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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UFF 8: Martinez vs Kuznetsov
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Newman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newman wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Newman closes the distance and clinches.
Dyakov wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Newman trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Newman jumps into guard, dragging Dyakov to the mat.
Dyakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Newman looking for a sweep. Not yet Newman, not yet.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Newman's brow.
Dyakov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Newman's head.
Dyakov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.
Newman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dyakov looking for subs off his back but Newman has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Dyakov is looking to control Newman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dyakov avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dyakov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Newman is keen to just control but Dyakov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Newman seems to be looking for submissions.
Dyakov is looking to improve his position.
Dyakov is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Dyakov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Newman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Newman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newman has Dyakov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dyakov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Dyakov tightens his grip and picks Newman up, before dumping him to the ground. Newman manages to land in guard.
Newman kicks Dyakov off and gets to his feet.
Newman moves in looking to clinch but Dyakov pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Dyakov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Newman's half guard.#SUB2#
Dyakov is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newman gets back to full guard.
Dyakov is working Newman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB#
Newman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dyakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyakov is in close to Newman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dyakov landing with the ground and pound.
Dyakov chips away with some ground and pound.
Dyakov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dyakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dyakov scoring with some ground and pound.
Dyakov chips away with some ground and pound.
Dyakov landing some decent shots from guard.
Newman is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Dyakov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Newman dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Newman looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Newman wants to control from the top but Dyakov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dyakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dyakov is trying to keep Newman in close.
#ES2#
Dyakov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Newman moves in looking to clinch but Dyakov pushes him off.
Dyakov with the counter takedown but Newman avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Dyakov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Newman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dyakov is in Newman's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kostadin Dyakov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dyakov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dyakov is defended easily by Newman.
Dyakov checks a low kick from Newman.#CL#
Newman moves into range and clinches up with Dyakov.#TD#
Newman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Newman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dyakov won't allow Newman to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newman's head.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Newman's brow.
Dyakov cracks Newman with a solid left hand.
Newman has Dyakov pulled in close to control his posture.
Dyakov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Dyakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.
Dyakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyakov is in close to Newman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Newman controls Dyakov momentarily but Dyakov frees himself. #SUB#
Newman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dyakov defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyakov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dyakov chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Newman is rocked!
Dyakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Newman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dyakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dyakov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Dyakov drops back looking for a leg! Newman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newman manages to kick Dyakov off! Dyakov jumps back into Newman's guard.
Dyakov gets to his feet and stands over Newman, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Newman felt that one! Dyakov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Newman from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostadin Dyakov!
Kostadin Dyakov 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:
IFA 28: The End
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Muratov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muratov's half guard.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich trying to control the action but Muratov is working from the bottom.
Muratov tries to kick Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich off but Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich 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.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich drops an elbow to the side of Muratov's head.
Muratov tries to kick Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich off but Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich 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.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Muratov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Muratov is looking to escape.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich won't let Muratov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich is landing with some decent strikes but Muratov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Muratov is trying to stand up.#T2##SUB#
Muratov is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Muratov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kabob Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich!
Kabob Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I wanna stay humble bratha but I will smesh erebody'. |
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Event:
UFF 5: Tsering vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Dyakov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mamoru was covering up waiting for the punch and Dyakov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dyakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dyakov distracts Mamoru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mamoru trying to keep a closed guard but Dyakov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyakov won't allow Mamoru to get back to his feet.
Dyakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dyakov 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.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.
Dyakov cracks Mamoru with a solid left hand.
Dyakov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mamoru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dyakov prevents Mamoru from getting back to his feet.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.
Dyakov scoring with some ground and pound.
Dyakov stands up over Mamoru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
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!
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Mamoru has momentary wrist control but Dyakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Mamoru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dyakov is controlling him.
Mamoru looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dyakov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamoru really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dyakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dyakov connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mamoru can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dyakov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mamoru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mamoru trying to keep a closed guard but Dyakov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dyakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dyakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dyakov drops back looking for a leg! Mamoru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamoru manages to kick Dyakov off! Dyakov jumps back into Mamoru's guard.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Mamoru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyakov.
Mamoru wants to stand up but Dyakov is controlling him.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
Dyakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamoru has wrist control.
Dyakov with a nice head shot there.
Dyakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Our spies down at at Zanshin MMA inform us that Mamoru has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mamoru looking to control.
Dyakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dyakov works over Mamoru with some ground and pound from guard.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Mamoru tries to strike from the bottom.
Dyakov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mamoru striking off his back but it's not causing Dyakov any problems.
Mamoru thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mamoru punching to the body, from the bottom.
Dyakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
Dyakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dyakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mamoru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dyakov is breathing heavily.
Dyakov is working Mamoru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dyakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dyakov postures up in Mamoru's guard and throws a big left but Mamoru blocks it.
Dyakov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Dyakov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mamoru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mamoru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mamoru! #REVB##T4#
Mamoru cracks Dyakov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dyakov is trying to improve his position.
Mamoru lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dyakov regains half guard.
Dyakov moves into full guard.
Mamoru stands up over Dyakov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dyakov wants to stand up but Mamoru is controlling him. #SUB#
Dyakov working for a triangle but Mamoru defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kostadin Dyakov dominated that round.
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.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dyakov is defended easily by Mamoru.
Endou Mamoru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyakov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Dyakov dives in and scores a takedown into Mamoru's guard.
Mamoru wants to get back to his feet but Dyakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dyakov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov postures up in Mamoru's guard and throws a big left but Mamoru blocks it.
Mamoru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mamoru wants to get back to his feet but Dyakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Dyakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dyakov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dyakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dyakov drops back looking for a leg! Mamoru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamoru manages to kick Dyakov off! Dyakov jumps back into Mamoru's guard.
Kostadin Dyakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dyakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov works over Mamoru with some ground and pound from guard.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Dyakov throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Dyakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyakov cracks Mamoru with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dyakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamoru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dyakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dyakov stops Mamoru from standing up.
Dyakov lands a couple of digs.
Dyakov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dyakov cracks Mamoru with a solid left hand.
Dyakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mamoru throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dyakov stands up over Mamoru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mamoru thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3##SUB#
Dyakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dyakov throws a big elbow that misses.
Dyakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mamoru trying to strike off his back.
Dyakov stopping the sweep attempt from Mamoru.
Dyakov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Dyakov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mamoru dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mamoru with a nice head shot there.
Dyakov looking to control.
Dyakov has momentary wrist control but Mamoru slips an elbow through the middle.
Dyakov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dyakov trying to control the position.
#T4#
Mamoru cracks Dyakov with a solid left hand.
Mamoru working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamoru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Dyakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mamoru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mamoru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dyakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamoru is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyakov is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kostadin Dyakov dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mamoru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dyakov takes one on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamoru.
Mamoru dives in and grabs Dyakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dyakov pushes down on Mamoru's head and hops out.
Dyakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.#TD#
Dyakov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dyakov lands in his opponent's guard.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dyakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamoru's head.
Mamoru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dyakov distracts Mamoru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Mamoru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyakov.
Dyakov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dyakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamoru can do to turn this around?
Mamoru throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dyakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dyakov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mamoru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Dyakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dyakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyakov landing with the ground and pound.
Mamoru has momentary wrist control but Dyakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Dyakov won't allow Mamoru to get back to his feet.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Dyakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Dyakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dyakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamoru has wrist control.
Mamoru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dyakov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Dyakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamoru is trying to control the position but Dyakov postures up.
Mamoru wants to stand and escape but Dyakov is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamoru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dyakovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dyakov fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Mamoru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dyakov's head backwards.
Mamoru stuffs the takedown.
Dyakov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamoru shoots in but Dyakov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kostadin Dyakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endou Mamoru.
Dyakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kostadin Dyakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dyakov walks into a left hand. #T4##TD#
Dyakov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dyakov is thwarting Mamoru's attempts to control the position.
Dyakov wants to pass the guard but Mamoru is defending well.
Dyakov throwing shots but Mamoru is blocking nicely.
Dyakov prevents Mamoru from standing back up.
Endou Mamoru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamoru has hold of Dyakov's hands but Dyakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mamoru has hold of Dyakov's hands but Dyakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamoru moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kostadin Dyakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dyakov looking to sit in guard and control but Mamoru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostadin Dyakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dyakov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostadin Dyakov!
An out of breath Kostadin Dyakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Endou Mamoru spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, today was not my day, is as they say, lucky at love, unlucky in the game.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 248
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Okada shoots in and gets a takedown into Stephens's guard.
Okada stopping the sweep attempt from Stephens.
Okada passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stephens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stephens tries to get to full guard but Okada has control of the leg.
Stephens gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens can't keep his opponent in guard - Okada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Okada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stephens defends it well.
Stephens wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Okada sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stephens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stephens wants to get back to full guard.
Stephens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stephens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stephens trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Stephens has his foot on Okada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okada works his way back into a safe position though.
Stephens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stephens controls Okada momentarily but Okada frees himself.
Stephens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okada is one step ahead there. #T2#
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.
Okada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stephens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okada is aware though and is defending well.
Okada postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Okada trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Stephens closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Okada did well to prevent Stephens getting side control.#SUB2#
Stephens seems to be working for a kimura but Okada defends the submission attempt.
Stephens trying to mount his opponent but Okada defends it. #T3#
Okada manages to get to full guard.
Okada 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#
Okada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Okada works his way into full mount!
Okada seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Stephens is holding on tight.
Stephens tries to lock up and control but Okada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stephens is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Okada avoids the attempt from Stephens to control.#SUB#
Okada jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Stephens is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stephens and Okada has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stephens tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Okada presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Stephens is just holding on here. Okada manages to take his back.
You can see the frustration on Stephens's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Stephens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Okada.
Okada has the hooks in. Stephens is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Stephens just trying to survive but Okada is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Okada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Okada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stephens!
Stephens looking for a sweep but Okada has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Okada forces the positional change into back control.
You can see the frustration on Stephens's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stephens is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Okada looking for the choke from the back.
Okada is hanging on to Stephens's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens trying to control but not successfully.
Stephens is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Okada is persistently looking for the submission but Stephens is defending it well.
#T1#
Stephens tries to roll but Okada sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Okada is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Okada is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stephens is defending well though. Okada let's go of the attempt for now.
Okada is hanging on to Stephens's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Okada has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stephens can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Okada is persistently looking for the submission but Stephens is defending it well.
Stephens tries to escape but Okada has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Okada is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Okada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens manages to reverse the position and now he's in Okada's guard. Nice work there by Stephens.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Okada keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Okada is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Stephens frees his head nicely. Oh but Okada has switched to an armbar! Stephens is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yuki Okada!
A relieved looking Yuki Okada thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 248
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Putin throws a lazy right hand but Makunouchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Putin misses with a lunging right hand
and Makunouchi counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mike Putin has been cut.
Putin fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Makunouchi misses the target.
Makunouchi moves away from the strike by Putin. #CL2#
Putin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Makunouchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makunouchi jabs Putin to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Putin closes the distance and clinches.
Makunouchi blocks a body shot from Putin.
Putin keeps control of Makunouchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Makunouchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Putin misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Makunouchi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.#T1#
Makunouchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Makunouchi lands a big right hand that sends Putin crashing to the mat! Makunouchi stays standing though and waves Putin back to his feet!#ROC#Putin is rocked!
Putin bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Makunouchi comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Putin falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Putin was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ippo Makunouchi! |
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Event:
IFA 22: Russia
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Muratov takes the fight into the clinch.
Muratov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Rahimov trying to stall but Muratov improves his position.
Rahimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muratov lands an uppercut.
Muratov lands a left hand.
Muratov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Rahimov jumps guard but Muratov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Muratov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Muratov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Muratov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rahimov is controlling him. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Muratov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Muratov lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muratov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahimov is trying to push Muratov away but Muratov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rahimov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muratov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahimov is trying to stall.
#T1#
Rahimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muratov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muratov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muratov lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Muratov drags the fight down to the ground.
Rahimov won't allow Muratov to get back to his feet.
Rahimov is standing up over Muratov. Muratov looks to escape but Rahimov dives into side control.
Muratov pushes Rahimov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rahimov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rahimov trying to control the action but Muratov is working from the bottom.
Rahimov working the ground and pound but Muratov is defending the strikes.
Rahimov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Muratov!#T2#
Muratov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rahimov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muratov is looking to escape.
Muratov is trying to stand.
Rahimov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Muratov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahimov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
You get the feeling that Muratov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muratov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muratov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Muratov somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rahimov or perhaps it was just good defense by Muratov, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahimov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahimov throws a front kick aimed at Muratov's knee but Muratov avoids it well. #CL2#
Muratov moves into the clinch.
A short left from Muratov. #TD2#
Rahimov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Muratov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rahimov to the mat. Rahimov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Muratov stands up from Rahimov's guard - Muratov perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Muratov rushes Rahimov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rahimov tries to break free but Muratov pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Muratov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muratov. #BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
Muratov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahimov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muratov somewhat.#CL2#
Muratov has managed to clinch.
Muratov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Rahimov has had enough of the clinch but Muratov keeps him there for the moment.
Rahimov takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulhakim Muratov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Muratov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Muratov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rahimov on his heels. He'll look to pass Rahimov's guard now, I'm sure.
Rahimov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muratov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Muratov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rahimov, up you get!
Rahimov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muratov as he avoids it easily.
Muratov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Muratov drives through and clinches with Rahimov against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahimov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muratov.
Rahimov can't get the takedown.
Muratov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahimov tries to pull guard but Muratov holds him up against the cage and eventually Rahimov drops back down to his feet.
Abdulhakim Muratov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muratov scores with a shot to the side of Rahimov's head. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muratov.
Muratov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahimovs head.
Rahimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muratov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muratov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#Rahimov is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Muratov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Rahimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muratov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muratov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rahimov to his knees! Muratov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulhakim Muratov! |
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Event:
UFF 1: Michigan vs Licker
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Dyakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has House pinned against the ropes. House gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dyakov misses with a takedown
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Dyakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
House tries to kick Dyakov off but Dyakov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dyakov working over House with some ground and pound. House looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dyakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed House's head.
Dyakov prevents House from improving his position.
Dyakov working over House with some ground and pound. House looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
House blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dyakov.
House gets back to full guard.
Dyakov throwing strikes but missing.
House is looking to stand up but Dyakov isn't so interested in that idea.
House is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dyakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dyakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dyakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. House swivels though and keeps the full guard.
House lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dyakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
House showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
House trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
House told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
House stops Dyakov from standing up. #SU2#
House gets to his feet - Dyakov follows without any prompting.
A punch lands to the side of Dyakov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Dyakov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. House manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dyakov is breathing heavily.
House working a defensive guard here.
House wants to get back to his feet but Dyakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
House uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
#T3#
House scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dyakov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by House.
Dyakov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before House can pounce on him.
#TD#
Dyakov scores with a takedown into House's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
House looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyakov is one step ahead there.
Dyakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Dyakov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! House is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dyakov, into his guard. #REVB##T4#
Dyakov looking to control.
#SU2#
House stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Dyakov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Dyakov crashes against the mat.
Dyakov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but House is avoiding damage well.
House is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dyakov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
House manages to get to full guard.
Dyakov throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru House dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
House lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
House gets caught flat footed, as Dyakov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dyakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now.
House wants to stand and escape but Dyakov is having none of it.
House is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES2#
House uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Kostadin Dyakov 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.
Dyakov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dyakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and House counters with a head kick. That will keep Dyakov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dyakov fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dyakov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostadin Dyakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyakov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
House throws a series of strikes that have Dyakov backpedaling.
Kostadin Dyakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House scores with a kick to the midsection.
House scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Dyakov dives in for a single leg takedown but House sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Dyakov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. House fights it off and pushes away nicely.
House throws out a powerful jab.
House has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
House goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crunch! House slams his shin into Dyakov's torso.
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!
Dyakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Dyakov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
House connects with a body shot.
Dyakov shoots in for a takedown but House shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
House lands a high kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Kostadin Dyakov has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by House.
Both fighters circling a little - House finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
House scores with a push kick.
House moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
House lands a high kick!
#T4#
House lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking body kick lands there for House.
Dyakov misses with a takedown attempt
and House counters with a right hand to the body.
House lands a front kick.
A solid body kick from House.
House throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dyakov.
House lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Dyakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru House showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kostadin Dyakov's cut.
That's time! Dyakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dyakov.
House lands with a straight right. Dyakov didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by House!
Dyakov moves out of range as House throws a body kick.
Dyakov misses with a takedown attempt - House sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
House is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dyakov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging House to the ground. Dyakov is now in House's guard.#T1#
Dyakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. House swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
House manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.#BC2#
House breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from House. #TD#
Dyakov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in House's half guard.
House trying to control but Dyakov postures up.
#SUB#
Dyakov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dyakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Dyakov wants to work for an arm triangle but House is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
House wants to get back to his feet.
House moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dyakov stands and throws House's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dyakov working the strikes but House uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dyakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so House is just riding it out for now. Dyakov eventually gives up the hold. #ES2#
House makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dyakov has his takedown stuffed
and House counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostadin Dyakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
House lands with a slapping head kick.
House lands a nice looking body shot.
House falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Dyakov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dyakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of House's head.
House wants to stand and escape but Dyakov is having none of it.
Dyakov preventing the sweep.
Dyakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
House working a defensive guard here.
Dyakov preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Dyakov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and House dives on top into guard.#REVB#
House 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.
Dyakov seems keen to control House's posture.
House postures up.
Haru House is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dyakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but House is one step ahead there.
Kostadin Dyakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Dyakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. House is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haru House comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got House 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haru House! |
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