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Event:
RSE 26: Night Crowned
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Yairguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yairguez scores with a nice strike.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch up but Yairguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodri Yairguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yairguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yairguez throws a hook to the side of Bolkvadze's head but Bolkvadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolkvadze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Yairguez. That snapped Bolkvadze's head back.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yairguez misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez misses with a takedown attempt - Bolkvadze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yairguez swings for the body but Bolkvadze moves out of range.
Bolkvadze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yairguez circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bolkvadze.
Yairguez scores with a shot to the body.
Yairguez scores with a jab. Bolkvadze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yairguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yairguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolkvadze manages to avoid it.
Bolkvadze wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yairguez throws a sloppy head kick and Bolkvadze moves out of range easily.
Bolkvadze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yairguez.
Bolkvadze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yairguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolkvadze counters with a stiff right hand.
Yairguez looks to land a left hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Yairguez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bolkvadze's guard.
Yairguez looking to pass the guard.
Yairguez throws a strike but Bolkvadze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolkvadze trying to control the position from guard on top but Yairguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yairguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yairguez wants to stand and escape but Bolkvadze is having none of it.
Bolkvadze would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yairguez keeping moving, preventing Bolkvadze from controlling successfully.
Bolkvadze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yairguez on the ground.#SUB2#
Yairguez is looking for a triangle but Bolkvadze pushes his legs off easily.
Yairguez 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.
Yairguez keeping moving, preventing Bolkvadze from controlling successfully.
Bolkvadze throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Bolkvadze wants to get up but he can't break Yairguez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Bolkvadze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yairguez striking from his own guard.
Bolkvadze postures up.
Bolkvadze trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yairguez's guard.#SUB2#
Yairguez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bolkvadze has his hands clasped together but Yairguez extends and breaks Bolkvadze's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Yairguez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodri Yairguez!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodri Yairguez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice cross by River .
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Bolkvadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolkvadze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolkvadze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bolkvadze takes one on the button.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Bolkvadze misses.
River connects with a looping right hand.
Bolkvadze avoids the body shot from River .
Bolkvadze looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bolkvadze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolkvadze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River .
And Bolkvadze counters with a quick kick to the body but River blocks it.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River misses with a wild body shot.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bolkvadze lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
River misses with a looping right.
Bolkvadze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River scores with a hook to the body. Bolkvadze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
River clinches with his opponent.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River works on Bolkvadze's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolkvadze scores a nice knee to the body.
River is leaning against Bolkvadze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bolkvadze landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like James River has been cut.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
River has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolkvadze uses from the top position. #SUB2#
River has his foot on Bolkvadze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolkvadze works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolkvadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bolkvadze stays in close to River 's body and controls the position. #T2#
Bolkvadze wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
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!
Bolkvadze wants to stand but River is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bolkvadze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bolkvadze trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolkvadze is aware though and is defending well.
Bolkvadze looking to sit in guard and control but River gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
River sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Bolkvadze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolkvadze wants to stand up but River is controlling him.
River keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bolkvadze's head.
River working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
River throws an elbow that misses. Bolkvadze uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in River 's guard. Nice move by Bolkvadze!#REVR##SUB2#
Bolkvadze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolkvadze is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James River 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
River lands with a good body shot.
River punishes Bolkvadze's body with a nice straight punch.
River blocks a leg kick.
Bolkvadze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolkvadze as he jumps to the side.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River cracks a nice hook into Bolkvadze's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolkvadze doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolkvadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River tries for a takedown but Bolkvadze manages to get underhooks.
Bolkvadze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Bolkvadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD2#
River decides to pull guard.
Bolkvadze slips nicely into half guard.
River has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolkvadze is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolkvadze pulls his head out easily.
Bolkvadze wants to get back to his feet.
Bolkvadze trying to control from half guard but River is working away. #T2##SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River tries to roll over but Bolkvadze keeps him under control.#T3#
Bolkvadze is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bolkvadze is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bolkvadze is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, River manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolkvadze is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
River looking for a guillotine here but Bolkvadze defends easily.
#T4#
Bolkvadze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as River works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolkvadze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bolkvadze wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolkvadze wanted to stand there but River had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James River 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolkvadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolkvadze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolkvadze staying out of range there.
Bolkvadze ducks under a wild hook from River .
River lands a nice hook to Bolkvadze's body. Bolkvadze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for River .
Bolkvadze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolkvadze.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolkvadze momentarily.
Bolkvadze with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River lands a jab to Bolkvadze's midsection.
Bolkvadze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
River connects with a body shot.
Bolkvadze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River lands with a cross.
Bolkvadze closes the distance but River moves to the side
and River counters with a straight right hand.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolkvadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River lands with a straight right. Bolkvadze didn't see that one coming.
Bolkvadze misses the shot to the body.
Bolkvadze walks into a jab.
River lands with a right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River with a jab.
Bolkvadze throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River scores with a body shot.
River cracks Bolkvadze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolkvadze doesn't seem phased though.
Bolkvadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bolkvadze throws a head kick that misses.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolkvadze in his tracks.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolkvadze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River swinging wildly here.
Bolkvadze tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
River looks to land a left hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range nicely.
Bolkvadze tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
River jabs at Bolkvadze's body.
River loads up on a big right hand but Bolkvadze slips the punch.
Bolkvadze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bolkvadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Bolkvadze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolkvadze looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolkvadze avoids the body shot from River .
Badri Bolkvadze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River lands a jab to the head.
Bolkvadze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
River looks to land a right hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Bolkvadze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River .
Bolkvadze tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolkvadze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolkvadze's head.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Bolkvadze moves into the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolkvadze controls his hands.
River gets through Bolkvadze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River blocks an uppercut.
Bolkvadze missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bolkvadze blocks a body shot from River .
A head punch on the inside from Bolkvadze fails to land.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bolkvadze as River tries to tie him up.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River tries to score a body lock takedown but Bolkvadze shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
River is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bolkvadze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A knee to the head by Bolkvadze.
And that's the end of the fight!
James River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James River !
Our winner, James River , 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:
RSE 16: Tyrants
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Bolkvadze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
River moves into the clinch.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee strike.
River misses with a body punch.
River stalling the fight.
Bolkvadze scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like James River has been cut.
Nice body punch from River .
I was talking to River 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bolkvadze controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from River .
Bolkvadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolkvadze misses with a body punch.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Bolkvadze tries to tie him up. #BC#
River breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Bolkvadze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
River lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
River throws a body punch but Bolkvadze moves out of range. #TD#
Bolkvadze tries to sprawl but River drives through with a takedown into half guard.
River scoring with strikes to the body and head.
River is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from River .
Bolkvadze wants to get back to full guard.
Bolkvadze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with River . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
River scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
River is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolkvadze sees it coming and defends easily.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolkvadze keeps working. #T2##SUB#
River 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.
River looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
River drops an elbow to the side of Bolkvadze's head. #SUB#
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolkvadze has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
River trying to control the action but Bolkvadze is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from River there.
Bolkvadze tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Bolkvadze trying to control here.
Bolkvadze is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolkvadze keeps working. #SUB#
River is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolkvadze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
River throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
River scoring with strikes to the body and head.
River trying to mount his opponent but Bolkvadze defends it. #SUB#
River is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James River 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bolkvadze throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolkvadze moves away.
River scores with a nice strike.
Bolkvadze misses with a looping left.
Bolkvadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
River rushes Bolkvadze and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bolkvadze prevents a body shot from River .
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bolkvadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Bolkvadze tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Bolkvadze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands with a left to the head.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##TD#
River has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolkvadze uses from the top position.
Bolkvadze wanted to stand there but River had control of the position. #SUB#
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolkvadze defends well.#SUB#
River working for a triangle but Bolkvadze defends it easily.
River pulls Bolkvadze in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolkvadze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bolkvadze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
River not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Bolkvadze is looking to stand up but River won't let him. #SUB#
Bolkvadze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River is trying to keep Bolkvadze in close.
River has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
River keeping moving, preventing Bolkvadze from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bolkvadze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolkvadze wants to stand but River is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolkvadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolkvadze can do to turn this around?#SUB#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolkvadze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolkvadze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Bolkvadze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolkvadze is looking to stand up but River won't let him. #SUB#
Bolkvadze has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing River to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bolkvadze is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - River pulls down on the head and he's put Bolkvadze to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James River !
A victorious James River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RSE 13: Descending
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Hardman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bolkvadze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardman takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Bruce Hardman has been cut.
Hardman throws a nice looking combination but Bolkvadze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bolkvadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Hardman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolkvadze.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Bolkvadze counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bolkvadze.
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #KD#
Bolkvadze drops Hardman with a big knee straight up the middle! Hardman is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Hardman is rocked!
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!
A big right from Hardman misses. #T1#
Bolkvadze punishes Hardman's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolkvadze throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hardman misses with a double jab.
Bolkvadze tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardman manages to circle out of the way.
Hardman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bolkvadze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bolkvadze to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardman misses with a takedown attempt - Bolkvadze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been told by Bolkvadze's head coaches at Raptors Den MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Hardman throws a jab when Bolkvadze was well out of range.
Bolkvadze blocks a jab.
Bolkvadze tries to counter by clinching up but Hardman breaks away and moves out of range.
Hardman throws a hook but Bolkvadze avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bolkvadze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Bolkvadze.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Bolkvadze's shoulder, as Bolkvadze tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Bolkvadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Badri Bolkvadze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardman lands with a cross.
Bolkvadze cracks Hardman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Bolkvadze tries to counter by clinching up but Hardman breaks away and moves out of range.
Hardman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Hardman has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Bolkvadze moves into the clinch.
Badri Bolkvadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Hardman.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hardman's face.
Bolkvadze scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolkvadze connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hardman's face.
#CUT#That has opened up Bruce Hardman's cut even more.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolkvadze's elbow.
Bolkvadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardman is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolkvadze finish him?
Hardman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardman seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze stalling in the clinch.
Bolkvadze will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardman up against the cage.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolkvadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolkvadze blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Badri Bolkvadze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Hardman'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#
Hardman needs to keep his hands up - Bolkvadze had a free shot at his head there.
Hardman throws a nice looking combination but Bolkvadze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
Bolkvadze seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Badri Bolkvadze is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the body from Hardman misses
and Bolkvadze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolkvadze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bolkvadze seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Bolkvadze ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze throwing a counter right hand but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardman misses the body punch
and Bolkvadze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolkvadze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bolkvadze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardman.
Bolkvadze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Bolkvadze counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Hardman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardman.
Bolkvadze throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
Hardman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hardman throws a shot from downtown. Bolkvadze moves away and avoids it.
Bolkvadze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bolkvadze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolkvadze.
Hardman feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Hardman.
Bolkvadze throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bolkvadze! #T3##SUB2#
Hardman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hardman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bolkvadze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bolkvadze can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hardman swings around for an armbar but Bolkvadze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hardman's guard.
Our spies down at at The Tank Factory inform us that Hardman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bolkvadze trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hardman's guard.
Hardman keeping moving, preventing Bolkvadze from controlling successfully. #T4#
Bolkvadze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bolkvadze wants to stand but Hardman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hardman is trying to keep Bolkvadze in close.
Bolkvadze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Hardman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardman controls Bolkvadze momentarily but Bolkvadze frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hardman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Badri Bolkvadze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Hardman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hardman blocks a jab.
Hardman lands a nice shot that snaps Bolkvadze's head back.
Bolkvadze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolkvadze misses the target.#CL#
Bolkvadze closes the distance and clinches.
Hardman tries to circle away but Bolkvadze has him pinned against the cage.
Bolkvadze has Hardman pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolkvadze putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bolkvadze pushes Hardman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolkvadze slowing the pace effectively.
Bolkvadze scores with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolkvadze. #T1#
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolkvadze.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman is trying to force a seperation but Bolkvadze has the dominant position.
Hardman tries to break the clinch but Bolkvadze is controlling the position.
Hardman has had enough of the clinch but Bolkvadze keeps him there for the moment.
Bolkvadze landing knees to the body.
Hardman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardman tries to pull guard but Bolkvadze forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bolkvadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bolkvadze obliges.
Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#The cut above Bruce Hardman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Bolkvadze drops Hardman with a big knee straight up the middle! Hardman is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardman drops his hands momentarily. Bolkvadze doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hardman staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hardman doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badri Bolkvadze! |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 5
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Oehman needs to keep his hands up - Bolkvadze had a free shot at his head there.
Badri Bolkvadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oehman. Bolkvadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oehman misses with a low kick.
Oehman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Bolkvadze there.
Oehman throws a shot from downtown. Bolkvadze moves away and avoids it.
Oehman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oehman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolkvadze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oehman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolkvadze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oehman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Oehman tries a low kick but Bolkvadze avoids it.
Oehman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oehman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolkvadze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bolkvadze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bolkvadze blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oehman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bolkvadze blocks a head kick by Oehman.
Oehman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolkvadze.
#TD2#
Oehman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bolkvadze to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bolkvadze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oehman wants to control the position but Bolkvadze says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Oehman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolkvadze pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Oehman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolkvadze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oehman has his hands clasped together around Bolkvadze's back. He's all about the action.
Bolkvadze tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Oehman.
Oehman is looking to control Bolkvadze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oehman avoid being mounted?#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolkvadze tries to stand but can't do so whilst Oehman controls his leg.
Oehman is looking to control Bolkvadze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oehman avoid being mounted?
Bolkvadze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oehman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bolkvadze controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolkvadze wants to stand but Oehman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolkvadze connects with a body shot that sends Oehman's belly button to the back.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bolkvadze lands a leg kick that knocks Oehman off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Bolkvadze.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oehman misses with a low kick as Bolkvadze jumps back.
Oehman throws out a leg kick but Bolkvadze moves out of range and Oehman only half commits. #T3#
Bolkvadze ducks under a wild hook from Oehman.
Oehman lunges at Bolkvadze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolkvadze's hand.
Oehman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bolkvadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oehman moves away.
Bolkvadze lands with a hook. Oehman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oehman with the inside leg kick.
Oehman misses the shot to the body.
Bolkvadze is looking to slow Oehman down with leg kicks.
Oehman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bolkvadze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A low kick lands for Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze cracks Oehman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oehman misses with an uppercut.
Bolkvadze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oehman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bolkvadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Bolkvadze.
Oehman scores with the left hand. Bolkvadze knows he should have avoided that one.
Oehman misses with a head kick.
Oehman throws a series of punches but Bolkvadze avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Bolkvadze throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bolkvadze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oehman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bolkvadze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Bolkvadze moves into range and clinches up with Oehman.
Bolkvadze prevents Oehman from breaking the clinch.
Bolkvadze connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bolkvadze lands a body punch.
A short left from Bolkvadze.
Oehman is trying to maintain a safe position but Bolkvadze gets an underhook and turns Oehman into the cage.
Oehman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolkvadze backwards.
A short right from Bolkvadze.
A shot in the inside from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Bolkvadze - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Badri Bolkvadze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oehman looks to land a combination but Bolkvadze avoids it well.
Badri Bolkvadze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolkvadze throws a shot to the body.
Oehman throws a jab when Bolkvadze was well out of range.
Oehman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bolkvadze misses with a wild combination.
Bolkvadze fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oehman checks it well.
Oehman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bolkvadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolkvadze lands a nice looking body shot.
Oehman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oehman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oehman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolkvadze moves out of range of the leg kick from Oehman.
Bolkvadze avoids the head kick by Oehman.
Oehman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolkvadze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolkvadze scores with a jab.
A cross from Bolkvadze lands.
Bolkvadze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bolkvadze swings for the body but Oehman moves out of range.
Bolkvadze wants to land a leg kick but Oehman is out of range.
Oehman lands with a hook. Bolkvadze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Oehman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolkvadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Oehman misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolkvadze! But no joy.
Oehman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolkvadze throws a low kick but Oehman avoids it.
Bolkvadze lets loose with a powerful body kick. Oehman will feel that in the morning.
Oehman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolkvadze dips to his left and cracks Oehman with an uppercut!
Oehman lands a head kick. Bolkvadze smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oehman. That did some damage!
Billy Oehman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oehman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bolkvadze's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oehman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oehman misses with a two punch combination.
Bolkvadze is looking to slow Oehman down with leg kicks.
Bolkvadze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oehman scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Oehman is looking to chop away at Bolkvadze's legs.
Oehman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze slips under a jab from Oehman.
Bolkvadze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolkvadze dodges the punch combination from Oehman.
Bolkvadze lands with a hook. Oehman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bolkvadze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oehman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oehman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolkvadze steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oehman.
Oehman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolkvadze jabs at Oehman's body.
That kick from Bolkvadze tenderised Oehman's leg. Oehman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oehman throws a head kick but Bolkvadze moves out of range.
Oehman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolkvadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Bolkvadze finds it's target.
Bolkvadze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oehman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oehman drops his hands momentarily and Bolkvadze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Oehman.
Oehman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze throws out a counter right but Oehman avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Oehman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oehman.
Oehman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bolkvadze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bolkvadze moves out of range as Oehman strikes.#CL2#
Bolkvadze clinches.
Oehman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolkvadze has him pressed against the cage.
Bolkvadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oehman.
Oehman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bolkvadze is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Bolkvadze.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Oehman fails to land.
Oehman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolkvadze.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bolkvadze - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Bolkvadze - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oehman misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Oehman trying to control the position but instead, Bolkvadze has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oehman into the cage.
Bolkvadze is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oehman takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Bolkvadze.
A nice left hand lands by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze pushes Oehman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Bolkvadze.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolkvadze scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Oehman is rocked!
Bolkvadze lands a body shot.
Oh Oehman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolkvadze unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bolkvadze leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Badri Bolkvadze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oehman slips a jab and a cross from Bolkvadze.
Oehman seems to have got his legs back now.
Oehman misses with an uppercut. Bolkvadze saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Bolkvadze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oehman looks to throw the jab but Bolkvadze is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Bolkvadze.
Good leg kick by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oehmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bolkvadze crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Oehman - the referee stops the clock and Bolkvadze gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Oehman. Bolkvadze manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bolkvadze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oehman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Bolkvadze has Oehman up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bolkvadze.
Good body shot from Bolkvadze.
Badri Bolkvadze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bolkvadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolkvadze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Oehman fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oehman letting Bolkvadze take a breather here.
Bolkvadze receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Bolkvadze unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Oehman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bolkvadze is unloading with more strikes now! Oehman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badri Bolkvadze! |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 4
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Upman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick lands for Bolkvadze.
Upman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bolkvadze keeps control of Upman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Upman goes for a takedown attempt but Bolkvadze pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bolkvadze with the inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bolkvadze!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolkvadze with a nice calf kick.
Bolkvadze stuffs the takedown attempt from Upman. Upman gets slowly back to his feet.
Badri Bolkvadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stand Upman.
Upman has a takedown stuffed.
Upman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Bolkvadze does it's job there.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Bolkvadze.
Badri Bolkvadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bolkvadze. #CL2#
Upman clinches up with Bolkvadze and pushes him back against the cage.
Bolkvadze stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bolkvadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Upman tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolkvadze avoids the damage to the body.
Upman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Upman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolkvadze just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bolkvadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Upman controls his hands.
Upman is trying to pull guard but Bolkvadze turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bolkvadze stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bolkvadze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Upman tries to pull guard but Bolkvadze holds him up against the cage and eventually Upman drops back down to his feet.
Bolkvadze displaying some good clinch control by pressing Upman up against the cage.
Bolkvadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Upman.#T2#
The referee calls for Bolkvadze to work.
Bolkvadze lands a right hand.
Bolkvadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Upman.
Upman looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolkvadze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Upman.
Bolkvadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolkvadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolkvadze is struggling to control the position.
Bolkvadze lands with a left to the head.
Bolkvadze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bolkvadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolkvadze leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bolkvadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Upman controls his hands.
#T3#
Upman tries to pull guard but Bolkvadze won't allow it.
Upman is trying to break the clinch but Bolkvadze has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze pushes Upman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Upman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bolkvadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Upmans head. #ROC#Upman is rocked!
Bolkvadze effectively controlling the action here.
Bolkvadze lands a right hand.
Upman is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolkvadze finish him?
Bolkvadze cracks Upman with a nice body shot.
Bolkvadze takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Upman is off balance and as he stumbles, Bolkvadze throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Upman's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Badri Bolkvadze! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 11
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Richard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Richard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolkvadze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Richard in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bolkvadze is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Richard! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 6
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Lahey misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lahey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lahey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bolkvadze counters with a solid body kick.
Lahey lands a two punch combo.
Lahey throws a series of punches but Bolkvadze avoids them all with ease.
Bolkvadze moves in looking to clinch but Lahey pushes him off.
Bolkvadze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lahey misses with a double jab
and Bolkvadze counters with a body kick that stops Lahey in his tracks momentarily. #CL2#
Bolkvadze clinches with his opponent.
Lahey blocks a body shot from Bolkvadze.
Lahey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolkvadze has him pressed against the cage.
Bolkvadze prevents Lahey from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Bolkvadze.
#CUT2#It looks like Randy Lahey has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolkvadze has Lahey pressed against the cage, preventing Lahey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bolkvadze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A frustrated look appears on Lahey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lahey is breathing heavily.
Bolkvadze manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bolkvadze lands a good knee to the midsection. Lahey won't want to take too many of those.#T1##BC2#
Bolkvadze manages to break the clinch.
Lahey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch but Lahey moves out of range.
Lahey throws a big counter combination but Bolkvadze scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lahey tries to bum rush Bolkvadze with a series of wild strikes but Bolkvadze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lahey misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Lahey does no damage.
Bolkvadze shoots in looking for a takedown but Lahey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bolkvadze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bolkvadze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch up.
Lahey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bolkvadze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolkvadze doesn't manage to clinch there - Lahey circles away.
Lahey misses with a combination
and Bolkvadze counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lahey's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Bolkvadze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bolkvadze landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bolkvadze - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bolkvadze working Lahey over with knees to the body.#T2#
Bolkvadze is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lahey dodges an elbow strike from Bolkvadze.
A bit of stalling here from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Bolkvadze breaks the clinch.
Lahey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolkvadze wants to clinch.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lahey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bolkvadze throws out a counter right but Lahey avoids it with no problem.
Randy Lahey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Bolkvadze rushes Lahey and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Bolkvadze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolkvadze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lahey's waist but Lahey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolkvadze off to one side.
Lahey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bolkvadze counters with a thumping low kick.
Lahey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolkvadze throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bolkvadze scores with a head kick. Lahey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
No joy there for Lahey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Bolkvadze takes the fight into the clinch.
Bolkvadze with a knee to the head.
Lahey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bolkvadze wants to stall.
Bolkvadze lands a good knee to the midsection. Lahey won't want to take too many of those.
Bolkvadze utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bolkvadze lands an elbow inside that Lahey shrugs off.
Bolkvadze crunches a lovely knee into Lahey's ribcage.
Bolkvadze is trying to stall.
Bolkvadze looking to stall.
Bolkvadze is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Bolkvadze is stalling here.
Lahey takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Randy Lahey's cut is getting worse.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolkvadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolkvadze scores with a knee to the head.
Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bolkvadze landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#Lahey is rocked!#CUT2#Randy Lahey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC2#
Bolkvadze breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Bolkvadze gets a clinch. #BC2#
Bolkvadze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolkvadze shoots in looking for a takedown but Lahey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bolkvadze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randy Lahey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badri Bolkvadze.
Lahey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bolkvadze moves in looking to clinch but Lahey pushes him off.#CL2#
Bolkvadze gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bolkvadze breaks the clinch.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolkvadze goes for a double leg but Lahey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lahey continues to drive forward.
Lahey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lahey if he has to take too many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Badri Bolkvadze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Lahey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lahey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lahey looks to land a combination but Bolkvadze avoids it well.
Lahey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bolkvadze counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lahey is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2#
Bolkvadze moves into the clinch.
Bolkvadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolkvadze connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lahey's face.
Bolkvadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bolkvadze landing knees to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bolkvadze throws an elbow but misses.
Bolkvadze with a knee to the head.
Oh Lahey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolkvadze scores a nice knee to the body.
Bolkvadze pushes off an throws an elbow but Lahey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bolkvadze landing knees to the head.
Lahey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolkvadze throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bolkvadze lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bolkvadze lands a big knee to the head and Lahey goes down! Bolkvadze pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badri Bolkvadze! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
uh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bolkvadze was covering up waiting for the punch and uh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bolkvadze being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
uh drops back looking for a leg! Bolkvadze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bolkvadze manages to kick uh off! uh jumps back into Bolkvadze's guard.
uh tries to stand but Bolkvadze is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolkvadze being controlled here, momentarily.
Bolkvadze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
uh pushing down on Bolkvadze's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
uh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bolkvadze pushes uh off looking to stand but uh dives back in and keeps control.
uh lands strikes from half guard.
uh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
uh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
uh passes to side control.
uh scores with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as uh stalls from top position.
uh scores with punches from side control.
uh advances to mount.
uh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
uh with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
uh cracks Bolkvadze with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB2#
uh quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for uh but it's paid off an Bolkvadze is forced to tap! Nice work by uh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). hu uh! |
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Event:
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Date: Dec 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Bolkvadze tries to clinch
and Eye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolkvadze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eye tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eye misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Eye gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Eye is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A frustrated look appears on Eye's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Bolkvadze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolkvadze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eye lunges at Bolkvadze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolkvadze's hand.
Bolkvadze is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Eye.
Bolkvadze throws a head kick that Eye semi-blocks.
Eye takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Bolkvadze misses with a hook. Eye ducked under it nicely.
Bolkvadze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Eye. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Bolkvadze drives through and clinches with Eye against the cage.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee to the head.
Eye looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bolkvadze scores with a knee to the head.
Bolkvadze throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bolkvadze is struggling to control the position.
Knees to the body from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eye blocks it with crossed arms.
Bolkvadze creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Eye wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eye wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolkvadze won't allow it.
Bolkvadze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bolkvadze unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bolkvadze lands a knee to the head.
Bolkvadze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eye takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bolkvadze landing knees to the head.
Bolkvadze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bolkvadze tries to land a knee to the head but Eye blocks with his arms.
Eye wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolkvadze won't allow it.
Eye is trying to break free.
Bolkvadze prevents Eye from breaking the clinch.
Bolkvadze lands a knee to the head.
#T3#
Bolkvadze looking to throw knees to the head but Eye is blocking nicely.
Bolkvadze throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eye tries to circle away but Bolkvadze has him pinned against the cage.
Bolkvadze is trying to stall.
Bolkvadze lands a nice knee to the body.
Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Bolkvadze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolkvadze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab by Eye.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch up
and Eye counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Eye stuns Bolkvadze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolkvadze is looking to clinch but Eye is avoiding it.
Eye lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bolkvadze backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Bolkvadze blocks the leg kick.
Bolkvadze wants to clinch
enabling Eye to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolkvadze gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolkvadze wants to clinch
letting Eye counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Bolkvadze has Eye up against the cage in a clinch.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee strike.
Eye is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Bolkvadze breaks the clinch.
Eye lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Badri Bolkvadze will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Eye. Those never looked like landing.
Eye keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolkvadze throws a solid leg kick but Eye takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bolkvadze.
Hulk Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eye cracks Bolkvadze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eye fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolkvadze checks it well.
Bolkvadze scores with a head kick. Eye tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Eye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bolkvadze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hulk Eye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eye walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolkvadze checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolkvadze shoots in for a takedown but Eye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eye lands with a hook. Bolkvadze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab by Eye.
Eye throws the kick towards the body but Bolkvadze avoids it.
Bolkvadze is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch but Eye moves out of range. #T1#
Eye scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eye connects with a single shot there.
Eye connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bolkvadze. Bolkvadze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Bolkvadze is rocked!
Eye Throws a clean left jab. Eye Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Bolkvadze's chin! Bolkvadze crumbles to the ground and Eye follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Eye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hulk Eye! |
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