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Event:
HFC Fight Night 9
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Norris lands a high kick!
#CL#
Chimaev forces Norris back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Chimaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chimaev throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Chimaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norris defends it nicely.
Chimaev backing away here, and Norris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Norris throws a head kick but Chimaev moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chimaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Norris thumps Chimaev with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norris with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Norris stuffs the takedown.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Chimaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Austin Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris scores with a head kick. Chimaev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chimaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Chimaev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Norris's coach down at Catch Wrestling L.A. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Norris's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Norris is looking to slow Chimaev down with leg kicks.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chimaev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Norris counters with a low kick, right behind Chimaev 's knee.
Chimaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norris.
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been told by Chimaev's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kumshot Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
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!
Chimaev slips a straight right by Norris.
Chimaev moves forwards but Norris connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Chimaev has managed to clinch.
Norris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chimaev.
Chimaev can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris is trying to force a seperation but Chimaev has the dominant position.
Chimaev blocking some punches.
#TD#
Chimaev gets control of Norris's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chimaev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Norris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chimaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chimaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norris is one step ahead there. #T3#
Norris wants to stand and escape but instead Chimaev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Chimaev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norris's guard.
Ground and pound from Chimaev. #CUT#It looks like Austin Norris has been cut.
Norris trying to hold on to Chimaev's head to control him but Chimaev postures up.
Norris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chimaev sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Norris trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Norris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chimaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chimaev is looking to advance position but Norris won't allow it. #SUB#
Chimaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norris sees it coming and defends easily.
Norris is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Norris's cut.
That's time! Chimaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chimaev.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chimaev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Norris with a nice calf kick.
Norris lands a high kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Chimaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Chimaev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Chimaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norris, pushing him back against the cage.
Norris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norris misses with some punches.
#BC#
Chimaev manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Norris.#T1#
Norris connects with a high kick. #CL#
Chimaev rushes Norris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Chimaev jumps guard.
#SUB#
Chimaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norris defends it easily.
Norris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chimaev is proving hard to escape from.
Norris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chimaev pulls Norris in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chimaev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimaev keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chimaev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Norris looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Chimaev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Norris throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chimaev uses it to pass to side control.
Norris tries to control but Chimaev manages to take his back.
Kumshot Chimaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norris is trying to break free.
Chimaev not allowing Norris to control his hands.
Norris wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Chimaev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chimaev lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB#
Norris is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chimaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chimaev lands strikes to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chimaev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kumshot Chimaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Austin Norris's cut.
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#
Chimaev dodges the punch combination from Norris.
Chimaev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Norris throws out a powerful jab.
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norris misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norris thumps Chimaev with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris thuds his shin into the meat of Chimaev's side.
Norris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chimaev's head.
Norris throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Norris lands a nice looking body kick.#TD#
Chimaev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Norris to the mat! Norris manages to get full guard.
Norris is trying to keep Chimaev in close.
Chimaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chimaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Norris controls Chimaev momentarily but Chimaev frees himself.
Chimaev landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Chimaev stands up and waves to Norris to follow him. #T2#
Chimaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
A nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kumshot Chimaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Chimaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Chimaev.
Chimaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Chimaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chimaev has his takedown stuffed
and Norris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris thumps Chimaev with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Norris.
Norris connects with a solid leg kick. #T3##CL#
Chimaev closes the distance and clinches.
Norris misses with a knee strike.
Norris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chimaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Norris working hard to break the clinch.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chimaev is keeping busy.
Chimaev blocking some punches.
#TD#
Chimaev successfully pulls guard.
Norris trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
Chimaev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chimaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norris is one step ahead there. #T4#
Chimaev punching from the bottom.
Norris wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
Chimaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chimaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norris 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Norris!
In his post fight interview, Austin Norris started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 46:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Chimaev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass Santos's guard now, I'm sure.
Chimaev wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Santos looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Chimaev is defending well. Santos quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Chimaev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Santos celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Santos!
Leonardo Santos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HFC 42:Raynard vs Plutarque
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Garces clinches with his opponent.
Garces is trying to break free.
Chimaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Garces jumps into guard, dragging Chimaev to the mat.
Chimaev trying to control but Garces is working from the bottom.
Chimaev preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Garces had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chimaev defends it easily.#SUB2#
Garces looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Chimaev is defending well. Garces quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Chimaev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Garces celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Garces!
A very excited looking Miguel Garces 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:
HFC 40:Standifer vs John
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Chimaev throws a sloppy head kick and McGrew moves out of range easily.
McGrew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dan McGrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McGrew changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chimaev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chimaev looks winded!
McGrew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chimaev keeps working. #SUB#
McGrew has hold of Chimaev's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Chimaev tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McGrew cranks the arm and Chimaev screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Chimaev, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dan McGrew!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dan McGrew thanked Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
HFC 38:Taranin vs Caceres
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chimaev throws a nice looking combination but Guo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chimaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guo.
Guo dives in for a single leg takedown but Chimaev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Chimaev gets control of Guo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chimaev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chimaev pulls Guo in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing that Guo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chimaev lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
#T1#
Chimaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chimaev, not yet. #SUB2#
Chimaev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guo has passed into half guard!
Chimaev wants to get back to full guard.
Guo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guo trying to pass the guard but Chimaev defending well.
Guo winds up and cracks Chimaev with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Guo trying to control the action but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
Chimaev wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Guo is thwarting Chimaev's attempts to control the position.
Guo trying to control the action but Chimaev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Guo shoots in for a double leg but Chimaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwok Guo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chimaev.
As Chimaev tries to get set, Guo tries to push him back and clinch up but Chimaev manages to avoid the attempt.
Chimaev looks for a takedown but Guo sprawls well.
Guo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chimaev.#CL2#
Chimaev moves into the clinch.
Guo jumps guard but Chimaev stands there with Guo around his waist. Guo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Chimaev breaks from the clinch.
Guo closes the distance and clinches up with Chimaev, looking for a takedown. Guo pushes Chimaev against the cage but Chimaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chimaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Chimaev darts in and clinches Guo up against the cage.#T4#
Guo is trying to push Chimaev away but Chimaev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Guo gets control of Chimaev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Guo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Guo is breathing heavily.
Chimaev looking to sit in guard and control but Guo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chimaev keeping full guard, as Guo tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chimaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chimaev, not yet. #SUB2#
Guo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guo wants to pass the guard but Chimaev is keeping the position.
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 Kwok Guo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Chimaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chimaev scores with a shot to the side of Guo's head.
Chimaev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Guo gets control of Chimaev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Guo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Guo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chimaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chimaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guo postures up and lands a big shot to Chimaev's brow. #T1#
Guo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Guo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chimaev, up you get!
Guo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guo leaves Chimaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chimaev as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chimaev! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guo is looking to clinch but Chimaev is avoiding it.
Guo doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Chimaev moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwok Guo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Chimaev taking a breather.
Chimaev is trying to pull guard but Guo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Chimaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kumshot Chimaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chimaev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guo defends it well.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Guo shows good takedown defense.
Guo is looking to counter the offense by Chimaev and move into the clinch.
Chimaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Guo as Chimaev shoots in.
Chimaev has a takedown stuffed.
Guo tries to counter with a takedown but Chimaev is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Guo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chimaev sprawls well. Chimaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guo gets slowly back to his feet.
Chimaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guo is fending him off so far but Chimaev persists. Nope, Guo circles away and we're back to standing.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guo as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Chimaev closes the distance and clinches.
Guo can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chimaev as Guo tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Chimaev manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Chimaev clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Chimaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chimaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck for Chimaev with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chimaev defends well and Guo ends up having to push Chimaev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guo is trying to drag Chimaev to the mat but Chimaev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Chimaev manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kumshot Chimaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Guo stuffs the takedown attempt from Chimaev. Chimaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Chimaev shoots in but Guo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Chimaev clinches.
Guo dodges an elbow strike from Chimaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guo letting Chimaev take a breather here.
Chimaev is trying to break free.
Chimaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kwok Guo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kumshot Chimaev.#T1#
Guo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chimaev is keeping busy.
Chimaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guo just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Chimaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guo shoots in looking for a takedown. Chimaev tries to sprawl out of it but Guo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chimaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chimaev darts in looking for a takedown but Guo gets double underhooks and turns Chimaev into the cage.
As Chimaev looks to move away, Guo throws a big counter combo but Chimaev just gets out of the way.
Chimaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Guo.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chimaev goes for a double leg but Guo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guo continues to drive forward.
Chimaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Chimaev clinches.
Guo fails to pull guard.
Guo gets underhooks to prevent Chimaev's takedown attempt.
Guo looking to stall.
Chimaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chimaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guo blocks a head kick by Chimaev.
Guo misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Chimaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guo counters with a thumping low kick.
Chimaev misses with a head kick.
Guo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chimaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Chimaev has a takedown stuffed.
Guo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chimaev but Chimaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chimaev tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Chimaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Guo. Guo gets slowly back to his feet.
Chimaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guo is fending him off so far but Chimaev persists. Nope, Guo circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Chimaev moves into the clinch.
Chimaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guo after a bit of a struggle.
Chimaev stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Chimaev breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guo has his takedown stuffed
and Chimaev counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kumshot Chimaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chimaev 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kumshot Chimaev! |
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Event:
HFC 34:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Chimaev fails with the takedown
and Barre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barre feints and then cracks Chimaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chimaev down.
Barre swats away the attempt to clinch by Chimaev.#CL#
Chimaev rushes Barre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barre looking to stall.
Chimaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Barre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Barre.
Barre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chimaev is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barre trying to stall but Chimaev improves his position.
Barre is pressed up against the cage. Chimaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barre down to the mat. Barre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kumshot Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Kumshot Chimaev has been cut.
Barre scores with a hook.
Chimaev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Chimaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barre swivels and escapes.
Barre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Barre.
Barre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chimaev's sensitive parts.
Chimaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barre lands a head kick!
Chimaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barre tries a low kick but Chimaev avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chimaev.
Barre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barre throws a leg kick which misses Chimaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Chimaev tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barre.
Chimaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Barre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chimaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barre defends it nicely.#T2#
Barre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chimaev. Chimaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chimaev needs to keep his hands up - Barre had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Barre tries to keep at a distance but Chimaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chimaev's efforts to push away.
Barre is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barre looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Barre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Barre. #T3#
Chimaev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barre throws a head kick that Chimaev semi-blocks.
Barre has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chimaev's head backwards.
Chimaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Barre sprawls well. He's pushed Chimaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chimaev moves in looking to clinch but Barre pushes him off.#CL#
Chimaev closes the distance and clinches.
Barre is struggling to control the position.
Chimaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barre to keep the fight standing.
Come on Barre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A frustrated look appears on Chimaev's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Barre breaks from the clinch.
Barre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barre wants it to stay on the feet.
Barre scores with a nice right hand.
Chimaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Barre scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barre scores with a sloppy right hand. Chimaev should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Kumshot Chimaev's cut is getting worse.
Barre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barre.
Barre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barre tries a head kick but it misses.
Barre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chimaev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barre connects with a high kick.
Chimaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
VC Barre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kumshot Chimaev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chimaev.#CL#
Chimaev closes the distance and clinches.
Barre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chimaev's efforts to push away.
Barre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chimaev is trying to push Barre away but Barre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chimaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chimaev has Barre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Barre breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barre with a nice cross.
Chimaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chimaev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barre misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Barre.#T1#
A head kick misses from Chimaev.
VC Barre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chimaev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kumshot Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Barre, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chimaev looks to clinch
and Barre counters with a thumping low kick.
Kumshot Chimaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barre scores with a decent looking hook.
Chimaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barre connects with a solid leg kick.
Chimaev blocks a head kick by Barre.
Chimaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Barre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chimaev checks a low kick from Barre.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barre. That's going to slow Chimaev down.
Barre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barre wants it to stay on the feet.
Barre lands with a thumping leg kick.
VC Barre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barre misses with a low kick as Chimaev jumps back.
Barre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chimaev.
Chimaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barre slaps away a takedown attempt from Chimaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chimaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chimaev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#Kumshot Chimaev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Barre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick lands for Barre.
Barre throws a head kick that Chimaev semi-blocks.
Barre lands with a straight right. Chimaev didn't see that one coming.
Barre circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barre counters with a low kick, right behind Chimaev 's knee.
Chimaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barre counters with a head kick. That will keep Chimaev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
VC Barre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barre throws a shot to the body.
Chimaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chimaev tries for a takedown but Barre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chimaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chimaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#Jeez, Kumshot Chimaev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Barre scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice cross by Barre.
Chimaev misses with a hook. Barre ducked under it nicely.
Chimaev misses with a takedown
and Barre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chimaev's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Chimaev.
Barre lands with a nice body punch.
Chimaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barre counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chimaev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kumshot Chimaev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). VC Barre!
In his post fight interview, VC Barre started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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