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Event:
RMMA 19 - Flynn v Kvaratskheli
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Flynn shoots in but Kvaratskhelia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kvaratskhelia feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flynn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Flynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia postures up in Flynn's guard and throws a big left but Flynn blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kvaratskhelia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kvaratskhelia there.
Flynn wants to improve his position but Kvaratskhelia is controlling well.
Flynn moves into full guard.
Flynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Flynn, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WillyQuay MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kvaratskhelia stopping the sweep attempt from Flynn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flynn's head.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Flynn 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.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Flynn's brow.
Kvaratskhelia postures up in Flynn's guard and throws a big left but Flynn blocks it.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Flynn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia passes into half guard.
Flynn tries to get to full guard but Kvaratskhelia has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flynn taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Flynn is looking for a sweep. Kvaratskhelia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Flynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flynn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at California Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flynn gets back to full guard.
Flynn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvaratskhelia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flynn is aware though and is defending well.
Flynn postures up and lands a big shot to Kvaratskhelia's brow.
Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flynn.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands on Flynn's head, controlling the position.
Flynn lands a couple of digs.
Flynn postures up.
Kvaratskhelia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flynn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Flynn distracts Kvaratskhelia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kvaratskhelia throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Flynn landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flynn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flynn advances position into side control!
Kvaratskhelia tries to improve position but can't.
Kvaratskhelia holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Flynn cracks Kvaratskhelia with a big right hand but Kvaratskhelia just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kvaratskhelia taking a bit of punishment here - Flynn scoring with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Flynn misses with the ground and pound.
Flynn landing a few strikes.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to reverse the position.
Kvaratskhelia defending against the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4#
Kvaratskhelia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flynn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flynn is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Flynn.
Flynn lands strikes from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flynn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kvaratskhelia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flynn connects with a nice short shot to Kvaratskhelia's temple.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Flynn postures up.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to get back to full guard.
Flynn throws a strike but Kvaratskhelia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
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 Cameron Flynn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Flynn gets caught flat footed, as Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kvaratskhelia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kvaratskhelia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia preventing the sweep.
Flynn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kvaratskhelia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flynn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Flynn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvaratskhelia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Flynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flynn works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flynn distracts Kvaratskhelia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flynn is working Kvaratskhelia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Flynn postures up.
Flynn connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia has momentary wrist control but Flynn slips an elbow through the middle.
Flynn is working Kvaratskhelia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia 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.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flynn working some strikes from top position.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvaratskhelia is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kvaratskhelia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia has momentary wrist control but Flynn slips an elbow through the middle.
Flynn stands and throws Kvaratskhelia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Flynn scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia tries to improve position but can't.
Kvaratskhelia can't do much from the bottom here.
Flynn scoring with punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC#Kvaratskhelia is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kvaratskhelia can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvaratskhelia manages to get back to half guard.
Flynn slips a nice elbow through Kvaratskhelia's hands, connecting with Kvaratskhelia's forehead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kvaratskhelia trying to control here.
Cameron Flynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flynn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kvaratskhelia gets full guard.
Kvaratskhelia controls Flynn momentarily but Flynn frees himself.
Flynn cracks Kvaratskhelia with a solid left hand.#T3#
Flynn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kvaratskhelia is controlling Flynn's posture.
Kvaratskhelia punching to the body, from the bottom.
Flynn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flynn landing with the ground and pound.
Flynn stands up over Kvaratskhelia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Flynn postures up.
Flynn stopping the sweep attempt from Kvaratskhelia.
Flynn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flynn with a nice head shot there.
Flynn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flynn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flynn landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Flynn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Flynn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvaratskhelia is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Flynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flynn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kvaratskhelia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Flynn 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.
Flynn is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Flynn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Kvaratskhelia as Flynn shoots in.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flynn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flynn tries to improve position but can't.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the action but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Flynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kvaratskhelia off and has taken his back!
Kvaratskhelia takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flynn throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Flynn lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Flynn throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Flynn is working the ground and pound. Can Kvaratskhelia escape?#T1#
Flynn is landing with strikes. Kvaratskhelia can't take much more of this.
Flynn avoiding Kvaratskhelia 's attempts to control his hands.
Kvaratskhelia rolls, trying to escape but Flynn keeps control of the position.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the hands but Flynn won't let him.
Flynn lands punches and elbows.
Flynn lands strikes to the head.
Kvaratskhelia turns into Flynn and is now in his guard.
Flynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Flynn, not yet.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kvaratskhelia is working Flynn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia throws a big right hand that misses.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Flynn to sweep him here. #T2#
Flynn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kvaratskhelia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Flynn's hands, connecting with Flynn's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvaratskhelia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Flynn gets back to full guard.
Flynn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Flynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flynn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvaratskhelia has passed into side control.
Kvaratskhelia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Flynn to see if he's OK.
Flynn is looking to reverse the position.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Flynn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia connects with a decent elbow.
Flynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kvaratskhelia off and has taken his back!
Flynn connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kvaratskhelia to escape the position.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Flynn.
Flynn lands shots from the back.
Kvaratskhelia is really stuck here.
Flynn misses with a punch to the head.
Flynn connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kvaratskhelia to escape the position.
Flynn doesn't have the hooks in and Kvaratskhelia manages to turn into his guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Flynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Flynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flynn 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#
Kvaratskhelia trying to hold on to Flynn's head to control him but Flynn postures up.
Flynn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flynn 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cameron Flynn did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##TD#
Flynn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kvaratskhelia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flynn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flynn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Flynn throws a big right hand that misses.
Flynn works over Kvaratskhelia with some ground and pound from guard.
Flynn advances position into side control!
Flynn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to regain half guard here but Flynn keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Flynn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Flynn postures up.
Kvaratskhelia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Flynn working the ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia is defending the strikes.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to get back to half guard.
Flynn working the ground and pound from side control.
Kvaratskhelia is still in real trouble! Can Flynn finish him?#T1#
Kvaratskhelia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flynn off and has taken his back!
Flynn tries to escape but Kvaratskhelia has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to control Flynn but Flynn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The referee is taking a good look at Flynn as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kvaratskhelia!
Kvaratskhelia seems to have recovered his senses.
Flynn can't escape the position.
Kvaratskhelia scores with punches to the body.
I really don't envy Flynn right now.
Kvaratskhelia softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kvaratskhelia throwing damaging strikes from the back! Flynn could be in trouble here!
Can Flynn hold on?! Kvaratskhelia is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kvaratskhelia tries to get the hooks in deep but Flynn pushed the leg off.
Kvaratskhelia gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn is trying to break free.
Kvaratskhelia has Flynn flattened out and is raining down punches. #T2#
Flynn is in bad spot here.
Kvaratskhelia lands punches and elbows.
Flynn turns into Kvaratskhelia and is now in his guard.
Kvaratskhelia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Flynn gets full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Flynn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flynn has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Flynn is looking to sweep but instead, Kvaratskhelia has passed into half guard.
Flynn taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flynn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Flynn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
Flynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Flynn, not yet.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Flynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Flynn to sweep him here.
Flynn 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#
Kvaratskhelia has his hands clasped together around Flynn's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia tries to get to full guard but Flynn has control of the leg.
Flynn lands strikes from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a sweep. Flynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flynn is nestled in close to Kvaratskhelia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvaratskhelia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flynn.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kvaratskhelia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flynn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flynn chips away with some ground and pound.
Flynn preventing the sweep.
Flynn throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flynn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flynn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvaratskhelia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kvaratskhelia off and has taken his back!
Flynn lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Flynn is landing with strikes. Kvaratskhelia can't take much more of this.
Kvaratskhelia covers up after that shot from Flynn.
Flynn lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kvaratskhelia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn is landing with strikes from the back.
Kvaratskhelia breaks Flynn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Flynn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Flynn throws a big elbow that misses.
Flynn landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Flynn postures up.
Flynn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flynn landing with the ground and pound.
Flynn stopping the sweep attempt from Kvaratskhelia.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flynn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep here but Flynn controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flynn is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Flynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flynn works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvaratskhelia is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Flynn postures up.
Flynn stopping the sweep attempt from Kvaratskhelia.
Flynn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flynn stands up over Kvaratskhelia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flynn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flynn cracks Kvaratskhelia with a solid left hand.
Flynn loads up on a big left hand. Kvaratskhelia felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Flynn looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kvaratskhelia can't hide his disappointment, as Flynn celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Flynn!
Cameron Flynn retains his welterweight title!
Cameron Flynn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RMMA 16 - Magomedov v Flynn
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Kvaratskhelia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kvaratskhelia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kvaratskhelia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aliev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvaratskhelia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aliev taking a bit of punishment here - Kvaratskhelia scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aliev is looking for a sweep.
Kvaratskhelia lands some shots froms side control.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aliev some visible discomfort.
Aliev tries to bench press Kvaratskhelia off him but Kvaratskhelia keeps the position.
Kvaratskhelia working the body and head with strikes.
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!
Aliev wants to control but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Kvaratskhelia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kvaratskhelia landing strikes.
Kvaratskhelia landing strikes. #ROC#Aliev is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia is putting a hurting on Aliev here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aliev is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Aliev is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kvaratskhelia can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Just Fights Grand Finale
Date: Mar 21, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Guenette feints and as Kvaratskhelia raises his hands in defense, Guenette changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guenette wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving.
Guenette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvaratskhelia is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guenette defends well.
Kvaratskhelia punching to the body, from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is pulling down on Guenette's head to control his posture.
Guenette trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvaratskhelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Guenette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kvaratskhelia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guenette has managed to get both his arms back between Kvaratskhelia's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guenette looking to pass the guard.
Kvaratskhelia looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvaratskhelia, not yet. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Guenette wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving. #SUB2#
Guenette drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guenette jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guenette trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvaratskhelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Guenette quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guenette has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Guenette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kvaratskhelia is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Guenette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Guenette actively working from the bottom here.
Guenette should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Guenette with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Guenette on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Guenette's hands, connecting with Guenette's forehead.
Kvaratskhelia wants to take a breather but Guenette is having none of it.
Guenette is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Guenette wants to get back to full guard but Kvaratskhelia has mounted him!
Kvaratskhelia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kvaratskhelia working Guenette over with strikes here.
Kvaratskhelia raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Guenette is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kvaratskhelia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Guenette is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Kvaratskhelia avoids the attempt from Guenette to control.
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!
Guenette working to try and regain half guard.
Kvaratskhelia controlling his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Guenette in real trouble here! The ref calls for Guenette to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Khvicha Kvaratskhelia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Can SubZero beat Capt China?
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.
Kvaratskhelia fails with a takedown attempt.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Kvaratskhelia avoids it well and moves away.
Kvaratskhelia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Li circles away.
Jin Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Kvaratskhelia tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily#TD#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kvaratskhelia!
Li lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia is working to avoid the ground and pound but Li connects with a decent elbow.
Li trying to control the action but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Li misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia is not content to let Li control the position.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia sneaks back into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control here.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Li is staying active.
Well, if Li 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.
Kvaratskhelia manages to get to full guard.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.#T2#
Li throwing strikes from guard but Kvaratskhelia blocks nicely.
Kvaratskhelia looking to control.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia 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.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kvaratskhelia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Kvaratskhelia's legs - danger averted.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvaratskhelia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Li is aware though and is defending well.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kvaratskhelia on the ground.
Kvaratskhelia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Kvaratskhelia's brow.
Kvaratskhelia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kvaratskhelia working a defensive guard here.
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Li postures up in Kvaratskhelia's guard and throws a big left but Kvaratskhelia blocks it. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has an active guard here but Li has managed to pass into half guard.
Li looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kvaratskhelia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Li throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Li there.
Kvaratskhelia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Li dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.#TD#
Li changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kvaratskhelia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kvaratskhelia can do to turn this around?
Kvaratskhelia tries to buck Li off but Li is having none of it.
Li in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jin Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li is working Kvaratskhelia over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Li's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li winds up and cracks Kvaratskhelia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to control Li's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvaratskhelia avoid being mounted?
Kvaratskhelia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Li haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kvaratskhelia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Li throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kvaratskhelia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvaratskhelia is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Li passes into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is concentrating on defense, preventing Li from advancing position.
Li lands strikes from half guard.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Li is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Li trying to control from half guard but Kvaratskhelia is working away. #T2#
Li working over Kvaratskhelia with some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kvaratskhelia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Li's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Li's back!
Kvaratskhelia gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia working for a choke but Li is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Li has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a shot to the head. #T3#
Li holding both Kvaratskhelia 's hands and preventing any damage. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Li is doing well to defend. Kvaratskhelia seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Li is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
JF67- Jordyn Conley's Big Shot
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kvaratskhelia content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia wants to work for an arm triangle but Beasley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Beasley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia is keen to just control but Beasley is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beasley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Beasley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kvaratskhelia stops Beasley from getting back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia slows the pace down in half guard.
Beasley trying to control but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
#T1#
Kvaratskhelia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beasley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Kvaratskhelia 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.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beasley wants to control but Kvaratskhelia is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia seems to be working for a kimura but Beasley defends the submission attempt.
Kvaratskhelia working Beasley over with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia controlling the pace. #T2#
Beasley wants to get back to full guard.
Beasley trying to hold on to Kvaratskhelia's head to control him but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Beasley has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia working Beasley over with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beasley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kvaratskhelia on the ground.
Beasley is looking for a sweep. Kvaratskhelia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beasley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beasley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvaratskhelia is nestled in close to Beasley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beasley has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beasley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Beasley's hands, connecting with Beasley's forehead.#T3##SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working for a submission of some sort.
Kvaratskhelia working Beasley over with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia wants to work for an arm triangle but Beasley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Beasley's hands, connecting with Beasley's forehead.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beasley has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Beasley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kvaratskhelia in particular looking to stall.
Beasley is trying to maintain the position but Kvaratskhelia is very close to passing his half guard.
Kvaratskhelia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kvaratskhelia punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beasley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beasley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Beasley has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia not doing much here.
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kvaratskhelia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beasley has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beasley wants to get back to full guard but Kvaratskhelia has mounted him!
Kvaratskhelia working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
Beasley can't escape the position.
Kvaratskhelia with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Beasley is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Kvaratskhelia.
Oh Beasley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beasley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kvaratskhelia lands with some strikes.
Kvaratskhelia unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Beasley wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kvaratskhelia celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
JF 60 - Babis vs Khvicha
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Kvaratskhelia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Babis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Babis 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.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Babis from getting back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babis is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Babis wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Babis's brow.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Babis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Babis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Babis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Babis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Babis wants to stand up but Kvaratskhelia is controlling him.
Babis being controlled here, momentarily.
Babis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Babis trying to control the position.
Babis has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Babis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kvaratskhelia on the ground.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Babis keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Babis has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Babis's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Babis with a solid left hand.
Babis wants to get back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia passes into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Babis has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia controlling the action here.
Kvaratskhelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kvaratskhelia in particular looking to stall.
Babis is refusing to be controlled, as Kvaratskhelia sits in half guard.
Babis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Babis's hands, connecting with Babis's forehead.
Babis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Babis tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Babis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
After the fight, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Kvaratskhelia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kvaratskhelia is in Garcia's guard.
Garcia manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garcia showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Kvaratskhelia striking from half guard on the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvaratskhelia manages to get to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands on Garcia's head, controlling the position.
Kvaratskhelia 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##T1#
Kvaratskhelia wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
Kvaratskhelia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Kvaratskhelia moves into full mount! Garcia won't be happy about that!
Kvaratskhelia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garcia hang on?
Kvaratskhelia lands with some strikes.
Kvaratskhelia landing punches.
Kvaratskhelia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kvaratskhelia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Kvaratskhelia landing punches. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvaratskhelia lands a big elbow. #ROC#Garcia is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Garcia scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kvaratskhelia land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kvaratskhelia stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Kvaratskhelia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kvaratskhelia lands in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia is working Por over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Por working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kvaratskhelia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kvaratskhelia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Por is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvaratskhelia defends well.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Por's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Por's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Por is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Por has his foot on Kvaratskhelia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kvaratskhelia works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Por with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Por has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kvaratskhelia has managed to get both his arms back between Por's legs - danger averted.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Por's brow.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Por, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Por has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Por is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Por is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?#SUB2#
Por is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Por seems to have recovered his senses.
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Por with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Por should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Por has eaten all the pies!
Kvaratskhelia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Por's brow.
Kvaratskhelia postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Por's head off the mat! Por is out! He's out! Kvaratskhelia jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Rob Por had this to say: 'gg'. |
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Event:
JF X - Frog Vs Wolf
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Li stuffs the takedown.
Li tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kvaratskhelia has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kvaratskhelia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Li's guard. #REVR#
Li pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to his closed guard and prevents Kvaratskhelia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
Li has Kvaratskhelia pulled in close to control his posture.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Li 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.#T1#
Li has control of Kvaratskhelia's left arm, preventing Kvaratskhelia from doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Kvaratskhelia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li looking to control.
Li is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia throws a big right hand that misses.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes but missing. #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.
Li controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kvaratskhelia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Li drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kvaratskhelia defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Li shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kvaratskhelia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvaratskhelia is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kvaratskhelia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Li 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.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Li pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Kvaratskhelia off! Kvaratskhelia jumps back into Li's guard.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Li to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Li has his foot on Kvaratskhelia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kvaratskhelia works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li working a defensive guard but Kvaratskhelia passes into half guard.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kvaratskhelia is working away from the top position though.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Li is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Li's hands, connecting with Li's forehead.
Li is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Li is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kvaratskhelia fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Li from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kvaratskhelia! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Bean throws a series of punches but Kvaratskhelia avoids them all with ease.
Kvaratskhelia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bean! But no joy.
Kvaratskhelia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bean gets caught flat footed, as Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Bean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Bean to sweep him here.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia stopping the sweep attempt from Bean.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Bean's brow.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to work some ground and pound but Bean has wrist control.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Kvaratskhelia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bean 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.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Bean with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom.
Bean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Bean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia stays in close to Bean's body and controls the position.
Bean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Bean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kvaratskhelia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bean controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself. #T3#
Bean managing to control the position.
Bean wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvaratskhelia tries to free his leg and advance position but Bean is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bean trying to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Bean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Bean's brow.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bean trying to keep a closed guard but Kvaratskhelia is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 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##TD#
Kvaratskhelia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bean sneaks out the side door and pushes Kvaratskhelia away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kvaratskhelia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kvaratskhelia walks into a stiff left hand from Bean.#TD#
Bean gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kvaratskhelia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean is trying to control the position but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Bean pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to his closed guard and prevents Kvaratskhelia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bean keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Kvaratskhelia passes Bean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control from half guard but Bean is working away.
Bean wants to improve his position but Kvaratskhelia is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Kvaratskhelia there. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kvaratskhelia working over Bean with some ground and pound. Bean looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands strikes from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the pace.
Bean taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Kvaratskhelia works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bean is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Bean with a big right hand but Bean just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3##SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bean is trying to escape and Kvaratskhelia transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bean is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kvaratskhelia! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
In his post fight interview, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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