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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 82
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Orohena fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Felix Oumardipov has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Orohena, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orohena lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Orohena sends Oumardipov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Orohena is motioning to the referee to let Oumardipov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Oumardipov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orohena throws a leg kick which misses Oumardipov's front leg but catches the back leg as Oumardipov tries to avoid it.
Orohena jabs Oumardipov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oumardipov is breathing heavily.
Orohena circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Oumardipov to the canvas! Oumardipov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Orohena keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Orohena!
An out of breath Max Orohena thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Manning rushes Oumardipov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manning lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oumardipov backwards.
Oumardipov is trying to break the clinch but Manning has him pressed against the cage.
Manning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manning works on Oumardipov's body with a couple of short punches.
Oumardipov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manning prevents it.
Manning gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oumardipov.
Manning lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Manning.
#CUT#It looks like Felix Oumardipov has been cut.
Oumardipov looks winded!
Manning lands a nice uppercut.
Manning lands a right hand.
Oumardipov wants a takedown.
Ryan Manning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Oumardipov.#KD#
Manning drops Oumardipov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Oumardipov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Oumardipov is rocked!
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!
Manning leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manning lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Manning scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manning lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oumardipov backwards.
Manning gets through Oumardipov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manning pushes Oumardipov against the cage. Manning is working some dirty boxing. Manning pushes off with a quick right hook! Oumardipov goes down! Oumardipov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Manning moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Manning!
A victorious Ryan Manning thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 57
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Oumardipov shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oumardipov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Oumardipov as King shoots in.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oumardipov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Dominik King has been cut.
King shoots in and drives through. Oumardipov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominik King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oumardipov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Oumardipov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
King moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Oumardipov fails to land. #TD2#
Oumardipov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, King regains guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. King manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oumardipov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Oumardipov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King tries to pull guard but Oumardipov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Oumardipov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
King wants to get back to his feet but Oumardipov passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Oumardipov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oumardipov on the ground.
Oumardipov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Oumardipov thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Oumardipov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oumardipov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oumardipov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
King's coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
King is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Oumardipov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Oumardipov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oumardipov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oumardipov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oumardipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
King is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Oumardipov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King is trying to maintain the position but Oumardipov is very close to passing his half guard.
Oumardipov working King over with strikes.
Oumardipov moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from King.
Oumardipov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oumardipov in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Oumardipov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. King is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Oumardipov yanks on the arm and King is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Oumardipov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felix Oumardipov!
Felix Oumardipov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Blachowicz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oumardipov goes for a takedown attempt but Blachowicz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Oumardipov gets a double leg takedown into Blachowicz's guard.
Blachowicz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oumardipov distracts Blachowicz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oumardipov looking to pass the guard.
Oumardipov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Blachowicz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oumardipov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Oumardipov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blachowicz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oumardipov has Blachowicz in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Oumardipov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oumardipov'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.
Blachowicz wants to control from the top but Oumardipov keeps moving.
Oumardipov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oumardipov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Blachowicz stopping the sweep attempt from Oumardipov.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blachowicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Blachowicz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blachowicz showed some decent athleticism there.
Oumardipov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Oumardipov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oumardipov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oumardipov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oumardipov holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blachowicz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Blachowicz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blachowicz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blachowicz wants to control from the top but Oumardipov keeps moving.
Oumardipov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Felix Oumardipov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blachowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oumardipov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jan Blachowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oumardipov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oumardipov is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Blachowicz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Felix Oumardipov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blachowicz advances to mount.
Oumardipov tries to hold on but Blachowicz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blachowicz wants to get back to his feet but Oumardipov is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oumardipov tries to hold on but Blachowicz postures up.#T1#
Oumardipov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oumardipov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Oumardipov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blachowicz is working away from the top position though.
Oumardipov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Oumardipov continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blachowicz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oumardipov wants to improve his position but Blachowicz is controlling well.
Oumardipov keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Blachowicz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oumardipov defends it well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Oumardipov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blachowicz pinned against the cage. Blachowicz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Oumardipov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blachowicz sprawls well initially but Oumardipov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oumardipov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blachowicz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Oumardipov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oumardipov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Blachowicz has hold of Oumardipov's hands but Oumardipov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oumardipov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oumardipov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oumardipov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blachowicz has hold of Oumardipov's hands but Oumardipov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blachowicz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oumardipov. #SUB#
Oumardipov is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oumardipov trying to pass the guard but Blachowicz defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Oumardipov dominated that second round.
That's time! Oumardipov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Blachowicz closes the distance and clinches up with Oumardipov, looking for a takedown. Blachowicz pushes Oumardipov against the cage but Oumardipov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oumardipov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Blachowicz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oumardipov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blachowicz looking to control but instead Oumardipov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Oumardipov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oumardipov.
Oumardipov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Oumardipov.
Blachowicz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Blachowicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Oumardipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oumardipov wants to sweep here but Blachowicz controlling him for the moment.
Oumardipov has his hands on Blachowicz's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blachowicz enables Oumardipov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blachowicz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2##SUB2#
Blachowicz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oumardipov connects with a couple of short punches.
Blachowicz looking to control.
Oumardipov postures up and lands a big shot to Blachowicz's brow.
Blachowicz is trying to keep Oumardipov in close.
Oumardipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oumardipov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oumardipov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blachowicz down.
#T3##SUB#
Oumardipov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blachowicz is looking to get back to his feet here but Oumardipov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Blachowicz's back.#SUB#
Oumardipov is working for a rear naked choke. Blachowicz is not defending it well and Oumardipov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Blachowicz refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Blachowicz's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Oumardipov!
Felix Oumardipov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Oumardipov gets caught napping as Kramer dives in and scores a takedown. Oumardipov manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Oumardipov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kramer is aware though and is defending well.
Kramer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kramer distracts Oumardipov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kramer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Oumardipov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kramer frees his head nicely. Oh but Oumardipov has switched to an armbar! Kramer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Felix Oumardipov!
Felix Oumardipov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Brunga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oumardipov sprawls well. Oumardipov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brunga gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Brunga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oumardipov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oumardipov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Oumardipov actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunga is looking to stall here but Oumardipov recovers full guard. #SUB#
Brunga content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Oumardipov has locked up a guillotine! Oumardipov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Brunga is holding on here and Oumardipov must be using up a lot of energy. Brunga has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Oumardipov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felix Oumardipov!
A very excited looking Felix Oumardipov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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