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Event:
Just Bleed 22
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Bobby Jr connects with a leg kick. Bezrukov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bezrukov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bezrukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bobby Jr moves away.
Bezrukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobby Jr manages to avoid it.
Ricky Bobby Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezrukov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Bobby Jr moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Bobby Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bobby Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bobby Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Bezrukov backwards.
Bezrukov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bobby Jr blocking some punches.
Bobby Jr lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Bezrukov fails to land.
Bezrukov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bobby Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bezrukov looks winded!
Bezrukov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bobby Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bobby Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bobby Jr.
#KD#
Bobby Jr drops Bezrukov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bezrukov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Bezrukov is rocked!
Bobby Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bezrukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobby Jr finish him?
Bobby Jr dips a shoulder and cracks Bezrukov with a mighty uppercut! Bezrukov falls back against the cage and Bobby Jr unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bezrukov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bobby Jr screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Bobby Jr!
Ricky Bobby Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC 22: Midweek Massacre
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Stone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bezrukov's waist but Bezrukov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stone off to one side. #TD#
Bezrukov dives in and scores a takedown into Stone's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone trying to control the position.
Bezrukov is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bezrukov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Bezrukov defends easily.
Bezrukov wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stone has his foot on Bezrukov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bezrukov works his way back into a safe position though.
Bezrukov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stone has wrist control.#SUB2#
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bezrukov wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.#T1#
Stone has his hands on Bezrukov's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bezrukov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Bezrukov is sitting in close to Stone's body. Stone has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bezrukov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bezrukov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Stone!
Joe Stone 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:
DFC 19: Revival
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Bezrukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Bezrukov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stone or perhaps it was just good defense by Bezrukov, which made it look bad.
Bezrukov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Bezrukov's head coaches at The Bear's Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stone shoots for a double leg takedown but Bezrukov sprawls well. He's pushed Stone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Bezrukov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mikhail Bezrukov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Stone.
Stone wants to stall.
Bezrukov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bezrukov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bezrukov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stone wants to control but Bezrukov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Stone sneaks back into half guard.
Bezrukov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bezrukov.
Bezrukov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bezrukov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bezrukov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bezrukov pulls his head out easily.
Stone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bezrukov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bezrukov's back!#SUB2#
Stone is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bezrukov wants to control his opponent's hands but Stone gets his hands free. #T2##SUB2#
Stone looking to break Bezrukov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bezrukov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stone will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Stone working for a choke but Bezrukov is defending well.
Stone missing with strikes.
Bezrukov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Stone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Stone working for the choke.
Bezrukov wants to control his opponent's hands but Stone gets his hands free.
Our spies down at at The SkrapBox inform us that Stone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SUB2#
Stone working for a choke but Bezrukov reverses nicely into Stone 's guard. #SUB2#
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Bezrukov defends easily.
#SUB2#
Stone is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bezrukov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stone's body to avoid the submission. Stone has instead reached around Bezrukov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stone arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Stone!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Stone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFC 17
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Yurevich moves out of range as Bezrukov strikes.
Yurevich throws a body punch but Bezrukov moves out of range.
Bezrukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yurevich slips under a jab.
Bezrukov looks to land a combination but Yurevich avoids it well.
Bezrukov throws a shot from downtown. Yurevich moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Yurevich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bezrukov did well to prevent Yurevich getting side control.
Bezrukov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yurevich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurevich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bezrukov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yurevich on the ground.#T1#
Let's hope that Yurevich has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Yurevich has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bezrukov defend it? Yurevich steps over the head and cranks it - Bezrukov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yurevich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladislav Yurevich!
A victorious Vladislav Yurevich 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 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Elf dives in and grabs Bezrukov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bezrukov pushes down on Elf's head and hops out.
Bezrukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elf with the counter takedown but Bezrukov avoids it easily.
Bezrukov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elf slips under a jab.
Bezrukov misses with a hook.
Elf feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Elf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bezrukov!#ES#
Bezrukov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezrukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bezrukov slaps away a takedown attempt from Elf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bezrukov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Elf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Bezrukov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bezrukov breaks from the clinch.
Elf misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Bezrukov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bezrukov.
Mikhail Bezrukov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Elf.
Bezrukov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Elf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bezrukov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elf. #TD2#
Elf works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Bezrukov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Elf presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bezrukov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Bezrukov.
Bezrukov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Elf wants to stall.
Bezrukov digs a right hand underneath Elf's ribcage. Elf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Bezrukov.
#TD#
Bezrukov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bezrukov being controlled here momentarily.
Bezrukov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Bezrukov throwing strikes from guard but Elf blocks nicely.
Bezrukov wants to control from the top but Elf keeps moving.
Bezrukov connects with a couple of short punches.
Bezrukov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Elf keeping moving, preventing Bezrukov from controlling successfully.
Elf is trying to control the position but Bezrukov postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bezrukov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Elf ducks right into an uppercut from Bezrukov.
Elf goes for a double leg but Bezrukov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bezrukov continues to drive forward.
It looked like Bezrukov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Bezrukov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Bezrukov breaks from the clinch.
Bezrukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bezrukov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bezrukov is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Bezrukov 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#
Bezrukov scores with a body shot.
Elf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezrukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elf.
Bezrukov misses with a body shot.
Bezrukov stuffs the takedown attempt from Elf. Elf gets slowly back to his feet.
Bezrukov feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezrukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elf manages to avoid it.
Bezrukov slaps away a takedown attempt from Elf, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Elf fails with a takedown attempt.
Bezrukov tries to counter with a takedown but Elf is quick to defend against it.
Mikhail Bezrukov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Elf.
Elf shoots for a takedown but Bezrukov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Elf looks to move away, Bezrukov throws a big counter combo but Elf just gets out of the way.
Elf tries for a takedown but Bezrukov circles away easily#CL#
and Bezrukov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Elf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bezrukov stalling.
Bezrukov effectively controlling the action here.
Bezrukov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bezrukov can't find room to land a body shot as Elf controls the action.
#T2#
Bezrukov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elf wants a takedown.
Elf is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Elf obliges.#BC2#
Elf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bezrukov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elf. Elf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Bezrukov. No joy for Elf on that attempt.
Bezrukov lands with a shot to the body.
Elf closes the distance and clinches up with Bezrukov, looking for a takedown. Elf pushes Bezrukov against the cage but Bezrukov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bezrukov throws a series of strikes that have Elf backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elf wants to clinch.#T3#
Bezrukov connects with a jab.
Elf fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Bezrukov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Elf.
Bezrukov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Bezrukov misses with a hook
#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Elf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elf. #ES#
Bezrukov has his feet on Elf's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Buddy Elf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bezrukov looks to throw the jab but Elf is out of range. #CL#
Bezrukov has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezrukov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bezrukov leaning against his opponent.
Bezrukov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bezrukov lands a right hand.
Bezrukov stalling.
Bezrukov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bezrukov lands a shot to the body.
Elf is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Bezrukov dominated that second round.
That's time! Bezrukov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bezrukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bezrukov as he avoids it easily.
Bezrukov lands with a shot to the body.
Elf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bezrukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elf feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Bezrukov darts in and clinches Elf up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezrukov slowing the pace effectively.
Elf can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bezrukov. #TD#
Bezrukov has clasped his hands together around Elf's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bezrukov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elf can do to turn this around?
Elf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bezrukov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Elf to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezrukov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Bezrukov is chipping away with strikes.
Mikhail Bezrukov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bezrukov scoring with punches and elbows.
Bezrukov working the head with strikes.
Bezrukov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Elf taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bezrukov lands a few punches from side control.
Elf is trying to escape the position but Bezrukov is controlling the position.
Bezrukov scoring with punches from side control.
Elf taking a bit of punishment here - Bezrukov scoring with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Bezrukov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bezrukov is chipping away with strikes.
Bezrukov 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.
Bezrukov lands some shots froms side control.
Bezrukov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezrukov working the ground and pound.
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!
Bezrukov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bezrukov working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Elf is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezrukov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Elf is still in real trouble! Can Bezrukov finish him?
Elf takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bezrukov controlling from side mount.
Elf seems to have recovered his senses.
Bezrukov is looking to take a break and control but Elf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bezrukov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mikhail Bezrukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elf on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bezrukov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bezrukov trying to control the position but Elf is working away.
Bezrukov working the ground and pound.
Bezrukov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Elf to see if he's OK.#T4#
Bezrukov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bezrukov landing a few strikes.
Bezrukov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bezrukov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bezrukov working the ground and pound.
A big shot lands for Bezrukov! That's hurt Elf! Will he recover? Bezrukov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Bezrukov!
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