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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SFF 2
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Forelli scores with a three punch combo!
#KD#
Forelli lands a left and a right that send Butty crashing to the mat, dazed. Forelli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Butty is rocked!
Butty fails with the takedown.
Butty is still on wobbly legs! Can Forelli finish him?
Forelli lands with a nice body punch.
Butty seems to have recovered his senses.
Butty looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forelli steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Butty is out on his feet! Forelli sets himself and nearly takes Butty's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Forelli!
A relieved looking Mike Forelli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SFF: The Beginning
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Mirenko fails with the takedown.
It looked like Butty was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirenko.
Butty walks into a straight right hand from Mirenko.#TD2#
Mirenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Butty sprawls well initially but Mirenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mirenko throwing shots but Butty is blocking nicely.
Butty tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirenko tries to stand and escape but Butty is controlling the position.
Butty is trying to maintain the position but Mirenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Mirenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Butty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butty is staying active underneath Mirenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Butty's coaches at Cozad Amsterdam have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mirenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mirenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirenko misses with a takedown #TD#
and Butty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mirenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Butty wants to take a breather but Mirenko is having none of it.
Mirenko tries to roll over but Butty keeps him under control.
Mirenko taking some punishment here, with Butty in his half guard.
Butty is looking to take a break and control but Mirenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mirenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Butty 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.
Mirenko trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Mirenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Butty is working for a guillotine from mount but Mirenko frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Butty working for a submission but Mirenko is keeping him at bay.
Mirenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mirenko is squirming around, avoiding Butty's attempts to control the action.
Butty could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mirenko tries to hold on but Butty postures up.
Butty landing strikes from the mount and Mirenko is in trouble!
Butty looking to finish Mirenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mirenko!
BOOM! Butty connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Butty unloading with bombs!
Butty with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butty scoring with strikes but Mirenko is staying in there. #CUT#It looks like Vladislav Mirenko has been cut.
Mirenko is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Butty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladislav Mirenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mirenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Butty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Butty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Butty wants it to stay on the feet.
Mirenko shoots in for a double leg but Butty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ali Butty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladislav Mirenko.
Mirenko closes the distance and clinches up with Butty, looking for a takedown. Mirenko pushes Butty against the ropes but Butty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ali Butty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mirenko rushes Butty and presses him up against the ropes.
Butty wants to take the fight to the mat but Mirenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Mirenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vladislav Mirenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mirenko.
Butty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mirenko sprawls and moves away.
Butty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mirenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Mirenko is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mirenko wants to clinch.
Mirenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Butty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirenko can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Mirenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mirenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mirenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Mirenko wants the takedown. Butty is fighting it off but Mirenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Butty's guard against the ropes.
Butty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Butty is trying to keep Mirenko in close.
#SUB#
Butty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mirenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Butty is tightening it up a little... Mirenko has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mirenko reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mirenko taps out! Nice BJJ there by Butty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ali Butty! |
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Event:
Conquest III
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
But is looking to clinch.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but But is quick to defend against it.
But looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
But throws a leg kick #TD#
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
But wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control but But is working from the bottom.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. But swivels though and keeps the full guard.
But keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for But on the ground.#T1##ES2#
But pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from But.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but But sprawls and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
But darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns But into the cage.
Dimitry Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex But.
But looks winded!
But shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but But is quick to defend against it.
Johnson connects with a jab.
But walks into a jab.
A left lands for Johnson.#CUT#It looks like Alex But has been cut.
But tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and But has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
But walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks But with an uppercut!
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson punishes But's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
But walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
#KD#
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends But sprawling to the canvas! But rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?!
#ROC#But is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Alex But's cut even more.
Johnson drops But with a straight left! Oh this is bad for But! Johnson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitry Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Bricks darts in looking for a takedown but Anna gets double underhooks and turns Bricks into the cage.
Anna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bricks backwards.
Anna scores a nice knee to the body.
Anna lands an elbow that stopped Bricks in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Joerg Bricks has been cut.
Anna is pressed up against the cage. Bricks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anna down to the mat. Anna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bricks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anna counters with a body kick that stops Bricks in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joerg Bricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bricks misses with a takedown
and Anna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bricks thinking.
Anna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bricks.
Anna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bricks goes for a double leg but Anna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anna continues to drive forward.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anna as Bricks tries to tie him up.
Anna lands an elbow just above Bricks 's eye. #T1##BC2#
Anna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Anna closes the distance and clinches.
Bricks takes an elbow to the temple.
Bricks is trying to drag Anna to the mat but Anna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anna.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anna digs a right hand underneath Bricks's ribcage. Bricks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bricks backwards. #BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Anna.#CL#
Bricks clinches up against the cage.
Anna working Bricks over with knees to the body.
Bricks is breathing heavily.#T2#
Bricks is trying to maintain a safe position but Anna gets an underhook and turns Bricks into the cage.
Anna lands a nice elbow.
Anna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brickss head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anna prevents a takedown attempt there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anna scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Joerg Bricks's cut is getting worse.
Anna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bricks.
Anna lands a nice elbow.
Anna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anna stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Anna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Anna instigates a clinch. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bricks is trying to break free.
Bricks trying to land knees to the body.
Anna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Anna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Anna clinches with his opponent.
Bricks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bricks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anna smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Anna takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Anna.
Anna unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anna comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Anna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bricks throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Bricks tries to keep at a distance but Anna has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anna is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bricks up against the cage.
Anna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bricks or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sav Anna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joerg Bricks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bricks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anna but Anna pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Anna pushes Bricks up against the cage in a clinch.
Bricks is trying to push Anna away but Anna has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Anna in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Anna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anna. #BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joerg Bricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bricks has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Anna counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anna lands a nice knee to the body.
Anna lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anna lands a right hand. #T1#
Anna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bricks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Anna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anna avoids the body shot from Bricks.
Bricks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anna's waist but Anna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bricks off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joerg Bricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bricks misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Anna counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anna lands with a right to the head.
Anna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bricks is looking to break free of the clinch but Anna has double underhooks. #BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bricks shoots and misses #CL2#
and Anna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anna.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anna stalling the fight.
Anna working Bricks over with knees to the body.
Bricks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Bricks jumps guard but Anna stands there with Bricks around his waist. Bricks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anna unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Anna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bricks avoids the body shot from Anna.
Bricks throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Anna moves into the clinch.
Anna working Bricks over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Anna.
Anna is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anna lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Anna utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anna gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bricks working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Anna.
#BC2#
Anna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bricks shoots in looking for a takedown. Anna tries to sprawl out of it but Bricks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bricks closes the distance and clinches up with Anna, looking for a takedown. Bricks pushes Anna against the cage but Anna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anna lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Anna working Bricks over with knees to the body.
Bricks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anna to keep the fight standing.
Anna lands an elbow inside that Bricks shrugs off. #CUT2#Joerg Bricks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anna scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Anna as the two fighters clinch.
Anna crunches a lovely knee into Bricks's ribcage.
Anna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anna crunches a lovely knee into Bricks's ribcage.#BC2#
Anna manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Anna clinches with his opponent.
Anna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bricks backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sav Anna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joerg Bricks's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Anna gets a clinch.
Anna connects with a knee to the head.
Bricks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bricks can't break the clinch.
Bricks tries for a takedown but Anna manages to get underhooks.
Anna comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bricks takes a shot to the head.
Anna lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Anna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bricks tries to work over Anna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anna lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Anna using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anna is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Anna manages to break the clinch.
Sav Anna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Anna drives through and clinches with Bricks against the cage.
Anna prevents the takedown attempt.
Anna stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anna lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Anna.
Sav Anna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Anna gets tackled into the cage by Bricks. Bricks maintains the clinch.
Anna lands an elbow inside that Bricks shrugs off. #T2##BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bricks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anna tries to avoid it but Bricks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anna to the ground. Anna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joerg Bricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Bricks has Anna up against the cage in a clinch.
Anna digs a right hand underneath Bricks's ribcage. Bricks let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anna. #CL2#
Anna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bricks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bricks can't break the clinch.
Anna is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anna lands an uppercut.
Bricks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anna pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Bricks throws a sloppy head kick
and Anna counters with an outside leg kick.
Bricks fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Anna moves into the clinch.
Anna lands a body punch.
Anna lands with a left to the head.
Anna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bricks.
Anna manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anna cracks Bricks with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Anna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bricks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Anna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Bricks instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Anna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Anna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bricks is trying to push Anna away but Anna has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anna lands a knee to the body.
Bricks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bricks backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Anna.
#BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch.
Anna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bricks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Bricks has closed the distance and engaged Anna in a clinch.
Joerg Bricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sav Anna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Anna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sav Anna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sav Anna! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Anna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anna wants it to stay on the feet.
Anna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Offsky.
Offsky misses with a takedown
and Anna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Offsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anna, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Anna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Offsky moves into the clinch.
Anna missing with knees to the body.
Offsky jumps guard but Anna stands there with Offsky around his waist. Offsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Offsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Offsky takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Greg Offsky has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anna is stalling here.
Anna throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anna tries a body shot but Offsky blocks it.
#T1#
Anna is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Offsky is looking for a takedown.
Anna is leaning against Offsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Offsky breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Anna forces Offsky back against the cage and clinches.
Anna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Offsky breaks the clinch.
Anna thuds a left hand into Offsky's body.
Anna lands a high kick!
Anna tries to clinch but Offsky is having none of it.
Offsky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Offsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anna pinned against the cage. Anna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Anna takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Anna lands a good knee to the midsection. Offsky won't want to take too many of those.
Anna will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Offsky up against the cage.
Anna is trying to break the clinch but Offsky has him pressed against the cage.
Anna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anna can't find room to land a body shot as Offsky controls the action.
#BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Anna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Offsky can't break the clinch.
Offsky lands an uppercut.#T3#
Anna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anna misses with a punch on the inside.
Anna using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Offsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Offsky managing to block the knees to the body from Anna.
Offsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anna is defending well.
Anna tries a body shot but Offsky blocks it.
Anna stops a takedown attempt from Offsky.
Offsky is breathing heavily.#BC#
Offsky manages to break the clinch.
Offsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Anna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Offsky is working for takedown but Anna is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Anna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anna tries to throw a body punch but Offsky avoids it by throwing Anna back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Anna's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Anna.
Nice elbow from Anna.
Anna with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Offsky tries to circle away but Anna has him pinned against the cage.
Offsky blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Offsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Offsky looks to throw the jab but Anna is out of range.
Offsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Offsky fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sav Anna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Offsky's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Offsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anna is looking to clinch but Offsky is avoiding it.
Offsky closes the distance and clinches up with Anna, looking for a takedown. Offsky pushes Anna against the cage but Anna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Offsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Offsky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anna sprawls and moves away.
Offsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Anna.
Anna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Anna clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Anna.
Anna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Offsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anna is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Anna moves into range and clinches up with Offsky.#T1#
Anna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Offsky.
Offsky has had enough of the clinch but Anna keeps him there for the moment.
Anna missing with knees to the body.
Anna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anna is looking to score with low kicks.
Offsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greg Offsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Offsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anna tries to clinch but Offsky is having none of it.
Anna throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Anna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Anna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Offsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anna with a knee to the head.
Anna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Offsky.
Anna digs a right hand into Offsky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Offsky's gas tank.
Anna lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offsky avoiding damage as Anna throws knees to the body.
Anna working aggressively here.
Offsky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Offsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Offsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anna scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Anna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A left and a right from Anna both land. Nice combination.
Anna tries to clinch but Offsky moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Offsky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Anna moves into the clinch.
Offsky managing to block the knees to the body from Anna.
With the fighters up against the cage, Offsky throws an elbow but misses.
Anna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anna is struggling to control the position.
Offsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Anna has double underhooks.
Offsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Offsky avoiding damage as Anna throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Anna looking to throw knees to the head but Offsky is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Offsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Anna clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Anna.
Offsky can't get the takedown.
Offsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Anna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anna missing with knees to the body.
Sav Anna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anna misses with a body punch.
Anna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Anna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Anna moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sav Anna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Greg Offsky'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#
Offsky goes for a double leg but Anna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anna continues to drive forward.
Anna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Offsky.
Offsky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Offsky blocks a body shot from Anna.
Offsky wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Offsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Offsky to work.
#BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch.
Anna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Anna clinches up with Offsky and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anna has a couple of punches blocked by Offsky.
#BC#
Offsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Offsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Anna tries to clinch but Offsky is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Offsky.#CL2#
Anna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anna misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Anna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Offsky closes the distance and clinches.
Offsky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Offsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Anna has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Offsky tries for a takedown but Anna manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Anna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Anna rushes Offsky and presses him up against the cage.
Anna with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Offsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Offsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anna throws a counter combo.
Anna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Anna with a hook.
Offsky moves out of range as Anna strikes.
Anna wants to clinch up but Offsky keeps it at a distance.
Offsky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anna sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Offsky rushes Anna and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anna.
Offsky blocks a body shot from Anna. #BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Offsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Anna gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Anna breaks from the clinch.
Anna scores with a hook to the body. Offsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anna tries to bum rush Offsky with a series of wild strikes but Offsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Anna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Offsky swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Anna rushes Offsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anna scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Anna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Offsky rather than just go for the knockout.
Offsky lands with a nice body kick.
Sav Anna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anna misses with a body kick.
Anna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anna wants to clinch.
Greg Offsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sav Anna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anna slaps away a takedown attempt from Offsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sav Anna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sav Anna! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Belwas shoots in for a double leg but But sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
But throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belwas's waist but Belwas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing But off to one side.
Nice shot lands for Belwas.
Belwas lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Alex But has been cut.
But throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
But fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Belwas clinches up against the cage.
Belwas is looking to break free of the clinch but But has double underhooks. #TD2#
Belwas pulls But into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belwas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Belwas being controlled here, momentarily.
But wants to stand but Belwas is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB2#
But got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belwas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, But has managed to get both his arms back between Belwas's legs - danger averted.
But wants to stand and escape but instead Belwas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Belwas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belwas won't allow But to get back to his feet.
Belwas is standing up over But. But looks to escape but Belwas dives into side control.
But trying to remain calm as Belwas controls from the top position.#T2#
But tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
But trying desperately to get to his feet.
Belwas controlling from the full mount.
But'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.
Belwas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Belwas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
But trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T3##SUB2#
Belwas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force But to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so But shrugs it off.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
But wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Belwas.
Belwas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
But avoids a series of strikes thrown by Belwas.
But trying desperately to get to his feet.
Belwas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belwas controlling from mount.
But has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Belwas missing with punches from the back. #T4#
But covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Belwas controlling the position well here. But rolled but Belwas kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
But trying to get back to his feet but Belwas is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Belwas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Large Belwas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex But's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Belwas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
But wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belwas has him pressed against the cage.
Belwas displaying some good clinch control by pressing But up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belwas has had enough of the clinch but But keeps him there for the moment.
But keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belwas's efforts to push away.#T1#
Belwas is trying to pull guard but But has him pressed against the cage.
But is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
But breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belwas.
Belwas circles away from the clinch attempt.
But throws a chopping leg kick but Belwas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
But tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belwas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Large Belwas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
But misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belwas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Belwas has managed to clinch.
#T2#
But wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belwas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and But avoids it.
But looks to throw an elbow but misses.
But is trying to break the clinch but Belwas has him pressed against the cage.
But trying to stall but Belwas improves his position.
#TD2#
Belwas pulls guard effortlessly.
Large Belwas has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Belwas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes But off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!#CL2#
Belwas drives through and clinches with But against the cage.
Belwas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and But avoids it.
But is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
But can't break the clinch.
But throws an elbow but it misses.
Belwas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
But is trying to break the clinch but Belwas is controlling him.
Belwas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
But tries to score a body lock takedown but Belwas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belwas trying to land knees to the body.
But gets underhooks to prevent Belwas's takedown attempt.
Alex But has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Large Belwas.
But has had enough of the clinch but Belwas keeps him there for the moment.
Belwas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of But backwards. #BC#
But breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Belwas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Belwas has taken the fight to the clinch.
But is looking to break free of the clinch but Belwas has double underhooks. #BC#
But breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
But fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Belwas rushes But and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Belwas tightens his grip and picks But up, before dumping him to the ground. But manages to land in guard.
Belwas is looking to work some ground and pound but But has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belwas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
But wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Belwas manages to pass to side control.
Belwas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Large Belwas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex But's cut.
That's time! But's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Belwas has taken the fight to the clinch.
But tries to break the clinch but Belwas is controlling the position.
Belwas is trying to force a seperation but But has the dominant position.
Belwas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belwas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Belwas working hard to break the clinch.
But wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
But wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Large Belwas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belwas tries to score a body lock takedown but But shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
But manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
But gets tackled into the cage by Belwas. Belwas maintains the clinch.
But avoiding damage.
#T1#
But being controlled against the cage.#BC#
But's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Belwas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
But tries to break the clinch but Belwas is controlling the position. #BC#
But breaks the clinch.
Belwas throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Belwas rushes But and presses him up against the cage.
Belwas blocks an elbow strike.
But avoids the elbow strike from Belwas, against the cage.
#T2#
But tries to circle away but Belwas has him pinned against the cage.
Belwas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belwas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
But wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belwas tries to break free but But pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belwas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
But tries to break the clinch but Belwas is controlling the position. #TD2#
Belwas jumps into guard, dragging But to the mat.
Belwas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from But.
Belwas looking to hit a scissor sweep but But is one step ahead there. #T3##ES2#
Belwas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. But is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
But keeps control of Belwas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Belwas managing to block the knees to the body from But.
Belwas is leaning against But and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belwas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
But keeps control of Belwas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
But breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
But stuffs the takedown.
Alex But is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belwas lands a head shot.
But throws a leg kick but Belwas sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4##CL2#
Belwas darts in and clinches But up against the cage.
Belwas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
But is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belwas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belwas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite But's efforts to push away.
Belwas is working But over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belwas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Belwas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Belwas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
But has Belwas pressed against the cage, preventing Belwas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alex But has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Large Belwas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Belwas trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Large Belwas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Belwas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Large Belwas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Mirenko misses with a takedown attempt - Butty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Butty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mirenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Mirenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Butty has eaten all the pies!#BC#
Mirenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirenko connects with a body shot that sends Butty's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladislav Mirenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1##CL#
Mirenko moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mirenko breaks from the clinch.
Mirenko closes the distance and clinches up with Butty, looking for a takedown. Mirenko pushes Butty against the cage but Butty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Mirenko with that takedown attempt.
Butty wants to counter the offense by Mirenko and move into the clinch position.
Mirenko dips to his left and cracks Butty with an uppercut!
Butty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mirenko pinned against the cage. Mirenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2##CL#
Mirenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mirenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Mirenko breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Mirenko clinches with his opponent.
Mirenko pushes Butty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mirenko has Butty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Butty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Butty has Mirenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mirenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Butty wants a takedown.
Butty drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Butty breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mirenko pushes Butty up against the cage in a clinch.
Mirenko jumps guard but Butty stands there with Mirenko around his waist. Mirenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mirenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mirenko lands an elbow that stopped Butty in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Mirenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Butty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mirenko is breathing heavily.
Mirenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Butty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mirenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Butty tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mirenko is struggling to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Mirenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirenko jabs Butty to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Mirenko dominated that 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.#R2#
Crunch! Mirenko slams his shin into Butty's torso.
Butty moves in looking to clinch but Mirenko pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Butty. No joy for Mirenko on that attempt.
Mirenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butty swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Mirenko tries to sprawl but Butty drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mirenko manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Butty keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mirenko tries to pull guard but Butty holds him up against the cage and eventually Mirenko drops back down to his feet.
Butty has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mirenko after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Mirenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Mirenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Butty with the counter takedown but Mirenko avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladislav Mirenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Mirenko clinches with his opponent.
Mirenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mirenko wants the takedown. Butty is fighting it off but Mirenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Butty's guard against the cage.
Butty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mirenko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Butty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Butty trying to control from half guard but Mirenko is working away.
Butty working Mirenko over with strikes. #SUB2#
Butty is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Mirenko wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Butty seems content to control.
Mirenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Mirenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Butty on the ground.
Mirenko wants to get back to his feet.
Butty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirenko keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mirenko trying to get back to full guard but Butty takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mirenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mirenko tries to get out of the position.
Butty lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#CUT2#It looks like Vladislav Mirenko has been cut.
Butty with a couple of short strikes.
Mirenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Butty working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Butty quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Butty but it's paid off an Mirenko is forced to tap! Nice work by Butty.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Butty! |
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