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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WFC 6: Ichirou vs Greydorian
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Morozov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Morozov throws a right and a left that both miss. Clarke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Morozov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# so Clarke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Clarke lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Morozov is rocked! Clarke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Morozov is still in real trouble! Can Clarke finish him? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Clarke gets to his feet and stands over Morozov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Morozov felt that one! Clarke unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Morozov from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Clarke! After winning the bout, Mark Clarke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WFC 5: Oprescu vs Mokaev
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Kurbanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2# Kurbanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurbanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ibragimov scoring with punches to the head and body. Kurbanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ibragimov lands a couple of digs. Kurbanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Kurbanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ibragimov works over Kurbanov with some ground and pound from guard. Ibragimov chips away with some ground and pound. Ibragimov stands up over Kurbanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ibragimov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurbanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Ibragimov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kurbanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ibragimov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ibragimov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ibragimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurbanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ibragimov is in close to Kurbanov's body, working some short punches and elbows. Ibragimov throws a big right hand that misses. Kurbanov has Ibragimov pulled in close to control his posture. Ibragimov chips away with some ground and pound. Ibragimov throwing strikes from guard but Kurbanov blocks nicely. Ibragimov throws a big elbow that misses. Ibragimov with a flurry of punches that miss. Ibragimov connects with a couple of short punches. Ibragimov postures up and lands a big shot to Kurbanov's brow. #T2# Ibragimov working some strikes from top position. Ibragimov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ibragimov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ibragimov forces his way into half guard. Kurbanov looks winded! Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Kurbanov has hold of Ibragimov's hands but Ibragimov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ibragimov lands strikes from half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ground and pound from Ibragimov. Ibragimov drops an elbow to the side of Kurbanov's head. Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Kurbanov is rocked! The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow. Kurbanov is still in real trouble! Can Ibragimov finish him? Ibragimov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ibragimov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ibragimov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurbanov keeps working. Kurbanov seems to have recovered his senses.#T3# Ibragimov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ibragimov scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ibragimov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ibragimov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurbanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Ibragimov 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. Kurbanov has hold of Ibragimov's hands but Ibragimov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ibragimov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ibragimov winds up and cracks Kurbanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ibragimov working Kurbanov over with strikes. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow. Ibragimov 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. Ibragimov 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. Ibragimov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. 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. Ibragimov connects with a nice short shot to Kurbanov's temple. Ibragimov is looking to take a break and control but Kurbanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# Ibragimov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ibragimov lands a big elbow - Kurbanov is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ibragimov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibragim Ibragimov! In his post fight interview, Ibragim Ibragimov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WFCG 3: Fujiwara vs Grizzly
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kong Donkur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Magomed Khasbulaev! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# Khasbulaev closes the distance and pushes Donkur back into the cage. Khasbulaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Donkur walks away with a smile on his face. Khasbulaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD# Donkur closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Donkur (4) vs (0) Khasbulaev Khasbulaev can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Donkur is trying to get an arm triangle but Khasbulaev is defending well. Khasbulaev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donkur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Donkur controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Donkur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Donkur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. You can see the frustration on Khasbulaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1# Khasbulaev tries to improve position but can't. Khasbulaev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Khasbulaev wants to control but Donkur postures up.#SUB# Donkur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khasbulaev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Khasbulaev is looking to reverse the position. You can see the frustration on Khasbulaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Donkur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khasbulaev keeps working. #T2# Donkur tries to move into full mount but can't pass Khasbulaev's legs. #SUB# Donkur is trying to get an arm triangle but Khasbulaev is defending well. Khasbulaev is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Donkur looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Khasbulaev is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Donkur tries for a kimura but Khasbulaev is defending well. #T3# Khasbulaev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donkur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Donkur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Khasbulaev is looking to reverse the position.#SUB# Donkur looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Donkur has hold of Khasbulaev's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Khasbulaev tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Donkur cranks the arm and Khasbulaev screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Khasbulaev, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kong Donkur! |
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Event:
WFCG 2: Babel vs Fujiwara
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Magomed Khasbulaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Jack! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Jack shoots in looking for a takedown but Khasbulaev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jack's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Khasbulaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jack. Khasbulaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jack. Khasbulaev wants to clinch up but Jack keeps it at a distance. Khasbulaev tries to clinch there but Jack circles away.
#TD# Khasbulaev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Khasbulaev (2) vs (0) Jack Khasbulaev wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy. Khasbulaev is thwarting Jack's attempts to control the position. Khasbulaev controlling the action here. Jack is looking to control Khasbulaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khasbulaev content to control rather than advance. #SUB# Khasbulaev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB# Khasbulaev is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khasbulaev is trying to control. Jack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Khasbulaev is looking to advance position but Jack won't allow it. Khasbulaev controlling the action here.#T2# Khasbulaev is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jack wants to get back to full guard. Jack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khasbulaev is working away from the top position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Khasbulaev wants to take a breather but Jack is having none of it. #SUB# Khasbulaev is working for a kimura but Jack is defending it quite comfortably.
Jack is looking to improve his position.
#T3# Khasbulaev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2# Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khasbulaev pulls his head out easily. Jack is trying to control but can't.
We've been informed that Jack has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB# Khasbulaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Khasbulaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Khasbulaev is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# Khasbulaev is really struggling to control Jack but he's trying to hold on to the position. Jack trying to control but Khasbulaev postures up.
Khasbulaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Khasbulaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jack sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jack is trying to maintain the position but Khasbulaev is very close to passing his half guard.#T5# Jack is looking to improve his position.
Khasbulaev is thwarting Jack's attempts to control the position. Khasbulaev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Khasbulaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Jack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Khasbulaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Khasbulaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Jack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Khasbulaev seems to be working for a kimura but Jack defends the submission attempt. Khasbulaev controlling the action here.#T6# Jack is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Khasbulaev in particular looking to stall. Khasbulaev trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom. Jack tries to roll over but Khasbulaev keeps him under control.#SUB# Khasbulaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Khasbulaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7# Jack is in trouble now - Khasbulaev has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Khasbulaev (5) vs (0) Jack Khasbulaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack is looking to escape. Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Jack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB# Khasbulaev goes for an armbar but Jack turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jack. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khasbulaev (5) vs (2) Jack Jack wants to control from the top but Khasbulaev keeps moving. #T8# Jack tries to free his leg and advance position but Khasbulaev is retaining full guard. Khasbulaev trying to control the position.
Khasbulaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Khasbulaev, not yet. Khasbulaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khasbulaev's guard. #SUB2# Jack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jack is trying to control the action in half guard but Khasbulaev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Khasbulaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily. #T9# Jack is trying to control. Khasbulaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Khasbulaev trying to control but Jack postures up.
Khasbulaev is trying to get back to full guard. Jack tries to pass to full mount but Khasbulaev defends it. Khasbulaev trying to control here.
#SUB# Khasbulaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Khasbulaev is trying to get back to full guard.#T10# Jack uses his free foot to push down on Khasbulaev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Khasbulaev. Score +3 for passing guard: Khasbulaev (5) vs (5) Jack Khasbulaev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khasbulaev (7) vs (5) Jack Khasbulaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khasbulaev is one step ahead there. Khasbulaev trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom. #T11# Khasbulaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Khasbulaev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Khasbulaev (10) vs (5) Jack Khasbulaev is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Khasbulaev laying and praying for a moment but Jack takes advantage and regains half guard. Khasbulaev trying to control from half guard but Jack is working away. #T12# Khasbulaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jack tries to roll over but Khasbulaev keeps him under control.#SUB# Khasbulaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jack sees it coming and defends easily. Jack is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB# Khasbulaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Khasbulaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jack keeps working. #T13# Khasbulaev not doing much here.
#SUB2# Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Khasbulaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14# Khasbulaev wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy. Jack is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Khasbulaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Khasbulaev is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Khasbulaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khasbulaev.
And that's the end of the fight! Khasbulaev takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
WFCG 1 : Babel vs McTavish
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joao Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Magomed Khasbulaev! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Pereira tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2# and Khasbulaev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pereira won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pereira (0) vs (4) Khasbulaev A lull in the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pereira is looking for a sweep. Khasbulaev controls the position.#SUB2# Khasbulaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pereira, who protects the arm well. Khasbulaev controls the position. #SUB2# Khasbulaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pereira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Pereira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khasbulaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khasbulaev slows the pace down. Let's hope that Khasbulaev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1# You can see the frustration on Pereira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Pereira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khasbulaev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Khasbulaev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Khasbulaev is looking to advance position but Pereira won't allow it. Khasbulaev trying to control the pace. #T2##SUB# Pereira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Pereira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khasbulaev pulls his head out easily. Pereira is looking to control Khasbulaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pereira avoid being mounted? Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Khasbulaev in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB2# Khasbulaev is trying to work for a kimura but Pereira is defending well.
Khasbulaev is figuring out what he wants to do next. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Khasbulaev. Khasbulaev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (0) vs (7) Khasbulaev Khasbulaev controlling from mount. #SUB2# Pereira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Khasbulaev. Khasbulaev controlling the pace for now. Yet more stalling tactics from Khasbulaev. Pereira is looking to improve his position but Khasbulaev isn't that keen on the idea.#T4# Khasbulaev wants to take Pereira's back here but Pereira is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Khasbulaev controlling the pace for now. Khasbulaev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Pereira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Khasbulaev controlling the action here.#T5##SUB# Pereira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khasbulaev pulls his head out easily. Pereira is in trouble now - Khasbulaev has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (0) vs (10) Khasbulaev Khasbulaev controlling his opponent. #SUB2# Khasbulaev has hold of Pereira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pereira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Khasbulaev controlling from mount. Pereira working to try and regain half guard.
Khasbulaev looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6# Pereira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khasbulaev content just to control the position here. Pereira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khasbulaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Khasbulaev wants to take his opponent's back but Pereira doesn't allow it. Pereira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Khasbulaev is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pereira is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7# Khasbulaev controlling from the full mount. Pereira manages to regain half guard. Good work. Khasbulaev sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Pereira looking for subs from the bottom but Khasbulaev mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (0) vs (13) Khasbulaev Khasbulaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2# Khasbulaev looking to secure an arm triangle but Pereira defends it well. Khasbulaev content just to control the position here. #T8# Khasbulaev avoids the attempt from Pereira to control.#SUB2# Khasbulaev working for a submission but Pereira is keeping him at bay. Khasbulaev controlling from the full mount. Pereira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khasbulaev controlling from the full mount. Pereira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9# Khasbulaev controlling the pace for now. Pereira tries to lock up and control but Khasbulaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Pereira tries to get back to half guard but can't. Pereira is working hard here to advance position. Pereira tries to lock up and control but Khasbulaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10# Khasbulaev controlling the position easily from mount. More stalling from Khasbulaev.#SUB2# Pereira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Khasbulaev. Khasbulaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2# Khasbulaev is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Pereira is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Pereira flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Khasbulaev anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Pereira and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Khasbulaev slips an arm under Pereira chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Khasbulaev has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Khasbulaev is squeezing on Pereira like an anaconda would it's prey. Pereira fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magomed Khasbulaev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Bora closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morozov did well to prevent Bora getting side control. Morozov is trying to escape back to his feet but Bora uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB# Bora has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Morozov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bora yanks on the arm and Morozov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bora.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Orduoronartai Bora! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Kurbanov has Ninja up against the cage in a clinch.
Ninja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ninja has Kurbanov pressed against the cage, preventing Kurbanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ninja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurbanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ninja is defending well. Kurbanov tries to pull guard but Ninja won't allow it.
Kurbanov blocking some punches.
Ninja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurbanov's elbow. Ninja blocking some punches.
Ninja misses with some punches.
Ninja gets underhooks to prevent Kurbanov's takedown attempt.
Master Ninja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Kurbanov. Ninja misses with the head strike.
Ninja misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Ninja. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ninja tries a body shot but Kurbanov blocks it.
Ninja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurbanov. Ninja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kurbanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Ninja won't allow it.
Ninja is working Kurbanov over against the cage. Kurbanov looks winded!#T1# Ninja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurbanov backwards. Ninja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurbanov backwards. Ninja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ninja misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kurbanov. Ninja lands with a short shot to the head. Ninja tries to throw a body punch but Kurbanov avoids it by throwing Ninja back against the cage. Kurbanov jumps guard but Ninja stands there with Kurbanov around his waist. Kurbanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ninja. A shot in the inside from Ninja. Kurbanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ninja gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ninja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ninja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ninja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurbanov backwards. Ninja digs a right hand into Kurbanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurbanov's gas tank. Still in the clinch, Ninja scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ninja. #T2# A head punch on the inside from Ninja fails to land. Ninja struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurbanov controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ninja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ninja lands with a left to the head. Kurbanov takes a shot to the head. Ninja working aggressively here.
#BC# Ninja manages to break the clinch.
Kurbanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Kurbanov clinches with his opponent.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurbanov uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Ninja scores with a nice short uppercut. A hook to the body from Ninja.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurbanov uses good head movement to avoid it. Ninja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ninja tries to work over Kurbanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC# Ninja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ninja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2# Ninja tries to keep at a distance but Kurbanov has taken the fight into the clinch. Ninja can't find room to land a body shot as Kurbanov controls the action.
Ninja misses with a short punch on the inside. Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ninja misses with some punches.
Ninja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ninja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ninja lands a hook to the side of the head. Kurbanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ninja lands a nice uppercut. Ninja throws a head punch that misses. Ninja digs a right hand into Kurbanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurbanov's gas tank. Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurbanov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Ninja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ninja scores with a nice hook to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch on the inside from Ninja fails to land. Ninja lands with a short shot to the head. Ninja scores with a shot to the side of Kurbanov's head. #BC# Ninja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ninja throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL# Kurbanov tries to keep at a distance but Ninja has taken the fight into the clinch. Ninja lands a left hand.
Ninja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ninja lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurbanov backwards. Ninja lands a right hand. Ninja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Ninja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Master Ninja dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Kurbanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ninja as Kurbanov shoots in. Kurbanov defending well as Ninja loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Kurbanov rushes Ninja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kurbanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ninja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurbanovs head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ninja. #BC# Ninja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Kurbanov tries to keep at a distance but Ninja has taken the fight into the clinch. Ninja scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ninja has a couple of punches blocked by Kurbanov.
Kurbanov is breathing heavily. Ninja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ninja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ninja.
Ninja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1# Ninja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ninja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ninja misses with a punch to the body.
Ninja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Ninja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ninja throws a sloppy head kick and Kurbanov moves out of range easily. Good exchange - Ninja coming out on top.#CL# Ninja has managed to clinch.
Ninja tries a body shot but Kurbanov blocks it.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurbanov uses good head movement to avoid it. Ninja pushes Kurbanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ninja misses with a short punch on the inside. Kurbanov blocks a body shot from Ninja. Ninja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurbanov or not. #T2# Ninja scores with an uppercut up the middle. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ninja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Kurbanov is rocked! Master Ninja has scored more points in the clinch so far. A hook to the body from Ninja.
Kurbanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ninja finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right from Ninja on the inside. Kurbanov blocks a body shot from Ninja. Ninja digs a right hand underneath Kurbanov's ribcage. Kurbanov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kurbanov seems to have recovered his senses. Ninja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninja works on Kurbanov's body with a couple of short punches. Ninja scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ninja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurbanov backwards. Ninja tries to work over Kurbanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Ninja - that landed with a thud.
Ninja has a couple of punches blocked by Kurbanov.
Ninja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurbanov can do to turn this around? Ninja gets through Kurbanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Kurbanov fails to land. A right hand to the body from Ninja.
#T3# A right hand to the body from Ninja.
Kurbanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ninja tries to work over Kurbanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Ninja breaks from the clinch.
Ninja drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kurbanov right on the button. Kurbanov goes down! Ninja follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ninja gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Ninja! A very excited looking Master Ninja made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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