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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2024 |
#R1# Fred scores with a body shot.
#KD# Fred drops Raskmanuv with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Raskmanuv looks back up at him and smiles so Fred waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Raskmanuv is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ruslam Raskmanuv has been cut. Raskmanuv misses with a takedown and Fred rattles Raskmanuv with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Raskmanuv tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Fred dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Raskmanuv stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Fred! Jon Fred thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1# Raskmanuv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Glover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raskmanuv thinking. Glover scores with a shot to the body.
Raskmanuv with a poor takedown and Glover counters with a straight right hand. Raskmanuv tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glover sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raskmanuv somewhat. Glover tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Raskmanuv manages to circle out of the way. Terrance Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslam Raskmanuv. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raskmanuv has his takedown stuffed and Glover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Raskmanuv looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Glover lands a nice hook to Raskmanuv's body. Raskmanuv takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Ruslam Raskmanuv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Raskmanuv shoots in but Glover avoids the takedown attempt easily. Raskmanuv shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glover as he avoids it easily. Glover is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raskmanuv sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Glover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raskmanuv doesn't seem bothered though. Raskmanuv has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glover finds it's way round the side to connect with Raskmanuv's head. Raskmanuv walks into a stiff left hand from Glover. Glover lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Raskmanuv is rocked!#T2# Raskmanuv fails with the takedown and Glover rattles Raskmanuv with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Raskmanuv tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Glover dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Raskmanuv stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Terrance Glover! |
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Event:
NG 14
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Plecak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plecak has Raskmanuv pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raskmanuv manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Raskmanuv has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plecak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Raskmanuv wants a takedown.
Raskmanuv has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plecak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Liam Plecak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslam Raskmanuv. Raskmanuv prevents the takedown attempt.
Raskmanuv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plecak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raskmanuv is looking to take this one to the mat. Plecak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raskmanuv.
#TD# Plecak has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Raskmanuv is trying to keep an underhook but Plecak manages to get the takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Plecak lands strikes from half guard. Plecak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Raskmanuv wants to improve his position but Plecak is controlling well.
Plecak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Plecak is just content to waste time from the top position. Raskmanuv takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Plecak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. We've been hearing that Plecak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#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. Raskmanuv looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Plecak puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Plecak has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Raskmanuv works to full guard. Plecak sitting in guard, not really doing much. Plecak scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Plecak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3# Plecak wants to stand but Raskmanuv is controlling his posture from full guard. Raskmanuv looking for a sweep. Not yet Raskmanuv, not yet. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raskmanuv can do anything to dispel that myth. Plecak is fighting to break Raskmanuv's control of his arms but Raskmanuv is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Plecak pushes Raskmanuv up against the cage in a clinch. Raskmanuv has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plecak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Raskmanuv goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plecak prevents it.
#BC# Plecak manages to break the clinch.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL# Plecak moves into the clinch. Plecak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD# Plecak gets control of Raskmanuv's arms and successfully pulls guard. Plecak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Raskmanuv stopping the sweep attempt from Plecak. Plecak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raskmanuv must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Plecak throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Raskmanuv postures up in Plecak's guard and throws a big left but Plecak blocks it. Raskmanuv postures up in Plecak's guard and throws a big left but Plecak blocks it. Raskmanuv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Plecak trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Raskmanuv trying to control but Plecak is working from the bottom. Plecak wants to sweep but no luck. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Plecak dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# A clash of legs there as Raskmanuv blocks the low kick.#CL# Plecak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plecak wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD# Plecak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Raskmanuv uses from the top position. Raskmanuv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Raskmanuv working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Raskmanuv really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plecak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Plecak is looking for a triangle but Raskmanuv pushes his legs off easily.
Plecak trying to control the position.
Raskmanuv connects with a couple of short punches. Raskmanuv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raskmanuv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Raskmanuv controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Raskmanuv throwing strikes but missing. Raskmanuv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raskmanuv's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Raskmanuv with a flurry of punches that miss. Raskmanuv works over Plecak with some ground and pound from guard. Raskmanuv works over Plecak with some ground and pound from guard. Plecak has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Raskmanuv postures up and lands a big shot to Plecak's brow. Raskmanuv lands a couple of digs. Raskmanuv stands up over Plecak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB# Plecak working for a triangle but Raskmanuv defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Raskmanuv stops Plecak from standing up. #T2# Plecak looking to control.
Raskmanuv controls from within his opponent's guard. Let's hope that Raskmanuv 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.#SUB# Plecak is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Raskmanuv frees his head nicely. Oh but Plecak has switched to an armbar! Raskmanuv is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Liam Plecak! Liam Plecak took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
NextGen 5
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1# Pierce defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raskmanuv. Pierce feints the counter takedown. Pierce fails to land the takedown. Raskmanuv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pierce's waist but Pierce gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raskmanuv off to one side. #TD2# Raskmanuv tries to sprawl but Pierce drives through with a takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pierce wants to take a breather but Raskmanuv is having none of it. Raskmanuv is doing well to control the position and prevent Pierce from advancing to side control. Pierce missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pierce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Pierce is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raskmanuv on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raskmanuv tries to get out of the position. Pierce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1# Pierce keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Raskmanuv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Pierce trying to mount his opponent but Raskmanuv defends it. Raskmanuv pushes Pierce off looking to stand but Pierce dives back in and keeps control.
Pierce slows the pace down in half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Pierce lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Raskmanuv makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raskmanuv. Raskmanuv tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pierce passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2# Pierce decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2# Pierce closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pierce lands in his opponent's guard. Raskmanuv keeping moving, preventing Pierce from controlling successfully. #T3# Pierce won't allow Raskmanuv to sweep him here. Pierce throwing strikes but missing. Raskmanuv controlling the position. Pierce wants to control from the top but Raskmanuv keeps moving. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Pierce is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Pierce trying to control but Raskmanuv is working from the bottom. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Pierce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Pierce doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD# and Raskmanuv counters with a nice double leg into guard. Ruslam Raskmanuv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Pierce. Pierce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Pierce being controlled here, momentarily. Pierce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Raskmanuv preventing the sweep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Pierce dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Raskmanuv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierce tries to avoid it but Raskmanuv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierce to the ground. Pierce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Raskmanuv leaves Pierce with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Raskmanuv half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2# Pierce pushes Raskmanuv up against the cage in a clinch. Raskmanuv is trying to break free. Pierce looking for a takedown. Raskmanuv has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pierce is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pierce is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslam Raskmanuv. That's going to take a lot out of him. Raskmanuv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pierce gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# Pierce jumps guard and drags Raskmanuv to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1# Pierce striking off his back, scoring a few points. Pierce tries to land a sweep but no joy. Raskmanuv has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Raskmanuv got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierce has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raskmanuv has managed to get both his arms back between Pierce's legs - danger averted. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raskmanuv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Pierce is pulling down on Raskmanuv's head. It's preventing any offense from Raskmanuv, at least for the moment. Pierce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Pierce 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. Raskmanuv definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Pierce working a defensive guard here.
Raskmanuv postures up and lands a big shot to Pierce's brow. Raskmanuv 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. Raskmanuv throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pierce works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pierce is looking to stand up but Raskmanuv isn't so interested in that idea. Raskmanuv trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom. Raskmanuv scoring with punches to the head and body. Raskmanuv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Raskmanuv lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Pierce is rocked! Pierce is breathing heavily. Raskmanuv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Pierce is still in real trouble! Can Raskmanuv finish him? Raskmanuv gets to his feet and stands over Pierce, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pierce felt that one! Raskmanuv unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pierce from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslam Raskmanuv! |
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Event:
OPG 7: Albertini vs Ngata 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
#R1# Raskmanuv darts in looking for a takedown but Ruane gets double underhooks and turns Raskmanuv into the cage. Ruane closes the distance but Raskmanuv moves to the side #TD2# and Raskmanuv counters with a nice double leg into guard. Raskmanuv postures up.
Raskmanuv 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. Raskmanuv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Raskmanuv is stalling in the full guard. Raskmanuv is in close to Ruane's body, working some short punches and elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raskmanuv with a nice head shot there. Raskmanuv is in close to Ruane's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Ruane is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Raskmanuv postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ruane covers up, he's hurt! Raskmanuv keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Raskmanuv and the ref steps in to end the fight! Raskmanuv can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslam Raskmanuv! |
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Event:
OPG 4: 170lb GP R2
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1# Pearson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raskmanuv back to the cage. Pearson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Pearson slaps away a takedown attempt from Raskmanuv, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2# Pearson gets caught napping as Raskmanuv dives in and scores a takedown. Pearson manages to retain guard. Raskmanuv preventing the sweep. Raskmanuv throws a big elbow that misses. Raskmanuv chips away with some ground and pound. Pearson trying to control the position.
Pearson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pearson tries to get out of the position. Pearson has his hands on Raskmanuv's head, controlling the position. Raskmanuv throws a big elbow that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raskmanuv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Pearson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES# Pearson pushes Raskmanuv off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1##CL# Pearson clinches up with Raskmanuv and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Pearson has clasped his hands together around Raskmanuv's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Raskmanuv gets back to half guard. Pearson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raskmanuv defending well though. Pearson is looking to stall here but Raskmanuv recovers full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pearson stopping the sweep attempt from Raskmanuv. Pearson wants to control from the top but Raskmanuv keeps moving. Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2# Raskmanuv looking for a sweep. Not yet Raskmanuv, not yet. Raskmanuv manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pearson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Pearson controlling Raskmanuv's posture. Pearson has momentary wrist control but Raskmanuv slips an elbow through the middle. Pearson is trying to control the position but Raskmanuv postures up. Pearson is looking to stand up but Raskmanuv isn't so interested in that idea. Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raskmanuv is one step ahead there. Pearson seems keen to control Raskmanuv's posture.#T3# Pearson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raskmanuv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Raskmanuv stands up over Pearson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Pearson keeping full guard, as Raskmanuv tries to pass. Raskmanuv is in close to Pearson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Raskmanuv is looking to work some ground and pound but Pearson has wrist control. Pearson looking for a sweep. Not yet Pearson, not yet. Pearson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Raskmanuv drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Raskmanuv jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Pearson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Raskmanuv chips away with some ground and pound.#T4# Pearson is trying to keep Raskmanuv in close.
Raskmanuv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Pearson trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Raskmanuv is in close to Pearson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Raskmanuv with a nice head shot there. Raskmanuv works over Pearson with some ground and pound from guard. Raskmanuv stopping the sweep attempt from Pearson. Raskmanuv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Pearson trying to strike off his back.
Pearson wants to sweep but no luck. Raskmanuv landing some decent shots from guard. Pearson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslam Raskmanuv dominated that round. 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##CL# Pearson forces Raskmanuv back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Pearson pulls guard effortlessly. Pearson pulls Raskmanuv in close to prevent any damage. Raskmanuv landing some decent shots from guard. Raskmanuv throwing strikes but missing. Raskmanuv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raskmanuv landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#Pearson is rocked! Raskmanuv arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Pearson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruslam Raskmanuv! |
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