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Event:
IFC XVII
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Kostolomac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostolomac misses with a wild combination.
Kostolomac throws a combination that misses
and Miyamoto counters with a left and a right that stings Kostolomac.
Miyamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miyamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miyamoto throws a right hand that Kostolomac ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostolomac also avoids with ease.
Kostolomac misses with a takedown
and Miyamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Miyamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kostolomac's head.
Miyamoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostolomac has a takedown stuffed.
Kostolomac has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Pero Kostolomac has been cut.
Miyamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kostolomac is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miyamoto with a body shot.#T1#
Kostolomac steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miyamoto. That one must have hurt.
Kostolomac looks winded!#TD2#
Kostolomac manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miyamoto on his heels. He'll look to pass Miyamoto's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Miyamoto pushes Kostolomac off and gets back to his feet.
That kick from Miyamoto tenderised Kostolomac's leg. Kostolomac is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Miyamoto does no damage.
Miyamoto misses with a double jab.
Miyamoto feints a jab promting Kostolomac to slip. Miyamoto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kostolomac slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Miyamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miyamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kostolomac circles away quickly and effectively.
Kostolomac shapes to counter with a head kick.
Miyamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Miyamoto lands with a good body shot.
Kostolomac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miyamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miyamoto. Kostolomac shrugs it off though.
Miyamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kostolomac's head backwards.
Miyamoto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Miyamoto lands with a big left! Kostolomac is wobbled badly! Miyamoto comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Kostolomac to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shigeru Miyamoto!
Shigeru Miyamoto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC XV
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Kostolomac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kostolomac tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Kostolomac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jon Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pero Kostolomac.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Kostolomac's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson avoiding damage as Kostolomac throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostolomac closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kostolomac!
Kostolomac is looking to get back to his feet here but Anderson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kostolomac's back.#T1#
Good control from Anderson.
Kostolomac can't escape the position.
#T2#
Anderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kostolomac is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Anderson'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.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kostolomac tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
#T3#
Anderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kostolomac trying to control the position but Anderson manages to sink in the hooks.
Kostolomac can't escape the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kostolomac is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson controlling from the back.
Anderson gets his hands free as Kostolomac looks to control.
I really don't envy Kostolomac right now.
Anderson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kostolomac doesn't escape. #SUB#
Kostolomac tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Anderson has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Kostolomac is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Anderson!
Jon Anderson 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:
IFC Mid Week 4
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Kostolomac lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Gregor throws a right and a left that Kostolomac avoids nicely.
It looked like Kostolomac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gregor throws a right hand that misses
and Kostolomac counters with a leg kick.
Kostolomac shoots in but Gregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gregor misses with an uppercut.
Gregor throws an overhand right that lands on Kostolomac's shoulder, as Kostolomac tries to avoid the shot.
Kostolomac changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kostolomac is looking to clinch.
Gregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gregor wants to counter with a clinch but Kostolomac pushes him away.
Kostolomac tries to clinch but Gregor is having none of it.
Kostolomac takes one on the button.
Gregor misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Kostolomac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gregor misses with a combination
and Kostolomac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gregor scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Kostolomac. Kostolomac gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Gregor throws a looping overhand right but Kostolomac ducks down to avoid it.
Kostolomac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostolomac stalks Gregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gregor's face. Gregor staggers backwards, shaken.
Kostolomac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gregor.
A swing and a miss from Gregor.
Kostolomac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Gregor.
Gregor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kostolomac throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gregor lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor misses with a double jab
and Kostolomac counters with a one-two to the body.
Gregor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Kostolomac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Gregor does no damage.
Gregor slips a jab and a cross from Kostolomac.
Gregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostolomac counters with a head kick.
Kostolomac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gregor lands the left hand.
Gregor misses with a hook. Kostolomac ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Kostolomac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gregor misses with an uppercut
enabling Kostolomac to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up James Gregor's cut even more.
Gregor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kostolomac's hands.#ROC2#
Kostolomac is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Gregor engages and cracks Kostolomac with a massive lead left hook - Kostolomac tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Gregor is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Gregor!
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Event:
IFC XII
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Kostolomac avoids the head kick by Tay.
Kostolomac wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kostolomac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostolomac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kostolomac moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been informed that Tay has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Pero Kostolomac has been cut.
Kostolomac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kostolomac avoids a kick to the body.
Tay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kostolomac lands the left hand.
Tay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kostolomac stalks Tay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tay's face. Tay staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostolomac shoots in for a double leg but Tay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kostolomac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tay defends well and Kostolomac ends up having to push Tay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kostolomac checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kostolomac walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tay.
Kostolomac is breathing heavily.
Kostolomac tries to clinch up but Tay circles away and keeps his distance.
Tay misses with a body kick.
Kostolomac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kostolomac blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Tay misses with a double jab.
Kostolomac throws a big counter combination but Tay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Tay.
Chong Tay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tay scores with a leg kick.
Kostolomac on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tay. Tay obviously looking to wear him down.
Kostolomac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tay.
Tay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tay misses with a wild combination.
Tay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kostolomac to score with a decent uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kostolomac or perhaps it was just good defense by Tay, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pero Kostolomac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tay misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Kostolomac misses its target.
Kostolomac slips a jab and a cross from Tay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Tay does no damage. #T2#
Kostolomac misses with a double jab.
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kostolomac to counter with a crisp jab.
Tay tries to bum rush Kostolomac with a series of wild strikes but Kostolomac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tay misses with a series of wild punches.
Tay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tay misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kostolomac lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tay scores with a nice body kick.
Tay feints and then cracks Kostolomac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kostolomac down.
Tay throws a nice looking combination but Kostolomac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tay throws a wild body kick that Kostolomac sees coming a mile off.#KD2#
Tay lands a big uppercut and Kostolomac crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kostolomac looks OK. Tay waves Kostolomac back to his feet!#T3#
Tay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters circling a little - Tay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tay throws a right and a left that Kostolomac avoids nicely.
Kostolomac dodges the punch combination from Tay.
Tay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kostolomac is looking to counter punch.
Tay throws a right hand that Kostolomac ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostolomac also avoids with ease.
Tay fails to land with a series of punches.
Kostolomac tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tay manages to circle out of the way.
Tay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tay connects with an inside leg kick.
Tay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kostolomac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostolomac tries to close the distance and clinch but Tay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tay seems to be stalking Kostolomac here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Kostolomac drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chong Tay!
Chong Tay decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
IFC IX
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Kostolomac tries to clinch there but Krotchlikmiov circles away.
Krotchlikmiov scores with a hook.
Krotchlikmiov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kostolomac. Kostolomac gets slowly back to his feet.
Krotchlikmiov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kostolomac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krotchlikmiov but Krotchlikmiov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krotchlikmiov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostolomac.
A quick step to the side and Krotchlikmiov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Kostolomac misses.
Krotchlikmiov feinted with a counter takedown.
Krotchlikmiov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Krotchlikmiov clinches.
Krotchlikmiov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krotchlikmiov as Kostolomac tries to tie him up.
Krotchlikmiov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krotchlikmiov has a couple of punches blocked by Kostolomac.
Kostolomac throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Krotchlikmiov misses with a punch to the body.
Kostolomac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krotchlikmiov's elbow.
Kostolomac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krotchlikmiov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivan Krotchlikmiov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pero Kostolomac.
Kostolomac throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Krotchlikmiov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kostolomac prevents it.
#BC2#
Kostolomac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krotchlikmiov blocks a head kick by Kostolomac.
#CL#
Krotchlikmiov moves into range and clinches up with Kostolomac.
Kostolomac gets through Krotchlikmiov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krotchlikmiov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostolomac uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Krotchlikmiov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Kostolomac tries to counter it with a takedown but Krotchlikmiov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krotchlikmiov is looking to land body kicks.
Ivan Krotchlikmiov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krotchlikmiov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kostolomac tries to clinch but Krotchlikmiov is having none of it. #T2##CL#
Krotchlikmiov darts in and clinches Kostolomac up against the cage.#BC2#
Kostolomac manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Krotchlikmiov closes the distance and pushes Kostolomac back into the cage.
Krotchlikmiov has a couple of punches blocked by Kostolomac.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostolomac is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krotchlikmiov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krotchlikmiov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krotchlikmiov can't find room to land a body shot as Kostolomac controls the action.
Krotchlikmiov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krotchlikmiov scores with a shot to the side of Kostolomac's head. #BC2#
Kostolomac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostolomac lands a nice shot to the body.
Krotchlikmiov avoids the head kick by Kostolomac.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kostolomac.
Kostolomac looks winded!
Kostolomac misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Krotchlikmiov rushes Kostolomac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Krotchlikmiov has a couple of punches blocked by Kostolomac.
Krotchlikmiov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostolomac is defending well for now.
Kostolomac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krotchlikmiov walks away with a smile on his face. Kostolomac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krotchlikmiov misses with the combination.
Krotchlikmiov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kostolomac backs up against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Krotchlikmiov scores with a four punch combination!
Kostolomac dodges the punch combination from Krotchlikmiov.
Kostolomac tries to clinch but Krotchlikmiov moves out of range.
Krotchlikmiov scores with a one two! Kostolomac had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kostolomac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krotchlikmiov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostolomac throws a hook but Krotchlikmiov avoids it easily.#T4#
Krotchlikmiov lunges at Kostolomac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kostolomac's hand.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krotchlikmiov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Krotchlikmiov looks to land a combination but Kostolomac avoids it well.
Kostolomac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Krotchlikmiov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kostolomac, pushing him back against the cage.
Kostolomac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Kostolomac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krotchlikmiov.
Kostolomac throws out a counter right but Krotchlikmiov avoids it with no problem.
Kostolomac dives in and grabs Krotchlikmiov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krotchlikmiov pushes down on Kostolomac's head and hops out.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kostolomac is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Krotchlikmiov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krotchlikmiov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krotchlikmiov lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Kostolomac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krotchlikmiov throws a nice looking combination but Kostolomac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Krotchlikmiov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Kostolomac clinches up with Krotchlikmiov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kostolomac breaks from the clinch.
Kostolomac tries to clinch there but Krotchlikmiov circles away.
Kostolomac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krotchlikmiov.
Krotchlikmiov throws a one two combo.
Krotchlikmiov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kostolomac.
Krotchlikmiov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krotchlikmiov swings for the body but Kostolomac moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostolomac tries to clinch up but Krotchlikmiov circles away and keeps his distance.
Krotchlikmiov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Krotchlikmiov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Krotchlikmiov clinches up with Kostolomac and pushes him back against the cage.
Krotchlikmiov lands a left hand.
Krotchlikmiov misses with some punches.
Ivan Krotchlikmiov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Krotchlikmiov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostolomac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostolomac changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Krotchlikmiov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kostolomac throws a shot from downtown. Krotchlikmiov moves away and avoids it.
Ivan Krotchlikmiov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Krotchlikmiov moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Kostolomac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kostolomac is trying to pull guard but Krotchlikmiov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kostolomac manages to break the clinch.
Krotchlikmiov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kostolomac.
Kostolomac tries a head kick but it misses.
Kostolomac loads up on a big right hand but Krotchlikmiov slips the punch.
Krotchlikmiov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kostolomac in his tracks.
Kostolomac shoots in but Krotchlikmiov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ivan Krotchlikmiov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pero Kostolomac.
Kostolomac is breathing heavily.#T2#
Krotchlikmiov scores with a one two! Kostolomac had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Krotchlikmiov closes the distance and pushes Kostolomac back into the cage.
Kostolomac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krotchlikmiov.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostolomac is trying to pull guard but Krotchlikmiov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krotchlikmiov throws a head punch that misses.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krotchlikmiov misses with some punches.
Krotchlikmiov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kostolomac can do to turn this around?
Krotchlikmiov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostolomac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krotchlikmiov lands an uppercut.#BC#
Krotchlikmiov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kostolomac tries to clinch there but Krotchlikmiov circles away.
Kostolomac tries to clinch there but Krotchlikmiov circles away.
As Kostolomac looks to move away, Krotchlikmiov throws a big counter combo but Kostolomac just gets out of the way.#T3#
Krotchlikmiov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krotchlikmiov throws a one two combo.
Kostolomac drops his hands momentarily and Krotchlikmiov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Kostolomac does no damage.
Krotchlikmiov cracks Kostolomac with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Krotchlikmiov darts in and clinches Kostolomac up against the cage.
Kostolomac takes a shot to the head.
Krotchlikmiov lands with a left to the head.
Krotchlikmiov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krotchlikmiov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krotchlikmiov can't find room to land a body shot as Kostolomac controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostolomac.
Krotchlikmiov wants a takedown but no success here.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostolomac prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Krotchlikmiov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostolomac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krotchlikmiov throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Krotchlikmiov.
Krotchlikmiov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostolomac's elbow.
Krotchlikmiov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krotchlikmiov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kostolomac prevents a body shot from Krotchlikmiov. #BC2#
Kostolomac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Krotchlikmiov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kostolomac to the mat! Kostolomac manages to get full guard.
Krotchlikmiov distracts Kostolomac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krotchlikmiov content to stall in guard here.
Krotchlikmiov won't allow Kostolomac to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Krotchlikmiov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Krotchlikmiov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kostolomac fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Krotchlikmiov closes the distance and pushes Kostolomac back into the cage.
Krotchlikmiov pushes Kostolomac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Krotchlikmiov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kostolomac.
Kostolomac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krotchlikmiov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kostolomac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krotchlikmiov is working for takedown but Kostolomac is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hand to the body from Krotchlikmiov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krotchlikmiov.
Kostolomac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krotchlikmiov lands an uppercut.
Krotchlikmiov is leaning against Kostolomac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Krotchlikmiov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krotchlikmiov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krotchlikmiov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krotchlikmiov missing with knees to the body.
Krotchlikmiov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krotchlikmiov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krotchlikmiov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krotchlikmiov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kostolomacs head. #ROC#
Kostolomac is rocked!
Krotchlikmiov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kostolomac is still on wobbly legs! Can Krotchlikmiov finish him?#TD#
Krotchlikmiov has Kostolomac pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Krotchlikmiov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kostolomac tumbling to the mat - Krotchlikmiov dives into Kostolomac's guard.
Kostolomac is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Krotchlikmiov dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Kostolomac seems a little lost for a moment, as Krotchlikmiov dominates the positioning.
Kostolomac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krotchlikmiov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kostolomac taking punishment in the form of punches.
A big shot lands for Krotchlikmiov! That's hurt Kostolomac! Will he recover? Krotchlikmiov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krotchlikmiov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ivan Krotchlikmiov waved his t-shirt featuring RAGS of a RONIN's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
IFC IV
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Kostolomac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kostolomac somewhat.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Kostolomac avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Hughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricky Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostolomac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kostolomac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostolomac throwing a counter right hand but Hughes manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hughes clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hughes instigates a clinch. #T1#
Hughes lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Hughes jumps into guard, dragging Kostolomac to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostolomac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#SUB2#
Kostolomac stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hughes has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kostolomac manages to get his head free but now Hughes has transitioned to an armbar! Kostolomac grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hughes! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Hughes!
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Event:
IFC II
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Kostolomac.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Kostolomac counters with a crisp one two that drops Kennedy! Kostolomac thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kennedy to his feet! Kennedy is in big trouble!
Kostolomac cracks Kennedy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kennedy falls backwards against the cage. Kostolomac follows up with more strikes that drop Kennedy to his knees. Kostolomac keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kennedy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pero Kostolomac!
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Event:
IFC I
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Thrower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kostolomac tries to clinch but Thrower is having none of it.
Thrower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostolomac can pounce on him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kostolomac.
Thrower fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Thrower clinches up with Kostolomac and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thrower goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kostolomac prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostolomac gets through Thrower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thrower tries to circle away but Kostolomac has him pinned against the cage.
Kostolomac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thrower just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kostolomac jumps guard but Thrower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Thrower pulls Kostolomac into guard.
#T1#
Kostolomac wants to get up but he can't break Thrower's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thrower bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kostolomac's guard. #REVR#
Thrower connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Thrower stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thrower stuffs the takedown attempt from Kostolomac. Kostolomac gets slowly back to his feet.
Bricks Thrower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pero Kostolomac.
Kostolomac is looking to clinch.
Kostolomac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thrower moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kostolomac lands with a right that hurts Thrower. Thrower looks to clinch but Kostolomac throws a short knee that drops Thrower. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Pero Kostolomac!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Kostolomac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kostolomac misses with a double jab.
Connor slips a jab from Kostolomac.
Connor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostolomac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Connor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kostolomac tries to clinch up but Connor circles away and keeps his distance.
Kostolomac is looking to clinch but Connor is avoiding it.
Kostolomac lands a jab to Connor's midsection.
Kostolomac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD#
and Kostolomac counters with a nice right hand that sends Connor toppling to the canvas! Connor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kostolomac finish him?!#CUT#
It looks like Dan Connor has been cut.
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!
Kostolomac tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Connor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Connor keeps the fight on the outside.
Connor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kostolomac tries to clinch but Connor moves out of range. #T1#
Kostolomac doesn't manage to clinch there - Connor circles away.
#KD#
Kostolomac feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Connor sprawling to the canvas! Connor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kostolomac finish him?!
#ROC#
Connor is rocked!
Connor backs away from a small jab... but Kostolomac lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Connor crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Kostolomac with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pero Kostolomac!
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