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Event:
PFL 6: Shootout
Date: Aug 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Washington scores with a takedown into Lukashenko's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lukashenko striking off his back but it's not causing Washington any problems.
Washington 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.
Lukashenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lukashenko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Washington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lukashenko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lukashenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lukashenko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Washington is in close to Lukashenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lukashenko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lukashenko has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukashenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Lukashenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Washington scoring with some ground and pound.
Lukashenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Washington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lukashenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lukashenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Washington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Washington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Washington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Washington connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lukashenko is keeping the position for now.
Lukashenko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Lukashenko striking off his back.
Lukashenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Washington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lukashenko's head.
Lukashenko striking off his back but it's not causing Washington any problems.
Lukashenko tries to strike from the bottom.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lukashenko is keeping the position for now.
Lukashenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Washington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Washington'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.
Lukashenko striking off his back but it's not causing Washington any problems.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lukashenko striking off his back but it's not causing Washington any problems.
Lukashenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lukashenko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Washington there.#T3##CL#
Washington moves into the clinch.#TD#
Washington has clasped his hands together around Lukashenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lukashenko tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Lukashenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lukashenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Washington scoring with punches and elbows.
Lukashenko manages to get back to half guard.
Washington is trying to control. Lukashenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Lukashenko is defending well.
Washington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lukashenko on the ground.
Lukashenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Washington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lukashenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lukashenko trying to strike off his back.
Washington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Washington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lukashenko's head.#T4#
Lukashenko keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lukashenko striking off his back but it's not causing Washington any problems.
Washington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Washington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Washington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lukashenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lukashenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lukashenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington has Lukashenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Lukashenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lukashenko throwing strikes but missing.
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Washington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Lukashenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lukashenko with the counter takedown but Washington avoids it easily.#TD#
Lukashenko gets caught flat footed, as Washington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Washington postures up and lands a big shot to Lukashenko's brow.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukashenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukashenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lukashenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lukashenko trying to strike off his back.
Lukashenko with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Washington can't handle though.
Lukashenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Washington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Washington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lukashenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lukashenko trying to strike off his back.
Lukashenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Washington trying to control the position here.
Lukashenko won't allow Washington to sweep him here.
Lukashenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lukashenko.
Lukashenko throwing strikes but missing.
Lukashenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.#T2#
Lukashenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lukashenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lukashenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lukashenko stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Lukashenko postures up.
Lukashenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lukashenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lukashenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lukashenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lukashenko throwing strikes from guard but Washington blocks nicely.
Lukashenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lukashenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Lukashenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washington throwing short punches from the bottom.
Lukashenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lukashenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Lukashenko postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Rudolf Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lukashenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lukashenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Lukashenko is breathing heavily.
Lukashenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Washington gets a double leg takedown into Lukashenko's guard.
Washington scoring with some ground and pound.
Lukashenko trying to strike off his back.
#T4#
Lukashenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lukashenko wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Washington connects with a couple of short punches.
Lukashenko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lukashenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Washington wants to control from the top but Lukashenko keeps moving.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Lukashenko is keeping the position.
Lukashenko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lukashenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lukashenko tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukashenko trying to strike off his back.
#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 Lukashenko enables Washington to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lukashenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lukashenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukashenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudolf Washington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lukashenko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lukashenko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lukashenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lukashenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Lukashenko keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington is in close to Lukashenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Washington wants to pass the guard but Lukashenko is keeping the position.
Lukashenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lukashenko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Washington trying to control but Lukashenko is working from the bottom.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lukashenko is keeping the position for now.
Lukashenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Washington trying to control but Lukashenko is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Washington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lukashenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Washington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lukashenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Washington is in Lukashenko's guard.
Lukashenko trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
Washington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lukashenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lukashenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lukashenko tries to strike from the bottom.
Lukashenko tries to strike from the bottom.
Lukashenko trying to strike off his back.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
Lukashenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lukashenko can do to turn this around?
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lukashenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lukashenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Washington is working Lukashenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Washington cracks Lukashenko with a solid left hand.#T3#
Washington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Washington wants to control from the top but Lukashenko keeps moving.
Lukashenko tries to strike from the bottom.
Lukashenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Washington rushes Lukashenko and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Washington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lukashenko regains guard immediately.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lukashenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lukashenko tries to strike from the bottom.
Lukashenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Lukashenko striking off his back but it's not causing Washington any problems.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lukashenko is keeping the position for now.
Lukashenko tries to strike from the bottom.
Lukashenko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Washington controlling the action here.
Washington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukashenko punching from the bottom.
Vlad Lukashenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Lukashenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolf Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Washington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Rudolf Washington!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Rudolf Washington!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Rudolf Washington!
Rudolf Washington wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Rudolf Washington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
PFL 5: Reckoning
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Dlamini does it's job there.#TD#
Washington drives through with a takedown into Dlamini's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Washington works over Dlamini with some ground and pound from guard.
Washington postures up in Dlamini's guard and throws a big left but Dlamini blocks it.
Washington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dlamini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Washington postures up in Dlamini's guard and throws a big left but Dlamini blocks it.
Washington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dlamini wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington wants to control from the top but Dlamini keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlamini is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Dlamini is keeping the position.
Dlamini wants to stand but Washington is controlling the position. #T1#
Dlamini is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Washington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Washington working the ground and pound from side control.
Washington lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#It looks like Bonginkosi Dlamini has been cut.
Washington looks up at the clock and then as Dlamini takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Washington smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Washington is working Dlamini over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dlamini trying to remain calm as Washington controls from the top position.
Washington prevents Dlamini from escaping the position.
Washington landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dlamini prevents Washington from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Dlamini's face as Washington controls the position.
Washington working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Washington tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dlamini's legs.
Washington scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dlamini is not content to let Washington control the position.
Dlamini pushes Washington away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Washington gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Washington trying to control the position but Dlamini is working away.
Dlamini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Washington controlling from side mount.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dlamini keeps working.
Dlamini is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Washington is controlling him well.
Washington remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dlamini wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dlamini on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Washington trying to control the action but Dlamini is working from the bottom.
Dlamini is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dlamini should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3#
Dlamini is trying to get back to his feet.
Washington is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dlamini will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dlamini is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The strikes coming from Washington are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dlamini being controlled for a moment.
Washington seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dlamini for as long as he can get away with.
Dlamini takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dlamini is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Washington asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Washington in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Dlamini takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Washington tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dlamini's legs.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dlamini keeps working.
Dlamini on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Bonginkosi Dlamini's cut even more.
Washington misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dlamini is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dlamini is being controlled here.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Dlamini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washington landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bonginkosi Dlamini's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Washington gets a takedown into half guard.
Dlamini is looking to get back to is feet but Washington passes into side control.
Dlamini wants to get back to his feet but Washington drags him back down.
Washington trying to control the position but Dlamini is working away.
Washington slows the pace down.
Washington is working Dlamini over with some ground and pound from side control.
Washington trying to control the action but Dlamini is working from the bottom.
Dlamini is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlamini is pushing Washington's head away, looking to escape. Washington manages to hold on to the position though.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dlamini can do to turn this around?
Dlamini taking a bit of punishment here - Washington scoring with strikes.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Dlamini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dlamini wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Washington passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dlamini!
Washington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT#The cut above Bonginkosi Dlamini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Washington lands a couple of good shots and Dlamini has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dlamini trying to get back to his feet but Washington is in full control for now.
Washington cracks Dlamini with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dlamini from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Washington just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dlamini grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bonginkosi Dlamini's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rudolf Washington!
Rudolf Washington thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PFL 4: Doomsday
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Washington throws out a loose jab but Parma uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Washington shoots in and bounces Parma off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Washington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Washington works over Parma with some ground and pound from guard.
Washington connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Parma is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Reglo Parma has been cut.
Washington postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Parma's head off the mat! Parma is out! He's out! Washington jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rudolf Washington!
Rudolf Washington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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