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Event:
WOVA 3: Bloody Britannia
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
No joy there for Stepanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepanov.
Stepanov misses with a few strikes there.
Stepanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Knapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanov.
Knapp throwing a counter right hand but Stepanov manages to avoid it.#TD#
Knapp throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stepanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Knapp finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Knapp gets to his feet - Stepanov follows without any prompting.
Knapp ducks under a wild hook from Stepanov.
Knapp really is a fat lump.#T1#
Stepanov misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Knapp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knapp throwing strikes from guard but Stepanov blocks nicely.
Knapp controlling from the top position.
Knapp is standing up over Stepanov. Stepanov looks to escape but Knapp dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Stepanov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Knapp taking a breather here.
Knapp trying to control the action but Stepanov is working from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Knapp decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Stepanov misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Knapp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stepanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stepanov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Knapp presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4##BC2#
Stepanov breaks the clinch.
Olag Stepanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Knapp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knapp lands in his opponent's guard.
Stepanov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Knapp manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Knapp is looking for a kimura here.
#SU#
Knapp stands up from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olag Stepanov 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#
Stepanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knapp.
Stepanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Knapp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stepanov is trying to buck Knapp off.
Knapp works to advance to full mount. Stepanov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Knapp is working for a guillotine from mount but Stepanov frees his head quite easily.
Knapp postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stepanov looks a forlorn figure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T1#
Knapp controlling from the full mount.
Knapp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knapp looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU#
Knapp gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Knapp dodges the punch combination from Stepanov.
No joy there for Knapp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knapp.
Stepanov throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Knapp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stepanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knapp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knapp wants to pass the guard but Stepanov is keeping the position.#SU#
Stepanov is working an open guard so Knapp takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stepanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stepanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanov throws a series of punches but Knapp moves out of range.
Stepanov is breathing heavily.
Knapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stepanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Knapp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stepanov!
Knapp taking a breather here. #T3#
Knapp works to advance to full mount. Stepanov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Knapp looking to finish Stepanov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stepanov!
Knapp lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Knapp is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stepanov is surviving well by controlling Knapp's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Knapp working for a guillotine from mount but Stepanov is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Knapp tries to control but Stepanov wriggling away.
Knapp sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stepanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Silas Knapp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stepanov tries to buck Knapp off but he can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Knapp dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Stepanov. Those never looked like landing.
Stepanov misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Stepanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Knapp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knapp 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.
Knapp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp stands and throws Stepanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stepanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knapp wants to control but Stepanov is keeping him busy. #T1#
Knapp tries to move to mount but Stepanov blocks the move with his legs.
Stepanov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Stepanov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Knapp landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Knapp is working for a guillotine from mount but Stepanov frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Knapp throws some wild stikes that Stepanov manages to avoid easily.
Knapp raining down shots from the mount!
Stepanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knapp controlling the pace for now.
Knapp tries to control but Stepanov wriggling away.
Stepanov tries to buck Knapp off but Knapp takes his back! #T3##SUB#
Stepanov showing good submission defense here.
Stepanov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Knapp.
Knapp connects with a big shot to the side of Stepanov's head.
#SUB#
Knapp tightening his grip on Stepanov, looking for the choke. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stepanov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will Knapp go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Knapp working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Knapp is looking for the choke from the back position but Stepanov is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silas Knapp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knapp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silas Knapp! |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Bloodline
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Stepanov throws a series of punches but Janbekov moves out of range.
Stepanov misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Stepanov does no damage.
Janbekov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Janbekov misses with a body shot.
Stepanov works over Janbekov's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Musobek Janbekov has been cut.
Stepanov swinging wildly here.
Stepanov looks winded!
Stepanov throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Janbekov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stepanov is looking to stand back up but Janbekov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stepanov. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janbekov trying to pass the guard but Stepanov defending well. #SUB#
Janbekov wants to work for an arm triangle but Stepanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Stepanov has hold of Janbekov's hands but Janbekov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Janbekov passes to side control.
Stepanov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stepanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Janbekov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Janbekov tries to advance to mount but Stepanov denies him.
Janbekov is staying tight to Stepanov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Janbekov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stepanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Janbekov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stepanov keeps working. #SUB#
Janbekov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Janbekov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stepanov some visible discomfort.
Stepanov is not content to let Janbekov control the position.
Janbekov controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stepanov is not content to let Janbekov control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Janbekov.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stepanov swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stepanov throws a series of punches but Janbekov avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olag Stepanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Musobek Janbekov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Janbekov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stepanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stepanov unleashes a big counter combination but Janbekov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Musobek Janbekov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Stepanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Janbekov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stepanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Janbekov.
Stepanov unleashes a big counter combination but Janbekov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stepanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stepanov misses with the combination.
Olag Stepanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Janbekov.
Stepanov misses with a hook.#TD#
Janbekov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stepanov's guard.
Stepanov wants to get back to his feet but Janbekov passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Janbekov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Janbekov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stepanov is breathing heavily.
Stepanov wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Janbekov controlling the action here.
Janbekov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Janbekov is looking for a kimura but Stepanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Janbekov to get the leverage.
Janbekov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Janbekov 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! Stepanov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Musobek Janbekov!
Musobek Janbekov made sure to mention his sponsor, Warpath Wear in his post fight interview. |
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