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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Onigawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pushkin is fending him off so far but Onigawa persists. Nope, Pushkin circles away and we're back to standing.
Onigawa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pushkin sprawls well. Pushkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onigawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Onigawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pushkin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsura Onigawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onigawa misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Onigawa's guard.
Onigawa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1##TD#
Onigawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pushkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pushkin is trying to get back to half guard.
Pushkin can't do much from the bottom here.
Onigawa is trying to move to mount but Pushkin reverses beautifully and ends up in Onigawa's guard.
Pushkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB#
Pushkin is posturing up here but Onigawa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pushkin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pushkin has to tap! Slick submission there by Onigawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatsura Onigawa!
Terenti Pushkin spoke after the fight, saying 'He is number 1 easy fight in MMAH. Just luck guy.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 9 - Mferi vs Travis
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Pushkin, which made it look bad.
Cruz darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz's guard.#SUB#
Pushkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pushkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Pushkin isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pushkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Cruz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pushkin dives into side control.
#SUB#
Pushkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pushkin tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz tries to escape but Pushkin is in control. #SUB#
Pushkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Pushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Pushkin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Pushkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pushkin has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pushkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pushkin prevents Cruz from escaping the position.#SUB#
Pushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #ES2#
Cruz throws Pushkin to one side and escapes!#T4#
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pushkin defends it nicely.
Pushkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Pushkin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pushkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terenti Pushkin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Pushkin gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Cruz tries to clinch up#TD#
and Pushkin counters with a single leg into guard. Cruz didn't expect that.
Pushkin trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Pushkin drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Pushkin off! Pushkin jumps back into Cruz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin won't allow Cruz to get back to his feet. #T1#
Cruz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Pushkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Pushkin circles away.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Pushkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pushkin as he avoids it easily.
Pushkin attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Terenti Pushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Cruz.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Pushkin circles away.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pushkin's waist but Pushkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice sprawl there from Pushkin as Cruz shoots in.
Pushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pushkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Pushkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.#TD#
Pushkin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pushkin is in Cruz's guard.
Cruz wants to stand up but Pushkin is controlling him.
Pushkin trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Pushkin pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Pushkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Cruz looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Pushkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pushkin prevents Cruz from standing back up.
#SUB#
Pushkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Pushkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cruz is trying to stand.
#T4#
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.#SUB#
Pushkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pushkin.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Pushkin tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it. #SUB#
Pushkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Cruz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pushkin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terenti Pushkin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Pushkin, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Pushkin against the cage but Pushkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pushkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pushkin tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Pushkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Terenti Pushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pushkin as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pushkin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Pushkin counters with a takedown into side control.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Pushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pushkin cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pushkin trying to control the position but Cruz is working away. #SUB#
Pushkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cruz is trying to buck Pushkin off.#SUB#
Pushkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Pushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz is pushing Pushkin's head away, looking to escape. Pushkin manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB#
Pushkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pushkin prevents Cruz from escaping the position.#SUB#
Pushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Pushkin wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Pushkin drags him back down.
Terenti Pushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pushkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pushkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Pushkin drags him back down.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruz is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Cruz pushes Pushkin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pushkin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#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!
Cruz throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz's guard.
Pushkin stops Cruz from standing up.
William Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terenti Pushkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pushkin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cruz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terenti Pushkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pushkin 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terenti Pushkin!
Terenti Pushkin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
MMAH 5 - Perera vs Patuga
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches up with Pushkin, looking for a takedown. Curtis pushes Pushkin against the cage but Pushkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pushkin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Curtis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pushkin's guard.
Curtis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curtis pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Pushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curtis moves nicely into side control.
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.
Curtis trying to control the position but Pushkin is working away. #SUB2#
Curtis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pushkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Curtis is trying to get an arm triangle but Pushkin is defending well.
Pushkin prevents Curtis from improving position. #SUB2#
Curtis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pushkin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Curtis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Curtis takes a little break here. Pushkin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Curtis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pushkin keeps working. #SUB2#
Curtis is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pushkin is trying to escape and Curtis transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pushkin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Curtis! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rory Curtis!
Rory Curtis is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Rory Curtis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Terenti Pushkin was interviewed post fight and said 'He is number 1 easy fight in MMAH. Just luck guy.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 1 - Janus vs Protagon
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Choi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pushkin is looking to counter the offense by Choi and move into the clinch.
Choi fails to land the takedown.
Pushkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Pushkin.
Choi is looking to clinch.
Pushkin is looking to counter the offense by Choi and move into the clinch.
Pushkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Terenti Pushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doo Ho Choi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pushkin attempts a counter takedown but Choi avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Pushkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Choi sprawls well initially but Pushkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Choi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Pushkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Pushkin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Choi defend it? Pushkin steps over the head and cranks it - Choi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pushkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terenti Pushkin!
Terenti Pushkin is the new lightweight champion!
Terenti Pushkin decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Hoffman fails with the takedown#CL#
and Pushkin moves into the clinch.#TD#
Pushkin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hoffman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Pushkin working for a choke but Hoffman is defending well. #SUB#
Hoffman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Pushkin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hoffman has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hoffman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1##SUB#
Pushkin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Hoffman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pushkin's arms.
Hoffman wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Hoffman fending off the submission attempt from Pushkin.
Hoffman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pushkin tries to get the hooks in deep but Hoffman pushed the leg off. #T2##SUB#
Hoffman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pushkin's arms. #SUB#
Pushkin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hoffman is defending well though. Pushkin let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin avoiding Hoffman 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Hoffman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hoffman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Pushkin controlling well, preventing Hoffman from escaping the position.
Hoffman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pushkin prevents Hoffman from improving his position.#SUB#
Pushkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoffman sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pushkin is nestled in close to Hoffman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoffman trying to control but Pushkin postures up.
Hoffman looks winded!
Pushkin prevents Hoffman from improving his position.#T4##SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura but Hoffman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pushkin to get the leverage. #SUB#
Pushkin is working for a kimura but Hoffman is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoffman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoffman defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura but Hoffman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pushkin to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terenti Pushkin dominated that round.
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#
Hoffman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pushkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Hoffman shoots for a takedown but Pushkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Pushkin counters with a quick kick to the body but Hoffman blocks it.
Hoffman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pushkin.
Pushkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Pushkin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pushkin is fending him off so far but Hoffman persists. Nope, Pushkin circles away and we're back to standing.
Terenti Pushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaydon Hoffman.#TD#
Pushkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoffman sprawls well initially but Pushkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hoffman is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pushkin prevents Hoffman from improving his position.
Hoffman is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura but Hoffman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pushkin to get the leverage.
Pushkin prevents Hoffman from improving his position.#SUB#
Pushkin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hoffman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pushkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terenti Pushkin! |
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