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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Mazvedov tries to keep at a distance but Manda has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Manda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazvedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Manda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mazvedov throws a series of punches but Manda moves out of range. Nice takedown defense from Manda. No joy for Mazvedov on that attempt. #TD# Manda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mazvedov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Mazvedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Manda is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manda is controlling Mazvedov's posture. Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#T1##SUB# Mazvedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manda has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Mazvedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manda on the ground. Manda is pushing down on Mazvedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mazvedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Manda has managed to sneak the leg through. Well, if Manda 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Manda is looking to take a break and control but Mazvedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mazvedov is trying to stand up here but Manda is controlling him well. #T2# Manda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mazvedov to regain full guard. Mazvedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mazvedov tries to get out of the position. Mazvedov controls Manda momentarily but Manda frees himself. Mazvedov pulls Manda in close to prevent any damage. Manda passes Mazvedov's left leg - he's now in half guard. Mazvedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manda. Manda throwing shots but Mazvedov is blocking nicely. #T3# Manda is looking to take a break and control but Mazvedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Manda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Mazvedov is in a horrible position here. Manda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mazvedov really wants to buck Manda off and get back to his feet. Manda trying to control but he's not successful this time. Manda looking to finish Mazvedov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mazvedov!#T4# BOOM! Manda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Manda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mazvedov?
Mazvedov is working to get back to half guard.
Manda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Manda is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Manda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pedro Manda! The defeated Anzhar Mazvedov had this to say: 'Bullshit.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1216 Round 2
Date: Feb 13, 2025 |
#R1# Mazvedov tries to work over Harvey's front leg with a kick but Harvey checks it. #TD# Mazvedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Harvey is standing up over Mazvedov. Mazvedov looks to escape but Harvey dives into side control.
#REVB# Harvey is looking to take a break and control but Mazvedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mazvedov wants to control but Harvey postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mazvedov is pushing Harvey's head away, looking to escape. Harvey manages to hold on to the position though. What's Mazvedov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T1# Mazvedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB# Harvey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mazvedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harvey. Harvey is looking to take a break and control but Mazvedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mazvedov wants to control the action here but instead Harvey manages to pass to full mount! Mazvedov working to try and regain half guard.
#T2# Mazvedov is squirming around, avoiding Harvey's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Harvey looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Mazvedov is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Harvey has hold of Mazvedov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mazvedov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mazvedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3# Harvey looking to control and managing it successfully. Harvey lands a big elbow. Mazvedov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Harvey.
Mazvedov is looking to improve his position but Harvey isn't that keen on the idea. Harvey throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Harvey unloading with bombs!#SUB# Mazvedov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Harvey. #SUB# Harvey is working for a guillotine from mount but Mazvedov frees his head quite easily.
#T4# Mazvedov is trying to escape the mount.
Harvey looking to finish with strikes here!
Mazvedov taking shots to the head. Mazvedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harvey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mazvedov is trying desperately to improve position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mazvedov keeps trying to improve his position. Harvey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Harvey dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Mazvedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harvey moves away. Harvey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mazvedov as he jumps to the side. Harvey shoots for a takedown but Mazvedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Mazvedov misses. Harvey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazvedov has time to react. Nice takedown defense from Mazvedov. No joy for Harvey on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Mazvedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Harvey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mazvedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1# Harvey is trying to keep Mazvedov in close.
Mazvedov trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom. #SUB# Harvey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mazvedov defends well. Austin Harvey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mazvedov tries to stand but Harvey is controlling from the bottom. Harvey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazvedov can do to turn this around? Mazvedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2# Mazvedov gets to his feet. Harvey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Harvey stalks Mazvedov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mazvedov's face. Mazvedov staggers backwards, shaken. Harvey moves out of range of the body kick from Mazvedov.
Mazvedov shoots in for a takedown but Harvey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Harvey tries to counter with a takedown but Mazvedov is quick to defend against it. Harvey looks to land a body kick but Mazvedov moved away. Mazvedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harvey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mazvedov somewhat. Harvey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazvedov's waist but Mazvedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harvey off to one side. Mazvedov throws a body shot but no joy. Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.#T3# Harvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harvey fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mazvedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harvey throws a big counter combination but Mazvedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Harvey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazvedov's hands. Harvey misses with a wild combination.
Harvey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mazvedov. Harvey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Harvey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Mazvedov thows a leg kick but Harvey checks it #CL# and Harvey counters by clinching up. #T4# Harvey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Anzhar Mazvedov has been cut. Mazvedov tries to circle away but Harvey has him pinned against the cage. Mazvedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harvey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Mazvedov is breathing heavily. Harvey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mazvedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Mazvedov can't get the takedown.
Harvey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harvey. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mazvedov being controlled against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mazvedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Harvey dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Anzhar Mazvedov's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Mazvedov tries to clinch up but Harvey circles away and keeps his distance. Mazvedov avoids the head kick by Harvey.
Mazvedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Mazvedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nice sprawl there from Mazvedov as Harvey shoots in. Harvey shoots in but no luck this time. Mazvedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Harvey closes the distance and clinches up with Mazvedov, looking for a takedown. Harvey pushes Mazvedov against the cage but Mazvedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Harvey shoots in but Mazvedov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Austin Harvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harvey fails with a takedown attempt. Mazvedov shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1# Harvey is looking to clinch but Mazvedov is avoiding it.
#CL# Harvey rushes Mazvedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Harvey gets control of Mazvedov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harvey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Harvey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Mazvedov sitting in guard here, content to control. Mazvedov wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving. Harvey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# Mazvedov looking to sit in guard and control but Harvey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Mazvedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Mazvedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3# Mazvedov pulls Harvey in close to prevent any damage. Harvey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mazvedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Mazvedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD# and Harvey counters with a head kick that drops Mazvedov to the mat! Mazvedov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Mazvedov is rocked! Harvey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mazvedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Harvey finish him?#T4# A kick lands to the mid section there for Harvey. Mazvedov seems to have recovered his senses.#KD# Harvey lands a big uppercut and Mazvedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mazvedov looks OK. Harvey waves Mazvedov back to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harvey fails to land the takedown. Harvey checks a leg kick. BOOM! Harvey lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mazvedov. Mazvedov tries to recover but Harvey is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mazvedov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Harvey! Anzhar Mazvedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bullshit.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1216 Round 1
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Mazvedov gets a double leg takedown into Grothberg's guard.#SU2# Mazvedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Grothberg misses with a takedown attempt - Mazvedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Mazvedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Mazvedov tries to clinch up. Mazvedov lands a front kick.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Mazvedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Grothberg avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Grothberg breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Grothberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Mazvedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Grothberg is looking to stand up but Mazvedov isn't so interested in that idea. #T1# Mazvedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Grothberg is looking for a triangle but Mazvedov pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2# Mazvedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Grothberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Grothberg moves in looking to clinch but Mazvedov pushes him off. Grothberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mazvedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grothberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Mazvedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grothberg can't do much from the bottom here. The referee asks Mazvedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mazvedov prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU2# Mazvedov decides to stand back up. Mazvedov steps back and let's Grothberg get back to his feet. Grothberg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grothberg duly obliges. #TD2# Mazvedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Grothberg is wriggling around but Mazvedov manages to pass to half guard.
Grothberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##REVR# Mazvedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Mazvedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grothberg's head. #SUB2# Mazvedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mazvedov wants to pass the guard but Grothberg is defending well. Grothberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mazvedov. #T4# Grothberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mazvedov. #SU2# Mazvedov stands up from half guard. #TD2# Mazvedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grothberg is trying to defend but Mazvedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Grothberg wants to get back to his feet.
Grothberg trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anzhar Mazvedov dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Grothberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Grothberg connects with a right hand. Mazvedov shakes it off. Grothberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Mazvedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2# Mazvedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grothberg quickly recovers to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mazvedov works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1# Mazvedov controlling from mount. Mazvedov avoids the attempt from Grothberg to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Mazvedov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mazvedov extends the arm and Grothberg is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anzhar Mazvedov! Anzhar Mazvedov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We Mazvedov best in world! Anzhar is coming!'. |
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