls from the top position.
Ibragimov cracks Alexander with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ibragimov lands some shots froms side control.
Alexander manages to get back to half guard.
Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Ibragimov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ibragimov scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Alexander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibragimov pulls his head out easily.
Alexander trying to hold on to Ibragimov's head to control him but Ibragimov postures up.
Ibragimov is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Ibragimov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ibragimov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow.#T2##SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander is trying to maintain the position but Ibragimov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibragimov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alexander tries to roll over but Ibragimov keeps him under control.
Ibragimov working Alexander over with strikes.
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ibragimov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alexander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Alexander is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibragimov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alexander is still in real trouble! Can Ibragimov finish him?
Ibragimov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ibragimov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Alexander! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ibragimov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibragim Ibragimov!
After the fight, Ibragim Ibragimov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WFC 13: Constantinou vs Aliyev
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Ibragimov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennett circles away.
Ibragimov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ibragimov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bennett sprawls well. He's pushed Ibragimov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tommy Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibragim Ibragimov.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Bennett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Ibragimov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bennett sprawls well initially but Ibragimov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bennett kicks off Ibragimov and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Bennett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibragimov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibragim Ibragimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibragimov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Ibragimov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bennett was covering up waiting for the punch and Ibragimov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ibragimov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ibragimov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ibragimov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ibragimov throws a strike but Bennett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Ibragimov has his feet on Bennett's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bennett enables Ibragimov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bennett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ibragimov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ibragimov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now.
Ibragimov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ibragimov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Ibragimov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ibragimov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ibragimov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennett's head.
Ibragimov is in close to Bennett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ibragimov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ibragimov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bennett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ibragimov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibragimov looking to sit in guard and control but Bennett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ibragimov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Ibragimov wants to stand and escape but Bennett is having none of it. #SU#
Bennett stands up and waves to Ibragimov to follow him.
Bennett slaps away a takedown attempt from Ibragimov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ibragimov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ibragimov avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Bennett throws a shot to the body.
Ibragimov shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
Ibragimov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl out of it but Ibragimov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett throws a body punch but Ibragimov moves out of range. #TD2#
Bennett tries to sprawl but Ibragimov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ibragimov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bennett taking some punishment here, with Ibragimov in his half guard.
Ibragimov working Bennett over with strikes. #T4#
Ibragimov slips a nice elbow through Bennett's hands, connecting with Bennett's forehead.
Ibragimov lands strikes from half guard.
Ibragimov working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow.
Ibragimov trying to control from half guard but Bennett is working away.
Bennett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ibragimov working Bennett over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibragimov slows the pace down in half guard.
Ibragimov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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 Tommy Bennett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bennett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Ibragimov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bennett's half guard.
Bennett pushes Ibragimov off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibragimov staying out of range there.
Ibragimov shoots in but Bennett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ibragimov shoots for a takedown but Bennett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Ibragimov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibragimov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ibragimov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Ibragimov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Ibragimov throws an elbow that misses. Bennett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ibragimov's guard. Nice move by Bennett!#REVR#
Ibragimov wants to stand up but Bennett is controlling him. #T1#
Bennett being controlled here momentarily.
Ibragimov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Ibragimov wants to stand up but Bennett is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ibragimov is controlling Bennett's posture.
Bennett prevents Ibragimov from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Bennett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ibragimov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bennett uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bennett tries to bum rush Ibragimov with a series of wild strikes but Ibragimov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3##TD2#
Ibragimov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bennett is trying to defend but Ibragimov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ibragimov working over Bennett with some ground and pound. Bennett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ibragimov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ibragimov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bennett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ibragimov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bennett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bennett wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Ibragimov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ibragimov connects with a nice short shot to Bennett's temple. #T4#
Ibragimov working Bennett over with strikes.
Ibragimov winds up and cracks Bennett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ibragimov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bennett taking some punishment here, with Ibragimov in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ibragimov connects with a nice short shot to Bennett's temple. #ROC2#Bennett is rocked!
Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Bennett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibragimov lands a big elbow - Bennett is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ibragimov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibragim Ibragimov!
After the fight, Ibragim Ibragimov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WFC 9: Nilsson vs Elin
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Ibragimov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Lake 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.
Lake postures up.
Lake prevents Ibragimov from getting back to his feet.
Lake stands and throws Ibragimov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ibragimov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ibragimov is trying to control Lake's posture but Lake avoids it.
Ibragimov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lake asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ibragimov is being controlled here. #T1#
Ibragimov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sloppy strikes there by Lake.
Ibragimov seems a little lost for a moment, as Lake dominates the positioning.
Lake tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lake throws an elbow but Ibragimov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ibragimov wants to control but Lake postures up.
Lake is staying tight to Ibragimov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ibragimov is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
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.
Ibragimov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ibragimov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lake has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ibragimov is letting Lake control him for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ibragimov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lake postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lake takes a little break here. Ibragimov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lake tries to move to mount but Ibragimov blocks the move with his legs.
Ibragimov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibragimov wants to get back to his feet but Lake drags him back down.
Ibragimov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lake prevents Ibragimov from escaping the position.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake working the ground and pound from side control.
Lake is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ibragimov pushes Lake away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lake gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lake working away.
Ibragimov is being controlled here.
Lake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Lake decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4##TD#
Lake 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.
Lake is pushing down on Ibragimov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ibragimov is fighting to maintain full guard but Lake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lake blocks the strikes from Ibragimov.
Lake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ibragimov trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibragimov tries to roll over but Lake keeps him under control.
Lake is taking a breather. Ibragimov 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.
Ibragimov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lake in particular looking to stall.
Lake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Lake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Lake gets a clinch. #TD#
Lake has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ibragimov is trying to keep an underhook but Lake manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ibragimov is trying to stand up here but Lake is controlling him well. #SUB#
Lake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ibragimov is looking to improve his position.
Lake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibragimov can do to turn this around?
Lake controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragimov won't allow Lake to pass to mount.
Ibragimov is looking to escape.
Ibragimov is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Lake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ibragimov defending well though.
Lake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ibragimov wants to control but Lake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lake is pressing down on Ibragimov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibragimov is holding on for now.
Lake slows the pace down in half guard.
Lake's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ibragimov is looking for a sweep. Lake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibragimov controlling the position for now.
Ibragimov tries to kick Lake off but Lake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Ibragimov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ibragimov. #ES#
Lake is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ibragimov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lake can't get the takedown.
Ibragimov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Lake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lake stalls. #TD#
Lake lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lake controlling the pace.
Cole Lake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ibragimov is trying to stand.
#T3#
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Ibragimov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lake prevents Ibragimov from standing back up.
Lake controlling the action here.
Ibragimov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibragimov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibragimov.
Ibragimov trying to control the position.
Ibragimov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibragimov is trying to keep Lake in close.
#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.
Lake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lake controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibragimov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Lake moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Lake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lake shoots in for a takedown but Ibragimov shows good takedown defense.
Ibragimov shoots in for a double leg but Lake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lake is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Ibragimov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lake!
Ibragimov landing a few strikes.
Lake is pushing Ibragimov's head away, looking to escape. Ibragimov manages to hold on to the position though.
Ibragimov landing strikes.
Ibragimov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lake is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ibragimov misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake is trying to get back to his feet.
Ibragimov trying to control the position but Lake is working away.
Lake is trying to buck Ibragimov off.
Lake managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ibragimov.
#T1#
Lake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ibragimov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Ibragimov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lake tries to escape but Ibragimov is in control.
Ibragimov landing a few strikes.
Ibragimov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lake is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lake trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ibragimov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ibragimov landing strikes.
Lake tries to escape but Ibragimov is in control. #ES#
Lake bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ibragimov leaves Lake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ibragim Ibragimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Lake. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL#
Ibragimov tries to keep at a distance but Lake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ibragimov wants a takedown but no success here.
Lake is trying to drag Ibragimov to the mat but Ibragimov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ibragimov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lake prevents it.
Lake is looking for a takedown.
Lake misses with an elbow over the top.
Ibragimov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lake after a bit of a struggle.
Ibragimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibragimov goes for a takedown attempt but Lake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ibragimov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lake, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lake. #T3#
Lake tries to clinch but Ibragimov moves out of range. #TD2#
Ibragimov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lake kicks Ibragimov off and gets to his feet.
Lake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibragimov as he avoids it easily.
Ibragimov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ibragimov sprawls well. Ibragimov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lake gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Ibragimov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lake!
Lake throws Ibragimov to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole Lake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ibragimov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ibragimov prevents Lake from escaping the position.
Cole Lake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ibragimov landing a few strikes.
Lake is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ibragimov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ibragimov lands an elbow.
Ibragimov lands an elbow.
Ibragimov prevents Lake from escaping the position.
Lake parries the strikes from Ibragimov easily there. Ibragimov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lake to escape.
Lake wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ibragimov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ibragimov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lake is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lake wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ibragim Ibragimov.
I think Lake 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Lake! |
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Event:
WFC 5: Oprescu vs Mokaev
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Kurbanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Kurbanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurbanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ibragimov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kurbanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibragimov lands a couple of digs.
Kurbanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Kurbanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragimov works over Kurbanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Ibragimov chips away with some ground and pound.
Ibragimov stands up over Kurbanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ibragimov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurbanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Ibragimov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kurbanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ibragimov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ibragimov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ibragimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurbanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibragimov is in close to Kurbanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ibragimov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurbanov has Ibragimov pulled in close to control his posture.
Ibragimov chips away with some ground and pound.
Ibragimov throwing strikes from guard but Kurbanov blocks nicely.
Ibragimov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ibragimov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ibragimov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ibragimov postures up and lands a big shot to Kurbanov's brow. #T2#
Ibragimov working some strikes from top position.
Ibragimov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ibragimov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ibragimov forces his way into half guard.
Kurbanov looks winded!
Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kurbanov has hold of Ibragimov's hands but Ibragimov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ibragimov lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Ibragimov.
Ibragimov drops an elbow to the side of Kurbanov's head.
Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Kurbanov is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow.
Kurbanov is still in real trouble! Can Ibragimov finish him?
Ibragimov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ibragimov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ibragimov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurbanov keeps working.
Kurbanov seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Ibragimov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ibragimov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ibragimov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ibragimov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurbanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ibragimov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kurbanov has hold of Ibragimov's hands but Ibragimov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ibragimov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ibragimov winds up and cracks Kurbanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ibragimov working Kurbanov over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow.
Ibragimov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ibragimov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ibragimov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ibragimov connects with a nice short shot to Kurbanov's temple.
Ibragimov is looking to take a break and control but Kurbanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Ibragimov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibragimov lands a big elbow - Kurbanov is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ibragimov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibragim Ibragimov!
In his post fight interview, Ibragim Ibragimov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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