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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 Heavyweights
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Aliyev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into DiMaggio's guard.
DiMaggio keeping moving, preventing Aliyev from controlling successfully.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing.
Aliyev trying to control but DiMaggio is working from the bottom.
Aliyev preventing the sweep.
DiMaggio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DiMaggio has momentary wrist control but Aliyev slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMaggio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aliyev is one step ahead there.
DiMaggio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aliyev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Aliyev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aliyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but DiMaggio keeps working.
DiMaggio tries to bench press Aliyev off him but Aliyev keeps the position.
Aliyev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear DiMaggio down.
#T2#
Aliyev wants to control but DiMaggio is keeping him busy.
Aliyev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aliyev scores with punches from side control.
Aliyev working the strikes but DiMaggio uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aliyev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DiMaggio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiMaggio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aliyev tries to pass the half guard into mount. DiMaggio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DiMaggio is looking to control Aliyev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DiMaggio avoid being mounted?
DiMaggio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aliyev. #T3#
Aliyev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aliyev stalling.
DiMaggio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aliyev.
DiMaggio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aliyev with the ground and pound but DiMaggio uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing.
DiMaggio trying to keep a closed guard but Aliyev is proving a slippery customer.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses. DiMaggio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aliyev's guard. Nice move by DiMaggio!#REVB#
Aliyev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aliyev passes DiMaggio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aliyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DiMaggio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aliyev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DiMaggio is refusing to be controlled, as Aliyev sits in half guard.
DiMaggio trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Aliyev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Aliyev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DiMaggio defends it nicely.#CL2#
DiMaggio closes the distance and clinches.
DiMaggio stalling against the cage.
Aliyev wants a takedown.
DiMaggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aliyev backwards.
DiMaggio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aliyev up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMaggio misses with the head strike.
DiMaggio stalling the fight.
DiMaggio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
DiMaggio lands a hook to the side of the head.
DiMaggio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DiMaggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aliyev is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aliyev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DiMaggio just leaning against Aliyev, taking a breather.
Aliyev wants a takedown.
DiMaggio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DiMaggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aliyev backwards.
Aliyev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DiMaggio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DiMaggio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aliyevs head.
Aliyev tries to score a body lock takedown but DiMaggio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DiMaggio lands with a right to the head. #T2#
DiMaggio leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DiMaggio just leaning against Aliyev, taking a breather.
DiMaggio lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #KD2#
DiMaggio drops Aliyev onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Aliyev is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Aliyev is rocked!
Aliyev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aliyev tries to score a body lock takedown but DiMaggio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DiMaggio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DiMaggio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Aliyev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DiMaggio just leaning against Aliyev, taking a breather.
Aliyev seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
DiMaggio has Aliyev pressed against the cage.
DiMaggio prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aliyev.
Aliyev tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DiMaggio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DiMaggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DiMaggio lands a shoulder strike.
DiMaggio just leaning against Aliyev, taking a breather.
DiMaggio stalling.
#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enzo DiMaggio.
Aliyev swats away the attempt to clinch by DiMaggio.
BAM! DiMaggio delivers a spinning backfist that drops Aliyev like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Enzo DiMaggio! |
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Event:
MILF 38
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Joe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joe misses with a hook. Aliyev ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Aliyev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Aliyev working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#It looks like Aloha Joe has been cut.
Aliyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aliyev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aliyev misses with a head shot. Joe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aliyev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Aliyev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aliyev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aliyev wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.
Joe trying to control the position.
Aliyev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Aliyev from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aliyev looking to sit in guard and control but Joe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aliyev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aliyev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe content to stall in guard here.
Aliyev 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.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Aliyev working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice shot by Aliyev.#CUT#That has opened up Aloha Joe's cut even more.#TD#
Aliyev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aliyev is in Joe's guard.
Aliyev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aliyev with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliyev wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Aliyev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aliyev throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Joe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joe is in close to Aliyev's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Joe controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aliyev is striking from the bottom but Joe uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Aliyev is concentrating on defense, preventing Joe from advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Aliyev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aloha Joe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick from Aliyev misses.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Aliyev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aliyev showed some decent athleticism there.
Aliyev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khamzat Aliyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aliyev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aliyev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aliyev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Joe to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev preventing the sweep.
Aliyev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aliyev wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Aliyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?#T1#
Aliyev throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Joe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joe forces his way into half guard.
Joe scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Joe landing shots from mount.
Aliyev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joe controlling the position easily from mount.
Joe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aliyev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Aliyev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aliyev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aliyev is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joe avoids the attempt from Aliyev to control.
Joe landing shots from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aliyev is looking to escape.
Joe misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aloha Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aloha Joe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Aliyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aliyev shoots for a double leg takedown but Joe sprawls well. He's pushed Aliyev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Aliyev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aliyev showed some decent athleticism there.
Joe moves into full guard.
Joe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Joe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aliyev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aliyev tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joe controlling the pace. #T1#
Aliyev tries to roll over but Joe keeps him under control.
Joe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aliyev trying to control from the bottom.
Joe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aliyev tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aliyev wants to get back to full guard.
Joe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joe is taking a breather. Aliyev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joe darts in looking for a takedown but Aliyev gets double underhooks and turns Joe into the cage.
Joe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy left from Aliyev finds it's target.#CUT#The cut above Aloha Joe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD#
Aliyev drives through with a takedown into Joe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Aliyev from controlling successfully. #T3#
Aliyev is really struggling to control Joe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aliyev postures up in Joe's guard and throws a big left but Joe blocks it.
Aliyev wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Aliyev chips away with some ground and pound.
Aliyev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aliyev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses. Joe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aliyev's guard. Nice move by Joe!#REVB#
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Aliyev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Aliyev.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Khamzat Aliyev.
I think Aliyev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khamzat Aliyev!
After winning the bout, Khamzat Aliyev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MILF 30
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Craig misses with a hook. Aliyev ducked under it nicely.
Aliyev misses with a hook
and Craig counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aliyev thinking.
Aliyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Craig.
Aliyev throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Craig counters with a crisp right hand that drops Aliyev! Craig lets Aliyev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Aliyev is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Khamzat Aliyev has been cut.
Aliyev ducks into an uppercut from Craig and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freaky Craig! |
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Event:
MILF 19
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Sen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sen 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.
Sen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aliyev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sen's head.#SUB2#
Sen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aliyev is defending well. Sen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aliyev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hatsumi Sen! |
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Event:
MILF 11
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Aliyev dives in for a single leg takedown but Couture sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aliyev ducks under a wild hook from Couture.#TD2#
Aliyev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aliyev showed some decent athleticism there.
Aliyev is keen to just control but Couture is a slippery customer.
Aliyev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Couture knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Couture keeping control of the position.
Aliyev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Aliyev is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Aliyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Aliyev content to control rather than advance.
Couture is refusing to be controlled, as Aliyev sits in half guard.
Aliyev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Couture trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aliyev dives in and grabs Couture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes down on Aliyev's head and hops out.
Couture swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Aliyev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Couture to the mat! Couture manages to get full guard.
Aliyev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aliyev distracts Couture with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aliyev postures up in Couture's guard and throws a big left but Couture blocks it.
Aliyev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture wants to sweep here but Aliyev controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aliyev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aliyev is looking to work some ground and pound but Couture has wrist control.
Couture looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Aliyev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aliyev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aliyev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aliyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aliyev dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Xavierntreal Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Aliyev slips the punch.
Aliyev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aliyev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couture tries to avoid it but Aliyev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couture to the ground. Couture escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Couture misses the target.
Xavierntreal Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Aliyev.
Aliyev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aliyev shoots in but no luck this time.
Aliyev throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Couture looks to land a right hand but Aliyev moved out of range.
Aliyev with the counter takedown but Couture avoids it easily.
Couture throws a body punch but Aliyev moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Aliyev moves away from the strike by Couture.
Aliyev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Khamzat Aliyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Aliyev misses with a takedown attempt
and Couture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Khamzat Aliyev has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Aliyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aliyev darts in looking for a takedown but Couture gets double underhooks and turns Aliyev into the cage.
Couture throwing a counter right hand but Aliyev manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aliyev fails to land the takedown.
Couture appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Couture sends Aliyev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Couture is motioning to the referee to let Aliyev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Couture is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Couture stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Couture wants it to stay on the feet.
Aliyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavierntreal Couture dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khamzat Aliyev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Aliyev defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Aliyev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aliyev dives in for a single leg takedown but Couture sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Couture tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aliyev can do to turn this around?#KD#
Couture lands a big right hand that sends Aliyev crashing to the mat! Couture stays standing though and waves Aliyev back to his feet!#ROC#Aliyev is rocked!
Couture looks to throw the jab but Aliyev is out of range.
Aliyev feints the counter takedown.
Aliyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aliyev is defended easily by Couture.
Aliyev seems to have recovered his senses.
Aliyev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Couture throws a pinpoint strike between Aliyev's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Aliyev crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Couture scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavierntreal Couture! |
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Event:
MILF 6
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Aliyev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marks as he avoids it easily.
Aliyev has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Marks counters with a nice right hand that sends Aliyev toppling to the canvas! Aliyev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marks finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Khamzat Aliyev has been cut.#TD#
Aliyev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Aliyev is controlling the pace.
Aliyev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marks is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aliyev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Aliyev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aliyev tries to pass to full mount but Marks defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aliyev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Aliyev seems content to control.
Marks is pressing down on Aliyev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aliyev throws a strike but Marks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Aliyev wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Aliyev is looking to sweep but instead, Marks has passed into half guard.
Aliyev wants to get back to full guard.
Aliyev is looking to control Marks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aliyev avoid being mounted?
Aliyev wants to improve his position but Marks is controlling well.
Aliyev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aliyev is trying to control the position but Marks postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Aliyev wants to sweep here but Marks controlling him for the moment.
Marks looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick from Aliyev misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Marks misses.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aliyev has a takedown stuffed.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aliyev shoots in for a takedown but Marks shows good takedown defense.
Aliyev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marks counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristopher Marks! |
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Event:
MILF Prospects 2
Date: Jan 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Sandoval moves in looking to clinch but Aliyev pushes him off.#CL2#
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches.
Aliyev tries for a takedown but Sandoval manages to get underhooks.
Aliyev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Aliyev.
Aliyev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sandoval is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aliyev looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval walks into a stiff left hand from Aliyev.
Aliyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aliyev misses with a looping left.#T1#
A punch combination from Sandoval misses. #TD#
Aliyev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aliyev prevents Sandoval from improving his position.
Aliyev not doing much here.
Aliyev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aliyev connects with a nice short shot to Sandoval's temple.
Sandoval won't allow Aliyev to pass to mount.
Sandoval gets back to full guard.
Aliyev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aliyev prevents Sandoval from getting back to his feet.
Sandoval being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Sandoval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aliyev is controlling him.
Sandoval is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Aliyev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sandoval misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Aliyev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aliyev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sandoval!
Sandoval is trying to escape the mount.
Sandoval is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Aliyev controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Aliyev.
Sandoval tries to reverse the position but Aliyev maintains control.
Aliyev really is a fat lump.
Aliyev controlling from mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandoval really wants to buck Aliyev off and get back to his feet.
Aliyev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sandoval is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aliyev controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Aliyev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Aliyev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aliyev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sandoval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aliyev works over Sandoval with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sandoval can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aliyev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aliyev distracts Sandoval with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sandoval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval being controlled here, momentarily.
Aliyev won't allow Sandoval to sweep him here. #T1#
Aliyev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aliyev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sandoval pushes Aliyev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aliyev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sandoval is looking to reverse the position.
Aliyev working the ground and pound.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep.
Aliyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandoval can do to turn this around?
Sandoval is letting Aliyev control him for a moment. #T2#
Sandoval is trying to improve his position.
Sandoval trying to remain calm as Aliyev controls from the top position.
Sandoval is looking to reverse the position.
Sandoval is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sandoval is trying to escape back to his feet but Aliyev uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Khamzat Aliyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sandoval is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aliyev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Aliyev content just to control the position here.
Aliyev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sandoval is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Aliyev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aliyev lands a nice shot to the head.
Sandoval looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aliyev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aliyev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sandoval looks a forlorn figure.
Aliyev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Sandoval tries to hold on but Aliyev pushes him away.
Sandoval is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Aliyev landing strikes from the mount and Sandoval is in trouble!
Sandoval tries to reverse the position but Aliyev maintains control.
Aliyev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aliyev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Aliyev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Aliyev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sandoval pushes Aliyev off looking to stand but Aliyev dives back in and keeps control.
Sandoval is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aliyev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sandoval taking some punishment here, with Aliyev in his half guard.
Aliyev moves nicely into side control.
Sandoval wants to get back to his feet but Aliyev drags him back down.#T1#
Aliyev just content to control the position.
Aliyev grinds an elbow into Sandoval's temple.
Sandoval is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aliyev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sandoval is trying to escape the position but Aliyev is controlling the position.
Aliyev working the ground and pound.
Aliyev controls the position.
Sandoval is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aliyev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sandoval sneaks back into half guard.
Tristan Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sandoval pushes Aliyev off looking to stand but Aliyev dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Aliyev there.
Sandoval is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aliyev controlling the action here.
Aliyev working over Sandoval with some ground and pound. Sandoval looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep. Aliyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aliyev wants to pass to mount but Sandoval is defending the position.
Aliyev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sandoval with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Aliyev not doing much here.
Sandoval has hold of Aliyev's hands but Aliyev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aliyev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sandoval looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sandoval tries to get to full guard but Aliyev has control of the leg.
Aliyev sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sandoval. #CUT2#It looks like Khamzat Aliyev has been cut.#TD#
Aliyev shoots in and bounces Sandoval off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sandoval uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Aliyev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sandoval avoids it really well and circles away.
Aliyev throws a solid leg kick but Sandoval takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aliyev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Aliyev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sandoval is trying to defend but Aliyev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sandoval tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aliyev manages to move to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aliyev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khamzat Aliyev!
A very excited looking Khamzat Aliyev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Aliyev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Haley to the ground. Aliyev is now in Haley's guard.
Aliyev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Haley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aliyev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haley working a defensive guard here.
Aliyev controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aliyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aliyev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Aliyev won't allow Haley to sweep him here.
Aliyev landing some decent shots from guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Aliyev has eaten all the pies!
Aliyev lands a couple of digs.
Haley being controlled here, momentarily.
Haley keeping full guard, as Aliyev tries to pass. #SUB#
Haley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aliyev controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aliyev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aliyev feints the counter takedown.
Haley tries to close the distance and clinch but Aliyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aliyev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aliyev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haley wants to clinch up but Aliyev keeps it at a distance.
Haley tries to close the distance and clinch but Aliyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aliyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haley tries to clinch there but Aliyev circles away.
Aliyev throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Haley counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Aliyev has clasped his hands together around Haley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Aliyev working the head with strikes.
Haley is trying to get back to half guard.
Aliyev lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Haley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aliyev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Aliyev content just to control the position here.
Haley is trying to escape the mount.
Aliyev controlling the pace for now.
Haley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aliyev trying to control the pace. #T4#
Aliyev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aliyev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Aliyev 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.
Aliyev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aliyev in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aliyev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aliyev lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Aliyev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Aliyev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aliyev showed some decent athleticism there.
Haley trying to control here.
Aliyev prevents Haley from improving his position.
Haley moves into full guard.
Aliyev postures up and lands a big shot to Haley's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aliyev.
Aliyev is in close to Haley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aliyev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aliyev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aliyev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Aliyev lands a couple of elbows.
Aliyev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aliyev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aliyev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aliyev connects with a couple of short punches.
Haley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aliyev passes into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aliyev is controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Aliyev.
Aliyev is thwarting Haley's attempts to control the position.
Aliyev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aliyev is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Haley trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Haley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aliyev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Aliyev seems content to control.
Aliyev drops an elbow to the side of Haley's head.
Khamzat Aliyev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Aliyev seems content to control.
Haley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aliyev is nestled in close to Haley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Haley is looking for a sweep. Aliyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aliyev lands a nice short elbow.
Aliyev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Haley tries to lock up and control but Aliyev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aliyev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aliyev scoring with strikes but Haley is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Aliyev.
Aliyev with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Aliyev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aliyev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aliyev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Aliyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.#R3##TD2#
Aliyev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haley tries to buck Aliyev off but Aliyev is having none of it.
Aliyev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Haley struggling a bit here.
Aliyev just content to control the position.
Haley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev is staying tight to Haley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Haley tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Aliyev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Aliyev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Aliyev.
Haley is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aliyev with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Aliyev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Haley!
Aliyev controlling from side mount.
Haley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Aliyev lands some shots froms side control.
Haley is letting Aliyev control him for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haley wants to control but Aliyev postures up.
Haley is being controlled here.
Aliyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aliyev looks up at the clock and then as Haley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aliyev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aliyev controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickolas Haley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khamzat Aliyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#KD#
Haley drops Aliyev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Aliyev looks back up at him and smiles so Haley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khamzat Aliyev.
I've got Aliyev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khamzat Aliyev!
A victorious Khamzat Aliyev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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