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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
IFA 27: Mirror
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Ssempa ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Ssempa tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Ssempa blocks a jab.
Dixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Ssempa shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon misses with a body punch
and Ssempa counters with a series of strikes. Dixon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ssempa wants to clinch#TD#
so Dixon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dixon distracts Ssempa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dixon lands a couple of elbows.
Dixon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Ssempa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dixon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Dixon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ssempa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dixon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ssempa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace.
Ssempa is looking to stand up but Dixon isn't so interested in that idea.
Dixon passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Ssempa tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dixon moves into full mount! Ssempa won't be happy about that!
Ssempa is in a horrible position here. Dixon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dixon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dixon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ssempa looks a forlorn figure.
Ssempa can't escape the position.
Dixon breaks from Ssempa's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Ssempa is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Dixon! Ssempa is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gray Dixon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Duarte rushes Khan and presses him up against the cage.
Duarte is trying to force a seperation but Khan has the dominant position.#TD#
Khan decides to pull guard.
Khan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duarte's guard. #REVR#
Duarte is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khan is stalling in the full guard.
Khan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan. #T1#
Duarte throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Khan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duarte manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Duarte wanted to stand there but Khan had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Khan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Khan wanted to stand there but Duarte had control of the position.
Khan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Khan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Duarte for as long as he can get away with.
Duarte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khan is in close to Duarte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Duarte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Khan lands a couple of digs.
Khan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Khan drops back looking for a leg! Duarte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duarte manages to kick Khan off! Khan jumps back into Duarte's guard.
Khan advances position into side control!#SUB#
Khan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duarte being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duarte is pushing Khan's head away, looking to escape. Khan manages to hold on to the position though.
Duarte is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaysun Khan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Duarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Duarte.
Duarte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duarte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Duarte slaps away a takedown attempt from Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Duarte has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Khan has clasped his hands together around Duarte's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Khan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jaysun Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Khan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Duarte is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Duarte is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Duarte is trying to escape the mount.
Khan controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khan looking to finish Duarte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Duarte!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duarte slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Duarte looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Duarte wants to control but Khan is keeping busy.
Duarte is breathing heavily.
Khan controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Khan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Duarte did well to prevent Khan getting side control.
Khan winds up and cracks Duarte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Khan connects with a nice short shot to Duarte's temple.
Khan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaysun Khan dominated that second round.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Duarte misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Duarte gets tackled into the cage by Khan. Khan maintains the clinch. #TD#
Khan jumps into guard, dragging Duarte to the mat.
#SUB#
Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duarte prevents Khan from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte wants to get up but he can't break Khan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Duarte is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Khan is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SU2#
Duarte gets to his feet - Khan follows without any prompting.
Duarte misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Khan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duarte's guard.
Duarte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Duarte is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Duarte.#T2#
Khan advances position into side control!
Khan working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Khan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Duarte looks calm but he's in trouble here. Khan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Duarte is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Khan lets go of the hold and Duarte can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaysun Khan!
Brayan Duarte was interviewed post fight and said 'Good Job To The Winner standing across from me but also fuck you motherfucker'. |
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Event:
IFA 22: Russia
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Muratov takes the fight into the clinch.
Muratov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Rahimov trying to stall but Muratov improves his position.
Rahimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muratov lands an uppercut.
Muratov lands a left hand.
Muratov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Rahimov jumps guard but Muratov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Muratov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Muratov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Muratov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rahimov is controlling him. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Muratov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Muratov lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muratov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahimov is trying to push Muratov away but Muratov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rahimov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muratov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahimov is trying to stall.
#T1#
Rahimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muratov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muratov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muratov lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Muratov drags the fight down to the ground.
Rahimov won't allow Muratov to get back to his feet.
Rahimov is standing up over Muratov. Muratov looks to escape but Rahimov dives into side control.
Muratov pushes Rahimov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rahimov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rahimov trying to control the action but Muratov is working from the bottom.
Rahimov working the ground and pound but Muratov is defending the strikes.
Rahimov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Muratov!#T2#
Muratov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rahimov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muratov is looking to escape.
Muratov is trying to stand.
Rahimov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Muratov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahimov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
You get the feeling that Muratov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muratov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muratov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Muratov somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rahimov or perhaps it was just good defense by Muratov, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahimov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahimov throws a front kick aimed at Muratov's knee but Muratov avoids it well. #CL2#
Muratov moves into the clinch.
A short left from Muratov. #TD2#
Rahimov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Muratov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rahimov to the mat. Rahimov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Muratov stands up from Rahimov's guard - Muratov perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Muratov rushes Rahimov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rahimov tries to break free but Muratov pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Muratov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muratov. #BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
Muratov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahimov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muratov somewhat.#CL2#
Muratov has managed to clinch.
Muratov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Rahimov has had enough of the clinch but Muratov keeps him there for the moment.
Rahimov takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulhakim Muratov 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#
Muratov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Muratov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rahimov on his heels. He'll look to pass Rahimov's guard now, I'm sure.
Rahimov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muratov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Muratov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rahimov, up you get!
Rahimov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muratov as he avoids it easily.
Muratov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Muratov drives through and clinches with Rahimov against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahimov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muratov.
Rahimov can't get the takedown.
Muratov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahimov tries to pull guard but Muratov holds him up against the cage and eventually Rahimov drops back down to his feet.
Abdulhakim Muratov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muratov scores with a shot to the side of Rahimov's head. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muratov.
Muratov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahimovs head.
Rahimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muratov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muratov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#Rahimov is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Muratov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Rahimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muratov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muratov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rahimov to his knees! Muratov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulhakim Muratov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Khan keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan tries to counter by clinching up but Killbrew breaks away and moves out of range.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killbrew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killbrew tries to clinch but Khan moves away #TD#
and Khan counters with a shoot takedown. Killbrew fights it but they end up in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killbrew can do anything to dispel that myth.
Khan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khan slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Killbrew.
Khan is nestled in close to Killbrew, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Killbrew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killbrew trying to control from the bottom.
Khan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Khan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T1#
Khan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Khan.
Khan wants to stand but Killbrew has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killbrew wants to stand back up but Khan manages to pass into side control.
Khan taking a breather here.
Khan lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Khan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Killbrew tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khan lands a few punches from side control.
Khan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Killbrew will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Killbrew tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Khan controlling his opponent.
Khan raining down shots from the mount!
Khan raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Khan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Killbrew's face.
Khan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Khan lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killbrew tries to control Khan's body but Khan pushes him off. Killbrew squirms to his side and now Khan has his back!
Good control from Khan.
Khan is hanging on to Killbrew's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Khan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Killbrew is defending well though. Khan let's go of the attempt for now.
Killbrew trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
I really don't envy Killbrew right now.
#SUB#
Khan tightening his grip on Killbrew, looking for the choke.
Khan gets his hands free as Killbrew looks to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Killbrew right now.
Killbrew looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Khan lands shots from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaysun Khan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Killbrew goes for a double leg but Khan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khan continues to drive forward.
Killbrew with a poor takedown #TD#
and Khan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Killbrew is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Khan dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Khan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Killbrew tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Khan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Khan is working for a guillotine from mount but Killbrew frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Khan looking for a guillotine from mount but Killbrew is having none of it. #T1#
Khan avoids the attempt from Killbrew to control.
Killbrew is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Khan is staying active.
Khan controlling the pace for now.
Killbrew wants to control but Khan is having none of it.
Killbrew wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Can Killbrew hold on?! Khan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Killbrew is trying to stand back up.
Khan loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Killbrew hold on?
Killbrew is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Khan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Killbrew has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Killbrew is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB#
Khan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killbrew can do to turn this around?
Khan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Khan scores with punches to the body. #SUB#
Khan looking for the RNC.
What can Killbrew do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Killbrew just trying to survive but Khan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jaysun Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killbrew is trying to stand back up. #T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Khan controlling the positon.
Killbrew trying to control but not successfully.
Killbrew is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Killbrew defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Khan's arms.
Killbrew is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaysun Khan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaysun Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Killbrew gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Khan controlling from the top position.
Khan wants to control from the top but Killbrew keeps moving.
Killbrew wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Khan is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killbrew tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Khan manages to move to mount!
#T1#
Khan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Khan lands a couple of good shots and Killbrew has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Khan lands with a hammerfist to the side of Killbrew's head.
I would not like to be Killbrew right now.
Khan has Killbrew flattened out and is raining down punches.
Khan has the hooks in. Killbrew is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Khan controlling from the back.#SUB#
Khan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2#
Khan is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Killbrew up.
Khan lands punches and elbows.
Khan is riding his opponent, not letting Killbrew buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Killbrew's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Khan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Killbrew hold on?!
#SUB#
Khan looking to break Killbrew's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Killbrew remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Khan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Khan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Killbrew won't enjoy being in this position. Khan looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Killbrew is tapping - it's over boys! Khan picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaysun Khan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Dubrov misses with a leg kick.
Good work by Sarkillan as he checks the leg kick.
Sarkillan ducks right into an uppercut from Dubrov. #CUT2#It looks like Ole Sarkillan has been cut.
Dubrov with a nice cross.
Dubrov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sarkillan misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Dubrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dubrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Sarkillan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sarkillan motions for Dubrov to come forward. Sarkillan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sarkillan takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Sarkillan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sarkillan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dubrov connects with a body shot.
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!
Dubrov throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Dubrov.
Alexander Dubrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sarkillan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dubrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A shot to the liver by Dubrov. Beautiful body shot.
Dubrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dubrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sarkillan throws a combination that misses
and Dubrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dubrov lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarkillan blocks a leg kick.
Sarkillan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Sarkillan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A lazy body kick from Dubrov #TD#
and Sarkillan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sarkillan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sarkillan working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Sarkillan connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarkillan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sarkillan content to stall in guard here.
Dubrov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Sarkillan throwing strikes but missing.
Sarkillan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Sarkillan
and Dubrov counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Sarkillan feints and as Dubrov raises his hands in defense, Sarkillan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dubrov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sarkillan dives into side control.
Dubrov looks winded!#REVB##SUB#
Sarkillan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dubrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sarkillan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dubrov!#T4#
Dubrov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarkillan content just to control the position here.
Sarkillan with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sarkillan raining down shots from the mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Dubrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ole Sarkillan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dubrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sarkillan's hands.
Dubrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander Dubrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dubrov cracks Sarkillan with a good jab.
Dubrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sarkillan. Sarkillan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dubrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dubrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Dubrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dubrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dubrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sarkillan.
Dubrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left and a right from Dubrov both land. Nice combination.
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!
Sarkillan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dubrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dubrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Sarkillan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dubrov tries to avoid it but Sarkillan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dubrov to the ground. Dubrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ole Sarkillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubrov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#Ole Sarkillan's cut is getting worse.
Dubrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Sarkillan. Sarkillan gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. Dubrov catches Sarkillan right on the button with a cross.
Dubrov connects with a right hand. Sarkillan shakes it off.
Dubrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sarkillan. Sarkillan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dubrov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dubrov wants to land a leg kick but Sarkillan is out of range.
Dubrov connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Sarkillan forces Dubrov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Sarkillan manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Sarkillan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sarkillan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dubrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sarkillan wants to clinch up but Dubrov keeps it at a distance.
Dubrov works over Sarkillan's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Sarkillan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dubrov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sarkillan manages to mount him!
Dubrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Sarkillan lands a big elbow.
Sarkillan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sarkillan with good strikes from the mount here!
Sarkillan controlling the position easily from mount.
Dubrov is in a horrible position here. Sarkillan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Sarkillan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sarkillan unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Sarkillan swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ole Sarkillan! |
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Event:
IFA 20: Chrome
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Rahimov misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Dahan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rahimov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dahan manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Rahimov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dahan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dahan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahimov is in trouble now - Dahan has advanced to mount!
Dahan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dahan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rahimov looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Dahan controlling from the full mount.
Rahimov tries to hold on but Dahan postures up.
Rahimov is bucking up trying to escape but Dahan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Dahan breaks from Rahimov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dahan landing strikes from the mount and Rahimov is in trouble!
Dahan with the ground and pound from mount.
Rahimov tries to hold on but Dahan postures up.
Dahan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dahan working Rahimov over with strikes here. #SUB#
Dahan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Rahimov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rahimov and Dahan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Dahan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Rahimov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dahan advances nicely into full mount.
Dahan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dahan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Dahan is landing with some decent strikes but Rahimov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dahan wants to control the pace but Rahimov is squirming around nicely.
Dahan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Rahimov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rahimov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Rahimov is staying active underneath Dahan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dahan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dahan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rahimov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Dahan there.
Dahan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Dahan is looking for a kimura here.
Dahan winds up and cracks Rahimov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Rahimov is defending well.
Dahan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Rahimov is rocked!#SUB#
Dahan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rahimov defends it well.
Dahan lands strikes from half guard.
Rahimov is still in real trouble! Can Dahan finish him?
Dahan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rahimov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Dahan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rahimov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Dahan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Dahan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Khan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Olivera wants to stand back up but Khan manages to pass into side control.
Khan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Olivera pushes Khan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Khan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Olivera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Khan is staying tight to Olivera's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Khan tries for a kimura but Olivera is defending well. #SUB#
Khan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Khan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Olivera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khan prevents Olivera from escaping the position.
Olivera bucks up and tries to throw Khan off but instead Khan has got his back!
Khan lands a shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Olivera showing good submission defense here.
Olivera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2##SUB#
Khan is cranking Olivera's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Olivera! He's tightened the choke and Olivera is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaysun Khan! |
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Event:
IFA 17: New Mexico
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Guzzler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ssempa was covering up waiting for the punch and Guzzler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Guzzler advances position into side control!#SUB#
Ssempa wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Guzzler has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Ssempa's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Ssempa is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Guzzler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Spunk Guzzler!
A less than humble Spunk Guzzler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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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