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Event:
HFC 59:Inhanamoto vs Mferi
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Jihadov ducks right into an uppercut from Watson.
Watson works Jihadov's body with a nice hook.
Jihadov's coach down at Trials Of Fortitude was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jihadov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jihadov throws a one two combo.
A jab from Watson misses.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
As Watson backs off Jihadov throws a huge counter combo but Watson manages to avoid it all.
Jihadov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jihadov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jihadov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
Jihadov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jihadov misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Jihadov loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Jihadov throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD#
and Watson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jihadov! Watson lets Jihadov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Jihadov is rocked!
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jihadov.
Jihadov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Watson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jihadov. Watson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Watson!
A victorious Jake Watson 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:
HFC 55:Handerson vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Andersson lands with a nice body punch.
Andersson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Jihadov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jihadov's coach down at Trials Of Fortitude was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jihadov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Andersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jihadov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andersson thinking.
Jihadov throws a series of punches but Andersson avoids them all with ease.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jihadov as he jumps to the side.
Jihadov ducks under a wild hook from Andersson .
Nice uppercut lands for Andersson . That snapped Jihadov's head back.
Jihadov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andersson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Andersson pushes Jihadov up against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Andersson .
Andersson lands a left hand.
Jihadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Jihadov fails to land. #T1##TD#
Andersson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Andersson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jihadov is retaining full guard.
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jihadov wants to stand and escape but Andersson is having none of it.
Jihadov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andersson controls the pace.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jihadov is retaining full guard.
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andersson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jihadov's guard. #SUB#
Jihadov is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersson .
#T2#
Andersson content to control rather than advance.
Jihadov is trying to stand back up but Andersson is controlling him
Still in half guard, Andersson seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jihadov! #SUB#
Andersson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jihadov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jihadov! #T3#
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andersson prevents Jihadov from getting back to his feet.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jihadov is retaining full guard.
Andersson is pushing down on Jihadov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jihadov is fighting to maintain full guard but Andersson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jihadov keeps working.
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Andersson continues to stall.#T4#
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jihadov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Andersson wants to work for an arm triangle but Jihadov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Andersson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jihadov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abraham Andersson !
After winning the bout, Abraham Andersson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 51:Taranin vs Caceres 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Termassus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jihadov swinging wildly here.
Jihadov avoids the body shot from Termassus.
Some wild striking there from Jihadov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Termassus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Termassus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Termassus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jihadov on his heels. He'll look to pass Jihadov's guard now, I'm sure.
Jihadov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jihadov scores with a one two! Termassus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Max Termassus has been cut.
Jihadov throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Termassus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jihadov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jihadov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Termassus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jihadov's half guard.
Still in half guard, Termassus seems content to control.
Jihadov is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Termassus lands a nice short elbow.
Jihadov is trying to stand up here but Termassus is controlling him well. #T2#
Jihadov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Termassus.
Jihadov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Termassus scoring with strikes to the body and 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!
Termassus stalling.
Jihadov has hold of Termassus's hands but Termassus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Termassus stops Jihadov from getting back to his feet.
Termassus slips a nice elbow through Jihadov's hands, connecting with Jihadov's forehead.
Jihadov is trying to stand.
Termassus working the head and body with strikes.
Termassus stops Jihadov from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Termassus seems content to control.#T3#
Jihadov is trying to escape back to his feet but Termassus uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Termassus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Termassus scoring with punches and elbows.
Jihadov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ES#
Jihadov sneaks out the side door and pushes Termassus away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jihadov misses with a double jab.
Termassus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jihadov avoids it really well and circles away.
Termassus misses with a hook.#T4#
Termassus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Jihadov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Termassus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Termassus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jihadov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Termassus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Termassus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Termassus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jihadov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Termassus manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Termassus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Termassus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
No joy there for Termassus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Termassus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Termassus misses with a series of wild punches.
Jihadov throws a big counter combination but Termassus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Termassus gets a double leg takedown into Jihadov's guard.
Jihadov is looking to stand up but Termassus isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jihadov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Termassus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Termassus stops Jihadov from standing up.
Jihadov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Termassus manages to pass to side control.
Jihadov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Termassus manages to move to mount!
Termassus won't let Jihadov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
Jihadov taking shots to the head.
Jihadov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Termassus with good strikes from the mount here!
Termassus breaks from Jihadov's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#Jihadov is rocked!
Termassus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jihadov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Termassus lands with some strikes.
Oh Jihadov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Termassus postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jihadov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Termassus around the waist but Termassus pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Termassus is the winner by TKO! Termassus jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Termassus!
An out of breath Max Termassus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 50:Maan vs Mferi
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Jihadov throws a body punch but Gurgel moves out of range.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel takes a swing at Jihadov's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Gurgel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jihadov is trying to stand.
Gurgel works his way into full mount!
Gurgel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gurgel looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Gurgel working for a guillotine from mount but Jihadov is in no mood to give up.
Jihadov trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T1#
Jihadov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Gurgel has hold of Jihadov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jihadov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gurgel moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Jihadov is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Gurgel sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Jihadov has no choice but to tap and Gurgel jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabio Gurgel! |
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Event:
HFC 47:Raynard vs Spong
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Fleming goes for a double leg but Jihadov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jihadov continues to drive forward.
Jihadov is pressed up against the cage. Fleming has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jihadov down to the mat. Jihadov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jihadov misses with a series of wild punches.
Jihadov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jihadov wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Jihadov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jihadov's waist but Jihadov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fleming off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Jihadov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jihadov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jihadov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fleming moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Jihadov sprawls well.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Fleming closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jihadov's guard.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleming lands a couple of digs.
Fleming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fleming landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Fleming stands up over Jihadov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fleming 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.
Fleming landing some decent shots from guard.
Jihadov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Jihadov's brow.
Fleming with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming stops Jihadov from standing up.
Fleming with a nice head shot there.
Jihadov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Jihadov is rocked!
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jihadov is still in real trouble! Can Fleming finish him?
Fleming content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jihadov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fleming working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jihadov's head.#T2#
Fleming works over Jihadov with some ground and pound from guard.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Jihadov's brow.
Fleming is pushing down on Jihadov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jihadov is fighting to maintain full guard but Fleming has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Fleming.
Fleming winds up and cracks Jihadov with a swinging punch to the side of 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!
Fleming looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fleming 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.
Fleming sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Jihadov! Oh, Jihadov is in big trouble! Fleming lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cam Fleming!
Cam Fleming tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Barber throws out a loose jab but Jihadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Jihadov.
Jihadov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barber doesn't seem bothered though.
Barber connects with a high kick.
Barber throws a head kick but Jihadov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jihadov! But no joy.#KD2#
Jihadov drops Barber with a beautiful combination! Barber stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jihadov is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Ronny Barber has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Barber.
Barber misses with a combination
and Jihadov counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Barber badly! He tries to strike back but Jihadov puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Barber out cold! Oh man, Barber will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Salim Jihadov!
A very excited looking Salim Jihadov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Jihadov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salim Jihadov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jihadov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jihadov throws a right and a left that Kross avoids nicely.
Jihadov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jihadov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Kross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jihadov! Kross lets Jihadov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Jihadov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jihadov bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Kross comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Jihadov falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Jihadov was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kullo Kross!
A relieved looking Kullo Kross thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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