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Event:
MFC - 64
Date: Mar 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Chaiyachue misses with an uppercut. Devil saw that one coming.
Devil goes for a double leg but Chaiyachue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chaiyachue continues to drive forward.
Still in the clinch, Chaiyachue scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Chaiyachue breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Chaiyachue rushes Devil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Devil tries to pull guard but Chaiyachue won't allow it.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Devil's ribcage.
Chaiyachue prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devil is looking for a takedown.
Chaiyachue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue lands a right hand that snaps the head of Devil backwards. #BC2#
Chaiyachue manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Chaiyachue looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Devil!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devil gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Devil is trying to control but can't.
Devil is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Chaiyachue content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Devil trying to control from the bottom.
Devil regains full guard. Nicely done.
Devil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Devil looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devil is adopting a defensive guard.
Devil trying to control the position.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chaiyachue 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chaiyachue scores with a head kick.
#TD2#
Chaiyachue closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Devil did well to prevent Chaiyachue getting side control.
Devil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Devil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Devil has a closed guard, preventing Chaiyachue from standing up. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devil is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Devil wants to control from the top but Chaiyachue keeps moving. #SUB#
Devil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaiyachue wants to sweep but no luck.
Devil passes Chaiyachue's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Devil wants to work for an arm triangle but Chaiyachue is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Devil maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chaiyachue could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Devil has cracked it and Chaiyachue is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Devil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Devil!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue spoke after the fight, saying 'I wanna thank the fans who watch our fight today, I didn't get the win today but I will be back stronger on my next fight.'. |
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Event:
MFC - 59
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Bourbon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bourbon misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Devil counters with a single leg into guard. Bourbon didn't expect that.
Devil pushing down on Bourbon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Devil is keen to just control but Bourbon is a slippery customer.
Bourbon is controlling Devil's trapped leg to prevent Devil from advancing to side control.
Devil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bourbon wants to control but Devil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Devil is looking to stall here but Bourbon recovers full guard.
Devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourbon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bourbon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Devil is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bourbon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Devil 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.
Bourbon keeping moving, preventing Devil from controlling successfully.
Devil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bourbon is trying to keep Devil in close.
Devil pushing down on Bourbon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bourbon keeping control of the position.
Bourbon wants to improve his position but Devil is controlling well.
Devil trying to control the action but Bourbon is working from the bottom.
Bourbon is controlling Devil's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bourbon trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Devil looks for a takedown but Bourbon sprawls well.
Devil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bourbon tries to avoid it but Devil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bourbon to the ground. Bourbon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Devil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bourbon defends well and Devil ends up having to push Bourbon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bourbon successfully pulls guard.
Bourbon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Devil postures up in Bourbon's guard and throws a big left but Bourbon blocks it. #SUB2#
Bourbon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Devil uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bourbon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bourbon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Devil's best efforts.
Devil prevents Bourbon from improving his position.
Devil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourbon keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Devil seems to be looking for submissions.
Bourbon is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Devil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bourbon is just riding it out for now. Devil eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Devil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bourbon has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bourbon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devil moves into full mount! Bourbon won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Devil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Devil shoots in for a double leg but Bourbon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Devil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Bourbon breaks from the clinch.
Devil dives in for a single leg takedown but Bourbon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devil wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Bourbon drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon is pulling down on Devil's head. It's preventing any offense from Devil, at least for the moment.
Bourbon trying to keep a closed guard but Devil is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Devil passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bourbon wants to improve his position but Devil is controlling well.
Devil not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bourbon defends it well.
Bourbon wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devil blocks the strikes from Bourbon.
Devil frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Devil has control of Bourbon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bourbon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Devil trying to control but Bourbon is having none of it.
Bourbon tries to reverse the position but Devil maintains control.#T3##SUB#
Devil goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bourbon is on top in guard.
Bourbon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Devil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bourbon's guard. #REVR#
Devil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourbon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourbon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Devil works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bourbon trying to control from the bottom.
Devil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourbon can do to turn this around?#T4#
Devil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourbon keeps working. #SUB#
Devil seems to be looking for submissions.
Bourbon pushes Devil off looking to stand but Devil dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura but Bourbon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Devil to get the leverage. #SUB#
Devil has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bourbon defend it? Devil steps over the head and cranks it - Bourbon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Devil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Devil! |
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Event:
MFC - 56
Date: Feb 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Nastula has a takedown stuffed.
Devil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Nastula counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Nastula gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Devil is pressing down on Nastula's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Devil is trying to hold Nastula in close to prevent damage but Nastula has managed to pass into half guard.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Devil wants to control but Nastula is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nastula is keen to just control but Devil is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil is holding on to half guard well.
Devil is looking to control Nastula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Devil avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Nastula is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Devil sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Devil is trying to maintain the position but Nastula is very close to passing his half guard.
Devil is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Deathsquad that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Nastula wants to work for an arm triangle but Devil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Devil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Devil looking for a sweep. Not yet Devil, not yet.
Devil keeping full guard, as Nastula tries to pass.
Devil wants to sweep here but Nastula controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Devil working for a triangle but Nastula defends it easily.
#T2#
Devil wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Nastula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Devil is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nastula, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Devil passes Nastula's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nastula wants to sweep but Devil has passed to side control!#SUB#
Devil wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nastula, who protects the arm well.
Devil throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3##SUB#
Devil working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Devil tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Devil has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nastula has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nastula is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Devil misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nastula wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
A lull in the action here.
Devil is looking to take a break and control but Nastula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nastula has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devil tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Devil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Devil shoots in but Nastula avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Devil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Devil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nastula throws the left hand but Devil avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Devil feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Devil might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Devil stays in close to Nastula's body and controls the position.
Nastula looking for a sweep. Not yet Nastula, not yet. #T1#
Devil throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nastula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Devil is looking to work some ground and pound but Nastula has wrist control.
Devil's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nastula is striking but Devil is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB#
Devil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nastula has managed to free his arm - good work.
Devil trying to control the action but Nastula is working from the bottom.
Devil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devil is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Devil seems to be working for a kimura but Nastula defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Devil is working for a kimura but Nastula is defending it quite comfortably.
Nastula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Devil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nastula tries to roll over but Devil keeps him under control.
Devil wants to take a breather but Nastula is having none of it.
Nastula avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Devil. #T3##SUB#
Devil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nastula has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Devil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nastula doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Devil.
Nastula tries to roll over but Devil keeps him under control.#SUB#
Devil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nastula doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Devil. #SUB#
Devil seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nastula is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jin Devil! |
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Event:
MFC - 52
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Devil with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Bebok counters by clinching up.
Devil jumps guard but Bebok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Devil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devil is looking for a takedown.
Devil is trying to pull guard but Bebok has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Devil jumps guard.
#SUB#
Devil pushes a forearm under Bebok's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bebok is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jin Devil! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Hess misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hess looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Devil shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Devil showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hess avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Devil.
Devil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hess defending well though.
Devil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hess defending well though. #SUB2#
Devil is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Devil is trying to work for a kimura but Hess is defending well.
#SUB2#
Devil 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. Hess tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Devil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Devil! |
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Event:
MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Mcgee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Mcgee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Devil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Mcgee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mcgee throws a series of strikes that have Devil backpedaling.
#TD#
Mcgee gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devil is trying to get back to half guard.
Devil told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mcgee works to advance to full mount. Devil defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Devil really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Mcgee looking to secure an arm triangle but Devil defends it well.
Devil regains half guard.#T1#
Mcgee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Devil keeps working.
Mcgee prevents Devil from improving his position.
Devil is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mcgee is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Devil as he works his way to full guard.
Mcgee wants to control from the top but Devil keeps moving. #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.
Mcgee passes into half guard.
Mcgee is controlling the pace.
Devil wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mcgee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Devil sees it coming and defends easily.
Devil trying to get back to full guard but Mcgee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mcgee with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Devil tries to reverse the position but Mcgee maintains control.
Mcgee looking to control but Devil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Devil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcgee avoids the attempt from Devil to control.
Mcgee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Devil?
Devil keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mcgee wants to control the pace but Devil is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Mcgee cracks Devil with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Mcgee.
Devil tries to lock up and control but Mcgee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgee unloading with bombs!
Mcgee moves to back control. #SUB#
Mcgee working for the choke.
Mcgee connects with a big shot to the side of Devil's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devil tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Mcgee dominated that round.
That's time! Mcgee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No joy there for Mcgee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Devil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcgee misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Mcgee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Mcgee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcgee has managed to get both his arms back between Devil's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil 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.
Mcgee throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Mcgee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devil is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devil trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgee is proving a slippery customer.
Mcgee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Devil shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Devil showed some decent athleticism there.
Devil wants to control but Mcgee is keeping him busy.
Mcgee punching from the bottom.
Devil tries to pass to full mount but Mcgee defends it.
Mcgee wants to control but Devil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcgee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Devil jumps into side control!
Mcgee is trying to improve his position.
Devil working away.#T3#
Devil avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mcgee.
Devil fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Devil misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Devil tries for a kimura but Mcgee is defending well.
Devil tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcgee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Devil is trying to ground and pound but Mcgee uses the momentary lack of control by Devil to regain half guard.
Mcgee tries to roll over but Devil keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Devil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Devil is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mcgee is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Devil has latched onto it... Big trouble! Devil pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mcgee is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Devil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jin Devil! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1209 Round 3
Date: Dec 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Murkovitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Devil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murkovitch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murkovitch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murkovitch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Devil wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil is trying to keep Murkovitch in close.
Devil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Murkovitch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murkovitch has managed to get both his arms back between Devil's legs - danger averted.
Murkovitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Murkovitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Devil looking to control.
Devil keeping full guard, as Murkovitch tries to pass.
Devil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Devil misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Murkovitch counters with a single leg into guard. Devil didn't expect that.
Devil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Murkovitch tries to free his leg and advance position but Devil is retaining full guard.
Murkovitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murkovitch stands up over Devil, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murkovitch content to stall in guard here.
Devil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murkovitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Devil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Devil controls Murkovitch momentarily but Murkovitch frees himself.
Devil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murkovitch 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.
Murkovitch throws a big right hand that misses.
Murkovitch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Murkovitch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Devil wants to control but Murkovitch is keeping busy.
Devil works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murkovitch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murkovitch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Merab Murkovitch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Devil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murkovitch defends well and Devil ends up having to push Murkovitch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Devil decides to pull guard.
Merab Murkovitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murkovitch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murkovitch pushing down on Devil's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Murkovitch there.
Nice strikes from Murkovitch there.
Murkovitch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Murkovitch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murkovitch wants to pass to mount but Devil is defending the position.
Murkovitch working Devil over with strikes.
Murkovitch not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Devil is trying to control but can't.
Murkovitch is taking a breather. Devil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murkovitch thows a huge punch but Devil dodges it nicely.
Murkovitch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Devil!
Murkovitch controlling his opponent. #T3#
Devil in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Murkovitch lands a nice shot to the head.
Devil working to try and regain half guard.
Murkovitch lands with some strikes.
Devil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murkovitch with a couple of short strikes.
Murkovitch with good strikes from the mount here!
Murkovitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Murkovitch unloading with bombs!
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!
Murkovitch controlling from mount.
Murkovitch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Devil sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Murkovitch seems to be working for a kimura but Devil defends the submission attempt.
Murkovitch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Merab Murkovitch 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Devil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Murkovitch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Devil!
The referee asks Murkovitch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Murkovitch prefers to stall for the moment though.
Murkovitch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Devil wants to control but Murkovitch postures up.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Murkovitch works to advance to full mount. Devil defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Murkovitch controlling the position easily from mount.
Murkovitch lands a heavy elbow.
Murkovitch content just to control the position here. #T2#
Devil tries to hold on but Murkovitch pushes him away.
Murkovitch controlling the pace for now.
Devil is trying desperately to improve position.
Murkovitch with the ground and pound from mount.
Murkovitch controlling from mount.
Devil is trying to escape the mount.
Murkovitch controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Murkovitch raining down shots from the mount!
Murkovitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Murkovitch 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.
Murkovitch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Murkovitch.#T4#
Devil tries to control Murkovitch's body but Murkovitch pushes him off. Devil squirms to his side and now Murkovitch has his back!
Devil tries to roll but Murkovitch sticks to his back.
Murkovitch is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Devil. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Devil tries to escape but Murkovitch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Murkovitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Devil is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murkovitch lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merab Murkovitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murkovitch 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Merab Murkovitch!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Merab Murkovitch!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Merab Murkovitch!
Merab Murkovitch wins by unanimous decision!
Merab Murkovitch tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1209 Round 2
Date: Dec 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Worth.
Devil is trying to control Worth's posture but Worth avoids it. #SUB2#
Worth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Devil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Worth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Worth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Worth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB2#
Worth goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Devil rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Worth's guard! Nice work there by Devil!
Worth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Devil trying to control but Worth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Worth is looking for a triangle but Devil pushes his legs off easily.
Devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Worth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Worth is looking for a triangle here but Devil uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Devil is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Worth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Devil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Devil working away.
Worth tries to buck Devil off but Devil is having none of it.
Devil is looking to take a break and control but Worth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Devil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Worth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Worth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Devil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Worth's head.
Worth wants to get back to full guard.
Worth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Devil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Worth actively working from the bottom here.
Devil is looking to advance position but Worth won't allow it. #SUB#
Devil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#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#
Devil seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Worth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Devil is working for a kimura but Worth is defending it quite comfortably.
Devil trying to control from half guard but Worth is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Worth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Worth has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Devil escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Devil!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jin Devil will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Devil shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Worth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Devil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Devil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Worth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Devil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Worth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Worth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Worth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Devil passes into side control.
#T1#
Worth can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Devil looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Devil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devil working away.
Worth is not content to let Devil control the position.
Worth wants to control but Devil postures up.
Jin Devil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Worth is trying to improve his position.
Worth holding on.#SUB#
Devil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Worth can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Devil is trying to get an arm triangle but Worth is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Worth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Worth reaches up around Devil's neck trying to control. But Devil takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Worth! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Worth is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Devil celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jin Devil! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1209 Round 1
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Choudhury shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Devil trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Choudhury is trying to work for a kimura but Devil is defending well.
Devil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Choudhury is taking a breather. Devil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choudhury trying to pass the guard but Devil defending well.
Devil is pressing down on Choudhury's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Devil keeping moving, preventing Choudhury from controlling successfully.
Devil is trying to control the position but Choudhury postures up.
Devil 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.#SUB#
Choudhury is sitting in close to Devil's body. Devil has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Choudhury is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Choudhury is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Devil.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jin Devil!
Achuth Choudhury spoke after the fight, saying 'FUCK AMERICA'. |
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