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Event:
HFA 36
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Chimaev tries to clinch up.
One Sub is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
One Sub misses with a body shot.
One Sub scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chimaev is looking to clinch.
One Sub is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Chimaev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. One Sub was covering up waiting for the punch and Chimaev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chimaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
One Sub tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
One Sub looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev wants to control from the top but One Sub keeps moving. #SUB#
One Sub escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chimaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
One Sub trying to keep a closed guard but Chimaev is proving a slippery customer.
Chimaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
One Sub looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
One Sub has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chimaev postures up.
One Sub is looking to stand up but Chimaev isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
One Sub has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chimaev doesn't defend quickly enough and One Sub has managed to lock this one up! Can Chimaev escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to One Sub on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). One Punch One Sub! |
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Event:
HFA 31
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Johns lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Johns scores with a takedown into Chimaev's guard.
Johns throwing strikes but missing.
Johns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chimaev's head.
Johns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chimaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Chimaev is refusing to be controlled, as Johns sits in half guard.
Johns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
Nice strikes from Johns there.
Johns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johns trying to pass the guard but Chimaev defending well.
Johns is thwarting Chimaev's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Chimaev is trying to stand up here but Johns is controlling him well.
Johns lands with a punch from half guard.
Johns is trying to control. Chimaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chimaev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johns scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Johns there.
Chimaev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johns is thwarting Chimaev's attempts to control the position.
Johns scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chimaev trying to control here.
Johns 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. #ROC2#Chimaev is rocked!#T2#
Chimaev taking some punishment here, with Johns in his half guard.
Oh Chimaev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, if Johns is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chimaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Johns thows a huge punch but Chimaev dodges it nicely.
Johns drops an elbow to the side of Chimaev's head.
Chimaev is refusing to be controlled, as Johns sits in half guard.
Johns lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chimaev taking some punishment here, with Johns in his half guard.
Johns prevents Chimaev from standing back up.
Chimaev wants to control but Johns is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Johns lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johns slips a nice elbow through Chimaev's hands, connecting with Chimaev's forehead.
Johns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johns working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns tries to pass to full mount but Chimaev defends it.
Chimaev is looking to control Johns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chimaev avoid being mounted?
Johns is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Chimaev is hurt! He's hurt bad - Johns fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Chimaev from any more punishment! Congratulations to Johns! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Johns! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Monroe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chimaev did well to prevent Monroe getting side control.
Chimaev wants to get back to full guard.
Monroe wants to pass the guard but Chimaev is defending well.
Monroe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2#
Monroe decides to stand up. #CL2#
Monroe closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Monroe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chimaev regains guard.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monroe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Monroe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chimaev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Monroe advances position into side control!
Monroe lands some shots froms side control.
Chimaev is not content to let Monroe control the position.
Monroe working the head with strikes.
Chimaev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Chimaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Monroe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chimaev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Monroe wants to control but Chimaev is keeping him busy.
Monroe controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monroe lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimaev is looking for a sweep.
Monroe working the ground and pound.#T3#
Monroe is working Chimaev over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU2#
Monroe stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chimaev is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Monroe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Monroe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Monroe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monroe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monroe trying to control the action but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
Chimaev seems a little lost for a moment, as Monroe dominates the positioning.
Monroe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Monroe is chipping away with strikes.
#T4#
Chimaev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Monroe connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Chimaev is rocked!
A big shot lands for Monroe! That's hurt Chimaev! Will he recover? Monroe fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isiah Monroe! |
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Event:
HFA 25
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Akiyama tests Chimaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akiyama moves out of range as Chimaev strikes.
Akiyama throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Chimaev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akiyama won't be happy with that.
Akiyama is trying to control Chimaev's posture but Chimaev avoids it.
Akiyama is trying to improve his position.
Akiyama is trying to work for a sweep but Chimaev has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Chimaev stands up from mount. Strange move.
Akiyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chimaev.
Akiyama closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Chimaev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chimaev wants to free his trapped foot but Akiyama is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Chimaev prevents Akiyama from improving his position.
Akiyama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chimaev won't allow Akiyama to sweep him here. #SU2#
Chimaev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Akiyama moves into the clinch.
Chimaev prevents the takedown attempt.
Akiyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Chimaev decides to pull guard.
Chimaev trying to keep a closed guard but Akiyama is proving a slippery customer.
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Akiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chimaev is keeping the position for now.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akiyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chimaev has his hands on Akiyama's head, controlling the position.
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Akiyama is pushing down on Chimaev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chimaev is fighting to maintain full guard but Akiyama has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SUB#
Akiyama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chimaev sees it coming and defends easily.
Chimaev wants to get back to his feet.
Akiyama is thwarting Chimaev's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Akiyama seems to be working for a kimura but Chimaev defends the submission attempt.
Chimaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akiyama. #SUB#
Akiyama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akiyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chimaev keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Some bone on bone action there as Chimaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chimaev tries to clinch up.#CL#
Chimaev gets tackled into the cage by Akiyama. Akiyama maintains the clinch.
Akiyama looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
Akiyama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chimaev pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Chimaev closes the distance and pushes Akiyama back into the cage.
Chimaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akiyama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Chimaev pulls guard.
Chimaev keeping moving, preventing Akiyama from controlling successfully.
Chimaev 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Chimaev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Chimaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akiyama has Chimaev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chimaev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Akiyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Chimaev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akiyama wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Chimaev wants a takedown.
Chimaev is pressed up against the cage. Akiyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chimaev down to the mat. Chimaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chimaev checks a low kick from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chimaev.
Akiyama throws a nice looking combination but Chimaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Chimaev circles away.
Chimaev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akiyama.
Akiyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chimaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Akiyama.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chimaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chimaev fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Akiyama as Chimaev shoots in.
Akiyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoshihiro Akiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chimaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chimaev throws a counter combo.
Akiyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chimaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chimaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshihiro Akiyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akiyama throws a nice looking combination but Chimaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Chimaev circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Akiyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chimaev.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
Akiyama darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Chimaev counters with a shoot takedown. Akiyama fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Akiyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chimaev defends it easily.
Chimaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T3#
Chimaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chimaev won't allow Akiyama to sweep him here.
Akiyama looking to control.
Khamzat Chimaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akiyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chimaev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
Chimaev is pulling down on Akiyama's head. It's preventing any offense from Akiyama, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chimaev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Chimaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akiyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chimaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick lands for Akiyama.
Chimaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick and Chimaev moves out of range easily.
Chimaev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akiyama misses with a low kick.
And Chimaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Akiyama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akiyama lands a head shot.
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chimaev fails to land the takedown.
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 Yoshihiro Akiyama will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chimaev fails to land the takedown.
Akiyama lands with a cross.
Akiyama feints and then cracks Chimaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chimaev down. #CL#
Akiyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Chimaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akiyama swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Chimaev is having none of it.
Chimaev blocks a low kick nicely.
And Chimaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Akiyama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chimaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Chimaev moves into range and clinches up with Akiyama.#T1##BC2#
Chimaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Chimaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akiyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akiyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akiyama is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Chimaev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Akiyama regains guard.
Akiyama 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.
Akiyama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chimaev controls the pace.
Akiyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chimaev keeping control of the position. #T2#
Chimaev strikes from the bottom but Akiyama passes into mount!
Akiyama unloads with some shots from mount but Chimaev bucks and avoids them well.
Chimaev tries to lock up and control but Akiyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akiyama wants to control the action but instead Chimaev gets a body lock and reverses into Akiyama's guard! Nice work!
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!
Akiyama tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Akiyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chimaev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Chimaev has his hands on Akiyama's head, controlling the position.
Akiyama throws a strike but Chimaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chimaev won't allow Akiyama to sweep him here.
Chimaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akiyama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Chimaev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Akiyama wants to pass the guard but Chimaev is keeping the position.
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chimaev wants to stand and escape but Akiyama is having none of it.
Akiyama trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
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 Yoshihiro Akiyama.
I think Akiyama 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yoshihiro Akiyama!
An out of breath Yoshihiro Akiyama 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:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Sparks shoots in for a takedown but Chimaev shows good takedown defense.
Sparks shoots in but Chimaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sparks checks a low kick from Chimaev.
Sparks misses with a takedown #TD#
and Chimaev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Khamzat Chimaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Sparks.
Chimaev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sparks is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparks trying to get back to full guard but Chimaev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparks can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Chimaev working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Sparks turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Chimaev off and cradles Sparks's limp body as Chimaev celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Khamzat Chimaev!
Khamzat Chimaev took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Chimaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chimaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whyte swings for the body but Chimaev moves out of range.
#CL2#
Chimaev instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Chimaev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Whyte is looking to get back to is feet but Chimaev passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Chimaev in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Whyte is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khamzat Chimaev!
Khamzat Chimaev took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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