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Event:
Gladiators 42 McCain v Grieg
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Ismagilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Firpo. That snapped Ismagilov's head back.
Firpo loads up on a big right hand but Ismagilov slips the punch.
Ismagilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ismagilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ismagilov takes a swing at Firpo's ribcage but misses.
Firpo scores with a punch to the head.
Firpo looks to land a left hand but Ismagilov moved out of range nicely.
Firpo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ismagilov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ismagilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Firpo jabs Ismagilov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ismagilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firpo drops his hands momentarily and Ismagilov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been told by Firpo's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ismagilov swinging wildly here.
Firpo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ismagilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firpo.
Alvin Firpo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ismagilov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Firpo counters with a low kick, right behind Ismagilov 's knee.
Ismagilov misses with a body punch
and Firpo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Firpo moves out of range as Ismagilov strikes.
Ismagilov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Firpo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ismagilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ismagilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Firpo. Ismagilov shrugs it off though.
Ismagilov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left and a right from Firpo both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Firpo and sends Ismagilov crashing to the mat! Firpo follows him down to the mat - Ismagilov regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Ismagilov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Irek Ismagilov has been cut.
Firpo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ismagilov!
Ismagilov is still in real trouble! Can Firpo finish him?#SU#
Firpo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ismagilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Firpo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ismagilov scrambles back to his feet.
Ismagilov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Firpo has time to react.
A slapping leg kick lands for Firpo.
Firpo throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Ismagilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Firpo throws a big counter combination but Ismagilov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Ismagilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firpo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Firpo throws a shot to the body.
Ismagilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Ismagilov looks winded!
Ismagilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Firpo defends it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Firpo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ismagilov doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the body from Ismagilov misses
and Firpo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ismagilov throws a shot from downtown. Firpo moves away and avoids it.
Firpo scoring well with a low kick there.
Ismagilov misses with a hook
and Firpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ismagilov lands a nice looking body shot.
Firpo scores with a spinning back kick!
Firpo scores with a nice strike.
Ismagilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Firpo lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Ismagilov fails with the takedown
and Firpo counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvin Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irek Ismagilov.
Firpo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ismagilov's head.
Firpo cracks Ismagilov with an open hand slap.
Firpo lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ismagilov falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alvin Firpo!
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Event:
Gladiators 37 Khabib v Kass
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Ismagilov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Bispin clinches with his opponent.
Ismagilov tries for a takedown but Bispin manages to get underhooks.
Ismagilov is trying to maintain a safe position but Bispin gets an underhook and turns Ismagilov into the cage.
Ismagilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ismagilov misses with the head strike.
Ismagilov is stalling here.
Bispin can't find room to land a body shot as Ismagilov controls the action.
Ismagilov is struggling to control the position.
Ismagilov lands a left hand.
#BC#
Ismagilov breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Bispin does no damage.
Ismagilov lands a nice hook to Bispin's body. Bispin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bispin throws a body kick that misses.
Ismagilov tries to bum rush Bispin with a series of wild strikes but Bispin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bispin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ismagilov blocks it well.
Ismagilov swings for the body but Bispin moves out of range.
Ismagilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Ismagilov punishes Bispin's body with a nice straight punch.
Bispin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Irek Ismagilov has been cut.
Ismagilov throws an overhand right that lands on Bispin's shoulder, as Bispin tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Bispin instigates a clinch.
Ismagilov can't find room to land a body shot as Bispin controls the action.
Ismagilov trying to control the position but instead, Bispin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ismagilov into the cage.
Ismagilov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bispin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bispin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ismagilov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ismagilov lands a shot to the body.
Bispin lands with a short shot to the head.
Ismagilov misses with a body punch.
Bispin blocks a body shot from Ismagilov.
Ismagilov misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Bispin blocks an uppercut.
Ismagilov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bispin avoids a wild elbow strike from Ismagilov.
A short right from Bispin.
Bispin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ismagilov.#BC2#
Bispin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bispin slips under a jab from Ismagilov.
Bispin tries to clinch up.
Ismagilov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ismagilov missing with a left hand there. Bispin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bispin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ismagilov momentarily.
Bispin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bispin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bispin avoids the body shot from Ismagilov.
Ismagilov throws an off balance right hand
and Ismagilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bispin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ismagilov.
Ismagilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3##CL2#
Bispin has closed the distance and engaged Ismagilov in a clinch.
Bispin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ismagilov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bispin lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Bispin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ismagilov missing with a left hand there. Bispin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Bispin responds with a good body kick, but Ismagilov manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Bispin moves into the clinch.
Bispin looking to slow down the pace here.
Ismagilov working aggressively here.
Bispin lands a hook that snaps the head of Ismagilov backwards.
Bispin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ismagilov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Irek Ismagilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Bispin.#BC#
Ismagilov manages to break the clinch.
Ismagilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bispin.
Bispin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bispin misses with a series of wild punches.
Ismagilov feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Ismagilov throws an overhand right that lands on Bispin's shoulder, as Bispin tries to avoid the shot.
Ismagilov throws a shot to the body.
Bispin throws a combination. Ismagilov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Ismagilov misses with a body shot
and Bispin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Ismagilov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Bispin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bispin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ismagilov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ismagilov takes a swing at Bispin's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Bispin closes the distance and clinches.
Ismagilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ismagilov lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Bispin to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Bispin breaks from the clinch.
Ismagilov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ismagilov is looking for a counter combo.
Bispin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamil Bispin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Irek Ismagilov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ismagilov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ismagilov is looking to wear down Bispin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ismagilov misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Ismagilov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bispin sprawls well initially but Ismagilov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ismagilov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ismagilov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ismagilov prevents Bispin from standing back up.
Bispin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ismagilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ismagilov trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bispin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bispin wants to get back to his feet.
Bispin has hold of Ismagilov's hands but Ismagilov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismagilov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bispin taking some punishment here, with Ismagilov in his half guard.
Ismagilov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Ismagilov there. #T1#
Ismagilov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ismagilov slips a nice elbow through Bispin's hands, connecting with Bispin's forehead.
Bispin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ismagilov is working away from the top position though.
Ismagilov 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.
Ismagilov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ismagilov working the head and body with strikes.
Bispin is trying to stand.
Ismagilov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ismagilov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bispin! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ismagilov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irek Ismagilov!
A less than humble Irek Ismagilov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Gladiators 30 Reyn v Pepper
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ismagilov moves into the clinch.
Riley wants a takedown but no success here.
Riley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Riley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ismagilov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Irek Ismagilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Riley.
Riley wants a takedown.
Riley has Ismagilov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ismagilov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riley tries for a takedown but Ismagilov manages to get underhooks.
Riley tries for a takedown but Ismagilov manages to get underhooks.
Ismagilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
Riley has Ismagilov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ismagilov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Ismagilov tightens his grip and picks Riley up, before dumping him to the ground. Riley manages to land in guard.
Ismagilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ismagilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Ismagilov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ismagilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ismagilov has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Ismagilov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Ismagilov landing with the ground and pound.
Ismagilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ismagilov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Riley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ismagilov postures up and lands a big shot to Riley's brow.
Ismagilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ismagilov stands up over Riley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ismagilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ismagilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Riley looking for subs off his back but Ismagilov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Riley landing a few short strikes. #T2#
Riley trying to control but Ismagilov postures up.
Ismagilov working Riley over with strikes.
Ismagilov misses with a head shot. Riley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ismagilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ismagilov is one step ahead there.
Riley has his hands on Ismagilov's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Riley looking for a guillotine here but Ismagilov defends easily.
Ismagilov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riley on the ground.#T3#
Ismagilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riley's head.
Ismagilov wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ismagilov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Riley has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ismagilov is looking to defend but Riley has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ismagilov! Riley pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ismagilov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Riley!
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Event:
Gladiators 26 Money vs Gain
Date: May 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Kolov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ismagilov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kolov shoots in for a double leg but Ismagilov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ismagilov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ismagilov tries to sprawl out of it but Kolov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ismagilov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Ismagilov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolov looks for a takedown but Ismagilov sprawls well.
Ismagilov has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ismagilov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolov has his takedown stuffed
and Ismagilov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kolov thinking.
A combination from Ismagilov does no damage.
Ismagilov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolov.#T1#
Kolov closes the distance and clinches up with Ismagilov, looking for a takedown. Kolov pushes Ismagilov against the cage but Ismagilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ismagilov lands with a good body shot.
Ismagilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ismagilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kolov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kolov misses with a takedown
and Ismagilov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kolov is breathing heavily.#TD#
Kolov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ismagilov to the mat! Ismagilov manages to get full guard.
Ismagilov wants to stand up but Kolov is controlling him.
Ismagilov pulls Kolov in to control the position.
Kolov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ismagilov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ismagilov can't keep his opponent in guard - Kolov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kolov wants to free his trapped foot but Ismagilov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ismagilov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Ismagilov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kolov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kolov is pressing down on Ismagilov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ismagilov is holding on for now.
Ismagilov wants to control but Kolov is keeping busy.
Kolov prevents Ismagilov from improving his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kolov is looking to take a break and control but Ismagilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ismagilov trying to control but Kolov postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Kolov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ismagilov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kolov uses his free foot to push down on Ismagilov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ismagilov.
Kolov takes Ismagilov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ismagilov is in trouble.
Kolov gets his hands free as Ismagilov looks to control. #SUB#
Kolov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ismagilov is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Kolov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ismagilov is doing well to defend. Kolov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ismagilov is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Kolov!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Kolov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gladiators 19 Teixeira v Gain
Date: May 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sharp misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ismagilov walks into a stiff left hand from Sharp.
Ismagilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Sharp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Ismagilov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sharp lands with a right hand.
James Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ismagilov throws a right hand that Sharp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharp also avoids with ease.
Ismagilov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sharp thuds a left hand into Ismagilov's body.
Sharp throws a jab but it's blocked by Ismagilov.
Sharp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ismagilov misses with a body shot.
Sharp is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice combination there by Sharp.
#TD#
Ismagilov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Ismagilov throwing strikes but missing.
Ismagilov 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.
Ismagilov wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Sharp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ismagilov preventing the sweep.
Ismagilov throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ismagilov's guard. Nice move by Sharp!#REVB#
Ismagilov is controlling Sharp's posture.#T2#
Sharp stopping the sweep attempt from Ismagilov.
Ismagilov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sharp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ismagilov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ismagilov keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Ismagilov pulls Sharp in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ismagilov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ismagilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sharp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ismagilov postures up.
Sharp has momentary wrist control but Ismagilov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ismagilov preventing the sweep.
Ismagilov with a nice head shot there.
Ismagilov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ismagilov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ismagilov throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Ismagilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ismagilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ismagilov looking to sit in guard and control but Sharp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ismagilov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ismagilov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sharp has passed into side control.
Sharp is looking to take a break and control but Ismagilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sharp 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#
Ismagilov swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp takes a swing at Ismagilov's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ismagilov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Ismagilov.
Ismagilov walks into a jab.
Ismagilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ismagilov throws a lazy right hand but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharp throws a looping overhand right but Ismagilov ducks down to avoid it.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Ismagilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharp counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp with a jab.#CL#
Ismagilov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ismagilov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sharp is trying to keep an underhook but Ismagilov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ismagilov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sharp to regain full guard. #T1#
Ismagilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ismagilov with a nice head shot there.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Ismagilov from controlling successfully.
Ismagilov postures up in Sharp's guard and throws a big left but Sharp blocks it.
Ismagilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ismagilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ismagilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ismagilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ismagilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ismagilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharp controls Ismagilov momentarily but Ismagilov frees himself.
Ismagilov won't allow Sharp to sweep him here.
Irek Ismagilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ismagilov lands a couple of digs.
Ismagilov postures up in Sharp's guard and throws a big left but Sharp blocks it.
Ismagilov with a nice head shot there.
Ismagilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sharp seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ismagilov distracts Sharp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ismagilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Ismagilov throwing strikes but missing.
Ismagilov throwing strikes from guard but Sharp blocks nicely.
Sharp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ismagilov controls the pace.
Sharp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ismagilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ismagilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ismagilov is in close to Sharp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ismagilov throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ismagilov's guard. Nice move by Sharp!#REVB##T4#
Ismagilov controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ismagilov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ismagilov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ismagilov works over Sharp with some ground and pound from guard.
Ismagilov working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ismagilov landing some decent shots from guard.
Sharp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irek Ismagilov dominated that second round.
That's time! Ismagilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ismagilov manages to avoid it.
Ismagilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.#CL#
Ismagilov clinches up against the cage.
Ismagilov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ismagilov misses with the head strike.
Ismagilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sharp.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ismagilov as Sharp tries to tie him up.
Sharp has Ismagilov pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Ismagilov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp is looking to regain half guard here but Ismagilov keeps moving and retains side control.
Sharp has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ismagilov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Ismagilov misses with the ground and pound.
Ismagilov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sharp regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ismagilov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sharp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ismagilov.
Ismagilov working over Sharp with some ground and pound. Sharp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sharp wants to get back to full guard.
Ismagilov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ismagilov trying to control the pace.
Sharp trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Ismagilov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ismagilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharp keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sharp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ismagilov passes to side control.
Ismagilov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ismagilov lands an elbow.
Ismagilov is chipping away with strikes.
Sharp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharp taking a bit of punishment here - Ismagilov scoring with strikes. #ROC#
Sharp is rocked!
Ismagilov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sharp looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ismagilov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irek Ismagilov!
In his post fight interview, Irek Ismagilov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Gladiators FN Pepper vs Aoki
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Caesar. Ismagilov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Ismagilov closes the distance and pushes Caesar back into the cage.
Ismagilov stalling against the cage.
Ismagilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ismagilov stalling the fight.
A short left from Caesar.
Caesar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Caesar.
Ismagilov tries to score a body lock takedown but Caesar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismagilov stalling in the clinch.
Caesar is looking to break free of the clinch but Ismagilov has double underhooks.
Caesar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Caesar blocks an uppercut.
Caesar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Caesar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ismagilov controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Caesar.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Caesar.
Caesar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ismagilov backwards. #BC#
Caesar breaks the clinch.
Caesar moves out of range as Ismagilov strikes.
Ismagilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ismagilov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Irek Ismagilov has been cut.#TD2#
Ismagilov shoots in and bounces Caesar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ismagilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Caesar is retaining full guard.
Caesar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ismagilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Caesar's head.
Ismagilov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Ismagilov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ismagilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Ismagilov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ismagilov prevents Caesar from getting back to his feet.
Ismagilov landing with the ground and pound.
Caesar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Caesar tries to get out of the position.
Ismagilov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ismagilov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Ismagilov landing with the ground and pound.
Ismagilov won't allow Caesar to get back to his feet.
Ismagilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caesar is keeping the position for now.
Ismagilov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ismagilov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Caesar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ismagilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Caesar.#TD2#
Ismagilov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Caesar bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ismagilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Caesar wants to slow Ismagilov down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Caesar throws a big shot that misses.
Ismagilov misses with a hook
and Caesar counters with a three punch combo that has Ismagilov backing up. Ismagilov nods at Caesar to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ismagilov misses with a left hand
and Caesar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ismagilov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ismagilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caesar manages to avoid it.
Caesar lands a jab to the head.
Caesar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caesar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ismagilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Caesar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caesar connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Ismagilov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Caesar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ismagilov is in Caesar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Caesar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Irek Ismagilov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ismagilov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caesar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ismagilov somewhat.
Caesar throws a body shot but no joy.
Ismagilov shoots in for a takedown but Caesar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ismagilov moves out of range as Caesar strikes.
Julius Caesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Caesar. Beautiful body shot.
Caesar throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismagilov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ismagilov. Caesar does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Caesar misses the target.
Caesar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caesar scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ismagilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ismagilov misses with a looping left.
Ismagilov throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Caesar counters with a crisp one two that drops Ismagilov! Caesar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ismagilov to his feet! Ismagilov is in big trouble!#ROC#
Ismagilov is rocked!
Caesar digs a good hook to Ismagilov's body.
Ismagilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Caesar finish him?
Ismagilov throws a series of punches but Caesar moves out of range.
Ismagilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Caesar looks to land a left hand but Ismagilov moved out of range nicely.
Caesar scores with a nice strike.
Caesar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caesar scores with a body shot.
Ismagilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Caesar misses with a straight right.
Ismagilov feints the counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Ismagilov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Ismagilov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Caesar has hold of Ismagilov's hands but Ismagilov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Caesar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ismagilov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ismagilov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ismagilov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Caesar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ismagilov on the ground.
Caesar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Caesar is trying to stand.
Ismagilov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Caesar is rocked!
Caesar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ismagilov can do to turn this around?
Ismagilov scores with a big shot! Caesar's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Caesar! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irek Ismagilov!
During a confident post fight interview, Irek Ismagilov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Julius Caesar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Experience is the teacher of all things.'.
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Event:
Gladiators 11
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Ismagilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz. #TD#
Ismagilov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ismagilov controls the pace.
Ismagilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Ismagilov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ismagilov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismagilov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ismagilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ismagilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ismagilov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Ismagilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ismagilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ismagilov cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ismagilov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ismagilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ismagilov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cruz looks winded!
Ismagilov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Ismagilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Ismagilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ismagilov.
Ismagilov connects with a couple of short punches.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ismagilov cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Ismagilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ismagilov postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Ismagilov postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it. #T3#
Ismagilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Ismagilov working some strikes from top position.
Ismagilov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ismagilov is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ismagilov 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.
Ismagilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Ismagilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ismagilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ismagilov throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Ismagilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ismagilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ismagilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ismagilov working some strikes from top position.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ismagilov controls the pace.
Ismagilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irek Ismagilov dominated that round.
That's time! Ismagilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ismagilov digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Cruz throws a leg kick #TD#
so Ismagilov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ismagilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ismagilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ismagilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ismagilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ismagilov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismagilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ismagilov postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Ismagilov 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.
Irek Ismagilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ismagilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ismagilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ismagilov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ismagilov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cruz for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ismagilov lands a couple of elbows.
Ismagilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ismagilov postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Ismagilov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ismagilov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ismagilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ismagilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Ismagilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ismagilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ismagilov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ismagilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ismagilov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Ismagilov slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
Ismagilov loads up on a big left hand. Cruz felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ismagilov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cruz can't hide his disappointment, as Ismagilov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irek Ismagilov!
A very excited looking Irek Ismagilov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Ismagilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ismagilov drops his hands momentarily and Squireson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Squireson dips to his left and cracks Ismagilov with an uppercut!
Squireson lands a really nice looking cross but Ismagilov seems unphased.
Squireson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ismagilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Squireson avoids it really well and circles away.
Squireson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Squireson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ismagilov on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squireson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ismagilov throws a body punch but Squireson moves out of range.
Squireson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Squireson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ismagilov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ismagilov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Squireson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ismagilov's head.
Ismagilov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Squireson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Squireson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ismagilov.
Ismagilov misses with a wild body shot.
Ismagilov misses with a hook to the body
and Squireson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Squireson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Squireson connects with a body shot that sends Ismagilov's belly button to the back.
Ismagilov throws a lazy right hand but Squireson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Squireson scores with a jab. Ismagilov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ismagilov drops his hands momentarily and Squireson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Squireson misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Ismagilov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Squireson's guard.
Squireson is looking to stand back up but Ismagilov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Squireson. #T2##REVB#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ismagilov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ismagilov wants to control but Squireson is keeping him busy.
Ismagilov is nestled in close to Squireson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ismagilov throwing shots but Squireson is blocking nicely.
Ismagilov winds up and cracks Squireson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ismagilov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ismagilov is nestled in close to Squireson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Squireson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ismagilov.
Ismagilov 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.
Nice strikes from Ismagilov there.
Ismagilov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Squireson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ismagilov.
Ismagilov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Ismagilov is nestled in close to Squireson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ismagilov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#
Squireson is rocked!
Squireson wants to control but Ismagilov is keeping busy.
Squireson taking some punishment here, with Ismagilov in his half guard.
Squireson is still in real trouble! Can Ismagilov finish him?
Ismagilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Squireson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice strikes from Ismagilov there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Squireson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ismagilov working over Squireson with some ground and pound. Squireson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ismagilov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ismagilov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Squireson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ismagilov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irek Ismagilov!
An out of breath Irek Ismagilov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RVFL 2 - MacIntyre vs Kaladze
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Perry coming out on top.
Perry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ismagilov but Ismagilov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Ismagilov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Perry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ismagilov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ismagilov is chipping away with strikes.
Perry is looking to regain half guard here but Ismagilov keeps moving and retains side control.
Ismagilov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Perry is trying to control Ismagilov's posture but Ismagilov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ismagilov working the ground and pound.
Perry gets back to half guard.
Ismagilov winds up and cracks Perry with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Perry is rocked!
Perry wants to control but Ismagilov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ismagilov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Perry quite badly. Perry pulls Ismagilov in close trying to recover. Ismagilov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Perry on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Perry doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irek Ismagilov!
A relieved looking Irek Ismagilov 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: Dec 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ismagilov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bear manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ismagilov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bear is looking to stand up but Ismagilov isn't so interested in that idea.
Ismagilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ismagilov looking to pass the guard.
Bear working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ismagilov.
Ismagilov throws an elbow that misses. Bear uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ismagilov's guard. Nice move by Bear!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear wants to get up but he can't break Ismagilov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Ismagilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Bear's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bear wants to stand but Ismagilov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ismagilov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bear. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ismagilov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bear thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ismagilov pulls Bear in close to his closed guard and prevents Bear from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bear stopping the sweep attempt from Ismagilov.
Bear has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ismagilov is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ismagilov leaves Bear with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bear is breathing heavily.#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.#TD2#
Ismagilov feints and as Bear raises his hands in defense, Ismagilov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bear on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bear tries to get out of the position.
Ismagilov postures up and lands a big shot to Bear's brow.
Ismagilov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ismagilov distracts Bear with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ismagilov landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ismagilov is in close to Bear's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ismagilov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ismagilov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ismagilov working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Ismagilov stops Bear from standing up.
Ismagilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Ismagilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ismagilov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ismagilov cracks Bear with a solid left hand.
Ismagilov wants to pass the guard but Bear is keeping the position.
Ismagilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bear's head.
Ismagilov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ismagilov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ismagilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ismagilov postures up and lands a big shot to Bear's brow.
Ismagilov lands a couple of digs.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Ismagilov from controlling successfully.
Ismagilov scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Ismagilov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ismagilov is working Bear over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Ismagilov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Ismagilov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bear napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bear taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bear is not content to let Ismagilov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irek Ismagilov 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Ismagilov misses the target.
Bear shoots for a double leg takedown but Ismagilov sprawls well. He's pushed Bear's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Ismagilov rushes Bear and presses him up against the cage.
Ismagilov misses with some punches.
Ismagilov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bear fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Bear closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ismagilov to the mat! Ismagilov manages to get full guard.
Ismagilov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ismagilov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bear haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismagilov has Bear pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bear drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bear jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bear postures up.
#T1#
Bear preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bear drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ismagilov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ismagilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ismagilov lands a couple of digs.
Ismagilov with a nice head shot there.
Ismagilov works over Bear with some ground and pound from guard.
Ismagilov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ismagilov wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Ismagilov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Irek Ismagilov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ismagilov landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Ismagilov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ismagilov advances to half guard.
Ismagilov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bear taking some punishment here, with Ismagilov in his half guard.
Ismagilov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bear won't allow Ismagilov to pass to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ismagilov connects with a nice short shot to Bear's temple.
Ismagilov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ismagilov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ismagilov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bear with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Bear is rocked!#T3#
Ismagilov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Bear is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ismagilov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ismagilov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ismagilov not doing much here.
Ismagilov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ismagilov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ismagilov drops an elbow to the side of Bear's head.
Bear on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ismagilov lands a big elbow - Bear is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ismagilov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irek Ismagilov!
Irek Ismagilov 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: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Bear looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bear is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Ismagilov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ismagilov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ismagilov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bear can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ismagilov landing strikes from the mount and Bear is in trouble!
Ismagilov controlling his opponent.
Ismagilov working Bear over with strikes here.
Ismagilov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bear takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#
Bear is rocked!#T1#
Ismagilov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bear! More shots from Ismagilov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irek Ismagilov!
Irek Ismagilov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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