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Event:
IFA 28: The End
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
Horton tries to circle away but Kataski has him pinned against the cage.
Kataski swings wildly with an uppercut but Horton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kataski misses with the head strike.
Kataski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
I was talking to Horton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kataski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kataski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kataski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kataski stalls.
Kataski controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kai Kataski.#CL2#
Kataski has Horton up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Horton prevents a body shot from Kataski.
Kataski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Horton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Horton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Horton blocking some punches.
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Horton.
Still in the clinch, Kataski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kataski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kataski scores with a shoulder strike.
Kataski stalls.
Kataski has Horton pressed against the cage, preventing Horton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Kataski.
Kataski struggles to land a body shot inside as Horton controls his hands.
#T2#
Horton is trying to break free.
Kataski throws a head punch that misses.
Kataski prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kataski.
Horton being controlled against the cage.
Kataski prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horton wants a takedown.
Kataski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Horton wants to break free but Kataski has control.
Kataski is pushing Horton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kataski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kataski lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Kataski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Horton or not.
Kataski has Horton pressed against the cage, preventing Horton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horton jumps guard but Kataski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kataski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Horton is trying to force a seperation but Kataski has the dominant position.
Kataski just leaning against Horton, taking a breather.
Horton can't break the clinch.
Kataski misses with the head strike.
Kataski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kataski lands with a right to the head.
Kataski has Horton pushed against the cage.
Kataski struggles to land a body shot inside as Horton controls his hands.
#TD#
Horton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kataski uses from the top position.
Kataski wants to get up but he can't break Horton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Horton pulls Kataski in to control the position.
Kataski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Kataski wanted to stand there but Horton had control of the position.
Horton has control of Kataski's left arm, preventing Kataski from doing any damage. #SUB#
Horton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Horton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Horton has his hands on Kataski's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kataski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kataski clinches up with Horton and pushes him back against the cage.
Kataski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kataski has a couple of punches blocked by Horton.
#TD#
Horton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Horton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horton wants to stand but Kataski is controlling the position.
Kataski being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton trying to control the position.
#T1#
Kataski wants to stand but Horton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Horton wants to sweep here but Kataski controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kataski connects with a jab.
Kataski punishes Horton's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Kataski pushes Horton up against the cage in a clinch.
Kataski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kai Kataski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Horton takes a shot to the head.
Kataski gets through Horton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Kataski throws a head punch that misses.
Kataski struggles to land a body shot inside as Horton controls his hands.
Horton takes a shot to the head.
Kataski effectively controlling the action here.
Kataski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
Kataski lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kataski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Horton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kataski is keeping busy.
Kataski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kataski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kataski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Horton blocks a body shot from Kataski. #T3#
Horton blocks a body shot from Kataski.
Kataski avoiding damage.
Kataski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kataski is pressed up against the cage. Horton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kataski down to the mat. Kataski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kataski has Horton up against the cage in a clinch.
Kataski is pressed up against the cage. Horton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kataski down to the mat. Kataski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kataski closes the distance and pushes Horton back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kataski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kataski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kataski swings wildly with an uppercut but Horton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Horton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kataski lands a nice shot to the body.
Kataski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kataski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kataski struggles to land a body shot inside as Horton controls his hands.
Kataski taking a breather.
Kataski taking a breather.
A short right from Kataski.
Kataski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kataski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Horton misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Horton pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kataski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kataski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kataski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horton.
#CL2#
Kataski clinches up against the cage.
Horton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski is pushing Horton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kataski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kataski misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kataski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kataski lands a shoulder strike.
Kataski misses with the head strike.
Horton tries to stall but Kataski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Kataski gets through Horton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kataski working aggressively here.
#TD#
Horton gets control of Kataski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Horton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Horton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Horton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kataski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kataski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Horton is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Kataski stopping the sweep attempt from Horton.
Horton looking to control.
#SUB#
Horton is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kataski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Horton's body to avoid the submission. Horton has instead reached around Kataski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Horton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Horton! |
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Event:
IFA 24: Arizona
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Kataski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reyes connects with a nice looking jab.
Kai Kataski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kataski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kataski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reyes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kataski tries to clinch but Reyes is having none of it.
Kataski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reyes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reyes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kataski is looking to clinch.
Reyes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reyes counters with a left to the body.
Kataski misses with an uppercut.
Reyes throwing a counter right hand but Kataski manages to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
Kataski gets a clinch.
Kataski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Reyes being controlled against the cage.
Kataski tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
Kataski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reyes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kataski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reyes up against the cage.
Kataski stalling the fight.
Reyes has Kataski pushed against the cage.
Kataski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reyes's elbow. #T2#
Kataski struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reyes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kataski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kataski leaning against his opponent.
Kataski tries to throw a body punch but Reyes avoids it by throwing Kataski back against the cage.
Reyes is pushing Kataski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reyes stalling.
Reyes gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reyes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Kataski misses with the head strike.
Kataski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Kataski working aggressively here.
Kataski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reyes is keeping busy.
Reyes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kataski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kataski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kataski taking a breather.
Kataski throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Reyes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kataski backwards.
Reyes scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Reyes.
Reyes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kataski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reyes digs a right hand underneath Kataski's ribcage. Kataski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reyes.
Kataski misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kataski misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Reyes to work.
Kataski stalling in the clinch.
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 Freddy Reyes will probably get the nod.
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#
Kataski doesn't manage to clinch there - Reyes circles away.
Reyes scores with a hook.
Kataski tries to clinch but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reyes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kataski takes one on the button.
Kataski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kataski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reyes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kataski thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Reyes as he connects with a hook.
Reyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kataski can do to turn this around?
Reyes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kataski backs up against the cage.
#ROC#Kataski is rocked!
Kataski moves in looking to clinch but Reyes pushes him off.
Kataski is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
Kataski tries to clinch but Reyes is having none of it.
Kataski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kataski seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kataski tries to clinch but Reyes is having none of it.
Kataski tries to clinch up but Reyes circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Reyes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Reyes avoids the body shot from Kataski.
Nice body punch from Reyes.
Kataski tries to clinch there but Reyes circles away.
Kataski tries to clinch up
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kataski tries to clinch up.
Reyes is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kataski has a couple of punches blocked by Reyes.
Kataski can't find room to land a body shot as Reyes controls the action.
Reyes being controlled against the cage.
Kataski leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Kataski tries to throw a body punch but Reyes avoids it by throwing Kataski back against the cage.
Reyes being controlled against the cage.
Kataski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kataski is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Reyes.
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Reyes stalls.
Reyes stalls. #T3#
Kataski misses with the head strike.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski just leaning against Reyes, taking a breather.
Kataski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kataski throws a head punch that misses.
Kataski can't find room to land a body shot as Reyes controls the action.
Kataski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kataski.
Kataski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kataski throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Kataski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kataski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reyes as Kataski tries to tie him up.
Kataski struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Reyes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kataski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kataski scores with a shot to the side of Reyes's head.
Kataski trying to control the position but instead, Reyes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kataski into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Reyes dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Reyes lands a lovely overhand right.
Kataski looks to clinch
and Reyes counters with a series of strikes. Kataski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kataski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kataski.
Kataski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kataski tries to clinch but Reyes moves away
enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Kataski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reyes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reyes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kataski on the side of the head.
Kataski tries to clinch but Reyes is having none of it.
Reyes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Kataski has Reyes up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Kataski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land.
Kataski struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
#T1#
Kataski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Reyes.
Reyes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kataski struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Kataski swings wildly with an uppercut but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kataski misses with a punch to the body.
Kataski is trying to maintain a safe position but Reyes gets an underhook and turns Kataski into the cage.
Kataski struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Kataski misses with some punches.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reyes.
Kai Kataski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Reyes.
Reyes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reyes.
Reyes just leaning against Kataski, taking a breather.
Reyes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reyes is stalling here.
Kataski has Reyes pushed against the cage.
Kataski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kataski misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kataski has a couple of punches blocked by Reyes.
Reyes lands a shot to the body.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski throws a head punch that misses.
Kataski is trying to maintain a safe position but Reyes gets an underhook and turns Kataski into the cage.
Kataski misses with some punches.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Kataski is trying to stall.
Kataski tries to work over Reyes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Kataski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reyes's elbow.
Come on Kataski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reyes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kataski or not.
Kataski tries to throw a body punch but Reyes avoids it by throwing Kataski back against the cage.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski working aggressively here.
Freddy Reyes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land.
A short left from Reyes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reyes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reyes is struggling to control the position.
Kataski has Reyes pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Freddy Reyes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reyes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Reyes!
Freddy Reyes retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Freddy Reyes waved his t-shirt featuring Hype Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
IFA 19: Carnival
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Schooba throws a head kick that misses.
Schooba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kataski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schooba somewhat.#CL#
Kataski has Schooba up against the cage in a clinch.
Kataski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kataski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kataski presses Schooba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kataski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kataski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kataski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schooba backwards.
Schooba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kataski smiles and moves away.
Kataski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kataski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schooba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kai Kataski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milel Schooba.#T1##CL#
Kataski has Schooba up against the cage in a clinch.
Schooba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kataski lands a shot to the body.
Schooba looks winded!
Kataski lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kataski slows down the pace here.
Kataski leaning against his opponent.
Schooba is trying to break the clinch but Kataski is controlling him.
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kataski.
#T2#
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kataski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kataski scores with a hook to the body.
Kataski lands a nice uppercut.
Kataski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kataski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schooba backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kataski lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kataski.
Kataski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kataski lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Kataski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kataski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schooba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kataski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kataski is stalling here.
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Good body shot from Kataski.
Kataski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kataski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Kataski.
Schooba letting Kataski take a breather here.
Kataski lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Kataski.
Come on Kataski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kataski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schooba backwards.
Schooba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Kataski lands a right hand.
Kataski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schooba backwards. #ROC#Schooba is rocked!
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!
Good body shot from Kataski.
Kataski stalling.
Schooba letting Kataski take a breather here.
Kataski stalling in the clinch.
Kataski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kai Kataski.#CL#
Kataski moves into the clinch.
Kataski lands a left hand.
Kataski pushes Schooba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schooba is still on wobbly legs! Can Kataski finish him?
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kataski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kataski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schooba up against the cage.
Kataski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Schooba with a big uppercut! Schooba tries to clinch up but Kataski pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Schooba to the mat! Schooba covers up and Kataski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kai Kataski! |
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Event:
IFA 15: Country
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Kataski closes the distance and clinches.
Rahimov trying to control the position but instead, Kataski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rahimov into the cage.
Kataski throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Kataski.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rahimov.
Kataski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Rahimov has clasped his hands together around Kataski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rahimov wants to control but Kataski is keeping him busy. #SU#
Rahimov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
Rahimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kataski working aggressively here.
#T1#
Rahimov blocks a body shot from Kataski.
Kataski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kataski presses Rahimov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kataski works on Rahimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Rahimov tries to stall but Kataski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahimov is working for takedown but Kataski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kataski stalling in the clinch.
Kataski working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Kataski as the two fighters clinch.
Rahimov takes a shot to the head.
Kataski is pushing Rahimov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rahimov taking a breather.
Rahimov jumps guard but Kataski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kataski just leaning against Rahimov, taking a breather. #T2#
Kataski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kataski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahimov working hard to break the clinch.
Kataski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rahimov's efforts to push away.
Kataski misses with some punches.
Rahimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kataski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kataski closes the distance and pushes Rahimov back into the cage.
Kataski effectively controlling the action here.
Kataski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Rahimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski gets underhooks to prevent Rahimov's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Kataski.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kataski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rahimov is trying to push Kataski away but Kataski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kataski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kataski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kataski has Rahimov pressed against the cage.
Rahimov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kataski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rahimov tries to pull guard but Kataski holds him up against the cage and eventually Rahimov drops back down to his feet.
Kataski stalling.
Rahimov wants to break free but Kataski has control.
Kataski lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A short right from Rahimov.
Kataski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahimov.
Kataski swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kataski.
Kataski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahimovs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahimov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kataski after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kataski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahimov prevents a body shot from Kataski.
Rahimov blocking some punches.
Kataski can't find room to land a body shot as Rahimov controls the action.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kataski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Kataski.
Kataski leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kataski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rahimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kataski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahimov or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kataski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahimov is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Kataski to work.
Kataski misses with some punches.
Kataski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kataski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kataski misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahimov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kataski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kataski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards. #T1#
Rahimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kataski won't allow it.
Kataski swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kataski misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kataski.
Kataski just leaning against Rahimov, taking a breather.
Kataski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kataski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kataski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kataski prevents Rahimov from breaking the clinch.
Kataski lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land. #T2#
Kataski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kataski scores with a shoulder strike.
Kataski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kataski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kataski lands with a light punch inside.
Rahimov jumps guard but Kataski stands there with Rahimov around his waist. Rahimov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kataski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kataski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahimov looking to stall.
Rahimov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kataski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kataski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kataski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Rahimov is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahimov.
Rahimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kataski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rahimov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kataski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kataski stops a takedown attempt from Rahimov.
Kataski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rahimov up against the cage.
Rahimov is trying to break free.
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kataski lands a shot to the body.
Kataski is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Kataski misses with some punches.
Rahimov goes for a takedown attempt but Kataski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kataski avoids the head kick by Rahimov.
#CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kataski.
Rahimov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kataski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kataski lands a right hand.
Kataski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kataski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahimov or not.
Rahimov letting Kataski take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kataski as Rahimov tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kataski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rahimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kataski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahimov fails to land the takedown.
Kai Kataski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kataski gets a clinch.
Kataski prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kataski.
Rahimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kataski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kataski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kataski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahimov or not.
Kataski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kataski lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Kataski to work.
Kataski avoiding damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kataski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards. #T1#
Kataski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Kataski moves into range and clinches up with Rahimov.
Rahimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kataski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kataski tries to work over Rahimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahimov tries to break the clinch but Kataski is controlling the position.
Kataski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rahimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kataski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rahimov being controlled against the cage.
Kataski stalls. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Kataski.
#ROC2#Rahimov is rocked!
Kataski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Rahimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahimov.
Rahimov blocks an uppercut.
Kataski has Rahimov pressed against the cage, preventing Rahimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kataski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rahimov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kataski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Kataski scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahimov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rahimov looking for a takedown.
Kataski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kataski working aggressively here.
Kataski lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Kataski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Rahimov blocks an uppercut.
Rahimov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kataski misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kataski.
Kataski digs a right hand into Rahimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rahimov's gas tank.
Kataski takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kataski.
Kataski lands a big right hand that drops Rahimov! The killer instinct kicks in and Kataski finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kataski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kataski! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1210 Round 1
Date: Dec 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Kataski instigates a clinch.
Kataski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nurzhanov up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurzhanov.
Nurzhanov working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Nurzhanov drags the fight down to the ground.
Nurzhanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kataski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurzhanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Nurzhanov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kataski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nurzhanov has tightened it up now! Kataski should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniyar Nurzhanov! |
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