|
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
MMAH 74
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1# Chimaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apuro swivels and escapes.#TD# Apuro looking to score a takedown here. Chimaev is defending well but Apuro drives through and ends up in Chimaev's guard. Chimaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apuro is controlling him. Apuro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Apuro scoring with some ground and pound. Chimaev keeping full guard, as Apuro tries to pass. Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that Chimaev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back. Apuro connects with a couple of short punches. Apuro is in close to Chimaev's body, working some short punches and elbows. Apuro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Apuro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Chimaev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Apuro lands a couple of decent looking shots. Chimaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Apuro controls the pace.#T1# Chimaev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2# Apuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chimaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apuro has managed to get both his arms back between Chimaev's legs - danger averted. Apuro works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard. Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Apuro works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard. Apuro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Apuro chips away with some ground and pound. Apuro postures up and lands a big shot to Chimaev's brow. Apuro wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving. Apuro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Apuro chips away with some ground and pound. Apuro works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard. Apuro lands a couple of elbows. Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Chimaev is rocked! Apuro loads up on a big left hand. Chimaev felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Apuro looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Chimaev can't hide his disappointment, as Apuro celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mursk Apuro made sure he mentioned Sakura Style, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1# Chimaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Igwe scores with a shot to the body.
Chimaev looks winded!#KD# Igwe drops Chimaev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chimaev looks back up at him and smiles so Igwe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Chimaev is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Khamzat Chimaev has been cut. Khamzat Chimaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Igwe lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Chimaev - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Igwe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kingsley Igwe! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
#R1# Horvath tries to clinch up and Chimaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Horvath moves in looking to clinch but Chimaev pushes him off. Horvath is looking to clinch but Chimaev is avoiding it.
As Horvath tries to get set, Chimaev tries to push him back and clinch up but Horvath manages to avoid the attempt.#CL# Chimaev has Horvath up against the cage in a clinch.
Chimaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Horvath is defending well. Horvath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horvath lands a left hand.
Horvath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chimaev's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Chimaev manages to pull guard.
Chimaev pulls Horvath in to control the position. Horvath tries to stand but Chimaev is controlling from the bottom. Horvath preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB# Chimaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chimaev wants to stand up but Horvath is controlling him. Chimaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Chimaev slips nicely into half guard.#T2# Horvath wants to stand back up but Chimaev manages to pass into side control.
An elbow from Chimaev crashes against the mat.
Chimaev misses with an attempted head punch from side control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horvath can do anything to dispel that myth. Chimaev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB# Chimaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Horvath is not content to let Chimaev control the position. #T3# Chimaev controls the position from side control. Chimaev tries to stand but Horvath is controlling his head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Horvath is being controlled here. #SUB# Chimaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Horvath, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Chimaev tries for a kimura but Horvath is defending well. Chimaev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Horvath really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chimaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chimaev wants to control but Horvath is keeping him busy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Chimaev dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Horvath wants to clinch. Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horvath sprawls well. Horvath wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chimaev gets slowly back to his feet. Horvath is looking to clinch but Chimaev is avoiding it.
Horvath dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Horvath is looking to clinch but Chimaev is avoiding it.
#CL2# Horvath has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horvath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chimaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chimaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horvath can do to turn this around? Chimaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horvath smiles and moves away.
Horvath tries to clinch but Chimaev moves out of range. Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horvath as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2# Horvath rushes Chimaev and presses him up against the cage. A body shot lands from Horvath.
Horvath digs a right hand underneath Chimaev's ribcage. Chimaev let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD# Chimaev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chimaev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Chimaev 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.#SUB# Chimaev looking for a guillotine here but Horvath defends easily.
#T2##SUB# Chimaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Horvath wants to get up but he can't break Chimaev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Chimaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3# Horvath wants to stand back up but Chimaev manages to pass into side control.
Khamzat Chimaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Chimaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horvath keeps working. Chimaev takes a little break here. Horvath wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Chimaev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Chimaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chimaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Chimaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Horvath has escaped the position, nice work there. Horvath pushes Chimaev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chimaev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. 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.
A close second round but Dzsulio Horvath will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Horvath tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chimaev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Horvath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Horvath. Chimaev fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Horvath gets underhooks to prevent Chimaev's takedown attempt.
Horvath lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chimaev. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horvath as Chimaev tries to tie him up. Horvath lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Chimaev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Chimaev pulls Horvath in close to his closed guard and prevents Horvath from doing any damage or advancing position. Horvath postures up.
#T1# Chimaev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Horvath wanted to stand there but Chimaev had control of the position. Chimaev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Chimaev has a closed guard, preventing Horvath from standing up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Chimaev tries for a takedown but Horvath sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Horvath clinches with his opponent.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Chimaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A short right from Horvath on the inside. Chimaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Horvath avoids it. Horvath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chimaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A short right from Horvath on the inside. Chimaev can't break the clinch.
Chimaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Horvath to keep the fight standing. Chimaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horvath gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Chimaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Horvath pulls him back up using the underhooks. Horvath lands a nice uppercut. Horvath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Horvath lands with a light punch inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horvath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horvath. Horvath lands on the inside with an uppercut. Horvath lands with a light punch inside. A short body shot lands from Horvath as the two fighters clinch.
Horvath lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chimaev. Horvath lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Chimaev is rocked! Horvath lands a big right hand that drops Chimaev! The killer instinct kicks in and Horvath finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Horvath!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dzsulio Horvath! |
|
|
|
|
|
|