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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 121
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mikidropov tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mikidropov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedov shoots in but Mikidropov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Mikidropov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mikidropov lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Mikidropov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mikidropov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Magomedov has his foot on Mikidropov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mikidropov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mikidropov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mikidropov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Magomedov has his foot on Mikidropov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mikidropov works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Magomedov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mikidropov has his hands clasped together but Magomedov extends and breaks Mikidropov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Magomedov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khamzat Magomedov! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 108
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Mikidropov misses with a takedown attempt - Rocha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mikidropov shoots in and drives through. Rocha sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Rocha - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Viktor Mikidropov has been cut.
Mikidropov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rocha but Rocha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lewis Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Mikidropov.
Mikidropov defending well as Rocha loads up on a big left hand.
Rocha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mikidropov walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Rocha as Mikidropov shoots in.
Rocha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha scores with a hook.
Rocha throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Mikidropov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Mikidropov drops back looking for a leg! Rocha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rocha manages to kick Mikidropov off! Mikidropov jumps back into Rocha's guard.
Rocha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikidropov on the ground.
Rocha has his hands on Mikidropov's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Mikidropov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mikidropov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mikidropov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rocha screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mikidropov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Viktor Mikidropov! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 83
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Carp lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Carp coming out on top.
Viktor Mikidropov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikidropov misses with a takedown attempt
and Carp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carp lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Viktor Mikidropov has been cut.
Carp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mikidropov closes the distance and clinches up with Carp, looking for a takedown. Mikidropov pushes Carp against the cage but Carp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mikidropov fails with a takedown attempt.
Carp is looking to counter punch.
Common Carp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Mikidropov.
Carp lands a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Carp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carp is looking to counter punch.
Mikidropov looks for a takedown but Carp sprawls well.#T1#
Mikidropov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mikidropov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mikidropov fails to land the takedown.
Carp is looking to counter punch.
Mikidropov has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Carp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Carp.
Mikidropov feints the counter takedown.
Mikidropov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Carp loads up on a big right hand but Mikidropov slips the punch.
Carp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carp wants it to stay on the feet.
Carp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikidropov manages to avoid it.
Carp leaves Mikidropov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mikidropov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carp just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikidropov fails with the takedown.
Carp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mikidropov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mikidropov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3##KD#
Carp drops Mikidropov with a beautiful combination! Mikidropov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carp is looking for the KO!#TD2#
Carp gets caught flat footed, as Mikidropov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikidropov on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikidropov stops Carp from standing up.
Mikidropov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Carp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Gold Samurai\'s Gym inform me that Mikidropov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mikidropov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carp's head.#T4#
Mikidropov throwing strikes but missing.
Mikidropov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carp is keeping the position for now.
Mikidropov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mikidropov looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mikidropov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikidropov working some strikes from top position.
Mikidropov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Common Carp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Mikidropov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Carp throws a hook but Mikidropov avoids it easily.
Mikidropov fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Carp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carp misses with an uppercut. Mikidropov saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Carp as Mikidropov shoots in.
Mikidropov dives in for a single leg takedown but Carp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Common Carp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Mikidropov.
Mikidropov shoots for a takedown but Carp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mikidropov doesn't seem bothered though.
Mikidropov is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Carp.
Viktor Mikidropov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikidropov throws a head kick that misses
and Carp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Mikidropov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carp is looking to counter punch.
Mikidropov goes for a double leg but Carp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carp continues to drive forward.
Carp throwing a counter right hand but Mikidropov manages to avoid it.
Carp lands with a good body shot.
Mikidropov shoots in looking for a takedown but Carp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mikidropov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mikidropov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carp defends it nicely.#KD#
Carp lands a big uppercut and Mikidropov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mikidropov looks OK. Carp waves Mikidropov back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Viktor Mikidropov's cut even more.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carp throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikidropov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mikidropov tries for a takedown but Carp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mikidropov walks into a stiff left hand from Carp.
Mikidropov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Carp lands a big right hand that sends Mikidropov crashing to the mat! Carp stays standing though and waves Mikidropov back to his feet!#ROC#Mikidropov is rocked!
Carp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikidropov is still on wobbly legs! Can Carp finish him?
Mikidropov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carp.
Mikidropov seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Mikidropov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mikidropov shoots in for a takedown but Carp shows good takedown defense.
Carp works the jab nicely.
Carp lunges at Mikidropov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mikidropov's hand. #CUT#The cut above Viktor Mikidropov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Mikidropov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mikidropov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carp defending well though.
Carp trying to control but Mikidropov postures up.
#SUB2#
Mikidropov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mikidropov. #T4#
Carp wants to control but Mikidropov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carp won't allow Mikidropov to pass to mount.
Carp is trying to control but can't.
Mikidropov trying to pass the guard but Carp defending well. #SUB2#
Mikidropov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carp sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikidropov is thwarting Carp's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Common Carp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Mikidropov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Mikidropov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mikidropov thinking.
Carp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikidropov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mikidropov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carp avoids it really well and circles away.
Mikidropov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Carp to counter with a crisp jab.
Common Carp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Mikidropov.
Carp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mikidropov at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carp connects with a body shot.
Mikidropov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carp is fending him off so far but Mikidropov persists. Nope, Carp circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Carp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Carp has knocked Mikidropov down with a huge combo! Carp steps away and waves a wobbly Mikidropov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mikidropov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mikidropov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikidropov was well out of range. Poor timing from Carp.
Carp connects with a jab.
Carp lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mikidropov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Carp dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Common Carp!
Common Carp is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Common Carp thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 65
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Mikidropov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopez's guard.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Mikidropov tries to pass.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mikidropov manages to pass to side control.
Mikidropov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Mikidropov looking for a guillotine from mount but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikidropov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lopez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Mikidropov working for a guillotine from mount but Lopez is in no mood to give up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Mikidropov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikidropov on the ground.
Lopez is squirming around, avoiding Mikidropov's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Mikidropov.
Mikidropov dominating with strikes here.
Lopez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mikidropov looking to finish with strikes here!
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Mikidropov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Mikidropov content just to control the position here.
Mikidropov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Mikidropov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mikidropov extends the arm and Lopez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Mikidropov! Viktor Mikidropov retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 43
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Carp as Mikidropov shoots in.
Carp swings for the body but Mikidropov moves out of range.
Carp connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikidropov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mikidropov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mikidropov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carp but Carp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carp lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Viktor Mikidropov has been cut.
Carp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov misses with a takedown
and Carp counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Mikidropov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Mikidropov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mikidropov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carp is fending him off so far but Mikidropov persists. Nope, Carp circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Mikidropov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carp to the ground. Mikidropov is now in Carp's guard.
Carp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mikidropov throws a big right hand that misses.
Carp controls Mikidropov momentarily but Mikidropov frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mikidropov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Mikidropov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mikidropov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Mikidropov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Carp looking for a sweep. Not yet Carp, not yet.
Mikidropov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carp looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carp has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Common Carp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Mikidropov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carp tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mikidropov manages to move to mount!
Carp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mikidropov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikidropov avoids the attempt from Carp to control.#T3#
Mikidropov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Mikidropov looking for a guillotine from mount but Carp is having none of it.
Mikidropov controlling from mount.
Carp is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Mikidropov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mikidropov avoids the attempt from Carp to control.
Mikidropov controlling the pace for now.
Carp avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mikidropov.
#SUB#
Mikidropov working for a guillotine from mount but Carp is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Common Carp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viktor Mikidropov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mikidropov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carp pinned against the cage. Carp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mikidropov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carp's waist but Carp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikidropov off to one side.
Carp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mikidropov.
Mikidropov has his takedown stuffed
and Carp counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Mikidropov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikidropov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Viktor Mikidropov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carp circles away.
Mikidropov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carp's waist but Carp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikidropov off to one side.
Common Carp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
A jab from Carp does it's job there.
Mikidropov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carp swings for the body but Mikidropov moves out of range.
Carp connects with a right hand. Mikidropov shakes it off.
Carp throws a body shot but no joy.
Carp misses with the combination.
Mikidropov throws a leg kick but Carp checks it.
Mikidropov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mikidropov with a poor takedown
and Carp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikidropov with a poor takedown
and Carp counters with a straight right hand.#T2##TD#
Mikidropov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carp!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carp on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Carp managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mikidropov.
Mikidropov landing a few strikes.
Mikidropov cracks Carp with a big right hand but Carp just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carp is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Carp tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carp is trying to escape the position but Mikidropov is controlling the position. #T3#
Mikidropov scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Mikidropov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mikidropov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mikidropov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mikidropov taking a breather here.
Mikidropov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Mikidropov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carp is looking to regain half guard here but Mikidropov keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Carp is letting Mikidropov control him for a moment.
Carp is looking for a sweep.
Carp keeps trying to improve his position.
Mikidropov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Carp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mikidropov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Common Carp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viktor Mikidropov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Mikidropov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carp counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Mikidropov gets a double leg takedown into Carp's guard.
Carp is looking to stand back up but Mikidropov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Carp. #REVB#
Mikidropov wants to pass to mount but Carp is defending the position.
Carp wants to improve his position but Mikidropov is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carp preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Mikidropov seems to be working for a kimura but Carp defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Carp trying to control from the bottom.
Mikidropov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carp!
Carp tries to reverse the position but Mikidropov maintains control.
Mikidropov controlling his opponent.
Mikidropov landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Mikidropov wants to take his opponent's back but Carp doesn't allow it.
Mikidropov prevents Carp from getting the reversal.
Mikidropov controlling his opponent.
Mikidropov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carp tries to hold on but Mikidropov postures up.
Carp is trying to escape the mount.
Mikidropov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Mikidropov punching from mount but Carp doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mikidropov fails to take his opponent's back.
Mikidropov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mikidropov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mikidropov fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Carp has left one of his arms exposed and Mikidropov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Carp screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Mikidropov!
Viktor Mikidropov retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 30
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Mikidropov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Osborne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikidropov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mikidropov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Osborne wants to sweep here but Mikidropov controlling him for the moment.
Osborne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mikidropov advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Osborne is trying to control Mikidropov's posture. Mikidropov takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Osborne! Mikidropov is rotating here... this could be the end... Osborne is out! Mikidropov has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Viktor Mikidropov!
Viktor Mikidropov is the new middleweight champion!
Anakin Osborne spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gonna work hard and get this belt back. You'll see a different result next time.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Sweeney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mikidropov defends it nicely.
Sweeney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Mikidropov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sweeney is trying to defend but Mikidropov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mikidropov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sweeney trying to control but Mikidropov postures up.
Sweeney is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mikidropov is trying to work for a kimura but Sweeney is defending well.
Sweeney is trying to maintain the position but Mikidropov is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Mikidropov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sweeney defending well though.
Mikidropov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sweeney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mikidropov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sweeney is concentrating on defense, preventing Mikidropov from advancing position.
Sweeney is looking for a sweep. Mikidropov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sweeney is holding on to half guard well.
Mikidropov moves nicely into side control.
Mikidropov trying to control the action but Sweeney is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sweeney is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney is trying to control Mikidropov's posture but Mikidropov avoids it.
Mikidropov tries to score with some ground and pound. Sweeney controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Mikidropov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sweeney manages to get back to half guard.
Sweeney trying to hold on to Mikidropov's head to control him but Mikidropov postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mikidropov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mikidropov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sweeney tries to get to full guard but Mikidropov has control of the leg.
Sweeney preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sweeney is not content to let Mikidropov control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Mikidropov gets a double leg takedown into Sweeney's guard.
Mikidropov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sweeney is pulling down on Mikidropov's head to control his posture.
Sweeney wants to sweep but no luck.
Sweeney is working hard here to advance position.
Mikidropov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney is trying to control the position but Mikidropov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Mikidropov. No joy for Sweeney on that attempt.
Sweeney goes for a double leg but Mikidropov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mikidropov continues to drive forward.
Sweeney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mikidropov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameron Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mikidropov wants the takedown. Sweeney is fighting it off but Mikidropov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sweeney's guard against the cage.
Mikidropov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeney keeping full guard, as Mikidropov tries to pass.
Sweeney controls Mikidropov momentarily but Mikidropov frees himself.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov preventing the sweep.
Mikidropov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Sweeney working for a triangle but Mikidropov defends it easily.
Mikidropov is fighting to break Sweeney's control of his arms but Sweeney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mikidropov preventing the sweep.
Sweeney pulls Mikidropov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikidropov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mikidropov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sweeney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Mikidropov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sweeney's guard.
Sweeney 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.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
Mikidropov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sweeney 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#
Sweeney is looking to take a break and control but Mikidropov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Well, if Sweeney 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.
Mikidropov pushes Sweeney off looking to stand but Sweeney dives back in and keeps control.
Sweeney stalling.
Mikidropov is controlling Sweeney's trapped leg to prevent Sweeney from advancing to side control.
Mikidropov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sweeney is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Sweeney 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.
#T4#
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.
Sweeney is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sweeney fails to take his opponent's back.
Sweeney is looking to take Mikidropov's back but instead Mikidropov gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Sweeney trying to pass the guard but Mikidropov defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Mikidropov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
Sweeney managing to control the position.
Sweeney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sweeney pulls Mikidropov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikidropov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Mikidropov 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.
Mikidropov won't allow Sweeney to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sweeney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mikidropov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sweeney wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikidropov throwing strikes from guard but Sweeney blocks nicely.
Sweeney controlling the position.
Mikidropov throwing strikes from guard but Sweeney blocks nicely. #T2#
Mikidropov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sweeney can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikidropov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Mikidropov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sweeney is looking to improve his position.
Sweeney gets back to full guard.
Mikidropov won't allow Sweeney to sweep him here. #T3#
Mikidropov wants to control from the top but Sweeney keeps moving.
Mikidropov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sweeney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sweeney looking for a sweep. Not yet Sweeney, not yet.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mikidropov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sweeney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikidropov circles away.#TD2#
Mikidropov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mikidropov lands in his opponent's guard.
Mikidropov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sweeney keeping full guard, as Mikidropov tries to pass.
Sweeney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sweeney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikidropov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sweeney wants to control from the top but Mikidropov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikidropov is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikidropov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikidropov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikidropov! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Balrog gets caught napping as Mikidropov dives in and scores a takedown. Balrog manages to retain guard.
Balrog throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Balrog is looking for a triangle here but Mikidropov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mikidropov controlling the position.
Balrog manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mikidropov wants to take a breather but Balrog is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balrog gets full guard.
Balrog will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Balrog keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Balrog has his foot on Mikidropov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mikidropov works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Mikidropov won't allow Balrog to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Balrog throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mikidropov escapes and throws Balrog's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Balrog tries to bench press Mikidropov off him but Mikidropov keeps the position.
Mikidropov controlling the position.
Balrog is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mikidropov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Balrog keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mikidropov is looking to take a break and control but Balrog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balrog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mikidropov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mikidropov's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Balrog looking for the choke from the back.
Mikidropov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Balrog is punishing Mikidropov with some ground and pound.
Mikidropov is trapped and Balrog is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balrog has the hooks in. Mikidropov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Balrog wants to control but Mikidropov is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Mikidropov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Mikidropov is in a bad position with Balrog working for a choke. Mikidropov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Mikidropov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balrog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balrog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balrog looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Mikidropov is pushing down on Balrog's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balrog is fighting to maintain full guard but Mikidropov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Balrog wants to improve his position but Mikidropov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mikidropov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Balrog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mikidropov.
Balrog trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mikidropov manages to pass to mount!
Mikidropov content just to control the position here.
Mikidropov wants to control the pace but Balrog is squirming around nicely.
Balrog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Mikidropov looking to ground and pound but Balrog is blocking nicely.
Balrog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balrog tries to improve his position but instead Mikidropov has taken his back!
Balrog tries to roll but Mikidropov sticks to his back.
Mikidropov trying to control.
Balrog has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Balrog can't escape the position.
Balrog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Mikidropov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Balrog's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Balrog stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikidropov. Mikidropov gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Balrog gets caught napping as Mikidropov dives in and scores a takedown. Balrog manages to retain guard.
Balrog 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.
Mikidropov stays in close to Balrog's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Balrog throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mikidropov escapes and throws Balrog's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mikidropov misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov controls the position.
Balrog can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Balrog tries to buck Mikidropov off but Mikidropov is having none of it.
Balrog is still trying to improve position.
Balrog keeps trying to improve his position.
Mikidropov trying to control the action but Balrog is working from the bottom.
Mikidropov working the ground and pound. #T2#
Mikidropov staying calm.
Balrog is looking to reverse the position.
Mikidropov wants to stand but Balrog has his arm trapped.
Balrog is looking for a sweep.
Mikidropov taking a breather here.
Balrog tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Mikidropov wants to stand but Balrog is controlling his arm.
Balrog is looking for a sweep.
Mikidropov controlling the position from side mount.
Balrog is trying to work for a sweep but Mikidropov has mounted him!
Balrog is looking to get to half guard.
Viktor Mikidropov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikidropov tries to control but Balrog wriggling away.
Mikidropov prevents Balrog from getting the reversal.#T4#
Mikidropov controlling from mount.
Balrog is desperately trying to improve his position but Mikidropov has a good base and remains in mount.
Mikidropov trying to control but Balrog is having none of it.
Balrog wants to hold on but Mikidropov pushes him away.
Mikidropov wants to control the pace but Balrog is squirming around nicely.
Balrog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balrog wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Balrog tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mikidropov misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Balrog counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Balrog. #SUB2#
Balrog is trying to work for a kimura but Mikidropov is defending well.
Ground and pound from Balrog.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balrog lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Balrog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mikidropov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balrog.
Balrog prevents Mikidropov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Mikidropov controls Balrog momentarily but Balrog frees himself.
Balrog with a nice head shot there.
Mikidropov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balrog can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mikidropov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mikidropov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balrog trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Balrog working for a triangle but Mikidropov defends it easily.
Balrog looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Mikidropov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balrog is keeping the position for now.
Mikidropov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Balrog's guard.
Mikidropov trying to control but Balrog is working from the bottom.
Balrog seems keen to control Mikidropov's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Balrog working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mikidropov has passed into half guard!
Mikidropov wants to take a breather but Balrog is having none of it. #T3#
Mikidropov wants to stand up but Balrog is controlling the position.
Balrog is looking to improve his position.
Mikidropov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Balrog actively working from the bottom here.
Mikidropov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mikidropov fails with a takedown attempt.
Balrog feints the counter takedown.
Mikidropov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balrog. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balrog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikidropov but Mikidropov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balrog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Mikidropov as Balrog shoots in.
Viktor Mikidropov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Balrog.
Balrog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mikidropov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balrog somewhat.
Johannes Balrog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mikidropov feints and as Balrog raises his hands in defense, Mikidropov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikidropov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balrog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balrog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mikidropov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikidropov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mikidropov 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikidropov! |
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Event:
CCC 1 : Locke vs Emelianenko
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Petersen lands a body shot.
Petersen misses with the combination.
Mikidropov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petersen counters with a left and a right that stings Mikidropov.
Mikidropov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Petersen takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Mikidropov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Petersen manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petersen.#TD#
Mikidropov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petersen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen wants to get back to his feet but Mikidropov is dominant here and he's now got Petersen's back!#T1#
Mikidropov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mikidropov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mikidropov is persistently looking for the submission but Petersen is defending it well.
#SUB#
Petersen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mikidropov's arms.
Petersen tries to roll but Mikidropov sticks to his back.
Petersen is trying to stand back up.
Mikidropov controlling the position well here. Petersen rolled but Mikidropov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Petersen is in bad spot here.
Petersen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mikidropov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petersen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mikidropov struggling to land strikes to the head as Petersen covers up. #SUB#
Mikidropov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Mikidropov tightening his grip on Petersen, looking for the choke.
Mikidropov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Petersen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mikidropov trying to control.
Petersen tries to escape but Mikidropov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Petersen 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.#T4#
Mikidropov scores with punches from the back.
#CUT#It looks like Davion Petersen has been cut.
Mikidropov not allowing Petersen to control his hands. #SUB#
Mikidropov looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Petersen taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Mikidropov! |
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Event:
MMAKI Prospects 1
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Mikidropov fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Mikidropov looking to score a takedown here. Hunt is defending well but Mikidropov drives through and ends up in Hunt's guard.
Mikidropov wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov wants to stand but Hunt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mikidropov looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mikidropov content to stall in guard here.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikidropov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mikidropov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Mikidropov up and slammed him! Mikidropov can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control!
Hunt takes a little break here. Mikidropov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mikidropov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.#SUB#
Mikidropov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mikidropov is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mikidropov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov dominated that round.
That's time! Mikidropov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mikidropov looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Mikidropov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mikidropov misses with a takedown
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Mikidropov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt leaves Mikidropov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Viktor Mikidropov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mikidropov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikidropov somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.#T1#
Mikidropov fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Mikidropov backs off Hunt throws a huge counter combo but Mikidropov manages to avoid it all.
Mikidropov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mikidropov shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mikidropov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mikidropov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mikidropov.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Mikidropov avoids it with no problem.
Mikidropov shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Mikidropov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikidropov fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Mikidropov, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mikidropov.
Mikidropov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Mikidropov shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Mikidropov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mikidropov tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Mikidropov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Mikidropov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikidropov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Mikidropov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mikidropov shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Mikidropov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
Mikidropov darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Mikidropov into the cage.
Hunt with the counter takedown but Mikidropov avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt leaves Mikidropov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Mikidropov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mikidropov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Mikidropov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Mikidropov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mikidropov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt, which made it look bad.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikidropov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viktor Mikidropov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD#
Mikidropov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunt on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunt's guard now, I'm sure.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Hunt 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Mikidropov controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt! |
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