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Event:
MFC - 63
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Buryckin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mantzurin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buryckin passes Mantzurin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buryckin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantzurin is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin is looking to advance position but Mantzurin won't allow it.
Mantzurin wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Buryckin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Buryckin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Buryckin passes to full mount!
Buryckin prevents Mantzurin from getting the reversal.
Buryckin content just to control the position here.
Buryckin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mantzurin to take his back!#T2#
Mantzurin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Buryckin.
#SUB2#
Buryckin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Mantzurin taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Buryckin!
Matvey Buryckin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Monni Mantzurin spoke after the fight, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'. |
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Event:
SMASH Kentas vs Hiro
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Buryckin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuire.
Buryckin dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buryckin scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Buryckin misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
McGuire jumps guard.
Buryckin stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire.
Buryckin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buryckin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
McGuire trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Buryckin tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Buryckin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buryckin is pressing down on McGuire's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuire is holding on for now.
Buryckin passes to side control. #T2#
Buryckin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McGuire will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Buryckin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buryckin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Buryckin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGuire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buryckin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGuire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buryckin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Buryckin takes a little break here. McGuire wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Buryckin trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Buryckin stalls from top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buryckin working away.#SUB#
Buryckin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGuire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buryckin controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuire is not content to let Buryckin control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Buryckin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Buryckin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGuire on his heels. He'll look to pass McGuire's guard now, I'm sure.
McGuire has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BattleForged MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
Buryckin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire, not yet.
Buryckin is pushing down on McGuire's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGuire is fighting to maintain full guard but Buryckin has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin is taking a breather. McGuire 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.#T1#
McGuire is looking to escape.
Buryckin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McGuire won't allow Buryckin to pass to mount.
Buryckin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McGuire clinches.
McGuire is looking to take this one to the mat.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Buryckin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buryckin lands an uppercut.
Buryckin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buryckin.
#T2##TD#
Buryckin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGuire can't fight it off and eventually Buryckin manages to take the fight to the floor. McGuire looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buryckin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire pulls Buryckin in to control the position.
Buryckin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buryckin is one step ahead there.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Buryckin is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
McGuire wants to sweep here but Buryckin controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGuire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buryckin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Buryckin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buryckin stays in close to McGuire's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buryckin shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuire sprawls well. He's pushed Buryckin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buryckin shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl out of it but Buryckin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Buryckin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buryckin dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Buryckin's head and hops out.
Buryckin misses with a takedown
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Buryckin moves out of range.
Buryckin feinted with a counter takedown.
Buryckin closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.#KD2#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Buryckin tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Buryckin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Buryckin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Matvey Buryckin has been cut.
McGuire lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Buryckin - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryer McGuire!
A very excited looking Bryer McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kalske vs Brown
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Buryckin fails with the takedown.
Barbie works the jab nicely.
Barbie lands a leg kick that knocks Buryckin off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buryckin is defended easily by Barbie.
A little feinted left hand from Barbie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buryckin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Biff Barbie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
A shot to the liver by Barbie. Beautiful body shot.
Barbie lands a slapping body shot.
Buryckin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbie is fending him off so far but Buryckin persists. Nope, Barbie circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbie lands a really nice looking cross but Buryckin seems unphased.
Buryckin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buryckin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buryckin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Barbie's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buryckin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barbie lands a nice hook to Buryckin's body. Buryckin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Buryckin looks winded!
Buryckin shoots in for a double leg but Barbie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Barbie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Buryckin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buryckin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buryckin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #KD#
Barbie cracks Buryckin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Buryckin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Barbie finish him?
#ROC#Buryckin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Matvey Buryckin has been cut.
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!#CL#
Barbie rushes Buryckin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buryckin's efforts to push away.
Barbie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barbie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbie has Buryckin pushed against the cage.
Barbie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buryckin's efforts to push away.
Buryckin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barbie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barbie scores with the left hand. Buryckin knows he should have avoided that one. #T2##KD#
Barbie cracks Buryckin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Buryckin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Barbie finish him?
Buryckin is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbie finish him?#TD2#
Buryckin scores with a takedown into Barbie's guard.
Buryckin prevents Barbie from getting back to his feet.
Buryckin seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbie keeping moving, preventing Buryckin from controlling successfully.
Barbie wants to hit a sweep here but Buryckin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barbie there!
Barbie is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
You get the feeling that Barbie really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Buryckin fails to move to back control.
Barbie tries to reverse the position but Buryckin maintains control.
Buryckin controlling the position easily from mount.
Buryckin wants to control the pace but Barbie is squirming around nicely.
Barbie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barbie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buryckin on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbie tries to improve his position but instead Buryckin has taken his back!
Well, with Buryckin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barbie is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Buryckin controlling well, preventing Barbie from escaping the position.
Barbie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Buryckin has good solid back control here.
Barbie just trying to survive but Buryckin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Buryckin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Barbie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Buryckin's guard. Nice work there by Barbie.
Barbie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Buryckin looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Barbie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matvey Buryckin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Buryckin misses with a takedown attempt - Barbie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buryckin with a poor takedown
letting Barbie counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Barbie finds it's target.
Buryckin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbie defends well and Buryckin ends up having to push Barbie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Biff Barbie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Buryckin misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Barbie counters with a nice right hand that sends Buryckin toppling to the canvas! Buryckin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barbie finish him?!#KD#
Barbie sends Buryckin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barbie is motioning to the referee to let Buryckin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Biff Barbie is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbie stuffs the takedown.
Matvey Buryckin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buryckin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barbie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barbie throws an overhand right that has Buryckin reeling! Barbie follows up with more punches and Buryckin is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Biff Barbie!
After the fight, Biff Barbie 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:
SPPS Resurrection 010
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
Matvey Buryckin really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 219.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Atlas Raita was cancelled. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 008
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Brandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buryckin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Buryckin tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buryckin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brandt's waist but Brandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buryckin off to one side. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Buryckin enables Brandt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Buryckin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brandt wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving.
Buryckin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Buryckin has wrist control.
Brandt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Brandt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Buryckin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buryckin shoots and misses #TD#
and Brandt counters with a single leg into guard. Buryckin didn't expect that.
Brandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buryckin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Buryckin won't allow Brandt to sweep him here. #SUB#
Brandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Buryckin stays in close to Brandt's body and controls the position.
Brandt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Buryckin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Brandt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buryckin passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brandt has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Buryckin trying to control the position but Brandt is working away.
Brandt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brandt is looking for a sweep.
Buryckin working away.
Brandt is trying to improve his position.
Brandt is not content to let Buryckin control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Buryckin trying to control the position but Brandt is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brandt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Buryckin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buryckin keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buryckin manages to get to full guard.
Buryckin is pulling down on Brandt's head. It's preventing any offense from Brandt, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rayan Brandt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Brandt as Buryckin shoots in.
Brandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Buryckin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buryckin shoots in and drives through. Brandt sprawls well.
Rayan Brandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Brandt lands a glancing blow to the side of Buryckin's head.
Brandt misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Buryckin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Brandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buryckin is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin passes into half guard.
Buryckin is keen to just control but Brandt is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Brandt actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buryckin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Buryckin trying to control from half guard but Brandt is working away.
Brandt is trying to control but Buryckin passes into side control!
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brandt tries to improve position but can't.
Brandt is working hard here to advance position.
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandt keeps working.
Buryckin controlling the position.
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandt keeps working.
Brandt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Brandt wants to control but Buryckin postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandt misses with a wild body shot.
Buryckin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buryckin somewhat.#TD2#
Buryckin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brandt is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Brandt can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandt is looking to regain half guard here but Buryckin keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Buryckin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brandt, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandt is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Buryckin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Buryckin 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.
Buryckin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Brandt working for submissions but it's allowed Buryckin to get to half guard.
Buryckin is keen to just control but Brandt is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin wants to pass to mount but Brandt is defending the position. #SUB#
Brandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buryckin pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Buryckin works his way into full mount!
Brandt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brandt tries to improve his position but instead Buryckin has taken his back!
Buryckin is hanging on to Brandt's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Buryckin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brandt turns into Buryckin and is now in his guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a triangle but Brandt pushes his legs off easily.
Brandt is in close to Buryckin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buryckin keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
Buryckin is trying to keep Brandt in close.
Brandt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brandt content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brandt wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving.
Buryckin controlling the position.
Brandt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandt trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Buryckin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Buryckin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandt is keeping the position for now.
Buryckin wants to control from the top but Brandt keeps moving.
Buryckin stopping the sweep attempt from Brandt.#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.
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Brandt is keeping the position.
Matvey Buryckin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Brandt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buryckin passes into half guard.
Brandt trying to control here.
Buryckin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Brandt is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matvey Buryckin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buryckin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matvey Buryckin!
Our winner, Matvey Buryckin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 004
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Buryckin misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Buryckin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruz's guard.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz postures up in Buryckin's guard and throws a big left but Buryckin blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Buryckin has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Buryckin being controlled here, momentarily.
Buryckin pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buryckin pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving.
Buryckin controlling the position.
Buryckin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Cruz controlling the position.
Buryckin won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz controls Buryckin momentarily but Buryckin frees himself.
Buryckin content to stall in guard here.
Buryckin stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Buryckin shoots in.#T3#
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Buryckin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Buryckin is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Buryckin's guard.#SUB#
Buryckin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Buryckin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Buryckin tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Buryckin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Buryckin isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cruz wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving. #T4#
Buryckin trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Buryckin working a defensive guard here.
Cruz is working Buryckin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buryckin wants to sweep but no luck.
Buryckin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Buryckin enables Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Buryckin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Buryckin keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Buryckin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buryckin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Buryckin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz postures up in Buryckin's guard and throws a big left but Buryckin blocks it. #T1#
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Buryckin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buryckin pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Buryckin wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buryckin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buryckin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Buryckin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Cruz - just one landing.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Buryckin's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buryckin shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Buryckin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buryckin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buryckin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cruz defends well and Buryckin ends up having to push Cruz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Cruz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Buryckin can't fight it off and eventually Cruz manages to take the fight to the floor. Buryckin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cruz trying to control but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Buryckin managing to control the position.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Buryckin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buryckin is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Buryckin has wrist control.
Buryckin is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Ricardo Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buryckin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Buryckin controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Cruz.
Buryckin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buryckin misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz jabs at Buryckin's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buryckin's head.
Cruz works Buryckin's body with a nice hook.
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Buryckin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Buryckin needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.
Cruz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buryckin backs up against the cage.
#TD2#
Buryckin gets caught flat footed, as Cruz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Buryckin blocks nicely.
Buryckin is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Buryckin keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Buryckin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Buryckin keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Buryckin managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buryckin.
#CL2#
Cruz drives through and clinches with Buryckin against the cage.
Buryckin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buryckin after a bit of a struggle.
Matvey Buryckin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Buryckin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buryckin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buryckin off to one side.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buryckin rather than just go for the knockout.
Buryckin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buryckin fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz not doing much here.
Buryckin wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Buryckin is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Buryckin is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz is trying to control. Buryckin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buryckin defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Buryckin is not content to let Cruz control the position.#T4#
Buryckin taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz wants to control but Buryckin is keeping him busy.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz wants to control but Buryckin is keeping him busy.
Buryckin trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Buryckin trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buryckin is trying to control but can't.
Buryckin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Ricardo Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cruz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Cruz! |
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Event:
CFC CG 21
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Matvey Buryckin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Buryckin gets caught napping as Le Boulder dives in and scores a takedown. Buryckin manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Buryckin
Buryckin wants to sweep but no luck.
Buryckin trying to control the position.
Buryckin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Boulder is one step ahead there.
Le Boulder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Le Boulder won't allow Buryckin to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Le Boulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buryckin is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Buryckin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Buryckin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Le Boulder uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (0) Buryckin
Le Boulder just content to control the position.
Buryckin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Le Boulder just content to control the position.
Buryckin is looking to reverse the position.
Buryckin is trying to escape the position but Le Boulder is controlling the position.
Buryckin can't do much from the bottom here.
Buryckin regains half guard.
Well, if Le Boulder 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.
Le Boulder'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.#T3#
Buryckin is looking to control Le Boulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buryckin avoid being mounted?
Buryckin is trying to control but Le Boulder manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (0) Buryckin#T4#
Le Boulder pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Buryckin tries to reverse the position but Le Boulder maintains control.
Le Boulder is trying to take his opponent's back.
Buryckin is trying to escape the mount.
Le Boulder controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Le Boulder is trying to take his opponent's back.
Buryckin is looking to improve his position but Le Boulder isn't that keen on the idea.
Le Boulder content just to control the position here.
Buryckin is working to get back to half guard.
Buryckin tries to hold on but Le Boulder pushes him away.
Le Boulder controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Buryckin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Le Boulder content just to control the position here.
Buryckin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Buryckin gets back to half guard.
Le Boulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Buryckin is looking to improve his position.
Buryckin is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Buryckin tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Buryckin gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Le Boulder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buryckin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buryckin being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Buryckin trying to keep a closed guard but Le Boulder is proving a slippery customer.
Le Boulder stopping the sweep attempt from Buryckin.
Buryckin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Le Boulder stays in close to Buryckin's body and controls the position.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard.
Le Boulder content to stall in guard here.
Le Boulder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Buryckin for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Buryckin is looking to sweep but instead, Le Boulder has passed into half guard.
Le Boulder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buryckin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Le Boulder controlling the pace. #T12#
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Le Boulder passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (11) vs (0) Buryckin
Le Boulder taking a breather here.
Buryckin wants to control but Le Boulder postures up.
The referee asks Le Boulder politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Le Boulder prefers to stall for the moment though.#T13##SUB#
Le Boulder tries for a kimura but Buryckin is defending well.
Buryckin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder trying to control the action but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T14#
Buryckin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Le Boulder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Bob Le Boulder took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Wrestler Wayfare for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CFC CG 18
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Matvey Buryckin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Buryckin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Buryckin (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Buryckin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Buryckin prevents Karelin from improving his position.#SUB2#
Karelin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buryckin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Buryckin is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Buryckin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karelin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buryckin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Karelin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buryckin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Karelin is tightening it up a little... Buryckin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Buryckin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Buryckin taps out! Nice BJJ there by Karelin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Helio Karelin! |
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Event:
CFC CG 14
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Matvey Buryckin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Buryckin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Buryckin lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Buryckin (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Buryckin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Buryckin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Buryckin (5) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Buryckin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cicerón knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Buryckin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Buryckin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cicerón is trying to escape and Buryckin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cicerón is forced to tap! Nice work there by Buryckin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Buryckin!
Matvey Buryckin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 13
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Matvey Buryckin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Totemo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Buryckin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Totemo quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (0) vs (2) Buryckin#SUB2#
Buryckin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Totemo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Totemo .
Buryckin is pushing down on Totemo 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Totemo is fighting to maintain full guard but Buryckin has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Totemo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura but Totemo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buryckin to get the leverage.
Buryckin tries to pass to full mount but Totemo defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Totemo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Buryckin drops back looking for a leg! Totemo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Totemo manages to kick Buryckin off! Buryckin jumps back into Totemo 's guard.
Totemo pulls Buryckin in to control the position.
Totemo working a defensive guard here.
Totemo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Buryckin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Buryckin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buryckin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Totemo has his foot on Buryckin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buryckin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Buryckin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Buryckin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Totemo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Buryckin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Buryckin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Buryckin pushes down on Totemo 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Totemo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura here.
Totemo trying to control but Buryckin postures up.
Buryckin prevents Totemo from improving his position.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Totemo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Totemo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Buryckin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Buryckin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Buryckin defends easily.
#SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Buryckin stands and throws Totemo 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (5) Buryckin
Totemo tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Buryckin tries for a kimura but Totemo is defending well.
Totemo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buryckin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buryckin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Totemo (4) vs (5) Buryckin
Buryckin breaks Totemo 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (4) vs (7) Buryckin#T4#
Totemo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Buryckin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buryckin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Buryckin postures up. #SUB#
Buryckin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Buryckin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Buryckin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buryckin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buryckin looking to pass the guard.
Buryckin won't allow Totemo to sweep him here.
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Totemo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a triangle but Buryckin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totemo is trying to keep Buryckin in close.
Totemo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (6) vs (7) Buryckin#SUB2#
Totemo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buryckin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Totemo has managed to get both his arms back between Buryckin's legs - danger averted.
Totemo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (9) vs (7) Buryckin
Buryckin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Totemo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Totemo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buryckin keeps working. #T6##SUB#
Totemo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buryckin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Buryckin looking for a sweep but Totemo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Totemo (11) vs (7) Buryckin#SUB#
Totemo has hold of Buryckin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Buryckin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Buryckin working to try and regain half guard.
Buryckin regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Buryckin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Buryckin with the active half guard here but Totemo passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (14) vs (7) Buryckin#T7#
Totemo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Buryckin tries to bench press Totemo off him but Totemo keeps the position.
Buryckin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Buryckin is refusing to be controlled, as Totemo sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Buryckin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Totemo trying to control the action but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
Totemo moves into full mount! Buryckin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (17) vs (7) Buryckin
Buryckin regains half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Buryckin looking for subs from the bottom but Totemo mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (20) vs (7) Buryckin
Buryckin is looking to improve his position but Totemo isn't that keen on the idea.
Buryckin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Buryckin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo tries to pass to full mount but Buryckin defends it. #SUB2#
Buryckin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Totemo wants to take a breather but Buryckin is having none of it. #SUB2#
Buryckin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Totemo is keen to just control but Buryckin is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Totemo seems to be working for a kimura but Buryckin defends the submission attempt.
Totemo wants to free his trapped foot but Buryckin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Buryckin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Totemo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buryckin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Buryckin is defending against the submission attempts here by Totemo .
Buryckin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Buryckin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10##SUB2#
Buryckin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buryckin wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Buryckin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Buryckin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buryckin looks winded!#SUB#
Totemo is working for a submission of some sort.
Buryckin is in trouble now - Totemo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (23) vs (7) Buryckin#T11#
Buryckin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (26) vs (7) Buryckin#SUB#
Totemo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Buryckin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Totemo working for the choke. #SUB#
Totemo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Totemo doesn't have the hooks in and Buryckin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (26) vs (9) Buryckin
Buryckin tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Buryckin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buryckin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12##SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totemo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a triangle but Buryckin pushes his legs off easily.
Buryckin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Totemo 's guard.
Buryckin prevents Totemo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Buryckin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Buryckin seems to be working for a kimura but Totemo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Buryckin seems to be looking for submissions.
Totemo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buryckin is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Totemo moves into full guard.
Totemo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Buryckin drops back looking for a leg! Totemo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Totemo manages to kick Buryckin off! Buryckin jumps back into Totemo 's guard. #SUB#
Buryckin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buryckin has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Totemo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Totemo can't keep his opponent in guard - Buryckin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Buryckin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Totemo is just riding it out for now. Buryckin eventually gives up the hold. #T14##SUB2#
Buryckin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Totemo is looking to control Buryckin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Totemo avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buryckin is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Totemo takes the fight on points by 26 to 9. |
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Event:
CFC CG 12
Date: May 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Hardaway! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matvey Buryckin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Buryckin scores with a takedown into Hardaway's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hardaway (0) vs (2) Buryckin
Hardaway keeping moving, preventing Buryckin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Buryckin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hardaway dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardaway (2) vs (2) Buryckin#SUB2#
Buryckin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Buryckin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Buryckin is trying to keep Hardaway in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardaway slips nicely into half guard.
Hardaway is looking to take a break and control but Buryckin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Buryckin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buryckin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1##SUB2#
Buryckin actively working from the bottom here.
Buryckin is looking for a sweep. Hardaway is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardaway is looking to take a break and control but Buryckin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardaway controlling the pace.
Buryckin is staying active underneath Hardaway, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buryckin wants to control but Hardaway is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardaway is trying to control the action in half guard but Buryckin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hardaway looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hardaway wants to work for an arm triangle but Buryckin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Buryckin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardaway is working away from the top position though.
Buryckin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Buryckin working for a triangle but Hardaway defends it easily.
Hardaway wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving. #T3#
Buryckin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardaway wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hardaway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hardaway drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buryckin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buryckin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buryckin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hardaway (2) vs (6) Buryckin#SUB2#
Buryckin swings around for an armbar but Hardaway sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Buryckin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardaway (4) vs (6) Buryckin#T4##SUB2#
Buryckin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hardaway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Buryckin working for a triangle but Hardaway defends it easily.
Hardaway wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hardaway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hardaway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Hardaway trying to control but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
Buryckin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardaway manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardaway (4) vs (8) Buryckin
Hardaway 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.
Buryckin is pushing down on Hardaway's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hardaway is fighting to maintain full guard but Buryckin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Buryckin is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Buryckin is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
Hardaway is refusing to be controlled, as Buryckin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Buryckin is trying to work for a kimura but Hardaway is defending well.
Buryckin trying to pass the guard but Hardaway defending well. #SUB2#
Buryckin is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Buryckin is working for a kimura but Hardaway is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7#
Buryckin is just content to waste time from the top position. Hardaway takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Buryckin has gone for a leg lock! Hardaway slips out almost immediately though and dives into Buryckin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardaway (6) vs (8) Buryckin
Buryckin keeping moving, preventing Hardaway from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Buryckin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hardaway is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Buryckin. Score +3 for passing guard: Hardaway (9) vs (8) Buryckin#T8#
Hardaway is looking to take a break and control but Buryckin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardaway tries to move to mount but Buryckin blocks the move with his legs.
Hardaway trying to control the action but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
Hardaway working away.#T9#
Buryckin is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Hardaway stalls from top position.
Buryckin is looking for a sweep.
Buryckin sneaks back into half guard.
Buryckin is looking to control Hardaway's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buryckin avoid being mounted?
Hardaway wants to take a breather but Buryckin is having none of it.
Buryckin controlling the position well.
Buryckin trying to hold on to Hardaway's head to control him but Hardaway postures up.
#T10#
Hardaway trying to mount his opponent but Buryckin defends it. #SUB#
Hardaway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buryckin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hardaway is working for a kimura but Buryckin is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hardaway is trying to work for a kimura but Buryckin is defending well.
Buryckin wants to control but Hardaway is keeping busy.
#T11##SUB#
Buryckin is defending against the submission attempts here by Hardaway.
#SUB#
Hardaway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Buryckin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Buryckin actively working from the bottom here.
Hardaway is thwarting Buryckin's attempts to control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Buryckin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hardaway is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buryckin is just riding it out for now. Hardaway eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Buryckin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hardaway thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T13##SUB2#
Buryckin working for a triangle but Hardaway defends it easily.
Hardaway preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Buryckin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardaway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Buryckin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hardaway escapes and throws Buryckin's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hardaway (12) vs (8) Buryckin
Buryckin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Hardaway controlling the position.
Buryckin sneaks back into half guard.
Buryckin tries to get to full guard but Hardaway has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hardaway is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Buryckin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardaway takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
After winning the bout, Samuel Hardaway thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Railio vs Drake
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Buryckin gets the takedown into side control.
Justen is looking for a sweep.
Buryckin trying to control the position but Justen is working away. #SUB#
Buryckin tries for a kimura but Justen is defending well.
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justen keeps working.
Justen tries to buck Buryckin off but Buryckin is having none of it.
Buryckin is looking to take a break and control but Justen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Justen is looking to regain half guard here but Buryckin keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Buryckin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Justen tries to bench press Buryckin off him but Buryckin keeps the position.
Justen keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Buryckin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Buryckin trying to control the position but Justen is working away. #SUB#
Buryckin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Justen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Buryckin wants to control but Justen is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Buryckin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Justen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Buryckin off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Buryckin fending off the submission attempt from Justen. #SUB2#
Justen goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Buryckin escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T3#
Justen trying to control from the bottom.
Buryckin is looking to advance position but Justen won't allow it.
Justen is trying to maintain the position but Buryckin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Justen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Justen actively working from the bottom here.
Buryckin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Buryckin content just to control the position here.
Justen is squirming around, avoiding Buryckin's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB#
Buryckin goes for an armbar but Justen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Justen. #SUB#
Buryckin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Justen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buryckin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Buryckin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Justen is aware though and is defending well.
Buryckin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Buryckin working for a triangle but Justen defends it easily.
Justen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buryckin is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Justen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Buryckin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Buryckin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Buryckin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Buryckin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buryckin lands a nice hook to Justen's body. Justen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Justen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Buryckin.
Buryckin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Justen tries to sprawl but Buryckin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Buryckin passes to side control.
Justen is trying to get back to half guard.
Buryckin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justen can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Buryckin tries for a kimura but Justen is defending well.
Justen sneaks back into half guard.
Justen tries to roll over but Buryckin keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Justen defends it well.
Buryckin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Justen!
Justen can't escape the position.
Buryckin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Justen is in real trouble.
Buryckin doesn't have the hooks in and Justen manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Buryckin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Buryckin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Justen defends it easily.#SUB#
Buryckin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justen defends well.#T2##SUB#
Buryckin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Justen trying to control but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Justen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Justen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buryckin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justen trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Justen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Buryckin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Justen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Buryckin 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.#T3#
Justen is stalling in the full guard.
Justen passes Buryckin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buryckin is trying to control but can't.
Buryckin gets full guard.#SUB#
Buryckin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Justen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matvey Buryckin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Justen tries for a kimura but Buryckin is defending well. #SUB2#
Justen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Justen trying to control the action but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
Justen working away.
Buryckin is looking to regain half guard here but Justen keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buryckin wants to control but Justen postures up.
Justen advances to mount. #SUB2#
Justen looking to isolate an arm here. Buryckin doesn't see it coming and as Justen extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Justen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbert Justen!
Herbert Justen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buryckin moves away.
Buryckin with the counter takedown but Tamburello avoids it easily.
Buryckin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buryckin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.#CL#
Tamburello moves into the clinch successfully.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buryckin tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tamburello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tamburello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Buryckin avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamburello scores with a hook to the body.
Buryckin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tamburello prevents it.
Chris Tamburello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Tamburello stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Tamburello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tamburello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tamburello lands with a right to the head.
Tamburello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buryckin wants to take the fight to the mat but Tamburello manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Buryckin throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Tamburello.
Tamburello holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Buryckin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tamburello pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello scores with a jab.
Buryckin misses with a hook
and Tamburello counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamburello looks to throw the jab but Buryckin is out of range.
Tamburello throws a right hand that Buryckin ducks under and follows up with a left that Buryckin also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Tamburello moves into the clinch.#T2#
Buryckin wants a takedown but no success here.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Buryckin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Buryckin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buryckin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buryckin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tamburello working to try and regain half guard.
Tamburello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamburello is squirming around, avoiding Buryckin's attempts to control the action.
Buryckin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Buryckin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Tamburello is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tamburello and Buryckin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Tamburello is not content to let Buryckin control the position.
Tamburello is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buryckin looking to control but instead Tamburello has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamburello keeps working.
Buryckin prevents Tamburello from improving his position.#SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tamburello defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buryckin wants to control but Tamburello is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura but Tamburello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buryckin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Buryckin is trying to work for a kimura but Tamburello is defending well.
Buryckin is pressing down on Tamburello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tamburello is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tamburello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Tamburello is keeping the position.
Buryckin trying to control but Tamburello is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tamburello dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tamburello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buryckin.#CL#
Tamburello closes the distance and pushes Buryckin back into the cage.
Tamburello gets underhooks to prevent Buryckin's takedown attempt.
Tamburello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buryckin up against the cage.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buryckin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tamburello after a bit of a struggle.
Chris Tamburello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Buryckin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamburello's elbow.
Buryckin tries to score a body lock takedown but Tamburello shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buryckin misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin wants a takedown.
Tamburello tries a body shot but Buryckin blocks it.
Buryckin has a couple of punches blocked by Tamburello.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tamburello controlling the action here for a moment.
Tamburello seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Tamburello.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin stalling in the clinch.
Buryckin looking for a takedown.
Tamburello lands a hook that snaps the head of Buryckin backwards.
Tamburello digs a right hand underneath Buryckin's ribcage. Buryckin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tamburello misses with a punch to the body.
Buryckin misses with some punches.
Tamburello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tamburello. #T2#
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tamburello to keep the fight standing.
Tamburello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buryckin's elbow.
Tamburello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buryckin prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello pushes Buryckin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buryckin is trying to drag Tamburello to the mat but Tamburello just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tamburello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tamburello lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tamburello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3##TD#
Tamburello has hold of one of Buryckin's legs. Buryckin is fighting the takedown attempt but Tamburello gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tamburello trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamburello with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Buryckin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tamburello defends it easily.
Tamburello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buryckin's head.
Tamburello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tamburello's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tamburello stands up over Buryckin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tamburello distracts Buryckin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Buryckin is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tamburello postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buryckin is still in real trouble! Can Tamburello finish him?
Tamburello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Tamburello scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buryckin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buryckin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamburello is one step ahead there.
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tamburello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tamburello distracts Buryckin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tamburello scoring with some ground and pound.
Buryckin has momentary wrist control but Tamburello slips an elbow through the middle.
Tamburello is in close to Buryckin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tamburello gets to his feet and stands over Buryckin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Buryckin felt that one! Tamburello unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Buryckin from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello! |
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Event:
SMASH: Silver vs Lee
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bonaparte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonaparte keeps working. #SUB2#
Buryckin is trying to get an arm triangle but Bonaparte is defending well. #SUB2#
Buryckin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bonaparte rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Buryckin's guard! Nice work there by Bonaparte!
Bonaparte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Buryckin has his foot on Bonaparte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonaparte works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Buryckin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bonaparte has passed into half guard!
Buryckin wants to control but Bonaparte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buryckin tries to roll over but Bonaparte keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Buryckin with the active half guard here but Bonaparte passes nicely into side control.
Buryckin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Buryckin is looking for a sweep.
Buryckin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Buryckin looking for submissions off his back.
Bonaparte tries to stand and escape but Buryckin is controlling the position.
Buryckin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bonaparte has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Buryckin is trying to reverse the position but instead Bonaparte has taken his back - oops!
Buryckin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Buryckin wants to control his opponent's hands but Bonaparte gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Buryckin's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Buryckin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Buryckin trying to control the position but Bonaparte manages to sink in the hooks.
Bonaparte has the hooks in. Buryckin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Buryckin trying to control the hands but Bonaparte won't let him.
Buryckin breaks Bonaparte's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Buryckin won't allow Bonaparte to sweep him here.
Bonaparte keeping moving, preventing Buryckin from controlling successfully.
Buryckin looking to sit in guard and control but Bonaparte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Bonaparte wanted to stand there but Buryckin had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Buryckin looking for a guillotine here but Bonaparte defends easily.
#SU#
Bonaparte stands up and waves to Buryckin to follow him.
Buryckin missing with a left hand there. Bonaparte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buryckin lands with a nice combination. Bonaparte backs away looking to recover.
Bonaparte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonaparte throws a series of punches but Buryckin avoids them all with ease.
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 Maximilian Bonaparte will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Buryckin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buryckin misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
Buryckin misses with a hook
and Bonaparte counters with a thumping low kick. #KD#
Bonaparte lands a big head kick that sends Buryckin tumbling to the mat! Bonaparte takes a step backwards and waves Buryckin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Buryckin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Matvey Buryckin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buryckin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Buryckin is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonaparte finish him?
Buryckin ducks into an uppercut from Bonaparte and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximilian Bonaparte!
Maximilian Bonaparte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Materlak
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Buryckin lands with a nice body punch.
Buryckin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Buryckin. Those never looked like landing.
De Boise scores with a hook.
Buryckin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Boise finds it's way round the side to connect with Buryckin's head.
Buryckin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buryckin stuns De Boise with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Boise has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Buryckin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Boise counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Buryckin is rocked!
Matvey Buryckin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buryckin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Boise half committed to a counter leg kick.
Buryckin throws a right and a left that De Boise avoids nicely.
De Boise half committed to a counter leg kick.
Buryckin jabs De Boise right on the nose. De Boise blinks but takes it well.
Buryckin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Boise lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Boise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buryckin.#T1#
De Boise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buryckin thuds a left hand into De Boise's body.
Buryckin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Boise rather than just go for the knockout.
De Boise fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buryckin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buryckin misses with a wild combination.
Buryckin throws a right hand that misses
and De Boise counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, jab by Buryckin - just one landing.
Buryckin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buryckin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Buryckin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Buryckin is trying to get an arm triangle but De Boise is defending well. #SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2#
Buryckin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. De Boise is trying to escape and Buryckin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and De Boise is forced to tap! Nice work there by Buryckin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Buryckin!
Matvey Buryckin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hatfield
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Buryckin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buryckin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
Buryckin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White takes one on the button.
White with a nice calf kick.
Buryckin ducks right into an uppercut from White. #CUT#It looks like Matvey Buryckin has been cut.
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD#
White feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Buryckin sprawling to the canvas! Buryckin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can White finish him?!
#ROC#Buryckin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buryckin is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
White scores with a jab to the body.
White thows a leg kick but Buryckin checks it #TD2#
and Buryckin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buryckin.
White uses the cage to get back to his feet.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Buryckin seems to have recovered his senses.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buryckin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White scores with a leg kick.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Buryckin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White slips a jab and a cross from Buryckin.
Buryckin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
White tries to score with a low kick but Buryckin moves his leg out of the way.
Buryckin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Buryckin counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Buryckin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
White is not content to let Buryckin control the position.
Buryckin is trying to move to mount but White reverses beautifully and ends up in Buryckin's guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buryckin looking to control but White passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Buryckin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buryckin tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
White not doing much here.
Buryckin moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Buryckin working for submissions but it's allowed White to get to half guard.
Buryckin tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
Buryckin wants to control but White passes into side.
Buryckin is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it. #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.
Buryckin is looking to reverse the position.
White takes a little break here. Buryckin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White working away.
Buryckin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Buryckin tries to control but White manages to take his back.
Buryckin is in bad spot here.
White trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Buryckin doesn't escape.
White has the hooks in. Buryckin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Buryckin trying to control the hands but White won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barron White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matvey Buryckin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Buryckin throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Buryckin should have avoided that one.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buryckin.
White throws a jab when Buryckin was well out of range.
White lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Buryckin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Buryckin on that attempt.
A big right from Buryckin misses.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buryckin can do to turn this around?
Buryckin walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! White swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Barron White!
Barron White thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 607
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Clarkint throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buryckin misses with a straight right.
Buryckin throws out a loose jab but Clarkint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buryckin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clarkint misses with a low kick.
Buryckin scores with a sloppy right hand. Clarkint should have avoided that one.
Buryckin misses with an uppercut
and Clarkint counters with a good, hard body kick but Buryckin shrugs it off.
Clarkint scores with a spinning back kick!
Clarkint is looking to clinch but Buryckin is avoiding it.
Buryckin misses with an uppercut. Clarkint saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkint tries to clinch but Buryckin moves out of range.
Buryckin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buryckin takes a swing at Clarkint's ribcage but misses.
As Buryckin backs off Clarkint throws a huge counter combo but Buryckin manages to avoid it all.
Clarkint wants to clinch.#T1#
Buryckin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clarkint in his tracks.
Buryckin keeps the fight on the outside.
Buryckin looks to land a combination but Clarkint avoids it well.
Clarkint is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matvey Buryckin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarkint tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buryckin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buryckin keeps the fight on the outside.
Buryckin throws a body shot but no joy.
Buryckin circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Nice defenses there by Buryckin.
Buryckin misses with a double jab.
Buryckin misses with a looping right.
Clarkint ducks under a wild hook from Buryckin.
Buryckin swats away the attempt to clinch by Clarkint.
Buryckin misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Buryckin misses the target.
Clarkint swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buryckin tries to move into range but Clarkint moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buryckin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clarkint back to the cage. Buryckin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buryckin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buryckin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buryckin swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Buryckin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buryckin throws a body punch but Clarkint moves out of range.
Buryckin backing away here, and Clarkint unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Buryckin keeps the fight on the outside.
Clarkint steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buryckin.
Clarkint takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Clarkint moves into the clinch.
Buryckin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clarkint backwards.
Clarkint tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buryckin smiles and moves away.
Buryckin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Clarkint. #T4#
Buryckin throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Clarkint counter with a right hand.
Buryckin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Buryckin just misses with a punch to the body.
Buryckin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clarkint eats them both and turns towards Buryckin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Clarkint is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarkint is aggressively charging in as Buryckin backs up avoiding any damage. Buryckin tosses out a jab and Clarkint runs right into it face first! Clarkint is out cold! Buryckin dropped down on all fours and is barking in Clarkint's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matvey Buryckin!
Our winner, Matvey Buryckin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 585
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buryckin is defended easily by Prilla.
A nice combination there by Buryckin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prilla takes one to the side of the head.
Prilla defending well as Buryckin loads up on a big left hand.
Buryckin just misses with a punch to the body.
Prilla looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##TD#
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Buryckin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Prilla is being controlled here. #SUB#
Buryckin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prilla, who protects the arm well.
Prilla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buryckin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prilla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Buryckin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Prilla can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Buryckin tries to advance to mount but Prilla denies him. #SUB#
Buryckin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Prilla wants to control but Buryckin postures up.
Prilla is not content to let Buryckin control the position.
Prilla managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Buryckin.
#T3##SUB#
Buryckin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Prilla rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Buryckin's guard! Nice work there by Prilla! #SUB#
Buryckin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prilla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prilla controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Buryckin looking for a guillotine here but Prilla defends easily.
#SUB#
Buryckin is looking for a triangle but Prilla pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SUB#
Buryckin has his foot on Prilla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Prilla works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Buryckin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Buryckin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Prilla passes into half guard.
Buryckin is in trouble now - Prilla has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prilla looking to control and managing it successfully.
Buryckin is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Buryckin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Prilla.
Buryckin lands a jab-cross combination.
Buryckin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prilla slips under a jab.
Prilla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Buryckin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin shoots for a takedown but Prilla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Prilla misses.
Buryckin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Prilla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Buryckin misses with an uppercut. Prilla saw that one coming.
Prilla is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buryckin with a body shot.
Prilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prilla slips a straight right by Buryckin.
A little jabbing left from Prilla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buryckin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buryckin dips to his left and cracks Prilla with an uppercut!
Buryckin misses with a wild body shot.
Prilla's coach down at Raptors Den MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Prilla's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Buryckin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Buryckin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Buryckin.#T2#
Prilla throws a push kick but Buryckin slaps the foot to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Buryckin as he connects with a hook.
Buryckin fails with the takedown
and Prilla counters with a straight right hand.
Buryckin misses with a straight right.
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buryckin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Buryckin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buryckin cracks Prilla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buryckin punishes Prilla's body with a nice straight punch.
Prilla slips a straight right by Buryckin.
Buryckin fails with a takedown attempt.
Buryckin misses with a takedown
and Prilla makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Buryckin ducks under a wild hook from Prilla.
Buryckin tries to counter with a takedown but Prilla is quick to defend against it.
Buryckin shoots and misses
and Prilla counters with a good low kick that Buryckin was not able to check.
Buryckin misses the shot to the body.
Buryckin shoots in looking for a takedown but Prilla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buryckin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Prilla appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matvey Buryckin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buryckin.
A telegraphed right hand from Prilla misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Buryckin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Buryckin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prilla counters with a solid body kick.
Buryckin fails to land the takedown.
Buryckin shoots and misses
enabling Prilla to counter with a crisp jab.
Buryckin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prilla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buryckin somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Buryckin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin shoots and misses
and Prilla counters with a low kick, right behind Buryckin 's knee. #T1#
Prilla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Prilla stuffs the takedown.
Prilla flicks out a counter leg kick but Buryckin steps away.
Buryckin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buryckin shoots for a double leg takedown but Prilla sprawls well. He's pushed Buryckin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prilla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buryckin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Prilla in his tracks.
Prilla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prilla leaves Buryckin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prilla tries a quick counter leg kick but Buryckin is wise to it.#T2#
Buryckin throws an off balance right hand
and Prilla counters with a low kick, right behind Buryckin 's knee.
Buryckin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD#
Buryckin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prilla's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prilla 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.#SUB#
Buryckin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Prilla looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Prilla looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Prilla! #REVB#
Buryckin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Prilla is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Buryckin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Buryckin is looking for a sweep.
Buryckin sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Buryckin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prilla pulls his head out easily.
Buryckin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prilla is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buryckin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prilla stopping the sweep attempt from Buryckin.
Prilla wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving.
Prilla sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Prilla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Prilla is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Buryckin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Prilla is looking to defend but Buryckin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Prilla! Buryckin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Prilla taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matvey Buryckin!
Matvey Buryckin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 576
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Tetrev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buryckin avoids the body shot from Tetrev.
Buryckin throws a combination. Tetrev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Buryckin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Buryckin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tetrev's guard.
Buryckin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tetrev's guard.
Tetrev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tetrev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tetrev is adopting a defensive guard.
Buryckin advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Buryckin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buryckin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Tetrev is trying to get back to half guard.
Tetrev throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Tetrev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tetrev regains half guard.
Tetrev is looking to improve his position.
Buryckin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Buryckin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Buryckin trying to control the action but Tetrev is working from the bottom.
Tetrev tries to get to full guard but Buryckin has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buryckin is thwarting Tetrev's attempts to control the position.
Buryckin wants to control but Tetrev is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tetrev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tetrev is trying to control the position but Buryckin postures up.
Tetrev wants to sweep here but Buryckin controlling him for the moment.
Buryckin is looking to stand up but Tetrev won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buryckin blocks a jab.
Tetrev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tetrev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buryckin circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Tetrev gets a takedown into half guard.
Tetrev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
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. Tetrev connects with a nice short shot to Buryckin's temple.
Tetrev slips a nice elbow through Buryckin's hands, connecting with Buryckin's forehead.
Buryckin wants to improve his position but Tetrev is controlling well.
Tetrev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tetrev working over Buryckin with some ground and pound. Buryckin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tetrev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Buryckin to regain full guard.
Buryckin trying to strike off his back.
Tetrev lands a couple of digs.
Tetrev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tetrev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tetrev trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetrev throws an elbow that misses. Buryckin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tetrev's guard. Nice move by Buryckin!#REVB##T4#
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Tetrev is keeping the position.
Tetrev trying to control the position here.
Tetrev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tetrev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buryckin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tetrev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tetrev landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tetrev is in close to Buryckin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Tetrev sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Buryckin doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Tetrev paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Buryckin - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matvey Buryckin! |
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