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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMA Hype -59-
Date: May 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Lomonosov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hahns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hahn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lomonosov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hahn is looking to clinch but Lomonosov is avoiding it.
Hahn walks into a straight right hand from Lomonosov.
Hahn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lomonosov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hahn.
Lomonosov throws out a powerful jab.
Lomonosov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hahn.
A jab from Lomonosov finds it's way through Hahn's defenses.
Lomonosov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hahn moves in looking to clinch but Lomonosov pushes him off.
Lomonosov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lomonosov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Hahn moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomonosov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Lomonosov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lomonosov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hahn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lomonosov avoids it.
Lomonosov tries to circle away but Hahn has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hahn throws an elbow but misses.
Lomonosov avoids a wild elbow strike from Hahn.
Hahn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lomonosov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lomonosov wants to break free but Hahn has control.
#BC#
Lomonosov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hahn tries to clinch but Lomonosov is having none of it.
Lomonosov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lomonosov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hahn.
Hahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lomonosov.
#T2#
Lomonosov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hahn on the side of the head.
Lomonosov lands with an overhand left.
Lomonosov lands a lovely overhand right.
Lomonosov scores with a jab. Hahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lomonosov.
Hahn wants to clinch.
Lomonosov lands a nice shot that snaps Hahn's head back.
Lomonosov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Hahn closes the distance and pushes Lomonosov back into the cage.
Lomonosov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hahn's elbow.
Lomonosov blocks an elbow strike from Hahn.
#T3#
Hahn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lomonosov.
Hahn has Lomonosov pressed against the cage, preventing Lomonosov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hahn keeps control of Lomonosov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hahn misses with a knee strike.
Hahn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lomonosov.
Hahn missing with knees to the body.
Hahn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lomonosov is defending well for now.
Hahn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hahn has Lomonosov pressed against the cage, preventing Lomonosov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Lomonosov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hahn instigates a clinch.
Lomonosov avoiding damage as Hahn throws knees to the body.
Hahn lands an elbow just above Lomonosov 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Lomonosov has been cut.
Lomonosov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Lomonosov breaks from the clinch.
Hahn tries to clinch up.
Hahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lomonosov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hahn tries to clinch up but Lomonosov circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Lomonosov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Lomonosov - just one landing.
Lomonosov connects with the punch.
Hahn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lomonosov is looking to counter punch.
Lomonosov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hahn moves in looking to clinch but Lomonosov pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hahn staying out of range there.
Lomonosov sets himself, and Hahn steps forward looking for the clinch! Lomonosov avoids it this time.
Lomonosov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hahn is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Lomonosov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lomonosov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hahn tries to clinch up but Lomonosov circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch lands to the side of Hahn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hahn wants to clinch up but Lomonosov keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Lomonosov misses the target.
Lomonosov's corner calls for a 1-2. Lomonosov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Lomonosov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Lomonosov's cut.
That's time! Lomonosov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lomonosov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hahn eats them both and turns towards Lomonosov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Hahn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lomonosov, pushing him back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hahn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC#
Lomonosov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lomonosov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hahn.
Lomonosov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hahn doesn't manage to clinch there - Lomonosov circles away.
Lomonosov lands a jab to the head.
Hahn tries to clinch there but Lomonosov circles away.
Jab, jab by Lomonosov - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lomonosov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lomonosov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lomonosov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hahn can do to turn this around?
Lomonosov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomonosov misses the jab.
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!
Lomonosov with a nice cross.#T1##CL2#
Hahn closes the distance and clinches.
Hahn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Lomonosov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hahn tries to clinch but Lomonosov is having none of it. #CL2#
Hahn clinches up against the cage.
Hahn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hahn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lomonosov managing to block the knees to the body from Hahn.
Lomonosov is trying to break the clinch but Hahn is controlling him.
Hahn missing with knees to the body.
Hahn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lomonosov avoids it.
Hahn controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2##BC#
Lomonosov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hahn forces Lomonosov back against the cage and clinches.
Lomonosov avoiding damage as Hahn throws knees to the body.
Hahn stalling in the clinch.
Hahn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lomonosov.
Hahn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hahn tries to land knees in the clinch but Lomonosov avoids the damage to the body.
Hahn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lomonosov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hahn slowing the pace effectively.
Hahn tries to land knees in the clinch but Lomonosov avoids the damage to the body.
Hahn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lomonosov's efforts to push away.#BC#
Lomonosov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Lomonosov misses with a looping right.
Lomonosov sets himself, and Hahn steps forward looking for the clinch! Lomonosov avoids it this time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lomonosov, as that shot connected.
Hahn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Hahn instigates a clinch.
Hahn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lomonosov up against the cage.#BC#
Lomonosov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hahn tries to clinch there but Lomonosov circles away.
Hahn ducks under a wild hook from Lomonosov.
Hahn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lomonosov.
Hahn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lomonosov tries to bum rush Hahn with a series of wild strikes but Hahn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hahn tries to clinch up but Lomonosov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lomonosov.#T4##CL2#
Hahn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lomonosov can't break the clinch.
Lomonosov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hahn tries a knee to the head but Lomonosov blocks it.
Hahn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hahn prevents Lomonosov from breaking the clinch.
Lomonosov tries to break free but Hahn pushes him back against the cage.
Hahn misses with a knee to the head.
Hahn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Walter Hahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hahn throws an elbow but it misses.
Lomonosov wants to break free but Hahn has control.
Lomonosov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hahn has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mikhail Lomonosov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Lomonosov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hahn tries to clinch there but Lomonosov circles away.
Lomonosov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hahn tries to clinch but Lomonosov moves out of range.
It looked like Lomonosov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lomonosov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lomonosov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hahn is looking to clinch but Lomonosov is avoiding it.
Lomonosov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lomonosov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lomonosov scores with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Lomonosov.
Hahn avoids the body shot from Lomonosov.
Lomonosov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Lomonosov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Hahn closes the distance and pushes Lomonosov back into the cage.
Lomonosov wants to break free but Hahn has control.
Lomonosov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hahn is keeping busy.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hahn.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hahn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hahn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hahn scores a nice knee to the body.
Lomonosov is trying to break the clinch but Hahn has him pressed against the cage.
Hahn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lomonosov blocks it with crossed arms.
Hahn trying to land knees to the body.
Lomonosov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hahn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hahn.
Hahn throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Hahn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hahn pushes off an throws an elbow but Lomonosov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lomonosov blocks an elbow strike.
Lomonosov managing to block the knees to the body from Hahn.
Lomonosov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hahn working Lomonosov over with knees to the body.
Hahn just leaning against Lomonosov, taking a breather.
Hahn tries to land a knee to the head but Lomonosov blocks with his arms.
Lomonosov is trying to break the clinch but Hahn is controlling him.
Lomonosov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lomonosov tries to circle away but Hahn has him pinned against the cage.
Hahn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lomonosov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hahn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lomonosov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Hahn throws an elbow but it misses.
Mikhail Lomonosov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lomonosov blocks an elbow strike.
Lomonosov is looking to break free of the clinch but Hahn has double underhooks.
Lomonosov blocks the elbow strike.
Lomonosov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hahn has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lomonosov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hahn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hahn connects with a knee to the head.
Hahn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hahn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hahn trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Lomonosov managing to block the knees to the body from Hahn.
Hahn missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Lomonosov breaks from the clinch.
Lomonosov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lomonosov scores with a jab to the body.
Hahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hahn tries to clinch but Lomonosov moves away
and Lomonosov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hahn moves in looking to clinch but Lomonosov pushes him off.
Mikhail Lomonosov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hahn wants to clinch up but Lomonosov keeps it at a distance.
Lomonosov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomonosov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lomonosov scores with a jab. Hahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Walter Hahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Lomonosov misses its intended target.
Hahn wants to counter with a clinch but Lomonosov pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikhail Lomonosov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lomonosov, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Mikhail Lomonosov!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mikhail Lomonosov!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Mikhail Lomonosov!
Mikhail Lomonosov wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
SYN 1165 Farman vs. Hunna
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Darkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rozhkov did well to prevent Darkins getting side control.
Darkins works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozhkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Darkins off and has taken his back!
Rozhkov scores with punches from the back.
Rozhkov punishes Darkins with strikes from the back mount. #SUB2#
Rozhkov working for the choke.
Well, with Rozhkov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Darkins is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rozhkov is trying to stick to Darkins's back but Darkins is turning into Rozhkov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rozhkov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Darkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darkins trying to control but Rozhkov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins looking to sit in guard and control but Rozhkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rozhkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rozhkov has Darkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rozhkov is keeping the position for now.
Darkins is pushing down on Rozhkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rozhkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Darkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Rozhkov won't allow it. #T2#
Rozhkov trying to control here.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Rozhkov won't allow it.
Rozhkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rozhkov.
Darkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rozhkov's guard. #SUB2#
Rozhkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darkins pulls his head out easily.
Darkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darkins is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Rozhkov is refusing to be controlled, as Darkins sits in half guard.
Darkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Rozhkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darkins moves into full mount! Rozhkov won't be happy about that!
Rozhkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rozhkov is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Darkins wants to take a breather but Rozhkov is having none of it.
Rozhkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Darkins moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov tries to bench press Darkins off him but Darkins keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Darkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rozhkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rozhkov can do to turn this around?
Darkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Rozhkov.
Rozhkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Darkins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Darkins showed some decent athleticism there.
Darkins is trying to control. Rozhkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rozhkov won't allow Darkins to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov is looking for a sweep. Darkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rozhkov keeps working.
Rozhkov is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Darkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Darkins wants to free his trapped foot but Rozhkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darkins throwing shots but Rozhkov is blocking nicely.
Darkins is trying to control. Rozhkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rozhkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darkins in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rozhkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Darkins!
Darkins tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rozhkov easily slips into full mount!
Darkins is trying to escape the mount.
Rozhkov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Darkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Darkins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Darkins working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rozhkov's thigh. Rozhkov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rozhkov working a defensive guard here.
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Rozhkov is keeping the position.
Darkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Darkins stands and throws Rozhkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rozhkov prevents Darkins from moving into mount.
Rozhkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Rozhkov gets back to half guard.#T4#
Rozhkov is not content to let Darkins control the position.#SUB#
Darkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rozhkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Rozhkov wants to control but Darkins is keeping busy.
Rozhkov tries to roll over but Darkins keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rozhkov is pressing down on Darkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darrell Darkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Darkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rozhkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darkins.#KD#
Nice combo by Darkins! Oh, that's hurt him - Rozhkov falls to the canvas and Darkins follows him into side control. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Rozhkov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rozhkov is looking for a sweep. Darkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Darkins wants to pass to mount but Rozhkov is defending the 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!
Darkins trying to control from half guard but Rozhkov is working away.
Rozhkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rozhkov is trying to maintain the position but Darkins is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Darkins uses his free foot to push down on Rozhkov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rozhkov.
Darkins controlling the pace for now.
Rozhkov is looking to improve his position but Darkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Darkins is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rozhkov is in real trouble.
Darkins tries to get the hooks in deep but Rozhkov pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Rozhkov right now.
Darkins really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rozhkov.#T2#
Darkins looking to hold on to the position here but Rozhkov rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB2#
Rozhkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darkins is aware though and is defending well.
Darkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Rozhkov is keeping the position.
Darkins passes Rozhkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Darkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Rozhkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Darkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Darkins is keen to just control but Rozhkov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Darkins is working for a kimura but Rozhkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rozhkov keeps working.
Darkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rozhkov manages to get to full guard.
Darkins looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Darkins looking to sit in guard and control but Rozhkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Darkins is trying to keep Rozhkov in close.
Alexander Rozhkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rozhkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rozhkov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rozhkov won't allow Darkins to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darkins has momentary wrist control but Rozhkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozhkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell Darkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Darkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Darkins!
A victorious Darrell Darkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1160 Hawk v Harrison
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Stukov leaves Kuzmin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuzmin walks into a straight right hand from Stukov.
Kuzmin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuzmin tries for a takedown but Stukov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuzmin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Kuzmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kuzmin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stukov to the ground. Kuzmin is now in Stukov's guard.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Stukov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kuzmin keeping moving, preventing Stukov from controlling successfully.
Kuzmin wants to sweep but no luck.
Stukov throwing strikes but missing.
Stukov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuzmin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuzmin has his hands on Stukov's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Kuzmin keeping moving, preventing Stukov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stukov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stukov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuzmin managing to control the position.
Stukov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuzmin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stukov is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuzmin seems keen to control Stukov's posture.#SU2#
Stukov stands and steps away. Kuzmin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stukov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Kuzmin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stukov is trying to defend but Kuzmin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stukov gets back to full guard.
Stukov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuzmin lands a couple of elbows.
Kuzmin 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.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Stukov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Stukov trying to control but Kuzmin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kuzmin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Stukov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kuzmin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stukov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuzmin somewhat.
Stukov misses with a head kick.
Kuzmin fails with the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stukov.
Iov Kuzmin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzmin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stukov swivels and escapes.
Kuzmin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Stukov scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Stukov does no damage.
Petr Stukov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stukov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stukov wants it to stay on the feet.
Stukov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Kuzmin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stukov misses with the combination.
Kuzmin fails to land the takedown.
Stukov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Kuzmin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stukov pinned against the cage. Stukov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuzmin slips under a jab.
Stukov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuzmin attempts a counter takedown but Stukov avoids it well and moves away.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kuzmin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stukov pinned against the cage. Stukov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stukov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stukov throws the kick towards the body but Kuzmin avoids it.
Stukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stukov enables Kuzmin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stukov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stukov wants to get back to his feet but Kuzmin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Stukov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Kuzmin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuzmin connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2#
Stukov pushes Kuzmin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stukov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuzmin. Kuzmin gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stukov enables Kuzmin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stukov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmin landing with the ground and pound.
Kuzmin is in close to Stukov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stukov is trying to keep Kuzmin in close.
Kuzmin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stukov wants to get back to his feet but Kuzmin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Stukov pushes Kuzmin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuzmin is defended easily by Stukov.
Stukov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuzmin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Kuzmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov lands a jab to Kuzmin's midsection.
Kuzmin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuzmin misses with a takedown attempt - Stukov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stukov tried to score with a low kick but Kuzmin checks it.
Stukov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuzmin circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuzmin tries to counter with a takedown but Stukov is quick to defend against it.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stukov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuzmin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stukov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuzmin.
A leg kick checked by Kuzmin.#T2#
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuzmin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petr Stukov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Stukov there.
Kuzmin shoots in looking for a takedown. Stukov tries to sprawl out of it but Kuzmin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stukov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Kuzmin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stukov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kuzmin.
Stukov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kuzmin lands a few punches from side control.
Stukov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kuzmin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kuzmin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stukov some visible discomfort.
Kuzmin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Kuzmin cracks Stukov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stukov is trying to control Kuzmin's posture but Kuzmin avoids it.
Stukov pushes Kuzmin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuzmin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kuzmin is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzmin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kuzmin cracks Stukov with a big elbow.
Kuzmin working the ground and pound.
Kuzmin scoring with punches and elbows.
Kuzmin working away.
Stukov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuzmin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuzmin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stukov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stukov trying to hold on to Kuzmin's head to control him but Kuzmin postures up.
#T4#
Stukov wants to get back to his feet.
Kuzmin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stukov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kuzmin winds up and cracks Stukov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kuzmin winds up and cracks Stukov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Stukov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzmin is nestled in close to Stukov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stukov is still in real trouble! Can Kuzmin finish him?
Kuzmin working the head and body with strikes.
Stukov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuzmin is working away from the top position though.
Kuzmin lands a big elbow - Stukov is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kuzmin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
In his post fight interview, Iov Kuzmin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SYN 1161 Crispian vs. Margera
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Dispatch Regulator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rozhkov.
Good shot there by Rozhkov.
A big left from Rozhkov misses.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Rozhkov counters with a single leg into guard. Dispatch Regulator didn't expect that.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to keep Rozhkov in close.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dispatch Regulator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dispatch Regulator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Dispatch Regulator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Dispatch Regulator keeps moving.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control the position here.
Rozhkov lands a couple of elbows.
Rozhkov throws an elbow that misses. Dispatch Regulator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rozhkov's guard. Nice move by Dispatch Regulator!#REVB#
Rozhkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Dispatch Regulator advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dispatch Regulator throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Dispatch Regulator trying to mount his opponent but Rozhkov defends it.
Dispatch Regulator thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dispatch Regulator throws a strike but Rozhkov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rozhkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dispatch Regulator postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control but Rozhkov is working from the bottom.
Dispatch Regulator controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rozhkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dispatch Regulator preventing the sweep.
Rozhkov is trying to keep Dispatch Regulator in close.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to work some ground and pound but Rozhkov has wrist control.#T3#
Rozhkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dispatch Regulator takes one on the button.
Dispatch Regulator ducks under a wild hook from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rozhkov tries to counter with a takedown but Dispatch Regulator is quick to defend against it.
Dispatch Regulator lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dispatch Regulator tried to score with a low kick but Rozhkov checks it.
Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rozhkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov is nestled in close to Dispatch Regulator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Rozhkov connects with a nice short shot to Dispatch Regulator's temple. #SUB#
Rozhkov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dispatch Regulator still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dispatch Regulator has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dispatch Regulator wants to control for a moment but Rozhkov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
Dispatch Regulator not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rozhkov is staying active underneath Dispatch Regulator, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rozhkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rozhkov.
Rozhkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator passes Rozhkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rozhkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rozhkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rozhkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Dispatch Regulator catches Rozhkov right on the button with a cross.
Rozhkov looks to land a right hand but Dispatch Regulator moved out of range.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dispatch Regulator can do to turn this around?
Rozhkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dispatch Regulator raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dispatch Regulator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dispatch Regulator throws a sloppy head kick and Rozhkov moves out of range easily.
Dispatch Regulator misses with an uppercut. Rozhkov saw that one coming.
Rozhkov throws a looping overhand right but Dispatch Regulator ducks down to avoid it.
Rozhkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dispatch Regulator doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov closes the distance and clinches up with Dispatch Regulator, looking for a takedown. Rozhkov pushes Dispatch Regulator against the cage but Dispatch Regulator circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rozhkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rozhkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dispatch Regulator manages to avoid it.#T1##TD#
Rozhkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dispatch Regulator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dispatch Regulator wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rozhkov 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.
Dispatch Regulator blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rozhkov.
Dispatch Regulator regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rozhkov won't allow Dispatch Regulator to sweep him here.
Rozhkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dispatch Regulator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rozhkov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Dispatch Regulator keeps moving.
Rozhkov throwing strikes from guard but Dispatch Regulator blocks nicely.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dispatch Regulator wants to sweep but no luck.
Dispatch Regulator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dispatch Regulator's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dispatch Regulator has momentary wrist control but Rozhkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Dispatch Regulator keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rozhkov cracks Dispatch Regulator with a solid left hand.
Dispatch Regulator controls Rozhkov momentarily but Rozhkov frees himself.
Rozhkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rozhkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dispatch Regulator's guard.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dispatch Regulator's head.
Alexander Rozhkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rozhkov wants to take a breather but Dispatch Regulator is having none of it.
Dispatch Regulator desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rozhkov thows a huge punch but Dispatch Regulator dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Rozhkov is thwarting Dispatch Regulator's attempts to control the position.
Dispatch Regulator wants to get back to full guard.
Rozhkov is keen to just control but Dispatch Regulator is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dispatch Regulator keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dispatch Regulator connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rozhkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozhkov.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozhkov.
A countering left hand to the body from Dispatch Regulator misses.
Dispatch Regulator fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rozhkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rozhkov misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dispatch Regulator throws an overhand right that lands on Rozhkov's shoulder, as Rozhkov tries to avoid the shot.
Rozhkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dispatch Regulator takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rozhkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozhkov.
A little jabbing left from Dispatch Regulator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Rozhkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rozhkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dispatch Regulator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rozhkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dispatch Regulator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dispatch Regulator wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Rozhkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dispatch Regulator with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rozhkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Dispatch Regulator is defending against the submission attempts here by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rozhkov prevents Dispatch Regulator from improving his position.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dispatch Regulator controlling the position for now.
Rozhkov trying to control from half guard but Dispatch Regulator is working away. #T2#
Rozhkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to control but Rozhkov manages to pass to mount!
Rozhkov with shots to the head and body - Dispatch Regulator looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rozhkov breaks from Dispatch Regulator's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rozhkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dispatch Regulator is looking to escape.
Rozhkov throws some wild stikes that Dispatch Regulator manages to avoid easily.
Rozhkov wants to control but Dispatch Regulator has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T3#
Rozhkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozhkov lands a nice short elbow.
Rozhkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexander Rozhkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dispatch Regulator's head.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rozhkov wants to take a breather but Dispatch Regulator is having none of it.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dispatch Regulator blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rozhkov. #T4#
Rozhkov working the head and body with strikes.
Dispatch Regulator is refusing to be controlled, as Rozhkov sits in half guard.
Rozhkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rozhkov is nestled in close to Dispatch Regulator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rozhkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Dispatch Regulator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rozhkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rozhkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov is nestled in close to Dispatch Regulator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dispatch Regulator wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rozhkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rozhkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rozhkov!
After winning the bout, Alexander Rozhkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Guru vs Hallows
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Krylov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Krylov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray wants to stand up but Krylov is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Krylov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murray is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Krylov, into his guard. #REVR#
Murray is looking to stand up but Krylov won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Krylov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krylov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Krylov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Krylov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murray escapes and throws Krylov's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Krylov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krylov is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Murray stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Murray misses with a hook.
And Krylov tries to counter it with a takedown but Murray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Murray slips a straight right by Krylov.
Murray is looking for a counter combo.
Krylov ducks right into an uppercut from Murray .
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krylov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murray defends well and Krylov ends up having to push Murray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Krylov tests Murray 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray .
Krylov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Krylov defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Krylov. That snapped Murray 's head back.
Krylov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murray digs a good hook to Krylov's body.
Murray walks into a left hand.
Krylov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Krylov.
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!
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anton Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murray as he jumps to the side.
Murray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Murray .
A jab from Krylov misses.
Krylov moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Murray scores with a body shot.
Krylov throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krylov.
Krylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray .
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Murray throws a leg kick but Krylov checks it. #T4#
Krylov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Murray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray .
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krylov. #TD2#
Krylov gets the takedown into side control.
Murray explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Murray - just one landing.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Krylov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away.
Krylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray .
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krylov can do to turn this around?
Krylov misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Krylov lands with a right hand.
Murray slips a jab from Krylov.
Lee Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Krylov misses with a right hand
and Murray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murray walks into a left hand.
Murray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
As Krylov looks to move away, Murray throws a big counter combo but Krylov just gets out of the way.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Murray 's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krylov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murray misses with the combination.
Murray moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Krylov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murray manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Krylov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Murray leaning against his opponent.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krylov.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Murray breaks the clinch.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Krylov shoots in and drives through. Murray sprawls well.
Krylov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murray defends it nicely.
Murray is looking to counter punch.
Lee Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Krylov.
Krylov misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krylov to score with a decent uppercut.
Murray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krylov fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Krylov's corner calls for a 1-2. Krylov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murray .
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krylov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krylov slips under a jab from Murray .
Krylov fails with the takedown
and Murray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krylov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krylov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray is not content to let Krylov control the position.
Krylov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Krylov is trying to get an arm triangle but Murray is defending well. #ES#
Murray sneaks out the side door and pushes Krylov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Krylov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Krylov swings widly with a right hand
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Krylov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Murray gets caught flat footed, as Krylov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murray is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Murray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot in the inside from Murray .
Krylov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Murray breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Krylov misses. #KD#
Murray lands a big uppercut and Krylov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Krylov looks OK. Murray waves Krylov back to his feet!#ROC#Krylov is rocked!
Krylov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murray counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Murray ! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1152 Petrov v Spicoli
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Blanc misses with a straight left.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanc throws a head kick but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stukov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blanc avoids the head kick by Stukov.
Blanc appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Blanc's head coaches at Point Blanc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Stukov. Those never looked like landing.
Blanc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stukov throws a jab when Blanc was well out of range.
Stukov lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick from Stukov misses.
Blanc scores with a jab.
A head kick by Stukov misses
and Blanc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stukov looks to land a combination but Blanc avoids it well.
Stukov dodges the punch combination from Blanc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanc lands with a straight right. Stukov didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Blanc looks to throw the jab but Stukov is out of range.
Stukov throws a low kick, looking for Blanc's leg but Blanc calmly moves out of range.
Blanc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stukov finds it's way round the side to connect with Blanc's head.
Blanc misses the jab.
Blanc scores with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stukov. That's going to slow Blanc down.
Blanc throws a sloppy head kick
and Stukov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blanc throws a head kick that misses.
Blanc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Michel Blanc has been cut.
Stukov blocks a head kick by Blanc.
Stukov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Stukov.
Stukov blocks a head kick by Blanc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanc throws a sloppy head kick and Stukov moves out of range easily.
Blanc blocks a head kick by Stukov.
An attempted straight right counter from Blanc misses the target.#T2#
Blanc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blanc misses with a hook. Stukov ducked under it nicely.
Blanc slips a straight right by Stukov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
Stukov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Blanc is predictable there
and Stukov counters with a big head kick but Blanc shrugs it off.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stukov throws a head kick that misses.
Blanc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stukov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blanc looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blanc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stukov avoids the body shot from Blanc.
Blanc tries to move into range but Stukov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stukov lands with a straight right. Blanc didn't see that one coming.
Stukov throws a combination. Blanc tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blanc throws a low kick but Stukov moves out of range easily. #T3#
Blanc defending well as Stukov loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Stukov.
Stukov is looking to chop away at Blanc's legs.
Stukov throws the left hand but Blanc avoids the punch easily.
Stukov stuns Blanc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stukov avoids the body shot from Blanc.
A lazy left from Stukov finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Stukov as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Stukov misses.
Blanc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Stukov scores with a shot to the body.
Blanc moves away from the strike by Stukov.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Blanc.
Blanc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Stukov as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Stukov. Those never looked like landing.
Blanc looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stukov takes one to the chin there.
Stukov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blanc throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stukov blocks the body kick.
Blanc scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stukov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stukov misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Blanc misses
and Stukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Blanc.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanc. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov scores with a jab to the body.
Blanc throws a sloppy head kick and Stukov moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Blanc's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stukov lands with an uppercut that bounces Blanc off the cage and back into range.
Stukov loads up on a big right hand but Blanc slips the punch.
Good exchange - Blanc coming out on top.
Blanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stukov moves away.
A jab from Blanc misses.
Stukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blanc misses the jab.
Good work by Blanc as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Blanc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blanc throws a big shot that misses.
Stukov scores with a jab to the head.
Stukov lands a jab to Blanc's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanc misses with the combination.
Blanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Blanc.
Blanc throws a jab but it's blocked by Stukov.
Stukov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Stukov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blanc.
Blanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stukov ducks under a wild hook from Blanc.
Blanc backing away here, and Stukov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Blanc moved out of range nicely.
Stukov blocks the body kick.
Stukov cracks Blanc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov avoids the head kick by Blanc.
Stukov flicks out a counter leg kick but Blanc steps away.
Stukov swings widly with a right hand
and Blanc counters with a straight right hand.
Blanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stukov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blanc checks it well.
Blanc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blanc takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stukov throws a series of punches but Blanc moves out of range.
Stukov throws out a loose jab but Blanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blanc misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stukov lands the left hand.
Blanc tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stukov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Petr Stukov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stukov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blanc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blanc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blanc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
Stukov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlanc.
Blanc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body.
Blanc misses with a hook. Stukov ducked under it nicely.
Blanc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stukov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blanc scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Stukov misses with a hook. Blanc ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Stukov as he checks the leg kick.
Blanc staying out of range there.
Stukov slips under a jab from Blanc.
Blanc avoids the body shot from Stukov.
Blanc is looking to counter with head kicks.
Stukov swings for the body but Blanc moves out of range.
Blanc lands a nice shot that snaps Stukov's head back.
Stukov misses with a jab to the body
and Blanc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Blanc misses its intended target.
Stukov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Blanc counter with a right hand.
Stukov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stukov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blanc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stukov misses with the combination.
#T4#
Blanc throws out a leg kick but Stukov moves out of range and Blanc only half commits.
Stukov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blanc eats them both and turns towards Stukov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice uppercut there from Stukov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Stukov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blanc will feel that in the morning.
Blanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stukov lands a jab-cross combination.
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.
Blanc throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
Blanc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stukov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blanc finds it's way round the side to connect with Stukov's head.
A head kick misses from Stukov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov slips under a jab from Blanc.
Blanc missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Stukov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stukov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Blanc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michel Blanc's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanc. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blanc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stukov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blanc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
Stukov loads up on a big right hand but Blanc slips the punch.
Blanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Blanc throws a jab when Stukov was well out of range.
Blanc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stukov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stukov dips to his left and cracks Blanc with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stukov.
Stukov with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stukov misses with a right hand
and Blanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stukov scores with a hook to the body. Blanc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stukov lands a leg kick that knocks Blanc off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blanc moves away.#T1#
Blanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Blanc takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stukov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stukov misses with a wild combination.
Stukov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stukov with a nice calf kick.
Stukov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blanc is out of range.
Blanc is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stukov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blancs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blanc stuns Stukov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Stukov. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Blanc was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stukov.
Blanc throws a poor cross that misses
and Stukov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Blanc's shoulder, as Blanc tries to avoid the shot.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Blanc moved out of range.
Blanc throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range.
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!
Stukov works the jab nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blanc crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stukov - the referee stops the clock and Blanc gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stukov. Blanc manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab from Stukov.
Blanc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stukov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stukov scores with a push kick.
Stukov throws a good cross that connects.
Stukov throws a right and a left that Blanc avoids nicely.
Blanc throws a shot to the body.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Blanc.
Blanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Blanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stukov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blanc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blanc.
Michel Blanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blanc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blanc's sensitive parts.
Stukov moves out of range as Blanc strikes.
Blanc throws a low kick but Stukov moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stukov.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stukov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blanc throws a head kick that misses.
Blanc swings widly with a right hand
and Stukov counters with a left and a right that stings Blanc.
Stukov tests Blanc's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Blanc steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stukov. That one must have hurt.
Blanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov scores with a body shot.
Stukov misses with a double jab.
It looked like Blanc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Blanc throws a head kick that misses.
Stukov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blanc throws a head kick that misses.
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Blanc's shoulder, as Blanc tries to avoid the shot.
Blanc throws a front kick aimed at Stukov's knee but Stukov avoids it well.
Stukov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blanc on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Blanc throws a counter high kick but Stukov was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Stukov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stukov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!
Petr Stukov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tetrev vs Brown
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Bispen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartford.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses.
Bispen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hartford throws a hook to the side of Bispen's head but Bispen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Hartford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bispen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartford blocks a jab.
Hartford looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from Bispen misses
and Hartford counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bispen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hartford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bispen.
Bispen moves out of range of the body kick from Hartford.
Hartford throws a poor cross that misses
and Bispen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hartford scores with a head kick.
Hartford lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Hartford avoids them all with ease.
Bispen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hartford throws a solid leg kick but Bispen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hartford.
Hartford misses with a head kick.
Hartford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Bispen misses. #T1#
Hartford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Bispen moves out of range easily.
Hartford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bispen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hartford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bispen if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice leg kick from Bispen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartford looks to land a combination but Bispen avoids it well.
Bispen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bispen throws a chopping leg kick but Hartford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bispen misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Hartford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hartford avoids the head kick by Bispen.
Hartford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bispen misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Hartford throws a leg kick
and Bispen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bispen misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Hartford.
Hartford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bispen.
Hartford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bispen throws out the jab.
Hartford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Hartford.
Bispen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bispen is looking to chop away at Hartford's legs.
Hartford lands a front kick.
Hartford throws a body punch but Bispen moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Bispen.
Hartford throws a hook to the side of Bispen's head but Bispen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bispen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hartford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hartford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bispen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body
and Bispen counters with a low kick, right behind Hartford 's knee. #T3#
Bispen avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Bispen with a nice calf kick.
Bispen digs a good hook to Hartford's body.
Hartford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hartford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bispen moves out of range of the body kick from Hartford.
Hartford lands with a cross.
Hartford throws a front kick that sends Bispen stumbling back into the cage.
Hartford lands with an uppercut that bounces Bispen off the cage and back into range.
Bispen ducks under a wild hook from Hartford.
A head kick misses from Hartford.
Bispen throws a quick counter head kick but Hartford was just out of range.
The fighters circling - Bispen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hartford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body
and Bispen counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bispen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Hartford misses with a kick to the body
and Bispen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bispen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hartford momentarily.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bispen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Bispen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bispen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bispen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hartford counters with a thumping low kick.
Bispen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford tried to score with a low kick but Bispen checks it.
As Hartford backs away, Bispen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hartford throws a hook but Bispen avoids it easily.
Bispen blocks a head kick by Hartford.
Bispen moves out of range of the body kick from Hartford.
Hartford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Bispen does no damage.
Hartford scores with a nice body kick.
Hartford scoring well with a low kick there.
Bispen scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bispen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hartford stuns Bispen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bispen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Hartford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hartford misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Hartford as he connects with a hook.
Bispen blocks the body kick.
A head kick by Hartford misses
and Bispen counters with a left and a right that stings Hartford.
Hartford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bispen throws out the jab.
Hartford misses the body punch
and Bispen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bispen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bispen throws an overhand right that lands on Hartford's shoulder, as Hartford tries to avoid the shot.
Bispen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hartford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
Bispen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hartford misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Hartford throws a head kick that misses
and Bispen counters with a nice leg kick.
Hartford motions for Bispen to come forward. Hartford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hartford misses with a head kick.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
Bispen misses the jab.
Bispen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bispen.
Hartford misses with a combination
and Bispen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hartford throws out a leg kick but Bispen moves out of range and Hartford only half commits.
Hartford slips a jab and a cross from Bispen.
Hartford scores with a three punch combo!
Bispen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hartford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bispen throws a solid leg kick but Hartford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bispen.
Hartford blocks a jab.
Stratton Hartford seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Bispen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Hartford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hartford scoring well with a low kick there.
Bispen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hartford cracks Bispen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bispen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hartford throws a body punch but Bispen moves out of range.
Bispen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bispen moves out of range of the body kick from Hartford.
Bispen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bispen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hartford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bispen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartford.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford throws a head kick but Bispen moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bispen misses its target.
Hartford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
A big right from Bispen misses.
Bispen ducks under a wild hook from Hartford.
Bispen checks a leg kick.
Bispen misses with a two punch combination.
Hartford looks for the body kick but Bispen saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bispen. Hartford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bispen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hartford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bispen misses with an uppercut.
Hartford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartford lands a nice looking body kick.
Hartford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bispen. That one must have hurt.
Hartford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Hartford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bispen's head.
Bispen lands a leg kick that knocks Hartford off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Hartford connects with a solid leg kick.
Hartford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bispen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bispen missing with a left hand there. Hartford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Hartford.
A leg kick checked by Bispen.
Bispen throws a lazy right hand but Hartford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bispen.
Hartford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bispen throws a leg kick but Hartford moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Bispen.
Hartford lands with a kick to the temple. Bispen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stratton Hartford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hartford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bispen. Bispen obviously looking to wear him down.
Hartford looks to throw the jab but Bispen is out of range.
Bispen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartford.
Ivan Bispen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Hartford misses
and Bispen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses
and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Bispen.
Hartford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hartford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bispen counters with a stiff right hand.
Bispen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hartford.
Bispen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hartford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bispen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Hartford misses. #T1#
Bispen slips under a jab from Hartford.
Hartford scores with a hook.
Bispen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both fighters circling a little - Hartford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hartford throws a head kick but Bispen moves out of range.
Hartford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bispen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hartford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bispen throws a big counter combination but Hartford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bispen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartford throws a front kick that sends Bispen stumbling back into the cage.
Bispen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hartford's head backwards.
Hartford throws out a leg kick but Bispen moves out of range and Hartford only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Bispen misses the target.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bispen checks a leg kick.
Stratton Hartford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bispen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartford throws a head kick that Bispen semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartford throws out a loose jab but Bispen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Hartford.
Bispen misses with a wild body shot.
Hartford blocks a head kick by Bispen.
Hartford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hartford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bispen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hartford slips under a jab.
Hartford misses with a combination
and Bispen counters with a series of strikes. Hartford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hartford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hartford lands with a cross.
Bispen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hartford. #T3#
Hartford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Hartford as he checks the leg kick.
Ivan Bispen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Hartford both land. Nice combination.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bispen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bispen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hartford shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bispen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hartford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bispen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hartford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bispen.
Hartford cracks Bispen with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Bispen.
Hartford throws a shot from downtown. Bispen moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Hartford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bispen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hartford.
Bispen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hartford with a hook.
Hartford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bispen.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
Bispen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bispen loads up on a big right hand but Hartford slips the punch.
Hartford scores with a head kick.
Bispen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartford scores with a sloppy right hand. Bispen should have avoided that one.
Hartford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hartford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bispen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stratton Hartford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hartford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stratton Hartford!
Stratton Hartford seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tetrev vs Brown
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Norberg slips under a jab from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn throws out a loose jab but Norberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Norberg lands with a good body shot.
Tryastsyn fails with the takedown.
Norberg misses with a wild body shot.
Tryastsyn slips under a jab.
Tryastsyn misses with a takedown
and Norberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryastsyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norberg digs a good body shot into Tryastsyn's ribs.
Tryastsyn looks to throw the jab but Norberg is out of range.
It seemed like Norberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Norberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tryastsyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norberg.
Norberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norberg wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Tryastsyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Buster Norberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tryastsyn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tryastsyn takes a swing at Norberg's ribcage but misses.
Norberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Norberg walks into a stiff left hand from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn throws a hook but Norberg blocks it.#KD2#
Norberg moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Tryastsyn goes down! Can Norberg finish him!?#CUT2#It looks like Eugeniy Tryastsyn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tryastsyn keeping full guard, as Norberg tries to pass.
Tryastsyn trying to keep a closed guard but Norberg is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB#
Tryastsyn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Norberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Norberg passes Tryastsyn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Norberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Tryastsyn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Norberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Norberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tryastsyn is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Tryastsyn is working hard here to advance position.
Norberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tryastsyn is looking to get to half guard.
Norberg manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tryastsyn to take his back!
Tryastsyn is really stuck here.
#T4#
Norberg scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Tryastsyn is keeping busy.
Norberg is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tryastsyn. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Tryastsyn is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Norberg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tryastsyn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tryastsyn for a finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Tryastsyn's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Norberg.
Norberg looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Norberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eugeniy Tryastsyn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Norberg as he connects with a hook.
Norberg swings for the body but Tryastsyn moves out of range.
Norberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tryastsyn rather than just go for the knockout.
Tryastsyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norberg connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Tryastsyn.
Norberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norberg cracks Tryastsyn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Norberg lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tryastsyn, as that shot connected.
Tryastsyn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tryastsyn fails to land the takedown.
Norberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tryastsyn misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Tryastsyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Norberg rushes Tryastsyn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norberg can't find room to land a body shot as Tryastsyn controls the action.
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
Tryastsyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tryastsyn wants a takedown.
Norberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Tryastsyn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Norberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Norberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tryastsyn postures up.
Tryastsyn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Norberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Norberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tryastsyn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tryastsyn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Norberg's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tryastsyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tryastsyn preventing the sweep.
Tryastsyn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tryastsyn chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tryastsyn trying to control but Norberg is working from the bottom.
Tryastsyn throws a strike but Norberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Buster Norberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Norberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Tryastsyn is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Norberg has his hands clasped together but Tryastsyn extends and breaks Norberg's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tryastsyn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
After winning the bout, Eugeniy Tryastsyn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 407: Skolz v Graves
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Boytsov moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Boytsov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Praust to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boytsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Boytsov working a defensive guard here.
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Boytsov working for a triangle but Praust defends it easily.
#SUB#
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Praust defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Praust is now in half guard. #T1#
Praust wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boytsov keeps working.
Praust passes the guard and advances to mount!
Praust prevents Boytsov from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Praust connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boytsov tries to reverse the position but Praust maintains control.
Praust landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Boytsov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boytsov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Praust controls Boytsov momentarily but Boytsov frees himself. #SUB2#
Boytsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Praust has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boytsov has managed to get both his arms back between Praust's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Boytsov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Praust looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boytsov is one step ahead there.
Boytsov trying to control but Praust is working from the bottom.
Boytsov looking to sit in guard and control but Praust gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Boytsov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Praust escapes and throws Boytsov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boytsov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Praust wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boytsov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boytsov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Praust's best efforts.
Boytsov is looking to improve his position.
Boytsov is refusing to be controlled, as Praust sits in half guard. #SUB#
Boytsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Praust is keen to just control but Boytsov is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back.
Praust passes to full mount!
Praust looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Praust tries to control but Boytsov wriggling away.
Boytsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Praust pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boytsov is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Praust dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Praust throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boytsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boytsov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Praust.
Praust misses with a body punch
and Boytsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boytsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Praust. Praust obviously looking to wear him down.
Boytsov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Praust counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boytsov thinking. #TD2#
Praust drives through with a takedown into Boytsov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Praust trying to control the position from guard on top but Boytsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boytsov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Praust defends it easily.#SUB#
Boytsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Praust tries to free his leg and advance position but Boytsov is retaining full guard.
Praust is in close to Boytsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Praust trying to control but Boytsov is working from the bottom.
Praust is working Boytsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Praust postures up.
Praust passes Boytsov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boytsov trying to hold on to Praust's head to control him but Praust postures up.
Praust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boytsov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Praust throws a strike but Boytsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Boytsov advances to half guard.
Praust wants to improve his position but Boytsov is controlling well.
Praust manages to get to full guard.
Praust is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Praust is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Praust keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boytsov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marshall Praust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Praust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Boytsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Praust is keeping the position for now.
Boytsov advances to half guard. #SUB#
Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Praust is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boytsov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boytsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Praust is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boytsov passes to side control. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Praust sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Praust wants to get back to full guard.
Praust missing with punches from the bottom.
Praust tries to roll over but Boytsov keeps him under control.
Boytsov trying to control from Praust's half guard. Praust has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Praust 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Praust is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Boytsov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marshall Praust will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Praust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Boytsov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Praust's guard.
Boytsov trying to control but Praust is working from the bottom.
Praust being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Praust throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov advances to half guard.
Praust tries to get to full guard but Boytsov has control of the leg.
Praust works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB2#
Boytsov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Praust has locked up a guillotine! Praust's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Boytsov is holding on here and Praust must be using up a lot of energy. Boytsov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Praust gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marshall Praust!
An out of breath Marshall Praust thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 1157 Oneil vs. Bacia
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Thrax saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Vinogradov there.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrax misses with a body shot.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrax takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been hearing reports that Vinogradov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vinogradov misses with a wild combination.
Thrax walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrax was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Thrax throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Vinogradov finds it's target.
Vinogradov connects with a body shot.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
Thrax slips under a jab.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Thrax ducks down to avoid it.
Thrax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinogradov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thrax takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vinogradov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrax.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinogradov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thrax back to the cage. Vinogradov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big right from Thrax misses.
Thrax sizes up Vinogradov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thrax tests Vinogradov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vinogradov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vinogradov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrax blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Thrax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrax throws a right and a left that Vinogradov avoids nicely.
Vinogradov tries to score with a low kick but Thrax moves his leg out of the way.
Thrax might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Thrax misses with a looping left.
Vinogradov scores with the left hand. Thrax knows he should have avoided that one.
Vinogradov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thrax drops his hands momentarily and Vinogradov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Thrax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vinogradov lands a jab-cross combination.
Thrax scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thrax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrax moves away.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrax.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Thrax's ribcage but misses.
Vinogradov misses with a hook.
Thrax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrax throws out a counter right but Vinogradov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Vinogradov throws a hook but Thrax blocks it.
Thrax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vinogradov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Ant Thrax has been cut.
Vinogradov's corner calls for a 1-2. Vinogradov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thrax looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vinogradov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrax misses the target.
Thrax throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vinogradov counter with a right hand.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vinogradov lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Thrax lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinogradov doesn't seem phased though.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Thrax moves out of range.
#T4#
Vinogradov jabs at Thrax's body.
Vinogradov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vinogradov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thrax checks it well.
Thrax moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrax looks to throw the jab but Vinogradov is out of range.
It looked like Vinogradov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Thrax slips the punch.
Vinogradov scores with a nice strike.
Thrax misses with an uppercut
and Vinogradov counters with a left to the body.
Thrax scores with the left hand. Vinogradov knows he should have avoided that one.
Vinogradov lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinogradov slips a jab from Thrax.
A nice combination there by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Thrax's shoulder, as Thrax tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ant Thrax's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut
letting Thrax counter with a right hand.
Vinogradov cracks Thrax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thrax!
An inside leg kick from Thrax misses.
Vinogradov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from Vinogradov does no damage.
Thrax throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.
Thrax ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinogradov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vinogradov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vinogradov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vinogradov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinogradov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinogradov. Thrax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sergey Vinogradov is winning the standup battle so far.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
A punch combination from Thrax misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.
Thrax lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Vinogradov.
A right-left combo lands from Vinogradov.
Thrax throws a hook but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinogradov looks to land a left hand but Thrax moved out of range nicely.
Thrax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinogradov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinogradov looks to throw the jab but Thrax is out of range.
Thrax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vinogradov jabs Thrax to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thrax moves forwards but Vinogradov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov slips under a jab from Thrax.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrax scores with the left hand. Vinogradov knows he should have avoided that one.
Thrax slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
Thrax looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Thrax moves out of range.
Thrax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Thrax was well out of range.
Thrax misses with a looping left.
Vinogradov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrax at a distance.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Thrax moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thrax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinogradov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrax at a distance.
Thrax dips to his left and cracks Vinogradov with an uppercut!#T3#
Vinogradov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thrax blocks a jab.
Vinogradov missing with a left hand there. Thrax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov misses with a double jab.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vinogradov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.
A jab from Vinogradov finds it's way through Thrax's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov lands a glancing blow to the side of Thrax's head.#T4#
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
A little jabbing left from Thrax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Thrax.
A little jabbing left from Thrax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrax slips under a jab.
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!
Thrax looks to land a right hand but Vinogradov moved out of range.
Thrax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Thrax was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thrax misses with a wild combination.
Vinogradov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
Thrax missing with a left hand there. Vinogradov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
Vinogradov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ant Thrax's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vinogradov misses with a lunging right hand
and Vinogradov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrax.
Vinogradov slips under a jab from Thrax.
Thrax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vinogradov under the eye.
Thrax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
A little jabbing left from Thrax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrax digs a good hook to Vinogradov's body.
Vinogradov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinogradov defending well as Thrax loads up on a big left hand.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Vinogradov lands with a good body shot.
Vinogradov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrax. Thrax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Vinogradov lands.
Vinogradov misses the shot to the body.
Thrax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov blocks a jab.
Thrax loads up on a big right hand but Vinogradov slips the punch.
Thrax fails to land with a series of punches.
Vinogradov lands the left hand.
Thrax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thrax throws a lazy right hand but Vinogradov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Vinogradov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Vinogradov finds it's target.
Thrax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinogradov misses the body punch
enabling Thrax to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrax throws a lazy uppercut
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thrax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vinogradov walks into a left hand.
Ant Thrax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Vinogradov.
Thrax misses with a straight right.
Thrax slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Thrax ducks down to avoid it.
Thrax avoids the body shot from Vinogradov.
Thrax looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Nice cross by Vinogradov.
Thrax throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrax.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Thrax throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
Vinogradov cracks Thrax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thrax throws a hook but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
Thrax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrax.
Sergey Vinogradov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thrax has time to react.#T4#
Thrax is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vinogradov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrax is just out of range.
Thrax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vinogradov misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinogradov misses the target.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrax.
Vinogradov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thrax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vinogradov swings widly with a right hand
and Thrax counters with a straight right hand.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Thrax lands with an overhand left.
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrax throws out the jab.
Vinogradov throwing a counter right hand but Thrax manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinogradov scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Vinogradov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vinogradov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C403: Cruz vs Jiang II
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Soriano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Soriano misses with a head kick.
Leonov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Soriano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Soriano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soriano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soriano keeps the fight on the outside.
And Soriano counters with a quick kick to the body but Leonov blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonov, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
Leonov jabs at Soriano's body.
Soriano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soriano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Leonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soriano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Leonov slips a jab from Soriano.
Leonov throws out a counter right but Soriano avoids it with no problem.
Soriano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Soriano moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Soriano swings for the body but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Soriano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonov is looking to slow Soriano down with leg kicks.
Leonov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leonov throws a right hand that misses
and Soriano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Leonov is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Leonov.
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Soriano finish him?
Soriano throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Leonov.
Soriano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonov lands an overhand right.
Soriano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov tests Soriano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2##CL2#
Leonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soriano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonov has a couple of punches blocked by Soriano.
Soriano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leonov managing to block the knees to the body from Soriano.
Soriano throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonov.
Leonov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soriano throws an elbow that misses.
Knees to the body from Soriano.
#BC#
Soriano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soriano manages to avoid it.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano.
Leonov delivers a nice body kick.
Leonov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Leonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov is looking to clinch.
Leonov avoids the head kick by Soriano.
Leonov wants to counter with a clinch but Soriano pushes him away.
Soriano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonov.
#CL2#
Leonov rushes Soriano and presses him up against the cage.
Soriano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leonov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Leonov looks winded!
A short uppercut from Soriano.
Nice elbow from Soriano.
Soriano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soriano trying to land knees to the body.
Soriano tries to throw a body punch but Leonov avoids it by throwing Soriano back against the cage.
Soriano tries a knee to the head but Leonov blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Leonov.
Soriano gets through Leonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
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!#BC#
Soriano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soriano lands with a right hand.
Soriano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Leonov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Soriano throws a head kick but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soriano throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soriano jabs Leonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov connects with a single shot there.
Soriano swats away the attempt to clinch by Leonov.
Soriano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Soriano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Soriano connects with a nice looking jab.
Soriano misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puna Soriano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Leonov throws a jab when Soriano was well out of range.
Soriano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Soriano is just out of range.
Leonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Soriano misses.
Puna Soriano is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Soriano moved out of range.
Leonov avoids the head kick by Soriano.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soriano.
Soriano with a nice cross.
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Leonov darts in and clinches Soriano up against the cage.#BC#
Soriano breaks the clinch.
Soriano lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonov.
Leonov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Soriano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov.
Soriano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leonov defending well as Soriano loads up on a big left hand.
Soriano takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses.
Leonov tries to counter with a clinch but Soriano shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Leonov rushes Soriano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leonov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soriano throws a head punch that misses.
Soriano scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov managing to block the knees to the body from Soriano.
Soriano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soriano.
Soriano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Leonov fails to land.
Soriano tries to work over Leonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Soriano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Soriano breaks the clinch.
Soriano throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonov is looking to clinch but Soriano is avoiding it.
Soriano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soriano lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Soriano as he connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Nikolay Leonov's cut even more.
Soriano throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Leonov there.
Leonov misses with a hook
and Soriano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Soriano misses.
Leonov scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Leonov misses. #KD#
Soriano cracks Leonov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Soriano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Leonov to stand back up!
Leonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soriano counters with a nice body shot.
Leonov is breathing heavily.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Soriano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Soriano missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soriano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soriano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonov can do to turn this around?
Soriano circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Leonov to the canvas! Leonov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Soriano keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Puna Soriano!
An out of breath Puna Soriano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 1152 Drago vs. Bacia
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Rozhkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tyler!
Tyler struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Rozhkov swings around for an armbar but Tyler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rozhkov's guard.
Tyler wants to pass the guard but Rozhkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tyler is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rozhkov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tyler is looking to defend but Rozhkov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tyler! Rozhkov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tyler taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1144 Babcock v Honorio
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Stukov misses.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stukov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sparta Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stukov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sparta Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stukov connects with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stukov. That's going to slow Sparta Jr down.
Sparta Jr blocks a jab.
Sparta Jr blocks a jab.
Sparta Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov jabs Sparta Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stukov connects with a looping right hand.
Stukov misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stukov.
#T1#
Sparta Jr defending well as Stukov loads up on a big left hand.
Sparta Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stukov manages to circle out of the way.
Sparta Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sparta Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stukov thuds a left hand into Sparta Jr's body.
Stukov connects with a single shot there.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Sparta Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Stukov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sparta Jr drops his hands momentarily and Stukov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Sparta Jr is rocked!
Sparta Jr is aggressively charging in as Stukov backs up avoiding any damage. Stukov tosses out a jab and Sparta Jr runs right into it face first! Sparta Jr is out cold! Stukov dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sparta Jr's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petr Stukov!
Petr Stukov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Diziz Sparta Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to think about a new career. I love training.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 399: LaFleur v Chapo
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Boytsov staying out of range there.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Boytsov.
Greene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boytsov throws a right hand that misses
and Greene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greene misses with a left hand
and Boytsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boytsov looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
Boytsov throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Greene cracks a nice hook into Boytsov's ribs.
Boytsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greene under the eye.
Good shot there by Boytsov.#TD#
Boytsov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boytsov looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Boytsov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Greene looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Greene looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Greene! #REVB#
Boytsov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Boytsov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Boytsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene wants to control but Boytsov is keeping him busy. #T2#
Boytsov is trying to maintain the position but Greene is very close to passing his half guard.
Greene tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boytsov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boytsov tries to get to full guard but Greene has control of the leg.
Boytsov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boytsov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Boytsov is trying to keep Greene in close.
Greene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boytsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greene engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boytsov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greene's guard. #REVR#
Greene wants to get back to his feet but Boytsov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boytsov wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.#SUB#
Boytsov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Greene looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Greene looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Greene! #REVB#
Boytsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Boytsov is being controlled here.
Boytsov gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Boytsov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Greene is tapping! Great win for Boytsov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dmitry Boytsov!
Our winner, Dmitry Boytsov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SMASH Kentas vs Hiro
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Krylov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ainsworth under the eye.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Krylov moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Krylov's leg but Krylov calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov blocks a leg kick.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Nice shot by Ainsworth.#T1#
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that Krylov avoids nicely.
Krylov connects with a crisp jab.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
A little feinted left hand from Krylov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Ainsworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Krylov off balance momentarily.
Krylov tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ainsworth lands with an uppercut that bounces Krylov off the cage and back into range.
Krylov connects with the punch.
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!
Krylov takes one on the button.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Krylov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Krylov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ainsworth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krylov scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krylov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ainsworth misses with a straight left.
Krylov blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krylov is out of range.
Krylov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Krylov's leg. Krylov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Krylov.#T4#
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Krylov throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Krylov misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Krylov misses.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Krylov checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Krylov slips the punch.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krylov throws a right hand that Ainsworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ainsworth also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Krylov avoids it.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Krylov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Krylov as he connects with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Krylov moved away.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Krylov checks it.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Krylov's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that Krylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Krylov also avoids with ease.#T1#
Ainsworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krylov staying out of range there.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krylov throws out the jab.
Krylov with a jab.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth throws a series of punches but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ainsworth on the side of the head.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krylov checks a leg kick nicely.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Krylov saw that one coming.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Krylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ainsworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Krylov checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth tries a quick counter leg kick but Krylov is wise to it.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krylov moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Krylov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth connects with a looping right hand.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ainsworth throws out a powerful jab.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Krylov.
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that misses.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Krylov checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krylovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Ainsworth takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Krylov checks a leg kick.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Krylov is out of range.
The fighters circling - Krylov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ainsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krylov throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Krylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
A leg kick checked by Krylov.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth wants to slow Krylov down by chopping away at his legs.
Krylov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ainsworth connects with a nice looking jab.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krylov throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Anton Krylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krylov.#T3#
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Krylov.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Krylov.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Krylov's front leg but catches the back leg as Krylov tries to avoid it.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ainsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
A jab from Krylov finds it's way through Ainsworth's defenses.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Krylov's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Krylov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krylov.#T4#
Krylov avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krylov checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Krylov avoids it.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krylov manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ainsworth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilfred Ainsworth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Buddha vs Noeigati
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Bispen throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Bispen is defending well.
#SUB#
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bispen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Bispen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shifter stopping the sweep attempt from Bispen.
Shifter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but Bispen defending well. #T1#
Bispen is trying to stand back up but Shifter is controlling him
#SUB#
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shifter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bispen wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
Shifter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bispen wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shifter is nestled in close to Bispen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bispen is trying to stand.
#T2##SUB#
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bispen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter. #SUB#
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Bispen defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Bispen is defending it quite comfortably.
Shifter is nestled in close to Bispen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bispen is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Bispen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage. #T3#
Shifter thows a huge punch but Bispen dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Shifter is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Shifter is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bispen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bispen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bispen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Bispen is defending well.
Shifter prevents Bispen from improving his position.
Shifter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bispen is looking to escape.
Bispen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bispen is trying to maintain the position but Shifter is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Bispen is defending well.
Bispen is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bispen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bispen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shifter blocks a jab.
Bispen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shifter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bispen is fending him off so far but Shifter persists. Nope, Bispen circles away and we're back to standing.
Bispen connects with a right hand. Shifter shakes it off.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Shifter avoids them all with ease.
Bispen looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Shifter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Shifter avoids them all with ease.
Bispen misses with a leg kick.
Shifter tries to counter with a takedown but Bispen is quick to defend against it.
Bispen falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Shifter works his way into side control. #SUB#
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Bispen is defending well.
Bispen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bispen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bispen is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bispen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bispen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Shifter seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Bispen has recovered full guard.
Shifter forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Shifter moves into full mount! Bispen won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Shifter working for a guillotine from mount but Bispen is in no mood to give up.
Shifter cracks Bispen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Shifter wants to finish this one by submission but Bispen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shifter.
Shifter wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Shifter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Shifter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bispen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bispen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Shifter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bispen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter! |
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Event:
SYN 1144 Harris vs. Susi
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Darkins misses with a body shot.
Rozhkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Darkins defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darkins. Rozhkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rozhkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Darkins throws a body punch but Rozhkov moves out of range.
Rozhkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darkins.#TD2#
Rozhkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Darkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Darkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darkins is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KO MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Darkins is looking to reverse the position.
Darkins is not content to let Rozhkov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Darkins trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Rozhkov prevents Darkins from improving his position.
Rozhkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Darkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rozhkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Darkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rozhkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rozhkov is thwarting Darkins's attempts to control the position.
Darkins tries to get to full guard but Rozhkov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Rozhkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rozhkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darkins is pressing down on Rozhkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rozhkov throwing strikes from guard but Darkins blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozhkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rozhkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rozhkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darkins pulls Rozhkov in to control the position. #T3#
Rozhkov postures up in Darkins's guard and throws a big left but Darkins blocks it.
Darkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rozhkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Rozhkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Darkins seems keen to control Rozhkov's posture.
Rozhkov trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Darkins is trying to keep Rozhkov in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rozhkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rozhkov lands a couple of elbows.
Rozhkov with a nice head shot there.
Darkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Darkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rozhkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Darkins has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rozhkov doesn't defend quickly enough and Darkins has managed to lock this one up! Can Rozhkov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Darkins on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darrell Darkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Darrell Darkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Fleshou vs Tryastsyn 4
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Fleshou Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tryastsyn slips the punch.
Tryastsyn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fleshou Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn slips under a jab from Fleshou Jr.
Tryastsyn throws a hook to the side of Fleshou Jr's head but Fleshou Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fleshou Jr lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Tryastsyn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fleshou Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Tryastsyn working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Tryastsyn there.
Nice strikes from Tryastsyn there.
Tryastsyn trying to control the action but Fleshou Jr is working from the bottom.
Fleshou Jr tries to get to full guard but Tryastsyn has control of the leg.
Tryastsyn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleshou Jr wants to get back to full guard but Tryastsyn has passed into side control.
Tryastsyn lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Fleshou Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tryastsyn off and has taken his back!
Fleshou Jr gets his hands free as Tryastsyn looks to control.
Fleshou Jr is hanging on to Tryastsyn's back as he tries to escape.
Tryastsyn prevents Fleshou Jr from getting a body triangle.
Fleshou Jr controlling well, preventing Tryastsyn from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Fleshou Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tryastsyn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fleshou Jr controlling well, preventing Tryastsyn from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Fleshou Jr looking to break Tryastsyn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tryastsyn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fleshou Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Tryastsyn showing good submission defense here.
Fleshou Jr controls the position.#T2#
Tryastsyn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fleshou Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tryastsyn is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tryastsyn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tryastsyn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tryastsyn manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Tryastsyn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Fleshou Jr is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Tryastsyn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fleshou Jr moves nicely into side control.
Fleshou Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tryastsyn's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tryastsyn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fleshou Jr working away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Fleshou Jr has hold of Tryastsyn's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tryastsyn tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fleshou Jr cranks the arm and Tryastsyn screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tryastsyn, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stres Fleshou Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stres Fleshou Jr made sure he mentioned Tempo Athletics, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
DMMA 391: Skolz v Leader
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Dennis gets a double leg takedown into Boytsov's guard.
Boytsov keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Boytsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Boytsov trying to control but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Boytsov passes into half guard.
Dennis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boytsov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura but Dennis is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but Dennis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boytsov to get the leverage.
Boytsov is looking to take a break and control but Dennis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boytsov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boytsov's back!
Boytsov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dennis's guard. Nice work there by Boytsov.
Boytsov trying to control but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Boytsov looking to pass the guard.
Boytsov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boytsov postures up.
Boytsov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Boytsov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boytsov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boytsov won't allow Dennis to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dennis is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Boytsov has his foot on Dennis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a triangle but Dennis pushes his legs off easily.
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Dennis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dennis stopping the sweep attempt from Boytsov.#SUB#
Boytsov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dennis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dennis is in close to Boytsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dennis controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis trying to control but Boytsov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dennis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Boytsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dennis lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Boytsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Dennis stands and throws Boytsov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boytsov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dennis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boytsov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dennis off and has taken his back!
Dennis rolls, trying to escape but Boytsov keeps control of the position.
Dennis is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Dennis fending off the submission attempt from Boytsov.
Dennis is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boytsov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dennis is defending well though. Boytsov let's go of the attempt for now.
Dennis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dmitry Boytsov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boytsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boytsov misses with a hook. Dennis ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Dennis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boytsov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boytsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Boytsov, not yet.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boytsov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Boytsov drops back looking for a leg! Dennis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dennis manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Dennis's guard.
Kemp Dennis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boytsov wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boytsov controls the pace.#T1#
Dennis wants to sweep here but Boytsov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Boytsov has gone for a leg lock! Dennis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boytsov's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Dennis defends easily.
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dennis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boytsov is keeping the position for now.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boytsov looking to control.
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Boytsov 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.
Dennis pushing down on Boytsov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boytsov has hold of Dennis's hands but Dennis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dennis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boytsov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boytsov is in trouble now - Dennis has advanced to mount!
Boytsov is looking to get to half guard.
Dennis avoids the attempt from Boytsov to control.
Dennis unloading with bombs!
Dennis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dennis lands a couple of good shots and Boytsov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is taking a good look at Boytsov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dennis!
Dennis connects with a big shot to the side of Boytsov's head.
#T3#
Dennis lands punches and elbows.
Boytsov prevents Dennis from getting a body triangle.
Boytsov wants to control his opponent's hands but Dennis gets his hands free.
Dennis scores with strikes from the back.
Dennis is landing with strikes from the back.
Dennis struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dennis keeps control of the position as Boytsov tries to break free.
Dennis is working the ground and pound. Can Boytsov escape?
Boytsov tries to roll but Dennis sticks to his back.
Dennis landing with strikes.
Dennis gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
Boytsov is trying to break free.
Boytsov trying to control but not successfully.
Boytsov is trapped and Dennis is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Dennis lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boytsov is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Boytsov right now.
Will Dennis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dennis connects with a big shot to the side of Boytsov's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Boytsov throws a shot from downtown. Dennis moves away and avoids it.
Boytsov throws a looping overhand right but Dennis ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Dennis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boytsov's half guard.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boytsov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dennis postures up.
Boytsov being controlled here, momentarily.
Dennis postures up and lands a big shot to Boytsov's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dennis controls the pace.
Boytsov is trying to control the position but Dennis postures up.
Dennis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Boytsov keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Boytsov is keeping the position.
Boytsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a triangle but Dennis pushes his legs off easily.
Dennis postures up and lands a big shot to Boytsov's brow.
Boytsov keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dennis is aware though and is defending well.
Dennis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Boytsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennis working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Boytsov keeps moving.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dennis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boytsov's head.#T3#
Boytsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Boytsov keeps moving.
Dennis postures up.
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Boytsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dennis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dennis is working Boytsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennis trying to control but Boytsov is working from the bottom.
Dennis preventing the sweep.
Dennis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boytsov's guard.
Boytsov wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Boytsov gets full guard.
Boytsov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dennis looking to sit in guard and control but Boytsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet. #SUB#
Boytsov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dennis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dennis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dennis! #REVB#
Boytsov is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Dennis in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis cracks Boytsov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dennis lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Boytsov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemp Dennis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dennis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
An out of breath Kemp Dennis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 1140 Danger vs. Gordon
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Vinogradov scores with a jab. Farquharson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Farquharson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinogradov defends it well.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov lands a nice looking body shot.
Vinogradov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
Vinogradov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vinogradov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Vinogradov throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov misses the jab.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Vinogradov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vinogradov cracks Farquharson with a good jab.#T1#
Vinogradov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinogradov tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg.
Farquharson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Farquharson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farquharson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Farquharson is trying to control the action in half guard but Vinogradov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Farquharson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farquharson lands a nice short elbow.
Vinogradov is trying to control but can't.
Vinogradov is staying active underneath Farquharson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Farquharson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vinogradov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vinogradov controlling the position for now.
Vinogradov wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson wants to control but Vinogradov is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Farquharson.
Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Farquharson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vinogradov is staying active underneath Farquharson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Farquharson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Vinogradov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vinogradov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Farquharson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Vinogradov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Farquharson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vinogradov's head.#T4#
Farquharson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Vinogradov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farquharson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Vinogradov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farquharson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farquharson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov trying to control the position.
Vinogradov keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duncan Farquharson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vinogradov lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Vinogradov misses.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
Vinogradov looks to land a left hand but Farquharson moved out of range nicely.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Vinogradov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vinogradov misses with a low kick.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov lands a body shot.
Farquharson staying out of range there.
Farquharson moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vinogradov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Vinogradov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinogradov sizes up Farquharson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vinogradov throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Farquharson tries to pass to full mount but Vinogradov defends it.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Vinogradov is working from the bottom.
Farquharson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Vinogradov taking some punishment here, with Farquharson in his half guard. #SUB#
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farquharson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vinogradov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Vinogradov keeps moving.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Farquharson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Farquharson defends easily.
Farquharson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Farquharson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Farquharson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vinogradov's guard. #SUB#
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farquharson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Farquharson drops an elbow to the side of Vinogradov's head.
Vinogradov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farquharson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vinogradov is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Farquharson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farquharson lands a nice short elbow.
Vinogradov taking some punishment here, with Farquharson in his half guard.
Farquharson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farquharson moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Farquharson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinogradov.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Farquharson walks into a stiff left hand from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with a hook. Farquharson ducked under it nicely.
Farquharson slips under a jab.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vinogradov misses with a hook.
Farquharson moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Duncan Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Farquharson was well out of range.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.#T1#
Vinogradov throws a hook but Farquharson avoids it easily.
Vinogradov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farquharson.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Vinogradov takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vinogradov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farquharson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinogradov defends it well.
Vinogradov throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Farquharson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Farquharson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson forces his way into half guard.
Farquharson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Duncan Farquharson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farquharson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Farquharson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vinogradov is looking to escape.
Farquharson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Farquharson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vinogradov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Vinogradov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Farquharson lands a nice shot to the head.
Farquharson controlling the pace for now.
Vinogradov is looking to get to half guard.
Farquharson working the ground and pound effectively.
Sergey Vinogradov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinogradov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vinogradov is looking to improve his position but Farquharson isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinogradov is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vinogradov tries to hold on but Farquharson postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duncan Farquharson.
I've got Farquharson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Duncan Farquharson! |
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Event:
SYN 1139 Kamara vs. Fook
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Rozhkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rozhkov misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rozhkov. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno is looking to counter with a body kick.
Puno throws a hook but Rozhkov blocks it.#TD2#
Rozhkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rozhkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puno keeps working.
Rozhkov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Puno works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov wants to pass to mount but Puno is defending the position.
Puno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Puno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rozhkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Puno is just riding it out for now. Rozhkov eventually gives up the hold.
Rozhkov trying to control from Puno's half guard. Puno has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rozhkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rozhkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Rozhkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rozhkov is one step ahead there.
Puno managing to control the position.
Rozhkov trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rozhkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rozhkov punishes Puno's body with a nice straight punch.
Rozhkov darts in looking for a takedown but Puno gets double underhooks and turns Rozhkov into the cage.
Puno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rozhkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Puno counters with a nice right hand that sends Rozhkov toppling to the canvas! Rozhkov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Puno finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Puno pounces like a tiger and cracks Rozhkov with a vicious hook! Rozhkov is down but not out! Puno follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adan Puno!
A relieved looking Adan Puno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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