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Event:
RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Battleaxe stuffs the takedown.
Strickland staying out of range there.
Strickland shoots in for a takedown but Battleaxe shows good takedown defense.
Strickland misses with a two punch combination.
Strickland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Battleaxe finds it's way round the side to connect with Strickland's head.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleaxe with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Tucker Strickland has been cut.
Battleaxe throws a body punch but Strickland moves out of range. #CL#
Strickland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Strickland has picked Battleaxe up - he's going for a ride! Strickland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Battleaxe scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Strickland manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battleaxe tries to buck Strickland off but Strickland takes his back!
Battleaxe is trying to stand back up.
Battleaxe is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Strickland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB#
Strickland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Battleaxe is defending well though. Strickland let's go of the attempt for now.
Battleaxe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Battleaxe is trying to get back to his feet but Strickland has full control of the position and if anything, Battleaxe has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Strickland looking to break Battleaxe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Battleaxe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Strickland will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Strickland controlling the positon.#SUB#
Strickland looking for the choke but no joy.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Strickland is landing with strikes from the back.
Strickland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Battleaxe doesn't escape.
Battleaxe is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Battleaxe right now.
#T3##SUB#
Strickland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Battleaxe is defending well though. Strickland let's go of the attempt for now.
Strickland lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Strickland throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet.
What can Battleaxe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Strickland working for a choke but Battleaxe is defending well. #SUB#
Strickland working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Strickland slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4##SUB#
Strickland working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battleaxe is trying to stand back up.
Strickland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Battleaxe doesn't escape.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strickland just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Battleaxe fending off the submission attempt from Strickland. #SUB#
Battleaxe is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Strickland gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tucker Strickland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tucker Strickland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Strickland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strickland tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Battleaxe manages to circle out of the way.
Battleaxe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Strickland rushes Battleaxe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Battleaxe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Strickland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Battleaxe to the mat. Battleaxe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Strickland stops Battleaxe from standing up. #ES2#
Battleaxe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Strickland off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strickland is defended easily by Battleaxe.
Battleaxe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battleaxe can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Battleaxe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strickland somewhat.
Battleaxe connects with a nice looking jab.
Battleaxe scores with a sloppy right hand. Strickland should have avoided that one.
Battleaxe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Battleaxe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strickland.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Strickland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battleaxe scores with the left hand. Strickland knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
A jab from Battleaxe misses.
Nice sprawl there from Battleaxe as Strickland shoots in.
Tucker Strickland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Battleaxe.
Strickland dives in for a single leg takedown but Battleaxe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strickland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strickland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Battleaxe wants to get back to striking at distance but Strickland won't allow it.
Strickland has Battleaxe pressed against the cage, preventing Battleaxe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Battleaxe tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.
Strickland is trying to drag Battleaxe to the mat but Battleaxe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Battleaxe is trying to break the clinch but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.
Battleaxe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Battleaxe is looking to break free of the clinch but Strickland has double underhooks.
Battleaxe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Battleaxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battleaxe is trying to break the clinch but Strickland is controlling him.
Battleaxe has had enough of the clinch but Strickland keeps him there for the moment.
Battleaxe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Battleaxe tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.
Battleaxe stops a takedown attempt from Strickland.
Battleaxe can't break the clinch.
Battleaxe wants to break free but Strickland has control.
Strickland is looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Battleaxe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strickland is looking for a takedown.
Battleaxe is trying to break the clinch but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.
Battleaxe tries to break the clinch but Strickland is controlling the position.
Battleaxe tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.
Strickland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Battleaxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Battleaxe avoiding damage as Strickland throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Strickland gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Battleaxe regains guard.
Battleaxe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mon Battleaxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL#
Strickland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strickland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Battleaxe's efforts to push away.
Battleaxe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Battleaxe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strickland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Battleaxe wants to break free but Strickland has control.
Strickland keeps control of Battleaxe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Strickland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Battleaxe regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Battleaxe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Strickland is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Battleaxe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Strickland has clasped his hands together around Battleaxe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Battleaxe tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Strickland lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Battleaxe.
Battleaxe is trying to get back to his feet but Strickland has full control of the position and if anything, Battleaxe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Strickland missing with punches from the back.
Battleaxe covering up well under a series of strikes from Strickland.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Battleaxe trying to get back to his feet but Strickland is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Battleaxe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tucker Strickland's cut.
That's time! Strickland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Strickland rushes Battleaxe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strickland pushes Battleaxe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strickland can't get the takedown.
Strickland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strickland lands with a light punch inside.
Battleaxe can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Strickland turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Battleaxe sneaks out the side door and pushes Strickland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Strickland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Battleaxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battleaxe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strickland taking a breather.
Strickland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strickland tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Strickland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Battleaxe's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##TD#
Strickland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Battleaxe regains guard immediately.
Tucker Strickland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strickland forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Strickland is looking for a kimura here.
#ES2#
Battleaxe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Strickland is on him like a limpet, forcing Battleaxe back against the cage.
Strickland keeps control of Battleaxe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Battleaxe is trying to push Strickland away but Strickland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Battleaxe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battleaxe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Battleaxe tries to break the clinch but Strickland is controlling the position.
Battleaxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strickland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Battleaxe is defending well.#T2#
Battleaxe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strickland.
Battleaxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch.
Mon Battleaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battleaxe throws a right hand that misses
and Strickland counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Strickland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battleaxe, pushing him back against the cage.
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!#BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Strickland drives through with a takedown into Battleaxe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Battleaxe can't keep his opponent in guard - Strickland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strickland in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Strickland decides to stand up. #T3#
Battleaxe cracks a nice hook into Strickland's ribs.#CL#
Strickland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strickland has Battleaxe pressed against the cage, preventing Battleaxe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Strickland lands a takedown into guard.
Battleaxe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Strickland dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Strickland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Battleaxe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Strickland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Battleaxe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Battleaxe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Battleaxe bucks up and tries to throw Strickland off but instead Strickland has got his back!#SUB#
Strickland working for a choke but Battleaxe is defending well.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet.
Strickland landing with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tucker Strickland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strickland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tucker Strickland! |
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Event:
RSE 50: Emperor
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Battleaxe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thongrak bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Battleaxe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thongrak counters with a low kick, right behind Battleaxe 's knee.
Battleaxe misses with a two punch combination.
Thongrak works Battleaxe's body with a nice hook.
Thongrak slips under a jab from Battleaxe.
Thongrak scores with a jab to the body.
Battleaxe is breathing heavily.
Battleaxe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Mon Battleaxe has been cut.
Thongrak moves away from the strike by Battleaxe.
Battleaxe misses with a lunging right hand
and Thongrak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thongrak throws an overhand right that has Battleaxe reeling! Thongrak follows up with more punches and Battleaxe is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pan Thongrak!
During a confident post fight interview, Pan Thongrak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE 40: Deathless Sun
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Battleaxe throws a sloppy head kick
and Payne counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Mon Battleaxe has been cut.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Payne avoids the head kick by Battleaxe.
Battleaxe connects with a jab.
Battleaxe lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
Payne walks into a left hand.
Payne gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Battleaxe gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mon Battleaxe! |
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Event:
RSE 33: Blood Red Throne
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Battleaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantzurin.
Battleaxe lands with a straight right. Mantzurin didn't see that one coming.
Mon Battleaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mantzurin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mantzurin showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Battleaxe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mantzurin is pressing down on Battleaxe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Battleaxe is holding on for now.
Battleaxe is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantzurin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES2#
Battleaxe kicks Mantzurin off and gets back to his feet.
Battleaxe misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Mantzurin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mantzurin slips under a jab from Battleaxe.
Battleaxe works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battleaxe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mantzurins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Jab, jab by Battleaxe - just one landing. #T1##CL#
Mantzurin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mantzurin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mantzurin pushes Battleaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantzurin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Battleaxe's defenses. #TD#
Mantzurin jumps guard.
Mantzurin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mantzurin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mantzurin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mantzurin pulls Battleaxe in close to prevent any damage.
Mantzurin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Battleaxe wants to stand but Mantzurin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Battleaxe stops Mantzurin from standing up. #T2#
Mantzurin trying to strike off his back.
Mantzurin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Battleaxe postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Battleaxe with a nice cross.
Mantzurin blocks a head kick by Battleaxe.
Mantzurin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Mantzurin is rocked!
Battleaxe drops Mantzurin with a naaaaasty hook - Mantzurin is in real trouble here! Battleaxe dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mon Battleaxe!
The defeated Monni Mantzurin had this to say: 'blaaaahhhh.....'. |
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Event:
RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Holmberg stuffs the takedown.
Holmberg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holmberg throws out a loose jab but Battleaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Battleaxe.
Holmberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Mon Battleaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Holmberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Holmberg working the head and body with strikes.
Holmberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleaxe wants to improve his position but Holmberg is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holmberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holmberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Mon Battleaxe has been cut.#T1#
Holmberg is nestled in close to Battleaxe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Battleaxe is rocked!
Holmberg unloads with some huge strikes here! Battleaxe is out! Holmberg wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Holmberg! |
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Event:
SCRAP 5: Johnson vs. Jovovic
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Battleaxe tries to clinch but Orochi is having none of it.
A nice leg kick from Orochi, right into the meat of the thigh.
#TD#
Battleaxe shoots in and gets a takedown into Orochi's guard.
Battleaxe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Orochi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Battleaxe defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleaxe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orochi seems keen to control Battleaxe's posture.#T1#
Battleaxe controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Battleaxe is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Orochi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Battleaxe is looking to defend but Orochi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Battleaxe! Orochi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Battleaxe taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doppo Orochi!
Our winner, Doppo Orochi, 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:
QFC Tournament 1133 Round 1
Date: Jan 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Ha swats away the attempt to clinch by Battleaxe.
Ha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Battleaxe sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Battleaxe or perhaps it was just good defense by Ha, which made it look bad.
Ha avoids the head kick by Battleaxe.
#TD#
Ha looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ha throws a big elbow that misses.
Ha wants to control from the top but Battleaxe keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ha preventing the sweep.
Battleaxe has his hands on Ha's head, controlling the position.
Ha stopping the sweep attempt from Battleaxe.#T1#
Battleaxe has a closed guard, preventing Ha from standing up.
Ha tries to free his leg and advance position but Battleaxe is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Battleaxe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ha's guard. #REVB#
Battleaxe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ha is proving hard to escape from.
Battleaxe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ha has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Battleaxe has passed into side control.
Ha sneaks back into half guard.
Ha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Battleaxe.
Ha misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ha wants to control but Battleaxe is keeping busy.
Battleaxe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ha's head. #T3#
Battleaxe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Battleaxe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Battleaxe moves in looking to clinch but Ha pushes him off.
Ha attempts a counter takedown but Battleaxe avoids it well and moves away.
Ha just misses with a punch to the body.
Battleaxe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ha defends it nicely.
Yee Ha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mon Battleaxe.
Battleaxe darts in looking for a takedown but Ha gets double underhooks and turns Battleaxe into the cage. #CL#
Ha gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4##TD#
Ha pulls Battleaxe into guard.
Battleaxe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ha trying to keep a closed guard but Battleaxe is proving a slippery customer.
Ha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Battleaxe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ha is breathing heavily.
Battleaxe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yee Ha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Battleaxe shoots for a double leg takedown but Ha sprawls well. He's pushed Battleaxe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Battleaxe shoots in looking for a takedown. Ha tries to sprawl out of it but Battleaxe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Ha rushes Battleaxe and presses him up against the cage.
Battleaxe has Ha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yee Ha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mon Battleaxe.
Battleaxe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleaxe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Ha manages to break the clinch.
Battleaxe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Ha pushes Battleaxe up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Ha breaks from the clinch.
Battleaxe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Ha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Battleaxe is trying to defend but Ha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Ha is looking for a kimura here.
Ha is pressing down on Battleaxe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Battleaxe is holding on for now.
Yee Ha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Ha wants to work for an arm triangle but Battleaxe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Battleaxe wants to get back to full guard.
Battleaxe keeping hold of Ha's head, controlling as best he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battleaxe tries to roll over but Ha keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Battleaxe is defended easily by Ha.
Battleaxe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Battleaxe is looking to clinch.
Battleaxe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ha defends it nicely.
Ha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battleaxe can do to turn this around?
Ha swats away the attempt to clinch by Battleaxe.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Ha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ha lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Battleaxe pulls guard effortlessly.
Ha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Battleaxe keeping moving, preventing Ha from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yee Ha dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ha is defended easily by Battleaxe.
Battleaxe is looking to clinch but Ha is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Ha. No joy for Battleaxe on that attempt.
Ha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Battleaxe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ha somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleaxe shoots in looking for a takedown but Ha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Battleaxe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Battleaxe as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yee Ha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battleaxe tries to clinch up but Ha circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Ha drives through and clinches with Battleaxe against the cage.
#T1##BC#
Ha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Battleaxe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ha circles away.
Battleaxe shoots in and drives through. Ha sprawls well.
Ha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Battleaxe sprawls and moves away.
Battleaxe is looking to clinch but Ha is avoiding it.
Battleaxe moves in looking to clinch but Ha pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Battleaxe.
Ha stuffs the takedown attempt from Battleaxe. Battleaxe gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Ha has closed the distance and engaged Battleaxe in a clinch.
#TD#
Ha gets control of Battleaxe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Ha wants to sweep here but Battleaxe controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Battleaxe stands and steps away. Ha gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Battleaxe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Battleaxe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ha is fending him off so far but Battleaxe persists. Nope, Ha circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Ha instigates a clinch.
Battleaxe is looking to control Ha's arms but Ha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Battleaxe has his back to the cage.
Ha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Battleaxe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Battleaxe fails with the takedown.#T3#
Battleaxe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Ha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Battleaxe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ha is in Battleaxe's guard.
Battleaxe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ha is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Battleaxe has clasped his hands together around Ha's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battleaxe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ha is trying to control Battleaxe's posture but Battleaxe avoids it. #T4#
Battleaxe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Battleaxe controlling the position from side mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mon Battleaxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yee Ha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battleaxe lands a few punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yee Ha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Yee Ha!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Yee Ha!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Yee Ha!
Yee Ha wins by unanimous decision! |
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