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Event:
020 SEVEN
Date: Jul 11, 2023 |
#R1# Namov swings away with a leg kick that misses. Marciano unleashes a big counter combination but Namov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A lazy body kick from Namov and Marciano counters with a left to the body. Namov throws a head kick that misses and Marciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Namov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It seemed like Marciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Namov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've been told by Namov's head coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Namov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marciano takes a step back to recover. Marciano digs a good body shot into Namov's ribs. Namov feints and then cracks Marciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marciano down. Marciano looks to land a combination. Namov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Namov throws a body kick that misses and Marciano counters with a two punch combo. 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! Marciano cracks Namov with a good jab. Marciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Namov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Namov tries a head kick but it misses.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Namov.
Marciano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1# Namov throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
#KD2# Marciano drops Namov with a beautiful combination! Namov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marciano is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Namov is rocked! Malek Namov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Namov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Marciano gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Namov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stony Marciano! A victorious Stony Marciano 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:
020 SIX
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Adofo closes the distance and clinches. Adofo lands with a left to the head. Adofo works on Namov's body with a couple of short punches. Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Namov uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adofo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Adofo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Namov blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adofo. Adofo lands a body shot. Namov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Namov. Adofo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Namov tries to break free but Adofo pushes him back against the cage. Namov wants to break free but Adofo has control.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Adofo scores with a shot to the side of Namov's head. Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside. Adofo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Adofo lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adofo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Adofo scores with a shoulder strike. Adofo working aggressively here.
Adofo lands a hook to the side of the head. Namov is trying to force a seperation but Adofo has the dominant position. Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Namov's elbow. Namov is trying to push Adofo away but Adofo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Namov blocks an uppercut.
Adofo scores with a shoulder strike. Adofo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# A short right hand to the side of the head by Adofo. 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! Namov is trying to break the clinch but Adofo is controlling him. Adofo working aggressively here.
#BC# Namov breaks from the clinch.
Namov throws a leg kick but Adofo checks it. #CL2# Adofo has managed to clinch.
Namov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A short right from Adofo on the inside. Adofo tries to work over Namov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Adofo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namov backwards. Adofo lands a left hand.
Adofo lands a hook to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Adofo.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo lands a right hand. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adofo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Adofo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namov backwards. Adofo tries a body shot but Namov blocks it.
Adofo lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Namov is rocked! A shot in the inside from Adofo. Oh Namov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Adofo throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside. Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside. Namov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adofo lands with a left to the head. Adofo pushes Namov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Namov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adofo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Adofo throws a head punch that misses. A body shot lands from Adofo.
Namov blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Namov's face as he tries to break the clinch. Namov is looking to break free of the clinch but Adofo has double underhooks. A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Adofo lands a shot to the body. Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Namov controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land. Namov seems to have got his legs back now. Adofo gets through Namov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adofo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land. Adofo lands with a light punch inside. Adofo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Namov is trying to push Adofo away but Adofo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Adofo lands with a short shot to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yanga Adofo dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2# Adofo has closed the distance and engaged Namov in a clinch.
Adofo scores with a hook to the body. Adofo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Adofo on the inside. Adofo lands a shoulder strike. Adofo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Adofo tries a body shot but Namov blocks it.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Namov blocking some punches.
Yanga Adofo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Namov manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Adofo has closed the distance and engaged Namov in a clinch.
Namov is trying to force a seperation but Adofo has the dominant position. Namov blocking some punches.
#T1# Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Namov.
Namov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adofo has him pressed against the cage. Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adofo digs a right hand underneath Namov's ribcage. Namov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Namov is trying to break the clinch but Adofo has him pressed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land. Adofo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Namov backwards. Adofo lands a hook that snaps the head of Namov backwards. Adofo misses with some punches.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses. Still in the clinch, Adofo scores with a nice short uppercut. Namov blocking some punches.
#T2# Adofo misses with a body punch.
Adofo lands with a right to the head. Adofo lands a shoulder strike. Adofo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Adofo lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adofo has Namov pressed against the cage, preventing Namov from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Adofo tries to work over Namov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A shot in the inside from Adofo. Adofo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Namov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Adofo keeps control of Namov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Still in the clinch, Adofo scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo. Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Namov.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses. Adofo tries to work over Namov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Namov blocking some punches.
Adofo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Namovs head. Adofo lands with a short shot to the head. Namov tries to break free but Adofo pushes him back against the cage. Adofo misses with the head strike.
Adofo lands a body punch in the clinch. Adofo works on Namov's body with a couple of short punches. Adofo working aggressively here.
#T4# Adofo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namov backwards. Adofo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Adofo lands with a left to the head. Adofo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Namovs head. This has been an exciting period of action! Adofo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Namov uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Namov. Adofo lands with a short shot to the head. Good body shot from Adofo.
Namov wants to break free but Adofo has control.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Namov. Adofo misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yanga Adofo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Namov throws a wild body kick that Adofo sees coming a mile off.#CL2# Adofo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Namov, pushing him back against the cage. Adofo lands with a light punch inside. A short left from Adofo. Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside. Namov prevents a body shot from Adofo. Namov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Namov avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage. Namov wants to get back to striking at distance but Adofo won't allow it.
#BC# Namov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Namov tries to keep at a distance but Adofo has taken the fight into the clinch. Namov tries to circle away but Adofo has him pinned against the cage. Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Namov. Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch. Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adofo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Namov uses good head movement to avoid it. Namov takes a shot to the head. Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adofo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Namov. Adofo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Namovs head. Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adofo lands a left hand.
#T2# Adofo lands a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Namov. A head punch blocked on the inside by Namov. Adofo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Namov. Adofo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short left from Adofo. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Adofo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. This has been an exciting period of action! Adofo tries to work over Namov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Namov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Namov. Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adofo lands a hook that snaps the head of Namov backwards. Namov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# A shot in the inside from Adofo. Adofo pushes Namov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Namov uses good head movement to avoid it. Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Namov. Adofo lands a hook that snaps the head of Namov backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Adofo. Adofo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Adofo digs a right hand into Namov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Namov's gas tank. A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
A right handed body shot lands from Adofo.
Adofo lands a big right hand that drops Namov! The killer instinct kicks in and Adofo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Adofo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yanga Adofo! |
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Event:
020 THREE
Date: May 25, 2023 |
#R1# Sondergaard darts in looking for a takedown but Namov gets double underhooks and turns Sondergaard into the cage. Namov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sondergaard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Namov tries to avoid it but Sondergaard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Namov to the ground. Namov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Namov connects with a leg kick. Sondergaard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Namov. That kick from Namov tenderised Sondergaard's leg. Sondergaard is trying to keep his angry face on. Namov leaves Sondergaard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. And Namov counters with a quick kick to the body but Sondergaard blocks it. Malek Namov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Sondergaard. Namov scores with a head kick. Sondergaard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Namov! Sondergaard is out on his feet! Namov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Sondergaard is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Sondergaard is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malek Namov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2023 |
#R1# That kick from Namov tenderised Thor's leg. Thor is trying to keep his angry face on. Namov with the inside leg kick. Namov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thor's sensitive parts. Thor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Namov can pounce on him.
#TD2# Thor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Namov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Namov wants to get back to full guard. Namov wants to control the action here but instead Thor manages to pass to full mount! Namov wants to hold on but Thor pushes him away. Namov is squirming around, avoiding Thor's attempts to control the action. Thor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Namov?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thor dominating with strikes here. Namov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1# Namov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2# Thor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Namov is on top in guard.
#SUB2# Namov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Namov has managed to get both his arms back between Thor's legs - danger averted. Thor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Namov looking to sit in guard and control but Thor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Namov is trying to keep Thor in close.
#T2# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thor wants to control from the top but Namov keeps moving. #SU2# Thor stands and steps away. Namov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Namov connects with a solid leg kick. Namov throws a head kick but Thor moves out of range.
That kick from Namov tenderised Thor's leg. Thor is trying to keep his angry face on. Thor tries to close the distance and clinch but Namov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# Namov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2# Thor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Namov's guard. Namov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Namov has his foot on Thor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thor works his way back into a safe position though. Thor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB# Namov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Namov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Namov is really struggling to control Thor but he's trying to hold on to the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Namov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Namov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Namov looking to control.
#T4# Namov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thor is now in half guard. Thor looks winded! Namov trying to control from the bottom.
Thor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Namov works his way to full guard. Good work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Loki Thor will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# A head kick from Namov lands but Thor takes it in his stride. A nice inside leg kick there by Namov. That's going to slow Thor down. Namov connects with an inside leg kick. Thor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2# Thor gets a double leg takedown into Namov's guard. Namov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Namov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Namov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thor chips away with some ground and pound. Thor throws a big right hand that misses. Thor throwing strikes from guard but Namov blocks nicely. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1##SUB# Namov looking for a guillotine here but Thor defends easily.
Loki Thor has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Namov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Thor wants to control from the top but Namov keeps moving. #SUB# Namov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Namov trying to keep a closed guard but Thor is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Thor trying to control but Namov is working from the bottom. Namov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Namov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thor's sensitive parts. #T3# Thor throws a head kick but Namov moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Namov - that will leave a mark!
Thor is breathing heavily. Namov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Thor takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2# Thor closes the distance and pushes Namov back into the cage. Namov working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Thor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Namov throws a leg kick which misses Thor's front leg but catches the back leg as Thor tries to avoid it. A nice leg kick from Namov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Namov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Namov with a nice calf kick. Thor takes a kick to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Namov thumps Thor with a low kick. Namov lands a head kick!
#T4# Namov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Namov throws a quick inside leg kick. Namov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thor will feel that in the morning. Malek Namov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Namov pushes Thor away with a front kick. Namov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thor will feel that in the morning. Thor dives in for a single leg takedown but Namov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Namov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Namov is looking to slow Thor down with leg kicks. Namov throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#Thor is rocked! Namov feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Thor collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Malek Namov! |
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