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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Arshavin throws a right hand that Matador ducks under and follows up with a left that Matador also avoids with ease.
Matador lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arshavin's sensitive parts.
Matador misses with a wild combination.
Matador lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arshavin loads up on a big right hand but Matador slips the punch.
A left and a right from Matador both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Zlatan Arshavin has been cut.
Matador swats away the attempt to clinch by Arshavin.
Matador avoids a kick to the body.
Matador throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD2#
Matador lands a left and a right that sends Arshavin crashing to the canvas! Matador dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Arshavin is rocked!
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!#SUB2#
Matador working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oh Arshavin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matador drops a big elbow. That's hurt Arshavin! More shots from Matador and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Matador!
El Matador was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Arshavin with that takedown attempt.
Matador unleashes a big counter combination but Arshavin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A left and a right from Matador both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Zlatan Arshavin has been cut.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Matador and sends Arshavin crashing to the mat! Matador follows him down to the mat - Arshavin regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Arshavin is rocked!
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!#SUB2#
Matador seems to be looking for submissions.
Oh Arshavin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Matador 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.
Arshavin tries to get to full guard but Matador has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Matador 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! Arshavin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). El Matador!
A very excited looking El Matador rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffiths cracks Arshavin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Arshavin fails with the takedown
and Griffiths counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot by Griffiths.
Arshavin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Zlatan Arshavin has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Arshavin. Those never looked like landing.
Griffiths wants to counter with a clinch but Arshavin pushes him away.
Arshavin misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Griffiths moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatan Arshavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Griffiths - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arshavins head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Griffiths lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arshavin backwards.
Arshavin has had enough of the clinch but Griffiths keeps him there for the moment.#T1##BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arshavin tries a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Griffiths doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Griffiths lunges at Arshavin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arshavin's hand.
Arshavin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griffiths throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Arshavin colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Griffiths as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Arshavin is left battered and dazed whilst Griffiths and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GFC 39: High Voltage
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Azhiev fails with a takedown attempt.
Azhiev shoots for a double leg takedown but Arshavin sprawls well. He's pushed Azhiev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Arshavin instigates a clinch. #BC#
Arshavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azhiev blocks a jab.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arshavin as he jumps to the side.
Zlatan Arshavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt - Arshavin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Arshavin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arshavin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Arshavin moves into full mount!
Arshavin controlling from the full mount.
Azhiev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Arshavin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SU#
Arshavin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD#
Arshavin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Arshavin lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Azhiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arshavin is in close to Azhiev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arshavin stays in close to Azhiev's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Azhiev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arshavin 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.#T2#
Arshavin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Azhiev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arshavin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arshavin trying to control but Azhiev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Azhiev is looking for a triangle but Arshavin pushes his legs off easily.
Azhiev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arshavin controls the pace.#SUB2#
Arshavin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SU#
Arshavin stands up from Azhiev's guard - Arshavin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Arshavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azhiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt - Arshavin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Arshavin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azhiev is trying to defend but Arshavin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Arshavin seems to be working for a kimura but Azhiev defends the submission attempt.
Azhiev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Azhiev.#SUB2#
Azhiev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arshavin is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Arshavin tries to free his leg and advance position but Azhiev is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Azhiev looking for a guillotine here but Arshavin defends easily.
Arshavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Azhiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Arshavin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azhiev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arshavin has managed to get both his arms back between Azhiev's legs - danger averted.
Arshavin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Azhiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arshavin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Arshavin stands up and waves to Azhiev to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arshavin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Arshavin 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Azhiev or perhaps it was just good defense by Arshavin, which made it look bad.
Azhiev fails with the takedown.
Azhiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arshavin throwing a counter right hand but Azhiev manages to avoid it.
Zlatan Arshavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.#TD#
Azhiev gets caught napping as Arshavin dives in and scores a takedown. Azhiev manages to retain guard.
Arshavin landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Azhiev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arshavin is aware though and is defending well.
Arshavin stays in close to Azhiev's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arshavin wants to control from the top but Azhiev keeps moving.
Arshavin 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. #SUB2#
Azhiev looking for subs off his back but Arshavin has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Azhiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Arshavin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Arshavin seems content to control.
Arshavin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azhiev can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Arshavin is looking for a kimura but Azhiev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arshavin to get the leverage.
Zlatan Arshavin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arshavin trying to control from half guard but Azhiev is working away.
Arshavin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arshavin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arshavin is looking to take a break and control but Azhiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arshavin pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Azhiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arshavin wants to pass the guard but Azhiev is defending well.
Arshavin passes to full mount!
Arshavin controlling his opponent.
Azhiev is working to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Azhiev tries to improve his position but Arshavin has taken his back! Arshavin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Azhiev tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Arshavin pushes Azhiev away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zlatan Arshavin!
The defeated Anzhor Azhiev had this to say: 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.
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Event:
GFC 35: Rumble
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Arshavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Accurate.
Arshavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Arshavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arshavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arshavin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Accurate tries to clinch there but Arshavin circles away.
Accurate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Arshavin feints and as Accurate raises his hands in defense, Arshavin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Accurate is working an open guard so Arshavin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Arshavin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Accurate to the mat! Accurate manages to get full guard.
Arshavin is standing up over Accurate. Accurate looks to escape but Arshavin dives into side control.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Accurate takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Arshavin just content to control the position. #T1##SU2#
Arshavin stands up and beckons Accurate to his feet. #TD2#
Arshavin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Accurate did well to prevent Arshavin getting side control.
Arshavin is controlling the pace.
It looks like Arshavin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Arshavin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arshavin working Accurate over with strikes.
Accurate looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arshavin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Accurate wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Accurate wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Arshavin has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Accurate taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zlatan Arshavin!
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Event:
GFC 28: Romanov vs Sullivan
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Skank throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skank!
Skank scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Zlatan Arshavin has been cut.
Ed Skank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skank cracks Arshavin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skank scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arshavin doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Skank's head coaches at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skank scores with a body shot.
Arshavin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arshavin somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arshavin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Skank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arshavin doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Skank does it's job there.
Skank scores with a shot to the body.
Arshavin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skank lands a head shot.
Skank throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arshavin on the side of the head.
Arshavin fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Skank stuffs the takedown.
Ed Skank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan Arshavin.
Skank jabs Arshavin right on the nose. Arshavin blinks but takes it well.
Arshavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skank scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arshavin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arshavin shoots for a double leg takedown but Skank sprawls well. He's pushed Arshavin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arshavin tries to move into range but Skank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skank scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arshavin.
Arshavin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skank scores with a hook to the body. Arshavin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skank connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skank throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Arshavin is rocked!
Ed Skank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arshavin ducks into an uppercut from Skank and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Skank!
A victorious Ed Skank 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Massey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Massey duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Zlatan Arshavin has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Massey.
Massey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arshavin's head.
Massey moves out of range as Arshavin strikes.
Massey scores with a sloppy right hand. Arshavin should have avoided that one.
Arshavin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Arshavin tries to clinch there but Massey circles away.
Massey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Arshavin is rocked!
Arshavin fails with the takedown
and Massey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Arshavin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arshavin is breathing heavily.
Massey ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Arshavin's jaw. Arshavin's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Massey does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Massey!
A relieved looking Rob Massey 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Sorias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sorias connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Zlatan Arshavin has been cut.
Arshavin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sorias defends it nicely.
Arshavin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sorias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arshavin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sorias as he avoids it easily.
Juan Santiago Sorias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan Arshavin.
Arshavin shoots in but no luck this time.
Sorias with a nice cross.
Arshavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sorias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sorias displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Arshavin is rocked!
Sorias knocks out Arshavin with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Sorias before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Sorias picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Santiago Sorias!
Juan Santiago Sorias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Arshavin misses.
Matador appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Matador has closed the distance and engaged Arshavin in a clinch.
Matador stalls.
Arshavin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matador stalling in the clinch.
Matador's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Matador gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Matador is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Matador breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arshavin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matador circles away.
Matador throws a series of punches but Arshavin avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador swats away the attempt to clinch by Arshavin.
Matador looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arshavin throws a head kick that misses.
Arshavin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
El Matador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan Arshavin.#T1#
Matador uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arshavin has time to react.
Matador throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Matador throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arshavin was covering up waiting for the punch and Matador finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Matador won't allow Arshavin to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arshavin is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Matador pushes Arshavin off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Matador bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Arshavin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arshavin looks winded!
Arshavin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Matador grinds an elbow into Arshavin's temple.
Arshavin is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#
Arshavin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Zlatan Arshavin has been cut.#T2##SUB#
Matador is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Arshavin is trying to escape and Matador transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Arshavin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Matador! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). El Matador!
A very excited looking El Matador rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lawson instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arshavin.#BC2#
Lawson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Lawson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Arshavin breaks from the clinch.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arshavin appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Lawson tries to keep at a distance but Arshavin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arshavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Lawson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arshavin uses from the top position.
Arshavin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arshavin wanted to stand there but Lawson had control of the position. #T1#
Arshavin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arshavin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arshavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lawson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Arshavin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lawson tries to roll over but Arshavin keeps him under control.
Arshavin controlling the pace.
Lawson is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawson throws a right hand that Arshavin ducks under and follows up with a left that Arshavin also avoids with ease.#CL#
Lawson tries to keep at a distance but Arshavin has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Arshavin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Arshavin breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Arshavin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lawson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Arshavin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lawson to his feet. #T3#
Lawson misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Arshavin counters by clinching up.
Arshavin lands a left hand.
Lawson tries to pull guard but Arshavin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Arshavin jumps guard and drags Lawson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arshavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arshavin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arshavin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arshavin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawson looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Arshavin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Arshavin drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Arshavin off! Arshavin jumps back into Lawson's guard.
Lawson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Arshavin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Arshavin rushes Lawson and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Arshavin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arshavin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Arshavin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lawson is trying to maintain a safe position but Arshavin gets an underhook and turns Lawson into the cage.#TD#
Arshavin pulls Lawson into guard.
Arshavin is looking to stand up but Lawson isn't so interested in that idea.
Lawson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson stopping the sweep attempt from Arshavin.#T1#
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arshavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arshavin has a closed guard, preventing Lawson from standing up.
Arshavin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Arshavin looking for a sweep. Not yet Arshavin, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Lawson.
Arshavin shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawson sprawls well. He's pushed Arshavin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arshavin stuffs the takedown.
Lawson throws a head kick but Arshavin moves out of range.
Arshavin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawson's waist but Lawson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arshavin off to one side. #T2#
Arshavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Lawson gets tackled into the cage by Arshavin. Arshavin maintains the clinch. #TD#
Arshavin pulls guard.
Arshavin is looking to stand up but Lawson isn't so interested in that idea.
Lawson trying to control but Arshavin is working from the bottom.
Arshavin is trying to keep Lawson in close.
Lawson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lawson throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arshavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arshavin 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#
Lawson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arshavin 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. #T4#
Lawson can't keep his opponent in guard - Arshavin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SU#
Arshavin decides to stand up. #TD2#
Lawson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arshavin!
Arshavin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?
Arshavin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Arshavin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arshavin sprawls well. Arshavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawson tries to clinch up.
Arshavin avoids the body shot from Lawson.
#CL#
Arshavin has Lawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lawson stalling in the clinch but Arshavin improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson being controlled against the cage.
Arshavin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Arshavin stalling.
#TD#
Arshavin pulls guard successfully.
Lawson distracts Arshavin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Arshavin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arshavin is keeping the position for now.
Lawson is still trying to improve position.
Arshavin looking for a sweep. Not yet Arshavin, not yet. #T2#
Arshavin 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#
Arshavin is looking to take a break and control but Lawson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arshavin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lawson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lawson trying to control but Arshavin postures up.
Lawson tries to get to full guard but Arshavin has control of the leg. #T3#
Arshavin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arshavin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arshavin prevents Lawson from standing back up.
Arshavin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Arshavin is trying to work for a kimura but Lawson is defending well.
Lawson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arshavin is trying to control the action in half guard but Lawson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arshavin is looking to advance position but Lawson won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thomas Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zlatan Arshavin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Arshavin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lawson wants to get back to his feet but Arshavin passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arshavin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zlatan Arshavin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuleshov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arshavin swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Arshavin closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arshavin.
Kuleshov wants to take the fight to the mat but Arshavin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Arshavin breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Arshavin forces Kuleshov back against the cage and clinches.
Kuleshov misses with a knee strike.
Arshavin misses with a knee to the head.
Kuleshov struggles to land a body shot inside as Arshavin controls his hands.
Arshavin is pushing Kuleshov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuleshov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Arshavin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1#
Arshavin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuleshov is retaining full guard.
Kuleshov controls Arshavin momentarily but Arshavin frees himself.
Arshavin wants to control from the top but Kuleshov keeps moving. #SU2#
Arshavin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kuleshov, up you get!
Kuleshov checks a low kick from Arshavin.
Kuleshov misses with a two punch combination.
Arshavin with the counter takedown but Kuleshov avoids it easily.
Kuleshov leaves Arshavin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuleshov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuleshov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuleshov goes for a double leg but Arshavin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arshavin continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Kuleshov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuleshov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arshavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuleshov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arshavin circles away quickly and effectively.
Arshavin with the counter takedown but Kuleshov avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Arshavin.
Kuleshov is breathing heavily.
Kuleshov looks to score with a jab to the body but Arshavin is just out of range.#TD2#
Arshavin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kuleshov!
Arshavin is staying tight to Kuleshov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Arshavin stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Kuleshov looks to land a combination but Arshavin avoids it well.
And Arshavin responds with a good body kick, but Kuleshov manages to step out the way in time.
Nice sprawl there from Kuleshov as Arshavin shoots in.#CL2#
Arshavin clinches up with Kuleshov and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuleshov. #BC2#
Arshavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arshavin.
Kuleshov scores with a jab. Arshavin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arshavin shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuleshov sprawls well. He's pushed Arshavin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Arshavin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Arshavin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arshavin throwing shots but Kuleshov is blocking nicely. #SU2#
Arshavin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Arshavin moves into the clinch.
Arshavin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuleshov smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arshavin has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Kuleshov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Arshavin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Arshavin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuleshov pushes Arshavin off but Arshavin dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Arshavin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuleshov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Arshavin has hold of Kuleshov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kuleshov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Arshavin cranks the arm and Kuleshov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kuleshov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Zlatan Arshavin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Nechvidov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arshavin sprawls well. Arshavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nechvidov gets slowly back to his feet.
Arshavin connects with a body shot that sends Nechvidov's belly button to the back.
Nechvidov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arshavin. #TD2#
Nechvidov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nechvidov showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arshavin tries to roll over but Nechvidov keeps him under control.
Arshavin is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Arshavin is doing well to control the position and prevent Nechvidov from advancing to side control.
Arshavin wants to control but Nechvidov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arshavin wants to get back to full guard.
Nechvidov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arshavin tries to get to full guard but Nechvidov has control of the leg.
Arshavin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nechvidov throws a strike but Arshavin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Arshavin preventing the sweep. #T2#
Arshavin trying to control but Nechvidov is working from the bottom.
Arshavin sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Nechvidov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arshavin passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nechvidov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arshavin controlling the action here. #T3#
Nechvidov is looking for a sweep. Arshavin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arshavin slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arshavin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nechvidov.
Arshavin tries to counter by clinching up but Nechvidov breaks away and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arshavin.
Arshavin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nechvidov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arshavin somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatan Arshavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arshavin shoots in for a double leg but Nechvidov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Nechvidov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arshavin is not content to let Nechvidov control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nechvidov scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikolay Nechvidov will probably get the nod.
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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arshavin.
Arshavin throws a right hand that Nechvidov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nechvidov also avoids with ease.
And Nechvidov tries to counter it with a takedown but Arshavin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Arshavin.
Nechvidov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arshavin's waist but Arshavin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nechvidov off to one side.
Nechvidov closes the distance and clinches up with Arshavin, looking for a takedown. Nechvidov pushes Arshavin against the cage but Arshavin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arshavin connects with a high kick.
Arshavin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nechvidov as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Nechvidov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arshavin was covering up waiting for the punch and Nechvidov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Arshavin kicks Nechvidov off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arshavin tries to clinch up.#T1#
Nechvidov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zlatan Arshavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Nechvidov.#TD#
Arshavin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nechvidov on his heels. He'll look to pass Nechvidov's guard now, I'm sure.
Arshavin chips away with some ground and pound.
Arshavin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arshavin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nechvidov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arshavin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Nechvidov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arshavin sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nechvidov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arshavin tries to avoid it but Nechvidov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arshavin to the ground. Arshavin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nechvidov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nechvidov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Arshavin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Arshavin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arshavin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Nechvidov is looking to control Arshavin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nechvidov avoid being mounted?
Arshavin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arshavin trying to control from half guard but Nechvidov is working away.
Arshavin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Arshavin 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.
Nechvidov wants to improve his position but Arshavin is controlling well.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nechvidov wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nechvidov wants to control but Arshavin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nechvidov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Arshavin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nechvidov throws a nice looking combination but Arshavin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nechvidov slips a jab and a cross from Arshavin.
Arshavin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Arshavin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arshavin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nechvidov keeps working.
Nechvidov is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Arshavin stands up and beckons Nechvidov to join him on the feet.
Nechvidov doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Arshavin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nechvidov won't be happy with that. #T1#
Arshavin controlling the position.
Arshavin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Arshavin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nechvidov keeps working.
Arshavin slows the pace down. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nechvidov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nechvidov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arshavin is working away from the top position though.
Arshavin controlling the pace.
Nechvidov is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Arshavin tries to clinch but Nechvidov moves away #TD2#
so Nechvidov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arshavin controls Nechvidov momentarily but Nechvidov frees himself.
Arshavin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nechvidov is one step ahead there.
Arshavin striking off his back but it's not causing Nechvidov any problems.
Nechvidov 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.
Nechvidov won't allow Arshavin to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
Arshavin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nechvidov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nechvidov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nechvidov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arshavin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arshavin is trying to control the position but Nechvidov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nechvidov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arshavin seems keen to control Nechvidov's posture.
Arshavin wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Zlatan Arshavin.
Well Arshavin 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zlatan Arshavin!
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