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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMAH 11 - Robinson vs Malone
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Khan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kang keeping hold of Khan's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kang is looking to escape.
Khan wants to advance to full mount but Kang doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Khan throwing strikes from guard but Kang blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Kang keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
Kang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kang is pulling down on Khan's head. It's preventing any offense from Khan, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Khan moves into the clinch.
Kang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khan.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kang throws a head punch that misses.
Khan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kang has him pressed against the cage.
Kang misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan jumps guard but Kang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kang.
Kang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khan.
Kyung Ho Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaysun Khan.
Kang misses with a punch on the inside.
Kang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Khan has clasped his hands together around Kang's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kang is pushing Khan's head away, looking to escape. Khan manages to hold on to the position though.
Kang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Khan taking a break here but Kang is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khan throws an elbow that misses. Kang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khan's guard. Nice move by Kang!#REVR##SUB2#
Khan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kang uses it to pass to side control.
Kang slows the pace down. #SU#
Kang decides to stand back up. #T4#
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kang.
Khan looks winded!
Kang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
Khan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Kang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kang.
Khan is looking to stand back up but Kang counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khan. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kang working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyung Ho Kang 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##TD#
Kang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khan on his heels. He'll look to pass Khan's guard now, I'm sure.
Khan is looking to stand back up but Kang counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khan.
Kyung Ho Kang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB##SU#
Kang decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Khan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kang was covering up waiting for the punch and Khan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Khan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khan trying to control but Kang is working from the bottom.
Khan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kang controlling the position.
Kang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Kang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kang is controlling Khan's posture.
Khan looking to pass the guard.
Khan throwing strikes from guard but Kang blocks nicely.
Khan looking to sit in guard and control but Kang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Kang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kang sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Kang gets to his feet - Khan follows without any prompting.
Khan tries to clinch up but Kang circles away and keeps his distance.
Kang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khan manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Kang.
Kang cracks Khan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Khan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jaysun Khan has been cut.
Khan looks to throw a body kick
and Kang counters with a crisp right that sends Khan to the canvas! Kang follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyung Ho Kang!
Kyung Ho Kang looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want Hugh Janus. He should fuck off cause I'm gonna take everything he worked for, mothefucker.'. |
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Event:
IFA 15: Country
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Kataski closes the distance and clinches.
Rahimov trying to control the position but instead, Kataski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rahimov into the cage.
Kataski throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Kataski.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rahimov.
Kataski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Rahimov has clasped his hands together around Kataski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rahimov wants to control but Kataski is keeping him busy. #SU#
Rahimov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
Rahimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kataski working aggressively here.
#T1#
Rahimov blocks a body shot from Kataski.
Kataski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kataski presses Rahimov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kataski works on Rahimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Rahimov tries to stall but Kataski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahimov is working for takedown but Kataski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kataski stalling in the clinch.
Kataski working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Kataski as the two fighters clinch.
Rahimov takes a shot to the head.
Kataski is pushing Rahimov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rahimov taking a breather.
Rahimov jumps guard but Kataski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kataski just leaning against Rahimov, taking a breather. #T2#
Kataski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kataski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahimov working hard to break the clinch.
Kataski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rahimov's efforts to push away.
Kataski misses with some punches.
Rahimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kataski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kataski closes the distance and pushes Rahimov back into the cage.
Kataski effectively controlling the action here.
Kataski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Rahimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski gets underhooks to prevent Rahimov's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Kataski.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kataski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rahimov is trying to push Kataski away but Kataski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kataski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kataski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kataski has Rahimov pressed against the cage.
Rahimov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kataski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rahimov tries to pull guard but Kataski holds him up against the cage and eventually Rahimov drops back down to his feet.
Kataski stalling.
Rahimov wants to break free but Kataski has control.
Kataski lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A short right from Rahimov.
Kataski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahimov.
Kataski swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kataski.
Kataski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahimovs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahimov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kataski after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kataski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahimov prevents a body shot from Kataski.
Rahimov blocking some punches.
Kataski can't find room to land a body shot as Rahimov controls the action.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kataski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Kataski.
Kataski leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kataski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rahimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kataski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahimov or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kataski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahimov is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Kataski to work.
Kataski misses with some punches.
Kataski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kataski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kataski misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahimov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kataski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kataski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards. #T1#
Rahimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kataski won't allow it.
Kataski swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kataski misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kataski.
Kataski just leaning against Rahimov, taking a breather.
Kataski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kataski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kataski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kataski prevents Rahimov from breaking the clinch.
Kataski lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land. #T2#
Kataski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kataski scores with a shoulder strike.
Kataski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kataski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kataski lands with a light punch inside.
Rahimov jumps guard but Kataski stands there with Rahimov around his waist. Rahimov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kataski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kataski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahimov looking to stall.
Rahimov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kataski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kataski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kataski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Rahimov is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahimov.
Rahimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kataski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rahimov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kataski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kataski stops a takedown attempt from Rahimov.
Kataski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rahimov up against the cage.
Rahimov is trying to break free.
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kataski lands a shot to the body.
Kataski is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Kataski misses with some punches.
Rahimov goes for a takedown attempt but Kataski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kataski avoids the head kick by Rahimov.
#CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kataski.
Rahimov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kataski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kataski lands a right hand.
Kataski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kataski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahimov or not.
Rahimov letting Kataski take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kataski as Rahimov tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kataski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rahimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kataski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahimov fails to land the takedown.
Kai Kataski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kataski gets a clinch.
Kataski prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kataski.
Rahimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kataski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kataski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kataski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahimov or not.
Kataski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kataski lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Kataski to work.
Kataski avoiding damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kataski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards. #T1#
Kataski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Kataski moves into range and clinches up with Rahimov.
Rahimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kataski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kataski tries to work over Rahimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahimov tries to break the clinch but Kataski is controlling the position.
Kataski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rahimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kataski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rahimov being controlled against the cage.
Kataski stalls. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Kataski.
#ROC2#Rahimov is rocked!
Kataski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Rahimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahimov.
Rahimov blocks an uppercut.
Kataski has Rahimov pressed against the cage, preventing Rahimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kataski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rahimov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kataski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Kataski scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahimov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rahimov looking for a takedown.
Kataski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kataski working aggressively here.
Kataski lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Kataski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Rahimov blocks an uppercut.
Rahimov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kataski misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kataski.
Kataski digs a right hand into Rahimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rahimov's gas tank.
Kataski takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kataski.
Kataski lands a big right hand that drops Rahimov! The killer instinct kicks in and Kataski finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kataski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kataski! |
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Event:
IFA 14: New Year
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Rahimov moves into range and clinches up with Schooba.#TD#
Rahimov pulls guard successfully.
Schooba preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schooba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rahimov looking to control.
Rahimov is really struggling to control Schooba but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Schooba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schooba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schooba controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Schooba 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##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahimov lands with a slapping head kick.
Schooba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahimov defends well and Schooba ends up having to push Rahimov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schooba fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahimov tries to clinch but Schooba moves out of range.
Schooba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahimov defends well and Schooba ends up having to push Rahimov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mirza Rahimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milel Schooba.
Rahimov goes for a double leg but Schooba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schooba continues to drive forward.#T2#
Rahimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Schooba forces Rahimov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Rahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schooba swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahimov.
Rahimov shoots in and drives through. Schooba sprawls well.
Schooba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahimov.
Rahimov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schooba tries to avoid it but Rahimov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schooba to the ground. Schooba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Schooba misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schooba misses with a double jab
and Rahimov counters with a body kick. #T3#
Rahimov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schooba defends well and Rahimov ends up having to push Schooba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
Mirza Rahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Schooba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rahimov is trying to drag Schooba to the mat but Schooba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Rahimov pulls guard effortlessly.
Rahimov looking to control.
Rahimov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Rahimov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Schooba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahimov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schooba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirza Rahimov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Schooba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rahimov as he jumps to the side.
As Schooba looks to move away, Rahimov throws a big counter combo but Schooba just gets out of the way.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Schooba misses with a takedown attempt - Rahimov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Schooba as Rahimov shoots in.
Schooba doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahimov circles away.
Rahimov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rahimov throws a sloppy head kick and Schooba moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rahimov closes the distance and clinches.
Rahimov jumps guard but Schooba stands there with Rahimov around his waist. Rahimov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirza Rahimov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL#
Rahimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schooba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rahimov is defending well.
Schooba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schooba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rahimov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rahimov gets underhooks to prevent Schooba's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Rahimov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schooba has one foot on Rahimov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rahimov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mirza Rahimov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schooba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rahimov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
Rahimov scores with a leg kick.
Rahimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schooba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schooba throws a nice looking combination but Rahimov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahimov fails with the takedown.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rahimov. #T3#
Schooba throws a head kick that misses.
Rahimov shoots in for a takedown but Schooba shows good takedown defense.
Rahimov throws a head kick that Schooba semi-blocks.
Schooba darts in trying to clinch
and Rahimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahimov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schooba is fending him off so far but Rahimov persists. Nope, Schooba circles away and we're back to standing.
Rahimov tries to clinch there but Schooba circles away.
Schooba swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahimov.
Schooba shoots in for a takedown but Rahimov shows good takedown defense.
Rahimov has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##CL#
Rahimov moves into the clinch.
Schooba prevents the takedown attempt.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schooba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schooba can't get the takedown.
Rahimov is looking to control Schooba's arms but Schooba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rahimov has his back to the cage.
Schooba throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahimov.
Rahimov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schooba's efforts to push away.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown.
Rahimov stops a takedown attempt from Schooba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirza Rahimov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Schooba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rahimov is out of range and Schooba settles back down.
Schooba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rahimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schooba closes the distance and clinches up with Rahimov, looking for a takedown. Schooba pushes Rahimov against the cage but Rahimov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rahimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schooba.
Schooba tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahimov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rahimov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rahimov shoots in for a double leg but Schooba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schooba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Schooba clinches up with Rahimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Schooba wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahimov won't allow it.
#T1#
Schooba tries to score a body lock takedown but Rahimov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schooba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Rahimov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Schooba can't fight it off and eventually Rahimov manages to take the fight to the floor. Schooba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schooba manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Schooba stalling in the clinch but Rahimov improves position. #BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Rahimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rahimov throws a head kick that misses.
Rahimov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schooba misses with a head kick.
Schooba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rahimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahimov throws a head kick but Schooba moves out of range.
#CL#
Rahimov moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Rahimov breaks from the clinch.
Rahimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schooba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Schooba tries to clinch but Rahimov is having none of it. #T3#
Schooba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rahimov tries to avoid it but Schooba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rahimov to the ground. Rahimov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rahimov throws a nice head kick!
Rahimov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schooba or perhaps it was just good defense by Rahimov, which made it look bad.
Schooba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rahimov.
Schooba wants to counter with a clinch but Rahimov pushes him away.
Schooba is looking to clinch but Rahimov is avoiding it.
Rahimov shoots in but Schooba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rahimov fails to land the takedown.
Schooba tries to clinch but Rahimov is having none of it. #T4#
Schooba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rahimov defends it nicely.
Rahimov stuffs the takedown.
Rahimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schooba.
Schooba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Rahimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schooba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahimov walks away with a smile on his face. Schooba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schooba dives in and grabs Rahimov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahimov pushes down on Schooba's head and hops out.#CL#
Rahimov closes the distance and pushes Schooba back into the cage.#TD#
Rahimov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schooba uses from the top position.
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!
Schooba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirza Rahimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rahimov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirza Rahimov! |
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Event:
IFA 13: San Diego
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Sato looks to land a combination but Ssempa avoids it well.
Ssempa feints the counter takedown.
Ssempa tries to close the distance and clinch but Sato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Sato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Datsuro Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ssempa.
Sato lands with a good body shot.
Ssempa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Sato misses.
Ssempa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ssempa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sato's waist but Sato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ssempa off to one side.
Sato seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD#
Sato drops Ssempa with a beautiful combination! Ssempa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sato is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ssempa is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Martin Ssempa has been cut.
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!
Ssempa slips a jab and a cross from Sato.
Ssempa is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?
Sato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sato!
Sato misses with a wild combination.
Ssempa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ssempa seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Ssempa misses with a double jab.
Sato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sato connects with a jab.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Ssempa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sato moves out of range as Ssempa throws a body kick.
A combination from Sato does no damage.
Sato lands an overhand right.
Ssempa has a takedown stuffed.
Sato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Datsuro Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Ssempa.
Sato swinging wildly here.
Ssempa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ssempa.
Sato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
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!
Sato throws a series of punches but Ssempa moves out of range.
Sato lands a jab-cross combination.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Ssempa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ssempa avoids the body shot from Sato.
Ssempa slips a jab and a cross from Sato.
Sato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sato seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ssempa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No joy there for Sato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sato throws a good cross that connects.
Sato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ssempa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sato tries to avoid it but Ssempa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sato to the ground. Sato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sato lands an overhand right.
Datsuro Sato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ssempa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Sato lands a nice looking body shot.
Ssempa doesn't manage to clinch there - Sato circles away.
Sato is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ssempa dodges the punch combination from Sato.
Sato lands with a right hand.
Ssempa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Ssempa dodges the punch combination from Sato.
Sato is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ssempa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sato feints a jab promting Ssempa to slip. Sato then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ssempa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sato swats away the attempt to clinch by Ssempa.
Sato misses with the combination.
#T4#
Ssempa wants to clinch up but Sato keeps it at a distance.
Ssempa with a poor takedown
letting Sato counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ssempa dodges the punch combination from Sato.
Nice takedown defense from Sato. No joy for Ssempa on that attempt.
As Ssempa looks to move away, Sato throws a big counter combo but Ssempa just gets out of the way.
Sato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ssempa.
Ssempa with a poor takedown
and Sato counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Sato finds it's way through Ssempa's defenses.
Ssempa tries to clinch but Sato moves away
and Sato counters with a left to the body.
Sato scores with a punch to the head.
Sato steps in with a hook that catches Ssempa right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Sato follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ssempa looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Datsuro Sato! |
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