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Event:
IFA 22: Russia
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Hayes.
Rakhivokov tries to counter with a takedown but Hayes is quick to defend against it.
Hayes delivers a nice body kick.
Hayes throws a nice looking combination but Rakhivokov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Hayes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rakhivokov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Rakhivokov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rakhivokov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayes 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.#SU#
Hayes is working an open guard so Rakhivokov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hayes slaps away a takedown attempt from Rakhivokov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Rakhivokov shoots for a takedown but Hayes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Rakhivokov.
Rakhivokov shoots in but Hayes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Rakhivokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hayes rushes Rakhivokov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rakhivokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hayes walks away with a smile on his face. Rakhivokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rakhivokov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Hayes closes the distance and clinches.
Hayes effectively controlling the action here.
Hayes gets underhooks to prevent Rakhivokov's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rakhivokov walks into a straight right hand from Hayes.#T2#
Rakhivokov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hayes defends it nicely.
Hayes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Hayes clinches up against the cage.
Hayes is leaning against Rakhivokov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Rakhivokov jumps guard.
Hayes wants to stand but Rakhivokov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rakhivokov is adopting a defensive guard.#T3##SUB#
Hayes is posturing up here but Rakhivokov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hayes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hayes has to tap! Slick submission there by Rakhivokov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Rakhivokov! |
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Event:
IFA 15: Country
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Okropir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okropir duly obliges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rakhivokov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Okropir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okropir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rakhivokov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okropir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okropir throws a sloppy head kick and Rakhivokov moves out of range easily.
Okropir with a hook.
Rakhivokov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Okropir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rakhivokov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okropir on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okropir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Okropir 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.
Rakhivokov keeping moving, preventing Okropir from controlling successfully. #T1#
Okropir controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Rakhivokov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okropir defends it easily.
Okropir wants to pass the guard but Rakhivokov is keeping the position.
Okropir sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Okropir has Rakhivokov up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Okropir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rakhivokov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rakhivokov is looking to break free of the clinch but Okropir has double underhooks. #TD2#
Okropir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Okropir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okropir keeping moving, preventing Rakhivokov from controlling successfully.
Okropir trying to control the position here.
Okropir wants to stand and escape but Rakhivokov is having none of it.
Okropir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Rakhivokov trying to keep a closed guard but Okropir is proving a slippery customer.
Rakhivokov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rakhivokov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okropir.
Okropir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okropir not doing much here.
We've been informed that Okropir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Okropir wants to free his trapped foot but Rakhivokov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okropir stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rakhivokov won't allow Okropir to pass to mount.
Rakhivokov tries to roll over but Okropir keeps him under control.#SU2#
Okropir gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Okropir lands with a kick to the temple. Rakhivokov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Ali Rakhivokov has been cut.
Okropir shoots in for a takedown but Rakhivokov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okropir scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Okropir.#CL2#
Okropir clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okropir.
Okropir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Okropir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Rakhivokov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhivokov.
Rakhivokov tries to clinch but Okropir moves out of range.
Okropir is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Okropir doesn't manage to clinch there - Rakhivokov circles away.
Okropir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Rakhivokov. #TD2#
Okropir closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rakhivokov quickly recovers to half guard.
Rakhivokov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Okropir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rakhivokov's sensitive parts.
Rakhivokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rakhivokov moves forwards but Okropir connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Okropir shoots in and bounces Rakhivokov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rakhivokov is wriggling around but Okropir manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR#
Okropir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Okropir looking to secure an arm triangle but Rakhivokov defends it well.
The referee warns Rakhivokov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rakhivokov working to try and regain half guard.
Okropir controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Okropir quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Okropir but it's paid off an Rakhivokov is forced to tap! Nice work by Okropir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Okropir!
A very excited looking Peter Okropir 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: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rakhivokov has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Rakhivokov lands a takedown into guard.
Brute throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rakhivokov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Brute has an active guard here but Rakhivokov has managed to pass into half guard.
Brute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhivokov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Rakhivokov 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.#T1##SU2#
Rakhivokov decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Rakhivokov looking to score a takedown here. Brute is defending well but Rakhivokov drives through and ends up in Brute's guard.
Brute trying to keep a closed guard but Rakhivokov is proving a slippery customer.
Brute on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brute tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Brute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakhivokov is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Rakhivokov gets to his feet - Brute follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Brute gets caught napping as Rakhivokov dives in and scores a takedown. Brute manages to retain guard.
Brute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Brute looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rakhivokov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB#
Brute is looking for a triangle but Rakhivokov pushes his legs off easily.
Rakhivokov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rakhivokov.
Brute looking to control.
Brute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rakhivokov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brute looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Rakhivokov gets a double leg takedown into Brute's guard.#T4#
Brute working a defensive guard here.
Rakhivokov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brute's head.
Rakhivokov distracts Brute with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rakhivokov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rakhivokov postures up and lands a big shot to Brute's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Rakhivokov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rakhivokov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brute did well to prevent Rakhivokov getting side control.#SUB2#
Rakhivokov is working for a kimura but Brute is defending it quite comfortably.
Brute is looking to escape.
Brute knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rakhivokov on the ground.
Brute wants to improve his position but Rakhivokov is controlling well.
Rakhivokov moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brute is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Brute is trying to escape the position but Rakhivokov is controlling the position.
Rakhivokov is continuing to stall.
Brute struggling a bit here.
Rakhivokov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brute's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brute is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rakhivokov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rakhivokov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Rakhivokov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Brute is trying to control Rakhivokov's posture but Rakhivokov avoids it.
Brute is trying to get back to half guard.
Ali Rakhivokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brute regains half guard.
Rakhivokov not doing much here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rakhivokov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brute tries to kick Rakhivokov off but Rakhivokov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brute trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brute changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rakhivokov tries to avoid it but Brute manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rakhivokov to the ground. Rakhivokov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brute dives in for a single leg takedown but Rakhivokov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Brute breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Rakhivokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Brute gets tackled into the cage by Rakhivokov. Rakhivokov maintains the clinch.
Brute tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rakhivokov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Rakhivokov jumps guard and drags Brute to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brute tries to free his leg and advance position but Rakhivokov is retaining full guard.
Brute wants to get up but he can't break Rakhivokov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Rakhivokov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brute can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brute has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brute avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brute stopping the sweep attempt from Rakhivokov.#T1#
Rakhivokov is striking off his back. Brute thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Rakhivokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brute pulls his head out easily.
Rakhivokov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rakhivokov moves into full guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brute trying to control but Rakhivokov is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Rakhivokov has his feet on Brute's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rakhivokov throws a head kick that misses.
Brute changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brute avoids the body shot from Rakhivokov.
#TD#
Brute shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rakhivokov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brute is on him like a limpet, forcing Rakhivokov back against the cage.#T3#
Rakhivokov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brute to keep the fight standing.
Brute fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Rakhivokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rakhivokov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brute.
Rakhivokov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacky Brute. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakhivokov throws a head kick but Brute moves out of range.
Rakhivokov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brute blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Rakhivokov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rakhivokov lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Brute working for a triangle but Rakhivokov defends it easily.
#T4#
Brute is trying to keep Rakhivokov in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Rakhivokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rakhivokov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Rakhivokov!
Jacky Brute spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm going to work harder to get better'. |
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