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Event:
RMMA 12 - Boryszko v Robben
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Rzayev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markus throws out a loose jab but Rzayev uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Rzayev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Markus's guard.
Rzayev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Markus's head.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Markus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rzayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzayev throwing strikes from guard but Markus blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rzayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzayev.
Rzayev wants to pass the guard but Markus is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Markus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Markus is looking to stand up but Rzayev isn't so interested in that idea.
Rzayev is looking to stand up but Markus won't let him.
Rzayev throwing strikes from guard but Markus blocks nicely.
Rzayev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rzayev with a nice head shot there.
Markus wants to sweep but no luck.
Rzayev tries to free his leg and advance position but Markus is retaining full guard.
Markus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Markus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rzayev distracts Markus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Markus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzayev.
Rzayev trying to control but Markus is working from the bottom.
Rzayev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markus's guard.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.
Markus wants to stand up but Rzayev is controlling him.
Rzayev throws a big elbow that misses.
Rzayev stands up over Markus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rzayev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rzayev throwing strikes from guard but Markus blocks nicely. #T3#
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Markus keeps moving.
Rzayev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markus's head.
Rzayev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rzayev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rzayev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Markus is rocked!
Markus can't keep his opponent in guard - Rzayev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Markus is still in real trouble! Can Rzayev finish him?
Rzayev winds up and cracks Markus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Rzayev seems content to control.
Markus tries to get to full guard but Rzayev has control of the leg.
Markus seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Rzayev wants to control but Markus is keeping him busy.
Rzayev 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.
Markus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rzayev is working away from the top position though.
Rzayev is trying to control the action in half guard but Markus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rzayev trying to advance position but Markus counters by regaining guard.
Markus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rzayev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzayev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rzayev scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Rzayev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rzayev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Markus swivels and escapes.
Rzayev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markus can do to turn this around?#CL#
Rzayev clinches up with Markus and pushes him back against the cage.
Rzayev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markus wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Rzayev manages to break the clinch.
Rzayev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markus manages to avoid it.
Rzayev ducks under a wild hook from Markus.
Rzayev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruslan Rzayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Rzayev.
Markus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rzayev.
Rzayev misses with a takedown attempt - Markus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rzayev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markus pinned against the cage. Markus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Rzayev. 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.
Markus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Rzayev shoots in and bounces Markus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rzayev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Rzayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Rzayev, not yet.
Markus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rzayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Rzayev, not yet.
Rzayev has his hands on Markus's head, controlling the position.
Rzayev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Markus stops Rzayev from standing up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rzayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rzayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rzayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markus wants to control from the top but Rzayev keeps moving.
Markus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rzayev wants to control but Markus passes easily into half guard.
Markus is just content to waste time from the top position. Rzayev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rzayev wants to get back to his feet but Markus passes into half guard.
Rzayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markus on the ground.#T3#
Markus is thwarting Rzayev's attempts to control the position.
Rzayev is looking for a sweep. Markus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rzayev trying to get back to full guard but Markus takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rzayev wants to control but Markus is having none of it.
Rzayev tries to reverse the position but Markus maintains control.
Markus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Markus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rzayev is desperately trying to improve his position but Markus has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Markus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Markus breaks from Rzayev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rzayev is desperately trying to improve his position but Markus has a good base and remains in mount.
Ruslan Rzayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzayev regains half guard.
Markus stops Rzayev from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Markus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rzayev is looking to clinch.
Markus throws out a counter right but Rzayev avoids it with no problem.
Rzayev misses with a body shot.
Markus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Markus scores with a four punch combination!
Markus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rzayev shoots in looking for a takedown but Markus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rzayev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Markus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Rzayev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rzayev.
Markus misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Rzayev.
#BC2#
Markus breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rzayev.
Markus throws an overhand right that lands on Rzayev's shoulder, as Rzayev tries to avoid the shot.
Rzayev lands a really nice looking cross but Markus seems unphased.
Rzayev fails to land the takedown.#T1##CL#
Rzayev clinches up with Markus and pushes him back against the cage.
Rzayev tries a knee to the head but Markus blocks it.
Rzayev tries to pull guard but Markus won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Rzayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rzayev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Markus manages to break the clinch.
Markus stuffs the takedown attempt from Rzayev. Rzayev gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Rzayev scores with a takedown into Markus's guard.
Rzayev is working Markus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Markus controls Rzayev momentarily but Rzayev frees himself.
Markus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Markus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markus has momentary wrist control but Rzayev slips an elbow through the middle.
Markus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rzayev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rzayev is trying to hold Markus in close to prevent damage but Markus has managed to pass into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rzayev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rzayev moves into full guard.
Rzayev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rzayev tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Rzayev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rzayev cracks Markus with a solid left hand.
Markus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rzayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Markus has wrist control.
Rzayev won't allow Markus to sweep him here.
Rzayev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Markus being controlled here, momentarily.
Markus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzayev. #T4#
Rzayev throws a big right hand that misses.
Rzayev postures up and lands a big shot to Markus's brow.
Rzayev stopping the sweep attempt from Markus.
Rzayev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rzayev with a nice head shot there.
Rzayev gets to his feet and stands over Markus, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Markus felt that one! Rzayev unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Markus from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Rzayev! |
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Event:
RMMA 7 - Curtis v Singleton
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Rzayev has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Magomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Rzayev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rzayev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rzayev wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rzayev tries to get out of the position.
Rzayev seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.#T1#
Rzayev keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov stops Rzayev from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rzayev lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Magomedov both land. Nice combination.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Rzayev sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rzayev.
Rzayev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rzayev sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rzayev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Rzayev is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rzayev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Rzayev trying to control here.
Rzayev tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov wants to advance to full mount but Rzayev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rzayev working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Magomedov stays in close to Rzayev's body and controls the position.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a submission but Rzayev manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Rzayev wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but Rzayev is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rzayev looking to control.
Magomedov trying to control but Rzayev is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rzayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rzayev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rzayev wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzayev wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Well, if Magomedov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Rzayev as Magomedov shoots in.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rzayev gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rzayev lands a decent punch to the body there.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rzayev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rzayev 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#
Rzayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rzayev wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ground and pound from Rzayev.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Rzayev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rzayev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rzayev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov wants to stand but Rzayev is controlling the position.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rzayev advances to half guard.
Magomed Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rzayev throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rzayev.
Rzayev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rzayev.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rzayev works his way into full mount! #T3#
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Rzayev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rzayev with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Magomed Magomedov has been cut.
Rzayev lands a big elbow - Magomedov is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Magomedov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ruslan Rzayev! |
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Event:
MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Rzayev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rzayev as he jumps to the side.
Crane works Rzayev's body with a nice hook.
Rzayev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rzayev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrane.
Crane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crane enables Rzayev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rzayev chips away with some ground and pound.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rzayev manages to pass to side control.
Crane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane wants to get back to his feet.
Rzayev sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Rzayev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rzayev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rzayev 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.
Crane trying to control here.
Rzayev slows the pace down in half guard.
Rzayev working the head and body with strikes.
Rzayev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Rzayev there. #T2#
Rzayev working the head and body with strikes.
Rzayev lands strikes from half guard.
Rzayev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rzayev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rzayev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Crane is rocked!
Rzayev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rzayev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rzayev landing strikes from the mount and Crane is in trouble!
Oh Crane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rzayev landing punches.
Crane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Rzayev postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Crane bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rzayev and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Rzayev! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1209 Round 3
Date: Dec 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Rzayev shoots in and gets a takedown into McGregor's guard.
McGregor is trying to control the position but Rzayev postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rzayev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGregor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rzayev is posturing up here but McGregor has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rzayev tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rzayev has to tap! Slick submission there by McGregor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor McGregor! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1209 Round 2
Date: Dec 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Rasul Rzayev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruslan Rzayev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Rasul Rzayev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruslan Rzayev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruslan Rzayev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasul Rzayev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Rasul Rzayev looking for a guillotine here but Ruslan Rzayev defends easily.
Rasul Rzayev pulls Ruslan Rzayev in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslan Rzayev landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Rasul Rzayev wants to sweep but no luck.
Rasul Rzayev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruslan Rzayev 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. #SUB2#
Ruslan Rzayev drops back looking for a leg! Rasul Rzayev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasul Rzayev manages to kick Ruslan Rzayev off! Ruslan Rzayev jumps back into Rasul Rzayev's guard.
Ruslan Rzayev preventing the sweep.
Ruslan Rzayev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Ruslan Rzayev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Ruslan Rzayev 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.
Ruslan Rzayev is continuing to stall.
Ruslan Rzayev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rasul Rzayev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rasul Rzayev wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Rasul Rzayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruslan Rzayev's waist but Ruslan Rzayev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasul Rzayev off to one side.
Ruslan Rzayev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rasul Rzayev as he jumps to the side.
Ruslan Rzayev throws a head kick that misses.
Rasul Rzayev doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Ruslan Rzayev counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasul Rzayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasul Rzayev is breathing heavily.
Ruslan Rzayev has Rasul Rzayev pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Ruslan Rzayev wants the takedown. Rasul Rzayev is fighting it off but Ruslan Rzayev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rasul Rzayev's guard against the cage.
Ruslan Rzayev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Rasul Rzayev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rasul Rzayev is pulling down on Ruslan Rzayev's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruslan Rzayev, at least for the moment.
Rasul Rzayev trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruslan Rzayev wants to get up but he can't break Rasul Rzayev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Rzayev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rasul Rzayev closes the distance but Ruslan Rzayev moves to the side #TD2#
and Ruslan Rzayev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rasul Rzayev's guard.
Ruslan Rzayev wants to stand but Rasul Rzayev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rasul Rzayev wants to sweep here but Ruslan Rzayev controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rasul Rzayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruslan Rzayev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruslan Rzayev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rasul Rzayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasul Rzayev being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ruslan Rzayev.
Rasul Rzayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ruslan Rzayev landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruslan Rzayev wants to stand but Rasul Rzayev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rasul Rzayev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rasul Rzayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruslan Rzayev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruslan Rzayev is looking for the big counter here.
Rasul Rzayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ruslan Rzayev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rasul Rzayev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Ruslan Rzayev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rasul Rzayev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ruslan Rzayev slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Rasul Rzayev.
Ruslan Rzayev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rasul Rzayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruslan Rzayev on the ground.
Ruslan Rzayev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rasul Rzayev?
#SUB2#
Ruslan Rzayev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rasul Rzayev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rasul Rzayev shrugs it off.
Ruslan Rzayev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Ruslan Rzayev avoids the attempt from Rasul Rzayev to control.
Ruslan Rzayev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ruslan Rzayev lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Ruslan Rzayev throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rasul Rzayev has his hands clasped together but Ruslan Rzayev breaks the hold and Rasul Rzayev is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ruslan Rzayev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Rzayev! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1209 Round 1
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Rzayev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Rzayev moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Rzayev pulls Flint into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Flint avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flint has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rzayev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint looking to sit in guard and control but Rzayev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rzayev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB#
Flint looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Rzayev 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.
Rzayev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Flint looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rzayev lands a couple of elbows.#ES#
Flint has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rzayev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Flint tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rzayev smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flint enables Rzayev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flint manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Flint is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rzayev's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Rzayev prevents Flint from getting back to his feet.
Rzayev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flint really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Rzayev drops back looking for a leg! Flint is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flint manages to kick Rzayev off! Rzayev jumps back into Flint's guard.
Flint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rzayev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rzayev tries to clinch up.
Flint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rzayev throws a combination that misses
and Flint counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rzayev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice sprawl there from Rzayev as Flint shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Flint. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Rzayev has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Rzayev breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Flint closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flint tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rzayev smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Rzayev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Flint tries to clinch up.
Rzayev tries to clinch up but Flint circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Flint was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Flint slips a jab and a cross from Rzayev.
#TD2#
Rzayev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flint trying to keep a closed guard but Rzayev is proving a slippery customer.
Rzayev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rzayev is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rzayev 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.
Flint is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rzayev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flint pulls Rzayev in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rzayev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Rzayev.
Flint shoots in for a double leg but Rzayev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flint slips a jab from Rzayev.
Rzayev blocks a head kick by Flint.
Danga de danga de dang - Flint scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Flint gets tackled into the cage by Rzayev. Rzayev maintains the clinch.
Rzayev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Rzayev successfully pulls guard.
Rzayev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Rzayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Rzayev wants to stand and escape but Flint is having none of it.
Rzayev 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.
Flint loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flint trying to control the position from guard on top but Rzayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Flint will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rzayev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rzayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Flint circles away.
Flint shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rzayev sprawls well. Rzayev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flint gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Rzayev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flint changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rzayev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Flint. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rzayev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rzayev showed some decent athleticism there.
Flint kicks off Rzayev and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Rzayev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rzayev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flint tries to clinch up but Rzayev circles away and keeps his distance.
Rzayev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flint.
Rzayev wants to counter the offense by Flint and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Rzayev pushes Flint up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Flint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rzayev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Rzayev pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Rzayev controlling Flint's posture.
Rzayev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flint is one step ahead there.
Rzayev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flint's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Rzayev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flint looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flint looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flint! #REVR#
Rzayev is trying to control Flint's posture but Flint avoids it. #T2#
Rzayev is trying to get back to half guard.
Rzayev regains half guard, as Flint was trying to land strikes.
Flint blocks the strikes from Rzayev.
Rzayev is trying to maintain the position but Flint is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Flint is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rzayev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rzayev is controlling Flint's posture.#SUB2#
Rzayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rzayev keeping moving, preventing Flint from controlling successfully.
Flint throws an elbow that misses. Rzayev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flint's guard. Nice move by Rzayev!#REVB#
Rzayev postures up and lands a big shot to Flint's brow.
Rzayev is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flint 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's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Rzayev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rzayev 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Ruslan Rzayev!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ruslan Rzayev!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Ruslan Rzayev!
Ruslan Rzayev wins by unanimous decision! |
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