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Event:
HFC 97: Cruz vs Mesquita
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Sokolov moves away from the strike by Kherson.
Kherson lands with an uppercut that bounces Sokolov off the cage and back into range.
Sokolov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sokolov looks to throw the jab but Kherson is out of range.
Kherson misses with a straight right.
Kherson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sokolov throws a hook but Kherson blocks it.
Kherson throws a body punch but Sokolov moves out of range.
Sokolov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kherson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokolov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kherson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sokolov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kherson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sokolov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kherson throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Sokolov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokolov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Sokolov prevents Kherson from standing back up.
Sokolov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sokolov is keen to just control but Kherson is a slippery customer.
Sokolov prevents Kherson from improving his position.
Sokolov working the head and body with strikes.
Kherson is looking to control Sokolov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kherson avoid being mounted?
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. Sokolov connects with a nice short shot to Kherson's temple.
Sokolov throwing shots but Kherson is blocking nicely.
Kherson wants to control but Sokolov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kherson is controlling Sokolov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kherson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kherson trying to control but Sokolov postures up.
#T2#
Sokolov is nestled in close to Kherson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Sokolov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sokolov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kherson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sokolov trying to control the action but Kherson is working from the bottom.
Kherson wants to improve his position but Sokolov is controlling well.
Sokolov wants to take a breather but Kherson is having none of it. #SUB#
Kherson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sokolov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov working over Kherson with some ground and pound. Kherson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Sokolov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sokolov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kherson's face.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sokolov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Sokolov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kherson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kherson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kherson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Sokolov goes for an armbar but Kherson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kherson.
Kherson wants to stand but Sokolov is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Sokolov pulls Kherson in close to prevent any damage.
Sokolov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kherson's guard. #REVR#
Sokolov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kherson is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokolov working Kherson over with strikes. #SUB#
Sokolov is looking for a kimura but Kherson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sokolov to get the leverage.
Kherson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sokolov is trying to work for a kimura but Kherson is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov 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#
Kherson throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Sokolov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sokolov landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov works over Kherson with some ground and pound from guard.
Sokolov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sokolov wants to control from the top but Kherson keeps moving. #SUB#
Sokolov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sokolov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sokolov with a nice head shot there.
Sergei Sokolov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kherson is trying to keep Sokolov in close.
Kherson keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
Kherson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Sokolov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kherson has momentary wrist control but Sokolov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kherson has his hands on Sokolov's head, controlling the position.
Kherson is trying to keep Sokolov in close.
Kherson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokolov is one step ahead there.
Kherson has momentary wrist control but Sokolov slips an elbow through the middle.
Sokolov is in close to Kherson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Sokolov throws a big elbow that misses.
Sokolov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kherson is trying to keep Sokolov in close.
Kherson wants to get back to his feet but Sokolov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kherson keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
Kherson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokolov is standing up over Kherson. Kherson looks to escape but Sokolov dives into side control.
Kherson is looking for a sweep.
Sokolov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sokolov tries to score with some ground and pound. Kherson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sokolov wants to control but Kherson is keeping him busy.
Sokolov 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.#T3#
Sokolov lands a nice forearm strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Sokolov.
Kherson tries to buck Sokolov off but Sokolov is having none of it.#SUB#
Sokolov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kherson is defending well.
Kherson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sokolov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sokolov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kherson to see if he's OK.
Sokolov is putting a hurting on Kherson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sokolov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Sokolov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kherson sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Kherson is refusing to be controlled, as Sokolov sits in half guard.
Kherson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sokolov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sokolov's back!
Kherson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokolov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sokolov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kherson has the hooks in. Sokolov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kherson trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolov trying to control the position but Kherson manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Kherson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sokolov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sokolov for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kherson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kherson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sokolov at a distance.
Kherson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kherson slips a jab from Sokolov.
Kherson misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Sokolov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kherson!
Sokolov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kherson is looking for a sweep.
Sokolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kherson can do to turn this around?
Kherson is looking to get back to his feet here but Sokolov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kherson's back.
Sokolov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T1##SUB#
Sokolov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kherson escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Kherson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sokolov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kherson looks to land a strike but Sokolov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sokolov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sokolov keeping full guard, as Kherson tries to pass.
Kherson is fighting to break Sokolov's control of his arms but Sokolov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sokolov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Sokolov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sokolov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kherson has picked Sokolov up and slammed him! Sokolov can't keep hold of the triangle and Kherson manages to pass to side control!
Kherson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sokolov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kherson easily slips into full mount!
Sokolov is looking to get to half guard.
Sokolov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Kherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Kherson seems to be working for a kimura but Sokolov defends the submission attempt.
Kherson prevents Sokolov from improving his position.
Kherson wants to stand but Sokolov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sokolov manages to get to full guard.
Kherson stopping the sweep attempt from Sokolov.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sokolov trying to control the position.
Sokolov has control of Kherson's left arm, preventing Kherson from doing any damage.
Sokolov is trying to keep Kherson in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kherson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sokolov at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kherson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Victor Kherson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergei Sokolov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Sokolov misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Kherson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sokolov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Sokolov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Sokolov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Kherson misses with a looping right.
Ojidemenzi tries to clinch but Kherson is having none of it.
Ojidemenzi loads up on a big right hand but Kherson slips the punch.
Kherson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ojidemenzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kherson.
Ojidemenzi misses with a body punch
and Kherson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ojidemenzi misses with a body punch
letting Kherson counter with a right hand.
Ojidemenzi ducks under a wild hook from Kherson.
Victor Kherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kherson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ojidemenzi.
Kherson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kherson scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi connects with a jab.
Ojidemenzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kherson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ojidemenzi at a distance.
#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kherson as he connects with a hook.
Ojidemenzi stuns Kherson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ojidemenzi misses with a right hand
and Kherson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Ojidemenzi - just one landing.
Ojidemenzi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kherson there.
Ojidemenzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ojidemenzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Ojidemenzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kherson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ojidemenzi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kherson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ojidemenzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kherson moves away.
Kherson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Kherson looks to land a combination but Ojidemenzi avoids it well.
Kherson throws a lazy right hand but Ojidemenzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kherson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ojidemenzi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kherson rather than just go for the knockout.
Kherson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ojidemenzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kherson misses its target.
Ojidemenzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ojidemenzi throws a shot from downtown. Kherson moves away and avoids it.
Ojidemenzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kherson throws a right hand that misses
and Ojidemenzi counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Kherson.
Kherson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ojidemenzi checks it well.
Kherson throws a right hand that Ojidemenzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ojidemenzi also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kherson.#T3#
Ojidemenzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kherson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kherson misses the jab.
Kherson staying out of range there.
Ojidemenzi throws a hook but Kherson avoids it easily.
Ojidemenzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kherson is just out of range.
It looks like Kherson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kherson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ojidemenzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ojidemenzi with a hook.
Ojidemenzi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kherson throws a series of strikes that have Ojidemenzi backpedaling.
Kherson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ojidemenzi should have avoided that one.
Ojidemenzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kherson's head.#T4#
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!
Ojidemenzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Ojidemenzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ojidemenzi moves away from the strike by Kherson.
Kherson lands a nice looking body kick.
Kherson throws a combination. Ojidemenzi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ojidemenzi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kherson under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Kherson.
Kherson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ojidemenzi moves out of range of the body kick from Kherson.
Kherson scores with a punch to the head.
Ojidemenzi defending well as Kherson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ojidemenzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kherson scores with a nice strike.
Ojidemenzi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kherson throws a hook to the side of Ojidemenzi's head but Ojidemenzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kherson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ojidemenzi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Kherson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ojidemenzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ojidemenzi misses with an uppercut. Kherson saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kherson - that will leave a mark!
Ojidemenzi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kherson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kherson swings widly with a right hand
and Ojidemenzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kherson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ojidemenzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kherson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kherson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ojidemenzi finds it's way round the side to connect with Kherson's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ojidemenzi 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ojidemenzi blocks a jab.
Kherson throws a right hand that Ojidemenzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ojidemenzi also avoids with ease.
Ojidemenzi throws a shot from downtown. Kherson moves away and avoids it.
Ojidemenzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kherson can pounce on him.
#T1#
Ojidemenzi throws a body punch but Kherson moves out of range.
Kherson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ojidemenzi sizes up Kherson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ojidemenzi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kherson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kherson misses with an uppercut.
Ojidemenzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kherson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ojidemenzi throws a body punch but Kherson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kherson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kherson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ojidemenzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Victor Kherson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ojidemenzi jabs Kherson right on the nose. Kherson blinks but takes it well.
Ojidemenzi misses with a right hand
and Kherson counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ojidemenzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kherson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi throws a hook but Kherson avoids it easily.
Kherson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ojidemenzi is just out of range.
Kherson misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Ojidemenzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ojidemenzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Kherson does it's job there.
Kherson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ojidemenzi misses with a body shot.
Ojidemenzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kherson.
Kherson lands a head kick!
#T3#
Ojidemenzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kherson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kherson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ojidemenzi.
Kherson stalks Ojidemenzi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ojidemenzi's face. Ojidemenzi staggers backwards, shaken.
Ojidemenzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kherson.
Ojidemenzi swings for the body but Kherson moves out of range.
Ojidemenzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kherson.
Kherson misses with a wild body shot.
Ojidemenzi lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Kherson misses.
Kherson throws an overhand right that lands on Ojidemenzi's shoulder, as Ojidemenzi tries to avoid the shot.
Kherson cracks Ojidemenzi with a good jab.
Kherson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ojidemenzi can do to turn this around?
Ojidemenzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kherson.
Kherson is looking to counter punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ojidemenzi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kherson has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
Kherson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ojidemenzi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kherson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ojidemenzi dodges the punch combination from Kherson.
Ojidemenzi misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ojidemenzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ojidemenzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kherson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kherson throws a body punch but Ojidemenzi moves out of range.
Kherson misses the shot to the body.
Kherson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ojidemenzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kherson.
Kherson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Kherson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ojidemenzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ojidemenzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kherson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Kherson. Those never looked like landing.
Kherson throws an off balance right hand
and Ojidemenzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kherson throws an off balance right hand
and Ojidemenzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kherson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ojidemenzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kherson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ojidemenzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kherson is looking to slow Ojidemenzi down with leg kicks.
Kherson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kherson moves away.
Ojidemenzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ojidemenzi misses with a body shot.
Kherson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ojidemenzi.
Kherson scores with a decent looking hook.
Kherson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ojidemenzi scores with a body shot.
Ojidemenzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kherson.
Kherson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ojidemenzi.
Kherson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Ojidemenzi misses.
Kherson misses the shot to the body.
Kherson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kherson lands the left hand.
Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ojidemenzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ojidemenzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kherson cracks a nice hook into Ojidemenzi's ribs.
Kherson lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojidemenzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kherson throws a lazy right hand but Ojidemenzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kherson tries to land a front kick but Ojidemenzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Ojidemenzi misses.
Kherson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ojidemenzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kherson misses with a wild body shot.
Kherson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kherson swings for the body but Ojidemenzi moves out of range.
#T3#
Ojidemenzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ojidemenzi throws a shot from downtown. Kherson moves away and avoids it.
Ojidemenzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kherson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi throws a hook to the side of Kherson's head but Kherson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ojidemenzi walks into a jab.
Ojidemenzi scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ojidemenzi has managed to clinch.
Kherson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kherson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kherson tries to work over Ojidemenzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ojidemenzi fails to land. #T4#
Kherson is leaning against Ojidemenzi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ojidemenzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kherson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kherson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Ojidemenzi.
Kherson misses with a body punch.
Kherson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Kherson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Victor Kherson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kherson.
Ojidemenzi throws a looping overhand right but Kherson ducks down to avoid it.
Ojidemenzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kherson misses with a few strikes there.
Kherson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ojidemenzi throws out the jab.
Kherson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kherson staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Victor Kherson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kherson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Kherson! |
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Event:
WFC 45: Chai v Kruger
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Kherson defending well as Constantinou loads up on a big left hand.
Kherson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kherson takes a swing at Constantinou's ribcage but misses.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Kherson manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Kherson misses.
Kherson throws a body punch but Constantinou moves out of range.
Kherson connects with a body shot that sends Constantinou's belly button to the back.
Kherson digs a good body shot into Constantinou's ribs.
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Kherson is just out of range.
Kherson throws the left hand but Constantinou avoids the punch easily.
Victor Kherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kherson throws a body shot but no joy.
As Kherson looks to move away, Constantinou throws a big counter combo but Kherson just gets out of the way.
Constantinou's corner calls for a 1-2. Constantinou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Victor Kherson has been cut.
Kherson misses with a right hand
and Constantinou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kherson misses with a right hand
and Kherson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A jab from Constantinou does it's job there.
Kherson throws a series of punches but Constantinou avoids them all with ease.
Kherson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Constantinou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kherson misses the body punch
and Constantinou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kherson scores with a three punch combo!
Kherson misses with a body shot
and Constantinou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Constantinou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kherson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kherson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Constantinou.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kherson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Constantinou is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kherson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Constantinou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kherson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Constantinou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kherson ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kherson.
Constantinou seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kherson throws a jab when Constantinou was well out of range.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Kherson.
Constantinou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kherson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Kherson misses its intended target.
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Constantinou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Kherson manages to avoid it.
Constantinou falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kherson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Kherson.
Kherson throws a poor cross that misses
and Constantinou counters with a nice uppercut.
Kherson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Constantinou will feel that in the morning.
Constantinou blocks the body kick.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Constantinou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kherson.
Constantinou slips a straight right by Kherson.
Constantinou moves out of range of the strikes.
Kherson misses with a jab to the body
and Constantinou counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Constantinou moves out of range as Kherson strikes.
Kherson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Constantinou throws a hook but Kherson blocks it.
Constantinou is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Kherson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kherson takes a swing at Constantinou's ribcage but misses.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Kherson.
Constantinou moves out of range of the body kick from Kherson.
Kherson throws a shot to the body.
Kherson misses with a combination
and Constantinou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Constantinou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Kherson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Kherson'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#
Constantinou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kherson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kherson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Constantinou is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kherson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Constantinou counters with a big right hand! Oh Kherson is in trouble here! Constantinou follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgos Constantinou! |
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Event:
WFC 43: Brunson v Smith 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Kherson misses the shot to the body.
Kherson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kherson counters with a straight right hand.
Kherson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kherson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Kherson.
Kherson connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kherson is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Jackson lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Victor Kherson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Kherson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kherson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
A combination from Kherson does no damage.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Kherson.
Jackson thinks about the counter body kick.
Kherson misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Kherson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kherson lands with a cross.
Kherson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson slips under a jab from Kherson.
Kherson lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kherson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Kherson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kherson scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Kherson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Jackson's head, knocking him out cold! Kherson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Kherson! |
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Event:
WFC 41: Chai v Kadurov
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Kherson throws a head kick that misses.
Kherson lunges at Bo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bo's hand.
Kherson slips a jab from Bo.
Kherson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bo has time to react.
Kherson slips under a jab.
Kherson throws out a powerful jab.
Bo throws a hook but Kherson avoids it easily.
Bo swings widly with a right hand
and Kherson counters with a one-two to the body.
Kherson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kherson tests Bo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Bo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bo cracks Kherson with an open hand slap.
Kherson catches Bo with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Bo forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Victor Kherson! |
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Event:
Amestelle 3
Date: Feb 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Kherson closes the distance and clinches up with Atkins, looking for a takedown. Kherson pushes Atkins against the cage but Atkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kherson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kherson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kherson blocks a leg kick.
Atkins throws a front kick aimed at Kherson's knee but Kherson avoids it well. #CL2#
Kherson rushes Atkins and presses him up against the cage.
Kherson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Atkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kherson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kherson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodney Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kherson.#TD2#
Kherson jumps guard.
Atkins passes Kherson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkins in particular looking to stall.
Atkins trying to control the action but Kherson is working from the bottom.
Kherson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins controlling the action here.
Atkins'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Kherson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Atkins keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kherson tries to pull guard but Atkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Atkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kherson is trying to pull guard but Atkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kherson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atkins.
#T3#
Atkins gets underhooks to prevent Kherson's takedown attempt.
Kherson is trying to pull guard but Atkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kherson tries to pull guard but Atkins won't allow it.
Kherson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atkins tries to circle away but Kherson has him pinned against the cage.
Kherson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Kherson controls the action.
Kherson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Atkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Atkins tries to circle away but Kherson has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atkins tries to break free but Kherson pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kherson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kherson stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kherson.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Kherson avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Kherson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kherson.
Kherson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kherson.
Atkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kherson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atkins after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Atkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kherson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kherson with a poor takedown
and Atkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Kherson fails with the takedown
and Atkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Rodney Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kherson.
Kherson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kherson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Atkins defends well and Kherson ends up having to push Atkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Atkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kherson doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kherson throws a series of punches but Atkins avoids them all with ease.
Atkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Atkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kherson's head backwards.
Kherson fails with a takedown attempt.
And Atkins counters with a quick kick to the body but Kherson blocks it.
Atkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kherson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Kherson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Atkins tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Kherson forces Atkins back against the cage and clinches.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins tries to break the clinch but Kherson is controlling the position.
Atkins stops a takedown attempt from Kherson.
#BC2#
Kherson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kherson lands a head kick!
Kherson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkins avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
A combination from Kherson does no damage.
Atkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Victor Kherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kherson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atkins.
We've been informed that Kherson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kherson.
Atkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kherson.
Kherson just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Atkins.
Atkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Atkins throws out a leg kick but Kherson moves out of range and Atkins only half commits.
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!
Atkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Kherson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkins loads up on a big right hand but Kherson slips the punch.#CL2#
Kherson moves into the clinch successfully.
Kherson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atkins walks away with a smile on his face. Kherson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Atkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Kherson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Atkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kherson.
Atkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Kherson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Victor Kherson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Kherson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kherson tries for a takedown but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kherson throws a series of punches but Atkins moves out of range.
Kherson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kherson is breathing heavily.
Kherson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atkins misses with a right hand
and Kherson counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kherson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Kherson.
Kherson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Atkins dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Atkins misses with a head kick.
Atkins backing away here, and Kherson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kherson misses with a takedown
and Atkins counters with a low kick, right behind Kherson 's knee.
Atkins scores with a push kick.
Kherson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kherson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atkins misses with a wild body shot.
Kherson throws a head kick but Atkins moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Atkins.
A shot to the body from Kherson misses
and Atkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kherson moves out of range as Atkins throws a body kick.
#T1#
Kherson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to avoid it but Kherson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atkins to the ground. Atkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kherson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atkins swivels and escapes.
Rodney Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kherson.
Kherson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Kherson. Kherson gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkins is looking to counter punch.
Atkins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rodney Atkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Kherson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkins avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kherson manages to avoid it.
Kherson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atkins circles away.
Kherson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Atkins misses.
Kherson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut there from Atkins.
Kherson tries for a takedown but Atkins circles away easily
and Atkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Atkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kherson's sensitive parts.
Kherson shoots in looking for a takedown but Atkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kherson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Atkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Atkins throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kherson is defended easily by Atkins.
Atkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kherson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atkins is looking to slow Kherson down with leg kicks.
Kherson tries to clinch up.
It appears Atkins was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kherson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atkins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Atkins throws a head kick but Kherson moves out of range.
Atkins misses with a body kick.
Atkins loads up on a big right hand but Kherson slips the punch.
Atkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Kherson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atkins sprawls well. Atkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kherson gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick lands for Atkins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Atkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Atkins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2023 |
#R1#
McConnell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kherson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kherson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McConnell.#CUT#It looks like Victor Kherson has been cut.
Kherson closes the distance and clinches up with McConnell, looking for a takedown. Kherson pushes McConnell against the cage but McConnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kherson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McConnell.
Kherson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McConnell as he jumps to the side.
Kherson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McConnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kherson scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kherson on the side of the head.
Kherson tries to close the distance and clinch but McConnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from McConnell misses the target.
McConnell misses with a wild combination.
McConnell throws the left hand but Kherson avoids the punch easily.
McConnell misses with a double jab.
Kherson tries to counter with a clinch but McConnell shakes him off and moves away.
McConnell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McConnell.
Kherson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McConnell as he avoids it easily.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kherson.
Kherson with a lazy takedown attempt
and McConnell counters with a left to the body. #T1#
McConnell scores with a jab.
McConnell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McConnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kherson.
Kherson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McConnell is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from McConnell finds it's target.
Kherson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McConnell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kherson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kherson ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
Decent striking displayed by McConnell there.
McConnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kherson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McConnell connects with the punch.
Kherson wants to clinch.
McConnell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
McConnell works Kherson's body with a nice hook.
Kherson takes one to the chin there.
McConnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McConnell throws out a loose jab but Kherson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell misses with the combination.
Kherson just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell jabs Kherson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McConnell scores with the left hand. Kherson knows he should have avoided that one.
McConnell stuffs the takedown attempt from Kherson. Kherson gets slowly back to his feet.
McConnell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kherson drops his hands momentarily and McConnell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
McConnell 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.
McConnell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McConnell.
Kherson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kherson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kherson misses with a body kick.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Kherson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McConnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kherson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McConnell to score with a decent uppercut.
Kherson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McConnell scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kherson was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
Kherson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Kherson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kherson misses with a takedown
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McConnell circles away from the clinch attempt
and McConnell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McConnell scores with a nice strike.
Kherson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McConnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kherson's head backwards.
Kherson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McConnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kherson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McConnell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Kherson is rocked!
Kherson wants to land a leg kick but McConnell is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kherson shoots in looking for a takedown but McConnell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kherson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McConnell tries to bum rush Kherson with a series of wild strikes but Kherson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kherson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McConnell throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Kherson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McConnell lands a nice shot that snaps Kherson's head back.
Kherson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McConnell.
McConnell stuffs the takedown.
It looked like McConnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by McConnell.
McConnell dips to his left and cracks Kherson with an uppercut!
McConnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kherson has time to react.
McConnell throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Kherson crashing down! Kherson tries to stagger back to his feet but McConnell just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Kherson asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Li will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Li.
Kherson lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Kherson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Li tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Li is letting Kherson control him for a moment.
Li is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kherson tries for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Kherson slows the pace down. #T1#
Kherson landing strikes.
Li wants to control but Kherson postures up.
Kherson throws a strike aimed at the side of Li's head but Li avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kherson working away.
Li is looking to reverse the position.
Li wants to control but Kherson postures up.
Li is trying to get back to half guard.
Kherson staying calm.#T2##SU#
Kherson decides to stand back up.
Kherson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kherson.#TD#
Kherson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Kherson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yingjie Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kherson avoids the head kick by Li.
Kherson misses the shot to the body.
Li misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kherson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
Kherson decides to stand and escape the position.
Li looks winded!#TD#
Kherson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kherson showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Kherson there. #T3#
Li tries to get to full guard but Kherson has control of the leg.
Kherson throws a strike but Li avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kherson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kherson controlling from the top position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kherson is pushing down on Li's leg trying to pass to half guard. Li is fighting to maintain full guard but Kherson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kherson is pressing down on Li's thigh, looking to free his foot. Li is holding on for now.
Kherson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kherson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Li is trying to get back to full guard.
Kherson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Kherson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Kherson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Li misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kherson counters with a single leg into guard. Li didn't expect that.
Li looking to control.
Kherson pushes down on Li's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kherson seems content to control.
Li tries to roll over but Kherson keeps him under control.
Kherson passes into side control, despite Li's attempt to control the position.
Kherson happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kherson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Li knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SU#
Kherson stands up. #CL#
Kherson closes the distance and clinches.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kherson taking a breather. #BC2#
Li breaks the clinch.
Li fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kherson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Li scores with a leg kick.
Kherson misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Li throws a low kick but Kherson avoids it.
Li throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kherson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Kherson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kherson content to control rather than advance.
Li is trying to maintain the position but Kherson is very close to passing his half guard.
Kherson working Li over with strikes.
Li has hold of Kherson's hands but Kherson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Kherson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Li trying to control but Kherson postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Li is trying to control but can't.
Kherson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Li tries to get to full guard but Kherson has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kherson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kherson slips a nice elbow through Li's hands, connecting with Li's forehead.
Li looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kherson working Li over with strikes.
Kherson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Kherson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Li knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Kherson dominated that second 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!#R3##CL#
Kherson has managed to clinch.
Li trying to stall but Kherson improves his position.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Kherson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kherson looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Kherson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Li's guard.
Kherson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kherson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Li for as long as he can get away with.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Kherson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Kherson gets to his feet - Li follows without any prompting. #TD#
Kherson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Li to the ground. Kherson is now in Li's guard.
Kherson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Kherson drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Kherson off! Kherson jumps back into Li's guard.
Kherson postures up.
#T2##SU#
Kherson stands up from Li's guard - Kherson perhaps looking for a knockout.
An inside leg kick lands from Li. #TD#
Kherson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kherson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kherson gets to mount! Li was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Kherson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Li tries to lock up and control but Kherson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kherson working Li over with strikes here.
Kherson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Li keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li wants to hold on but Kherson pushes him away.
Kherson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kherson landing shots from mount. #T4#
The referee warns Li that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Kherson working for a guillotine from mount but Li is in no mood to give up.
Li tries to lock up and control but Kherson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kherson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kherson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kherson breaks from Li's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kherson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kherson has hold of Li's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Li manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yingjie Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Kherson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Li is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Kherson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kherson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Kherson! |
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