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Event:
ICF 8
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Thackerley as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thackerley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thackerley works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Thackerley swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tiny Tim Thackerley! |
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Event:
ICF 7
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Mma pushes him off.
A left lands for Mma.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mma scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Mma lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Mma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Old Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Mma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mma.
Mma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuznetsov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mma tries to sprawl out of it but Kuznetsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuznetsov darts in looking for a takedown but Mma gets double underhooks and turns Kuznetsov into the cage. #T1#
Mma tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Mma back against the cage.
Mma lands with a right to the head.
Mma lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Mma scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mma lands a body shot.
Mma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mma lands a slapping body shot.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Mma.
Mma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
A jab lands there for Mma.#ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Old Mma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mma lands a hook that stumbles Kuznetsov back into the cage. Mma follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Kuznetsov to the canvas! Mma pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Kuznetsov has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Old Mma!
In his post fight interview, Old Mma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
ICF 5
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Dgebuadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.#TD2#
Kuznetsov shoots in and gets a takedown into Dgebuadze's guard.
Kuznetsov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dgebuadze is trying to keep Kuznetsov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dgebuadze throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kuznetsov escapes and throws Dgebuadze's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dgebuadze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dgebuadze tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kuznetsov easily slips into full mount!
Dgebuadze tries to hold on but Kuznetsov pushes him away. #T1#
Dgebuadze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dgebuadze wants to control but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov controlling from mount.
Dgebuadze is working to get back to half guard.
Kuznetsov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dgebuadze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dgebuadze gets back to half guard.
Dgebuadze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuznetsov content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Dgebuadze is trying to maintain the position but Kuznetsov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dgebuadze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kuznetsov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuznetsov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kuznetsov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dgebuadze wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Dgebuadze is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov is looking to advance position but Dgebuadze won't allow it.
Dgebuadze looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dgebuadze is controlling Kuznetsov's trapped leg to prevent Kuznetsov from advancing to side control.
Kuznetsov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kuznetsov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dgebuadze is trying to control but can't.
Dgebuadze manages to get to full guard.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuznetsov postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dgebuadze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dgebuadze's guard.
Dgebuadze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuznetsov looking to pass the guard.
Kuznetsov looks winded!#SUB#
Dgebuadze is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kuznetsov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dgebuadze's body to avoid the submission. Dgebuadze has instead reached around Kuznetsov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dgebuadze arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mikheil Dgebuadze!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mikheil Dgebuadze waved his t-shirt featuring Senshi Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Caiman lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Caiman.#TD2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Caiman did well to prevent Kuznetsov getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Caiman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Caiman tries to get out of the position.
Caiman trying to control here.
Caiman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Caiman is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Kuznetsov seems to be working for a kimura but Caiman defends the submission attempt.
Kuznetsov prevents Caiman from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov wants to pass the guard but Caiman is defending well. #SUB2#
Kuznetsov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Caiman defend it? Kuznetsov steps over the head and cranks it - Caiman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kuznetsov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maksim Kuznetsov!
After the fight, Maksim Kuznetsov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Benjamin shoots in and bounces Kuznetsov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kuznetsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benjamin throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov can't keep his opponent in guard - Benjamin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benjamin prevents Kuznetsov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benjamin winds up and cracks Kuznetsov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Benjamin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benjamin is keen to just control but Kuznetsov is a slippery customer.#T1#
Kuznetsov trying to control here.
Benjamin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benjamin working over Kuznetsov with some ground and pound. Kuznetsov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Benjamin wants to take a breather but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Benjamin throwing shots but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benjamin in particular looking to stall.
Benjamin really is a fat lump.
Benjamin slips a nice elbow through Kuznetsov's hands, connecting with Kuznetsov's forehead.
Kuznetsov wants to control but Benjamin is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kuznetsov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benjamin is nestled in close to Kuznetsov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Benjamin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin passes to full mount!
Benjamin landing strikes from the mount.
Benjamin controlling the position easily from mount.
Benjamin lands a big shot there that rocks Kuznetsov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Benjamin cracks Kuznetsov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Benjamin's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cale Benjamin! |
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Event:
ICF 2
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Funk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funk misses with a head kick.
Funk connects with a high kick.
Funk throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
As Funk looks to move away, Kuznetsov throws a big counter combo but Funk just gets out of the way.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Funk.
Funk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funk tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily#CL#
and Kuznetsov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Funk's efforts to push away.
Funk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funk circles away.
Funk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Funk throws a head kick that Kuznetsov semi-blocks.
#T1#
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Funk can pounce on him.
Funk lands with a slapping head kick.
Funk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Kuznetsov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Funk throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Funk is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kuznetsov like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kuznetsov from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Funk!
Jimbo Funk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily#TD2#
and Kuznetsov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Man's guard.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Kuznetsov passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Man tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznetsov on the ground.#T1#
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov unloading with bombs!
Kuznetsov content just to control the position here.
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuznetsov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2##SUB2#
Kuznetsov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Man is holding on tight.
Man tries to lock up and control but Kuznetsov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuznetsov controlling the pace for now.
Kuznetsov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Man can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT2#It looks like Ocean Man has been cut.#T3#
Kuznetsov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuznetsov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB2#
Kuznetsov is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kuznetsov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maksim Kuznetsov!
Maksim Kuznetsov made sure to mention his sponsor, Senshi Fight Gear in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kuznetsov gets the takedown into side control.
Zemlak tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kuznetsov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zemlak to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zemlak shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov controlling from the full mount.
Zemlak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuznetsov working Zemlak over with strikes here.
Kuznetsov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kuznetsov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zemlak can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov is landing with some decent strikes but Zemlak is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
Kuznetsov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuznetsov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zemlak is trying to escape the mount.
Kuznetsov controlling from the full mount. #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.
Zemlak takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kuznetsov controlling the pace for now.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the head.
Zemlak is looking to get to half guard.
Kuznetsov controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Kuznetsov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kuznetsov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuznetsov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kuznetsov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Kuznetsov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kuznetsov lands a heavy elbow.
Kuznetsov controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Kuznetsov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Kuznetsov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kuznetsov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zemlak hang on?
Kuznetsov lands a heavy elbow.
Zemlak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznetsov on the ground.
Kuznetsov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zemlak's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zemlak misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Kuznetsov scores with a takedown into Zemlak's guard.
Kuznetsov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuznetsov with a nice head shot there.
Kuznetsov working some strikes from top position.
Kuznetsov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries to stand but Zemlak is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov pushes down on Zemlak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuznetsov not doing much here.
#T1#
Kuznetsov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maksim Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuznetsov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kuznetsov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Zemlak looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kuznetsov! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maksim Kuznetsov! |
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