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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Godfrey darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Makarov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Godfrey won't be happy with that.
Makarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Godfrey keeps working.
Makarov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Godfrey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Makarov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov is trying to maintain the position but Godfrey is very close to passing his half guard.
Godfrey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Makarov has been cut.#T1#
Makarov keeping control of the position.
Godfrey is trying to control. Makarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makarov tries to roll over but Godfrey keeps him under control.
Makarov is controlling Godfrey's trapped leg to prevent Godfrey from advancing to side control.
Godfrey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makarov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makarov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Godfrey.
Godfrey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Makarov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Godfrey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Godfrey's back!
Makarov wants to control but Godfrey is keeping busy.
Godfrey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Makarov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Godfrey!
Makarov is punishing Godfrey with strikes - can he finish him?!
Makarov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Godfrey up.
Makarov is not going to allow Godfrey to sit and survive in this position.
Makarov lands a shot to the head.
Makarov is hanging on to Godfrey's back as he tries to escape.
Makarov has Godfrey flattened out and is raining down punches. #CUT#It looks like Ben Godfrey has been cut.
Makarov 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.
Makarov lands strikes to the head.
Makarov is hanging on to Godfrey's back as he tries to escape.
Godfrey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Makarov is not going to allow Godfrey to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Godfrey is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Makarov is staying active.
Godfrey is taking damage to the body and head. #CUT#That has opened up Ben Godfrey's cut even more.
Godfrey prevents Makarov from getting a body triangle.
Makarov lands a shot to the head. #ROC#Godfrey is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Ben Godfrey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ben Godfrey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Makarov!
Ben Godfrey spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss is unacceptable, I blame everyone but myself for this outcome. The refs, the judges, my coaches, every stinkin' person on this island.'. |
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Event:
KIFC 4
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Dracarys misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Makarov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dracarys is looking for a sweep.
Makarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dracarys to see if he's OK.#CUT2#It looks like Aerymar Dracarys has been cut.
Makarov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dracarys is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makarov off and has taken his back!
Makarov tries to break free.
Makarov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Makarov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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!
Makarov is concentrating on defense, preventing Dracarys from advancing position.
Dracarys throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dracarys not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov keeping hold of Dracarys's head, controlling as best he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Makarov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makarov is looking for a sweep. Dracarys is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Dracarys is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makarov defends it well.
Dracarys working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Makarov taking some punishment here, with Dracarys in his half guard.
Dracarys throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makarov wants to improve his position but Dracarys is controlling well.
Makarov wants to control but Dracarys is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov has hold of Dracarys's hands but Dracarys slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dracarys thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makarov's head.
Makarov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dracarys trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dracarys throws a big elbow that misses.
Dracarys wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Dracarys stopping the sweep attempt from Makarov.
Makarov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dracarys content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dracarys is in close to Makarov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Makarov seems keen to control Dracarys's posture.
Dracarys postures up.
#T3#
Makarov 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.
Makarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makarov working a defensive guard here.
Makarov 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makarov holds on and takes a little breather.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dracarys chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Ivan Makarov has been cut.
Dracarys lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makarov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dracarys postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dracarys 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.#T4#
Makarov wants to sweep here but Dracarys controlling him for the moment.
Dracarys landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been informed that Makarov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Makarov is pulling down on Dracarys's head. It's preventing any offense from Dracarys, at least for the moment.
Makarov looking to control.
Makarov pulls Dracarys in close to prevent any damage.
Dracarys throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracarys wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.
Dracarys missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aerymar Dracarys dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dracarys displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makarov.
Dracarys just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Makarov moves into range and clinches up with Dracarys.#TD2#
Makarov tightens his grip and picks Dracarys up, before dumping him to the ground. Dracarys manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Dracarys is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dracarys working for a triangle but Makarov defends it easily.
Makarov connects with a couple of short punches.
Makarov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dracarys is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makarov is aware though and is defending well.
Makarov lands a couple of elbows.
Makarov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Dracarys is trying to keep Makarov in close.
Makarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makarov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Makarov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Dracarys keeps moving.
Makarov won't allow Dracarys to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makarov wants to control from the top but Dracarys keeps moving.
Dracarys looking for a sweep. Not yet Dracarys, not yet.
Makarov postures up and lands a big shot to Dracarys's brow. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makarov with a nice head shot there.
We've been hearing good reports from Dracarys's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Makarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dracarys looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Makarov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makarov connects with a nice short shot to Dracarys's temple.
Makarov is nestled in close to Dracarys, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Makarov content to control rather than advance.
Makarov prevents Dracarys from improving his position.
Makarov wants to control but Dracarys is keeping him busy.
Dracarys makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dracarys.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dracarys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracarys bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makarov's guard. #REVR##T3#
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov pulls Dracarys in close to his closed guard and prevents Dracarys from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dracarys with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makarov trying to control the position.
Makarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makarov trying to control the position here.
Dracarys postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Makarov is pulling down on Dracarys's head. It's preventing any offense from Dracarys, at least for the moment.
Dracarys is working Makarov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Makarov is controlling Dracarys's posture.
Dracarys missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makarov 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dracarys attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Makarov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dracarys did well to prevent Makarov getting side control.
Makarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Makarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dracarys is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Makarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Makarov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dracarys's guard.#SUB#
Dracarys looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makarov trying to control but Dracarys is working from the bottom.
Dracarys lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Makarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makarov, not yet.
Makarov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ivan Makarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dracarys gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov distracts Dracarys with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Makarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Dracarys is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Makarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Dracarys is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makarov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Dracarys working for a triangle but Makarov defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dracarys working a defensive guard here.
Makarov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Dracarys had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makarov defends it easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makarov lands a couple of elbows.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dracarys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov is working Dracarys over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Makarov landing with the ground and pound.
Makarov works over Dracarys with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Dracarys is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makarov is aware though and is defending well.
Makarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#Aerymar Dracarys's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Dracarys looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Makarov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dracarys has hold of Makarov's hands but Makarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#Aerymar Dracarys's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dracarys taking some punishment here, with Makarov in his half guard.
Makarov working over Dracarys with some ground and pound. Dracarys looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Dracarys is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Aerymar Dracarys's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aerymar Dracarys's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Makarov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Makarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Free counters with a stiff right hand.
Makarov has his takedown stuffed
and Free counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Free paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Free on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarov is looking to clinch.
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free circles away easily
and Free cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Makarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Free stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Free wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Free on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Free counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Free pinned against the cage. Free gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Free appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ivan Makarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Free sprawls well. Free wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makarov gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Free! But no joy.#T1#
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Free sprawls well. Free wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Makarov fails with the takedown.
Makarov fails to land the takedown.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov dives in and grabs Free's left leg, looking for a takedown. Free pushes down on Makarov's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Free misses.
Makarov shoots in but Free avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Free but Free pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Makarov shoots for a takedown but Free saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makarov is breathing heavily.#CL#
Makarov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Free lands with a light punch inside.
Free lands with a light punch inside.
Free lands an uppercut.
Free gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Makarov.
Free stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makarov has Free pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Free manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Free works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Free lands with a right to the head.
Free presses Makarov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Free is leaning against Makarov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Free.
Free lands a left hand.
Free lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makarov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Free after a bit of a struggle.
Free lands with a right to the head.
Free lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makarov backwards. #T3#
Free is working Makarov over against the cage.
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Free.
Free scores with a shot to the side of Makarov's head.
Free scores with a shot to the side of Makarov's head.
Free softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Free.
A right hook to the body lands for Free.
Free lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Free scores with a nice short uppercut.
Free lands a nice uppercut.
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free manages to get underhooks.
Free lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Free works on Makarov's body with a couple of short punches.
Free lands a hook to the side of the head.
Free lands a right hand.
Free presses Makarov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Free.
Free lands a hook that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Free.
Free lands a left hand.
#T4#
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
Free lands a right hand.
Free lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
Free lands with a left to the head.
Free lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Free works on Makarov's body with a couple of short punches.
Free lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makarov goes for a takedown attempt but Free pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Free looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makarov has a takedown stuffed.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov darts in trying to clinch
and Makarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Makarov has been cut.
Makarov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Free as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Free dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Makarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Makarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Free makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Free swivels and escapes.
Makarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Free counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Makarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Free avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Makarov with that takedown attempt.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Free as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Free! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Free swivels and escapes.
Free swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makarov.
A countering left hand to the body from Free misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Free counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Free appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Free defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makarov.
Makarov misses with a takedown
and Makarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Free leaves Makarov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makarov tries to clinch but Free moves out of range.
It seemed like Free was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Free circles away.
Makarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makarov is defended easily by Free.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Makarov dives in and grabs Free's left leg, looking for a takedown. Free pushes down on Makarov's head and hops out.
Free looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Makarov with that takedown attempt.
Free swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sampson Free seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown but Free shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makarov fails with the takedown
and Makarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Free stuffs the takedown.
Free looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makarov tries to clinch up but Free circles away and keeps his distance.
Free let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Free stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Free misses.
Makarov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Free manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free circles away easily
and Free cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Makarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Free tries to avoid it but Makarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Free to the ground. Free escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Free looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Free connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sampson Free is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Free slaps away a takedown attempt from Makarov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makarov or perhaps it was just good defense by Free, which made it look bad.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov shoots for a takedown but Free saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makarov looks for a takedown but Free sprawls well.
Free swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Makarov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Free did well to prevent Makarov getting side control.#T4#
Makarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makarov wants to control but Free is keeping him busy.
Makarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Free's head.
Makarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Free defending well though.
Free is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Free trying to control from the bottom.
Makarov trying to control from half guard but Free is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov slips a nice elbow through Free's hands, connecting with Free's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Free showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Makarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Makarov goes for a double leg but Free avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Free continues to drive forward.
Makarov has Free pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Free manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Free lands a shot to the body.
Free lands with a left to the head.
Free gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Makarov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Makarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makarov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Free is defending well.
Sampson Free seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Free works on Makarov's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Free.
Still in the clinch, Free scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
Free scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Free working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Free pushes Makarov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Free as the two fighters clinch.
Free lands with a short shot to the head.
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 shot in the inside from Free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Free.
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
Free lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Free lands a shot to the body.
Free has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Free.
A right handed body shot lands from Free.
Free lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makarov or not.
A nice left hand lands by Free.
Free lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Free lands a nice uppercut.
Free working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Free pushes Makarov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Free lands with a light punch inside.
Makarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Free gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Free prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Free.
Free lands a left hand.
Free is working Makarov over against the cage.
Free lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makarov backwards. #T2#
Free lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Free.
Free prevents a takedown attempt there.
Free lands a nice uppercut.
Free lands a hook that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
Free lands a body shot in the clinch.
Free lands a shot to the body.
Free scores with a shot to the side of Makarov's head.
Free working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Free lands a body shot.
Free lands a shoulder strike.
Free stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Free.
Free lands a body punch in the clinch.
Free lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Free.
Free lands a nice shot to the body.
Free lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Free lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
Free makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Free is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Free.
Free lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Free lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Free creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makarov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Free gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Free.
Free lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampson Free is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Free working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Free prevents a takedown attempt there.
Free stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Free fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free circles away easily
enabling Free to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivan Makarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Free keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makarov.
Makarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Free circles away.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov tries to clinch there but Free circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Free swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Free looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Free swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivan Makarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makarov looks to throw the jab but Free is out of range.
Free now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Free comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Free 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Free! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeBlass.
DeBlass closes the distance and clinches up with Makarov, looking for a takedown. DeBlass pushes Makarov against the cage but Makarov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Makarov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into DeBlass's guard.
Makarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
DeBlass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makarov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeBlass wants to sweep here but Makarov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBlass is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeBlass is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Makarov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Makarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Makarov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
DeBlass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makarov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
DeBlass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makarov stands up over DeBlass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makarov throwing strikes from guard but DeBlass blocks nicely.
DeBlass can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makarov controls the pace.
Makarov being controlled here momentarily.
Makarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Makarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makarov works over DeBlass with some ground and pound from guard.
Makarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Makarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Makarov is in close to DeBlass's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeBlass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as DeBlass holds on and takes a little breather.
DeBlass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makarov is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
DeBlass working a defensive guard here.
Makarov stays in close to DeBlass's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeBlass can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeBlass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makarov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBlass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeBlass looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Makarov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching DeBlass on his heels. He'll look to pass DeBlass's guard now, I'm sure.#T4##SUB2#
DeBlass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makarov defends it easily.
Makarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeBlass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeBlass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makarov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
DeBlass trying to move into half guard but instead Makarov has managed to sweep!#REVR#
DeBlass looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Makarov throwing strikes from guard but DeBlass blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeBlass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeBlass pulls Makarov in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Makarov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
DeBlass shoots in for a double leg but Makarov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeBlass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makarov's waist but Makarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeBlass off to one side.
Makarov stuffs the takedown.
Ivan Makarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom DeBlass.#TD#
Makarov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DeBlass to the mat! DeBlass manages to get full guard.
Makarov postures up in DeBlass's guard and throws a big left but DeBlass blocks it.
Makarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makarov works over DeBlass with some ground and pound from guard.
Makarov chips away with some ground and pound.
DeBlass pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Makarov works over DeBlass with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBlass 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.
Makarov scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#DeBlass is rocked!
Makarov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! DeBlass covers up, he's hurt! Makarov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Makarov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Makarov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Makarov! |
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