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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 8
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Zakrov blocks a head kick by Moore.
Moore looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zakrov.
Zakrov is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zakrov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Zakrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moore has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrov scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakrov working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zakrov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Moore is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Zakrov yanks on the arm and Moore is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Zakrov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fyodor Zakrov! |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 5
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Zakrov throws a combination that misses
and Spooner counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Spooner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zakrov misses with a takedown attempt
and Spooner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zakrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spooner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spooner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zakrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spooner counters with a straight right hand.
Junior Spooner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fyodor Zakrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spooner with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD#
Spooner lands a left and a right that send Zakrov crashing to the mat, dazed. Spooner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Zakrov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spooner steps in with a hook that catches Zakrov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Spooner follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Zakrov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Spooner! |
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Event:
RSE 1: From Ruin We Rise
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Zakrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suraman checks a leg kick.
As Zakrov tries to get set, Suraman tries to push him back and clinch up but Zakrov manages to avoid the attempt.
Zakrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Zakrov fails with the takedown
and Suraman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zakrov closes the distance but Suraman moves to the side #TD#
and Suraman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Suraman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Suraman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Suraman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Suraman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Suraman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zakrov trying to control here.
Suraman stalling.
Suraman thows a huge punch but Zakrov dodges it nicely.
Zakrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suraman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suraman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suraman prevents Zakrov from improving his position.
Zakrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Suraman wants to pass to mount but Zakrov is defending the position.
Suraman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zakrov!
Zakrov is trying to escape the mount.
Zakrov tries to hold on but Suraman pushes him away.
Suraman controlling from the full mount.
Suraman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zakrov for as long as he can get away with.
Suraman looking to control but Zakrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zakrov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Suraman throwing strikes here but Zakrov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zakrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suraman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Suraman controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Suraman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Suraman controlling the pace for now.
Suraman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Zakrov is squirming around, avoiding Suraman's attempts to control the action. #SU#
Suraman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
Suraman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zakrov to the mat! Zakrov manages to get full guard.
Zakrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Suraman controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maman Suraman dominated that round.
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##TD2#
Zakrov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suraman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Suraman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Suraman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zakrov was covering up waiting for the punch and Suraman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Zakrov is keeping the position.
Maman Suraman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suraman trying to control but Zakrov is working from the bottom.
Suraman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Zakrov keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Zakrov is keeping the position.
Suraman is working hard here to advance position.
Suraman 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.
Zakrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Suraman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suraman trying to control from Zakrov's half guard. Zakrov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zakrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Zakrov keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
Suraman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Zakrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Zakrov is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Zakrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Suraman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zakrov wants to control but Suraman is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Suraman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zakrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Suraman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zakrov can do to turn this around?
Suraman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Suraman looking to control but Zakrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Suraman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Zakrov blocking the ground and pound.
Suraman trying to control but Zakrov is having none of it.
Zakrov tries to hold on but Suraman postures up.
Suraman breaks from Zakrov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Suraman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Zakrov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Suraman.
Suraman controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maman Suraman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Suraman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Suraman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zakrov is trying to defend but Suraman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zakrov tries to roll over but Suraman keeps him under control.
Suraman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrov wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Zakrov is defending well.
Still in half guard, Suraman seems content to control.
Zakrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Suraman slips nicely into half guard.
Suraman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zakrov is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Suraman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zakrov.
Suraman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zakrov closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
so Suraman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zakrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suraman advances position into side control!#SUB#
Suraman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zakrov tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The referee asks Suraman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Suraman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Suraman wants to control but Zakrov is keeping him busy.
Zakrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suraman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zakrov is letting Suraman control him for a moment.
Suraman throws an elbow but Zakrov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Suraman happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maman Suraman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suraman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maman Suraman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bambino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bambino working over Zakrov with some ground and pound. Zakrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bambino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bambino trying to control the pace.
Zakrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bambino.
Bambino wants to control but Zakrov is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bambino is trying to control the action in half guard but Zakrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Zakrov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zakrov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zakrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bambino appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bambino. Zakrov shrugs it off though. #CL#
Bambino clinches with his opponent.
Bambino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Bambino pulls guard successfully.
Bambino can't keep his opponent in guard - Zakrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Bambino is trying to stand back up but Zakrov is controlling him
Zakrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bambino defending well though.
Zakrov is pressing down on Bambino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bambino is holding on for now.
Bambino wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Bambino kicks off Zakrov and gets to his feet. #TD#
Bambino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bambino is keen to just control but Zakrov is a slippery customer.#T3#
Zakrov is trying to stand up here but Bambino is controlling him well.
Well, if Bambino is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zakrov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bambino.
Zakrov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bambino looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Zakrov gets tackled into the cage by Bambino. Bambino maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bambino manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Bambino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakrov wants to control but Bambino postures up.
Zakrov gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bambino with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Bambino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bambino drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zakrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bambino is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bambino avoiding damage.
Bambino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zakrov up against the cage.
Zakrov wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zakrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bambino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1##CL#
Bambino has managed to clinch.
Zakrov looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Bambino works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zakrov pulls Bambino in to control the position.
Zakrov keeping moving, preventing Bambino from controlling successfully. #SU#
Bambino stands up from Zakrov's guard - Bambino perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zakrov closes the distance and clinches up with Bambino, looking for a takedown. Zakrov pushes Bambino against the cage but Bambino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stefano Bambino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fyodor Zakrov.#T2##TD#
Bambino shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zakrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zakrov sneaks out the side door and pushes Bambino away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zakrov is breathing heavily.#TD#
Bambino looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zakrov!
Zakrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Bambino decides to stand back up. #T3#
Zakrov looks for a takedown but Bambino sprawls well.#CL#
Bambino rushes Zakrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bambino lands a takedown into guard.
Bambino content to stall in guard here.
Bambino sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zakrov's guard.
Zakrov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Bambino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zakrov defending well though.
Bambino trying to mount his opponent but Zakrov defends it. #SUB#
Bambino is trying to work for a kimura but Zakrov is defending well.
Zakrov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Zakrov has his foot on Bambino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bambino works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stefano Bambino will probably get the nod.
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#
Zakrov shoots in but Bambino avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bambino is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zakrov can't fight it off and eventually Bambino manages to take the fight to the floor. Zakrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zakrov pushes Bambino off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrov throws a wild body kick that Bambino sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zakrov is defended easily by Bambino.#T1##TD#
Bambino scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zakrov is letting Bambino control him for a moment.
Bambino tries to move to mount but Zakrov blocks the move with his legs.
Bambino taking a break here but Zakrov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bambino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Bambino tries to pass to full mount but Zakrov defends it.
Zakrov is looking for a sweep. Bambino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bambino connects with a nice short shot to Zakrov's temple.
Bambino tries to stand and escape but Zakrov is controlling the position. #SUB#
Zakrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Bambino.
Zakrov wants to control but Bambino is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Zakrov wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bambino looking to score a takedown here. Zakrov is defending well but Bambino drives through and ends up in Zakrov's guard.
Zakrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zakrov has his hands on Bambino's head, controlling the position.
Bambino looking to sit in guard and control but Zakrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zakrov throws a strike but Bambino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Zakrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Bambino gets to his feet. Zakrov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Zakrov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bambino to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Bambino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Bambino has managed to clinch.
Fyodor Zakrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stefano Bambino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zakrov wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefano Bambino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bambino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefano Bambino! |
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