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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 30
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Gijs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Narimanbeyov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Narimanbeyov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Narimanbeyov works Gijs's body with a nice hook.
Narimanbeyov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gijs tries to counter with a takedown but Narimanbeyov is quick to defend against it.
Gijs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gijs's sensitive parts.
A big right from Narimanbeyov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narimanbeyov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gijs is just out of range.
Gijs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Gijs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gijs attempts a counter takedown but Narimanbeyov avoids it well and moves away.
Narimanbeyov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Gijs counters with a single leg into guard. Narimanbeyov didn't expect that.
We've been hearing that Gijs has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gijs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gijs prevents Narimanbeyov from getting back to his feet.
Narimanbeyov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Narimanbeyov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gijs working some strikes from top position.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to his feet but Gijs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gijs landing with the ground and pound.
Gijs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Narimanbeyov keeping moving, preventing Gijs from controlling successfully.
Gijs postures up and lands a big shot to Narimanbeyov's brow.
Narimanbeyov 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.
Narimanbeyov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gijs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Narimanbeyov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Narimanbeyov wants to stand and escape but Gijs is having none of it.
Gijs stands up over Narimanbeyov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gijs controlling from the top position. #T3#
Gijs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Narimanbeyov's head.
Narimanbeyov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gijs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gijs distracts Narimanbeyov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gijs 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.
Gijs working some strikes from top position.
Gijs won't allow Narimanbeyov to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gijs looking to pass the guard.
Narimanbeyov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gijs controls the pace.#T4#
Gijs landing with the ground and pound. #ES2#
Narimanbeyov pushes Gijs off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Narimanbeyov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gijs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot.
Taqor Narimanbeyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narimanbeyov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Narimanbeyov swings for the body but Gijs moves out of range.
Gijs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Narimanbeyov lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narimanbeyov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gijs was well out of range. Poor timing from Narimanbeyov.
Gijs tries to counter with a takedown but Narimanbeyov is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taqor Narimanbeyov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Narimanbeyov swinging wildly here.
Gijs attempts a counter takedown but Narimanbeyov avoids it well and moves away.
Gijs avoids the head kick by Narimanbeyov.
Gijs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Narimanbeyov sprawls and moves away.
Gijs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov misses with a head kick.
Gijs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Narimanbeyov sprawls and moves away.
Bolle Gijs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gijs drops his hands momentarily and Narimanbeyov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Narimanbeyov with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narimanbeyov throws a sloppy head kick and Gijs moves out of range easily.
Narimanbeyov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Narimanbeyov throws a hook to the side of Gijs's head but Gijs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gijs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Gijs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taqor Narimanbeyov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that misses.
Gijs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Narimanbeyov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Narimanbeyov lands with a nice combination. Gijs backs away looking to recover.
Narimanbeyov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gijs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Narimanbeyov swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Gijs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narimanbeyov wants to stand up but Gijs is controlling him.
Bolle Gijs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Gijs trying to control but Narimanbeyov is working from the bottom.
Gijs prevents Narimanbeyov from getting back to his feet.
Gijs landing with the ground and pound.
Gijs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Narimanbeyov's head.
Gijs content to stall in guard here.
Narimanbeyov wants to stand and escape but Gijs is having none of it. #T3#
Gijs is working Narimanbeyov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gijs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gijs throws a big right hand that misses.
Gijs trying to control the position from guard on top but Narimanbeyov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narimanbeyov wants to stand but Gijs is controlling the position.
Gijs forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs lands with a punch from half guard.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to his feet.
Narimanbeyov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Narimanbeyov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gijs lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Gijs is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES2#
Narimanbeyov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gijs is on him like a limpet, forcing Narimanbeyov back against the cage.
Gijs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Narimanbeyov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gijs.
Gijs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Narimanbeyov sprawls and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taqor Narimanbeyov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gijs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov scores with a head kick.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gijs.
Narimanbeyov misses with the combination.
Gijs moves out of range of the body kick.
Gijs tries to counter with a takedown but Narimanbeyov is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narimanbeyov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Narimanbeyov connects with the punch.
Narimanbeyov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gijs tries to counter with a takedown but Narimanbeyov is quick to defend against it.#T1#
No joy there for Narimanbeyov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Narimanbeyov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gijs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Narimanbeyov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gijs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gijs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gijs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gijs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Narimanbeyov is rocked!
Narimanbeyov tries to kick Gijs off but Gijs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gijs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Narimanbeyov has hold of Gijs's hands but Gijs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Narimanbeyov is still in real trouble! Can Gijs finish him?
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to his feet.
Narimanbeyov seems to have recovered his senses.
Gijs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Gijs unloads with some huge strikes here! Narimanbeyov is out! Gijs wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bolle Gijs!
Post fight, Bolle Gijs took to the microphone: 'Papier hier'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 24
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Narimanbeyov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Narimanbeyov throws a nice looking combination but Carapic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Narimanbeyov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Carapic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov lands a nice shot to the body.
Narimanbeyov jabs at Carapic's body.
Narimanbeyov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Narimanbeyov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Narimanbeyov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carapic backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#It looks like Mika Carapic has been cut.
Narimanbeyov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carapics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Narimanbeyov cracks Carapic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Narimanbeyov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Carapic to stand back up!#ROC2#Carapic is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Narimanbeyov knocks Carapic out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taqor Narimanbeyov! |
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Event:
STC7| Hunter x Schwarzenegger
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Narimanbeyov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Narimanbeyov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Narimanbeyov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narimanbeyov.
A countering left hand to the body from Narimanbeyov misses.
Narimanbeyov takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Narimanbeyov.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Narimanbeyov moved out of range.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Narimanbeyov throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jokinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jokinen misses with a hook.#CL#
Jokinen forces Narimanbeyov back against the ropes and clinches.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Narimanbeyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards. #T1#
Narimanbeyov prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Jokinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position.
Narimanbeyov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks.
Narimanbeyov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. #T2#
A short right from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jokinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Narimanbeyov blocks it.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Narimanbeyov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. #T3#
Jokinen has Narimanbeyov pressed against the ropes, preventing Narimanbeyov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Narimanbeyov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jokinen has Narimanbeyov pressed against the ropes.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Jokinen keeps control of Narimanbeyov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Narimanbeyov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narimanbeyov tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen prevents Narimanbeyov from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokinen has Narimanbeyov pressed against the ropes, preventing Narimanbeyov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
#T5#
Jokinen is struggling to control the position.
Narimanbeyov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Narimanbeyov tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen prevents Narimanbeyov from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Narimanbeyov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen trying to control the position but instead, Narimanbeyov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jokinen into the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Narimanbeyov tries to circle away but Jokinen has him pinned against the ropes.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Narimanbeyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jokinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch but Narimanbeyov improves position.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
Narimanbeyov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks.
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Narimanbeyov avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
#T7#
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Narimanbeyov blocking some punches.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Narimanbeyov blocks it.
A short uppercut from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Narimanbeyov or not.
Narimanbeyov looks winded!#T8#
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbeyov is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position.
Narimanbeyov has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbeyov tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
#T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narimanbeyov can't break the clinch.
Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov tries to circle away but Jokinen has him pinned against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narimanbeyov blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
A shot in the inside from Jokinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jouni Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouni Jokinen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2#
Jokinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Narimanbeyov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Jokinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Narimanbeyov takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Narimanbeyov - just one landing.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narimanbeyov manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Narimanbeyov - just one landing.
Jokinen tries to clinch there but Narimanbeyov circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Jokinen as he connects with a hook.
Narimanbeyov blocks a jab.
Narimanbeyov blocks a jab.
Narimanbeyov unleashes a big counter combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Jokinen. #CL#
Jokinen forces Narimanbeyov back against the ropes and clinches.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Narimanbeyov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Narimanbeyov avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the ropes.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jokinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narimanbeyov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jokinen has him pressed against the ropes.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narimanbeyov blocking some punches.
Jokinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Narimanbeyov can't break the clinch.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Narimanbeyov blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. #T3#
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Narimanbeyov is breathing heavily.
A short right from Jokinen on the inside.
Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Narimanbeyovs head.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
Narimanbeyov is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jokinen digs a right hand underneath Narimanbeyov's ribcage. Narimanbeyov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jokinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Narimanbeyov is rocked!
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jokinen stalling the fight.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Narimanbeyov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?#T4#
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Narimanbeyov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Narimanbeyov seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen cracks Narimanbeyov with a nice body shot.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokinen.
Jouni Jokinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jokinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jokinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T5#
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Narimanbeyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Narimanbeyov! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Jokinen is unloading with more strikes now! Narimanbeyov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouni Jokinen! |
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Event:
STC3| Hunter x Kieliszkowski 2
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Narimanbeyov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hogan Jr misses with a straight left.
Narimanbeyov throws a right and a left that Hogan Jr avoids nicely.
Hogan Jr throws a right and a left that Narimanbeyov avoids nicely.
Hogan Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hogan Jr looks to throw the jab but Narimanbeyov is out of range.
Hogan Jr throws a lazy right hand but Narimanbeyov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan Jr misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narimanbeyov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hogan Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Hogan Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hollywood Hogan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narimanbeyov ducks under a wild hook from Hogan Jr.
Hogan Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Narimanbeyov circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Narimanbeyov throws a series of punches but Hogan Jr moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Narimanbeyov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hogan Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Hogan Jr. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Narimanbeyov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Narimanbeyov is just out of range.
Hogan Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Narimanbeyov to score with a decent uppercut.
Hogan Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Narimanbeyov throws a series of punches but Hogan Jr moves out of range.
Hogan Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Narimanbeyov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hogan Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hogan Jr takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Hogan Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Narimanbeyov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hogan Jr is breathing heavily.#T2#
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick but Hogan Jr moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hogan Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Narimanbeyov manages to circle out of the way.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that Hogan Jr semi-blocks.
Hogan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narimanbeyov.
Hogan Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Narimanbeyov misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Narimanbeyov finds it's way through Hogan Jr's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Hollywood Hogan Jr has been cut.
Narimanbeyov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hogan Jr throws a right hand that Narimanbeyov ducks under and follows up with a left that Narimanbeyov also avoids with ease.
Hogan Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Hogan Jr misses.
Narimanbeyov throws a push kick but Hogan Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Narimanbeyov misses the shot to the body.
Hogan Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Narimanbeyov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogan Jr.
Narimanbeyov throws a body punch but Hogan Jr moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov takes a swing at Hogan Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hogan Jr looks to land a right hand but Narimanbeyov moved out of range.
Hogan Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Narimanbeyov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogan Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narimanbeyov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan Jr.
Hogan Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan Jr moves out of range easily.
Narimanbeyov with a nice cross.
Hogan Jr throws a body punch but Narimanbeyov moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hogan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Narimanbeyov.
A quick step to the side and Hogan Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narimanbeyov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hogan Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Narimanbeyov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hogan Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Narimanbeyov lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narimanbeyov lands a nice looking body shot.
Narimanbeyov lands a jab to Hogan Jr's midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Hogan Jr blocks the leg kick.
#KD2#
Narimanbeyov cracks Hogan Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Narimanbeyov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hogan Jr to stand back up!
Narimanbeyov throws a series of punches but Hogan Jr avoids them all with ease.
Narimanbeyov lands a jab to Hogan Jr's midsection.
Hogan Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogan Jr. Narimanbeyov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Narimanbeyov misses.
Hogan Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Hogan Jr misses with an uppercut
and Narimanbeyov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T5#
Narimanbeyov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Narimanbeyov lands a big uppercut and Hogan Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hogan Jr looks OK. Narimanbeyov waves Hogan Jr back to his feet!#ROC2#Hogan Jr is rocked!
Hogan Jr switches off momentarily and Narimanbeyov cracks him with a monster right hand! Hogan Jr topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Narimanbeyov dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Narimanbeyov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taqor Narimanbeyov! |
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Event:
MMAKI Prospects 1
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Narimanbeyov with a hook.
Narimanbeyov lands a body shot.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Mfer throws the left hand but Narimanbeyov avoids the punch easily.
Narimanbeyov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Narimanbeyov swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
#CL2#
Mfer moves into range and clinches up with Narimanbeyov.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break free.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narimanbeyov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Narimanbeyov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards. #T1#
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer taking a breather.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Mfer.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narimanbeyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Narimanbeyov is breathing heavily.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Narimanbeyov is rocked!
Narimanbeyov has had enough of the clinch but Mfer keeps him there for the moment.
Oh Narimanbeyov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards.
Mfer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Narimanbeyov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mfer can turn it around.
Narimanbeyov letting Mfer take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Narimanbeyov seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Mfer is leaning against Narimanbeyov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards.
Narimanbeyov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Mfer.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Narimanbeyov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mfer is unloading with more strikes now! Narimanbeyov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Mfer! |
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