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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Akinaga scores with a nice strike.
Akinaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Soso Anzor has been cut.
Anzor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akinaga's waist but Akinaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anzor off to one side.
Akinaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anzor leaves his chin hanging out and Akinaga seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Anzor crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiso Akinaga!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kiso Akinaga made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Anzor stuns Molly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Anzor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Molly on his heels. He'll look to pass Molly's guard now, I'm sure.
Molly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anzor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Hog Molly has been cut.
Anzor wants to control from the top but Molly keeps moving.
Anzor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anzor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Molly's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anzor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Molly's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anzor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anzor looking to sit in guard and control but Molly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Anzor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Molly being controlled here momentarily.
Anzor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Anzor has his hands on Molly's head, controlling the position.
Anzor trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anzor can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Molly cracks Anzor with a good jab.
Anzor shoots in but no luck this time.
Anzor shoots in for a takedown but Molly shows good takedown defense.
Molly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anzor.
Molly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Anzor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Molly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anzor thinking.
Hog Molly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soso Anzor.
Molly digs a good hook to Anzor's body.
Anzor looks winded!#T3##KD#
Molly cracks Anzor with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Molly has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Anzor to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Soso Anzor has been cut.#CL#
Molly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Molly is leaning against Anzor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Molly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Molly digs a right hand into Anzor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anzor's gas tank.
Molly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Molly.
Molly pushes Anzor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Molly.
Molly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anzor backwards.
Molly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anzor backwards.
Molly scores with a hook to the body.
Molly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anzor backwards.
Molly lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Anzor is rocked!
Molly is working Anzor over against the cage.
Anzor is still on wobbly legs! Can Molly finish him?
Molly pushes Anzor against the cage. Molly is working some dirty boxing. Molly pushes off with a quick right hook! Anzor goes down! Anzor tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Molly moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hog Molly!
During a confident post fight interview, Hog Molly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 66
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
McConnell rushes Anzor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anzor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
McConnell moves into range and clinches up with Anzor.
Nice elbow from McConnell. #CUT#It looks like Soso Anzor has been cut.#BC#
McConnell breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for McConnell.
Anzor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anzor throws a left and a right that both miss
and McConnell counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Anzor out cold! What a finish! McConnell is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe McConnell!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe McConnell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 53
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Lorkhe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anzor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lorkhe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anzor scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Anzor shoots in and gets a takedown into Lorkhe's guard.
Lorkhe wants to improve his position but instead Anzor has moved into half guard.
Anzor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anzor thows a huge punch but Lorkhe dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anzor drops an elbow to the side of Lorkhe's head.
Lorkhe is trying to maintain the position but Anzor is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Anzor wants to control but Lorkhe is keeping him busy.
Lorkhe is trying to stand.
Lorkhe wants to get back to full guard but Anzor has passed into side control.
Anzor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lorkhe is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Anzor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anzor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lorkhe wants to control but Anzor postures up.
Anzor cracks Lorkhe with a big elbow. #T2#
Anzor in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Anzor is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lorkhe looks calm but he's in trouble here. Anzor gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lorkhe is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Anzor lets go of the hold and Lorkhe can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Soso Anzor!
A very excited looking Soso Anzor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
KIFC 42-
Date: Apr 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Anzor shoots in for a takedown but Vegas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vegas slaps away a takedown attempt from Anzor, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Anzor shoots in and gets a takedown into Vegas's guard.
Anzor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#It looks like Las Vegas has been cut.
Vegas controlling Anzor's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anzor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anzor tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegas is retaining full guard.
Vegas has momentary wrist control but Anzor slips an elbow through the middle.
Anzor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vegas controlling the position.#T1#
Anzor is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegas has wrist control.
Anzor throws a strike but Vegas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Anzor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vegas on the ground.
Anzor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anzor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anzor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vegas scoring with some ground and pound.
Anzor 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.
Vegas with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Anzor keeping moving, preventing Vegas from controlling successfully.
Vegas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vegas throwing strikes from guard but Anzor blocks nicely.
Vegas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Anzor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anzor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vegas controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vegas tries to clinch but Anzor is having none of it.
Vegas is looking to clinch.
Vegas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anzor as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Vegas clinches.
Vegas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Vegas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anzor prevents it.
Soso Anzor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Las Vegas.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vegas as Anzor tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anzor. #BC#
Anzor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anzor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anzor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Anzor gets caught flat footed, as Vegas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Vegas has gone for a leg lock! Anzor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vegas's guard.#REVR#
Vegas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anzor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Anzor postures up in Vegas's guard and throws a big left but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas pulls Anzor in close to his closed guard and prevents Anzor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anzor tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegas is retaining full guard.
Anzor trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anzor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anzor throwing strikes from guard but Vegas blocks nicely.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Anzor from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Soso Anzor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Las Vegas's cut.
That's time! Anzor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vegas tries to clinch up.
Anzor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vegas sprawls and moves away.
Anzor throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anzor takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Soso Anzor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anzor looks for a takedown but Vegas sprawls well.
Anzor misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Vegas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anzor!
You can see the frustration on Anzor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anzor parries the strikes from Vegas easily there. Vegas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anzor to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anzor can't do much from the bottom here.
Anzor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ground and pound from Anzor. #T1#
Vegas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anzor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anzor is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegas has wrist control.
Vegas working a defensive guard but Anzor passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Anzor wants to work for an arm triangle but Vegas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anzor prevents Vegas from improving his position.
Vegas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vegas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anzor lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Anzor postures up and lands a big shot to Vegas's brow.
Vegas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anzor throws a big right hand that misses.
Anzor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anzor wants to pass the guard but Vegas is keeping the position.
Vegas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anzor stopping the sweep attempt from Vegas.
Anzor looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Vegas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vegas tries to clinch there but Anzor circles away.
Anzor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vegas as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soso Anzor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Vegas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vegas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Las Vegas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vegas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vegas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anzor taking some punishment here, with Vegas in his half guard.
Vegas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anzor's head. #T4#
Anzor trying to control but Vegas postures up.
Vegas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vegas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vegas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anzor is looking to escape.
Vegas prevents Anzor from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anzor is working hard here to advance position.
Anzor is squirming around, avoiding Vegas's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Las Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Las Vegas's cut.
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#
Anzor tries for a takedown but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vegas wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Vegas as Anzor shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vegas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Vegas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Vegas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas working the ground and pound but Anzor is defending the strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vegas working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vegas working away.
Vegas lands a few punches from side control.
Anzor tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Anzor can't do much from the bottom here.
Anzor seems a little lost for a moment, as Vegas dominates the positioning.
Anzor taking a bit of punishment here - Vegas scoring with strikes.
Vegas wants to control but Anzor is keeping him busy.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anzor struggling a bit here.
Anzor being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anzor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vegas connects with a decent elbow.
Anzor defending against the ground and pound.
Vegas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Anzor throws a few strikes from the bottom but Vegas takes advantage and mounts!
Vegas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vegas landing shots from mount.
Anzor is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Vegas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anzor is looking to escape.
Vegas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anzor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vegas avoids the attempt from Anzor to control.
Vegas misses with a head shot.
Vegas raining down shots from the mount!
Vegas landing strikes from the mount.
Anzor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Vegas punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Anzor is rocked!
Vegas controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Anzor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vegas lands a big elbow - Anzor is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Anzor is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Las Vegas!
Las Vegas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 35
Date: Mar 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Anzor takes a swing at Soaki's ribcage but misses.
Soaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Anzor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anzor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Soaki wants to improve his position but Anzor is controlling well.
Anzor throwing shots but Soaki is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anzor is trying to control. Soaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anzor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soaki is trying to control but can't.
Soaki gets full guard.
Anzor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Soaki has his feet on Anzor's thighs here. He's pushed Anzor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Anzor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokoni Soaki!
Tokoni Soaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Anzor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Langel avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Langel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anzor misses with a body punch
letting Langel counter with a right hand.
Anzor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Langel's waist but Langel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anzor off to one side.
Langel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soso Anzor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Anzor tries to keep at a distance but Langel has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anzor is trying to drag Langel to the mat but Langel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Langel. #T1#
Langel wants a takedown but no success here.
Anzor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Anzor manages to break the clinch.
Anzor has a takedown stuffed.
Langel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anzor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Langel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anzor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Langel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anzor.
Anzor misses with a takedown
and Langel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Anzor shoots in for a takedown but Langel shows good takedown defense.
Langel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Langel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anzor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Langel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anzor shoots in but no luck this time.
Langel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anzor doesn't seem bothered though.
Anzor is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Langel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anzor, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Langel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Langel.
Langel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anzor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Langel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anzor goes for a double leg but Langel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Langel continues to drive forward.#T3##BC2#
Langel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Anzor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anzor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Langel tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Anzor is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Langel is surviving well by controlling Anzor's body position as best he can.
Anzor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anzor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Anzor has control of Langel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Langel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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!
Langel wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Anzor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Langel trying desperately to get to his feet.
Anzor with a couple of short strikes.
Anzor with a couple of short strikes.
Anzor is landing with some decent strikes but Langel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anzor postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Langel out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Anzor goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Soso Anzor!
Soso Anzor 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.
The defeated Othmar Langel had this to say: 'Well then..'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Dillon lands a head shot.#TD#
Anzor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anzor controlling the pace.
Anzor working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Cody Dillon has been cut.
Anzor controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Dillon is out! Anzor gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Soso Anzor! |
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