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Event:
PFF 12W - Montgomery vs Gagnon
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Nigouera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Podarov as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Podarov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Podarov showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Nigouera actively working from the bottom here.
Podarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigouera won't allow Podarov to pass to mount. #SUB#
Nigouera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Podarov pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Podarov controlling the pace.
Podarov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Podarov fails to take his opponent's back.
Nigouera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nigouera stops Podarov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Podarov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nigouera is now in Podarov's guard. A big mistake from Podarov there, giving up the dominant position!
Podarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nigouera.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Podarov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Nigouera postures up in Podarov's guard and throws a big left but Podarov blocks it.
Nigouera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nigouera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Podarov seems keen to control Nigouera's posture.
Nigouera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Podarov is pulling down on Nigouera's head. It's preventing any offense from Nigouera, at least for the moment.#T3#
Nigouera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nigouera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Podarov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nigouera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nigouera throws an elbow that misses. Podarov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nigouera's guard. Nice move by Podarov!#REVB#
Podarov looking to sit in guard and control but Nigouera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Podarov is trying to control the position but Nigouera postures up.
Podarov pulls Nigouera in close to his closed guard and prevents Nigouera from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Nigouera landing with the ground and pound.
Nigouera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Podarov is pulling down on Nigouera's head to control his posture.
Nigouera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nigouera throws a strike but Podarov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Nigouera is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Podarov has his hands clasped together but Nigouera extends and breaks Podarov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nigouera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Nigouera!
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Event:
PFF 7 - Grabber vs Trowning
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Podarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winner.
Jab, jab by Winner - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Podarov has been cut.#KD#
Winner lands a big right hand that sends Podarov crashing to the mat! Winner stays standing though and waves Podarov back to his feet!#ROC#
Podarov is rocked!
Podarov walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Winner swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Qfc Winner!
After winning the bout, Qfc Winner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Bear Brawl 7
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Sheerwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Podarov's waist but Podarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sheerwood off to one side.
Podarov attempts a counter takedown but Sheerwood avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Sheerwood has Podarov up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheerwood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Podarov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sheerwood avoiding damage as Podarov throws knees to the body.
Sheerwood lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podarov is working for takedown but Sheerwood is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Sheerwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Podarov moves in looking to clinch but Sheerwood pushes him off.#CL2#
Sheerwood clinches up with Podarov and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Podarov blocks an elbow strike.
Podarov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sheerwood is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Podarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheerwood fails to pull guard.
Sheerwood working hard to break the clinch.
Sheerwood leaning against his opponent.
Podarov controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Sheerwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sheerwood moves into the clinch successfully.
Podarov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Podarov avoiding damage as Sheerwood throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Sheerwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Podarov trying to land knees to the body.
Podarov pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Sheerwood is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Podarov can't fight it off and eventually Sheerwood manages to take the fight to the floor. Podarov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Podarov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sheerwood wants to control from the top but Podarov keeps moving. #T3#
Sheerwood wants to pass the guard but Podarov is keeping the position.
Sheerwood wants to control from the top but Podarov keeps moving.
Sheerwood controlling from the top position.
Sheerwood prevents Podarov from getting back to his feet.
Sheerwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Podarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sheerwood dives in for a single leg takedown but Podarov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Podarov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sheerwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Podarov defends it nicely.
Podarov dives in and grabs Sheerwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sheerwood pushes down on Podarov's head and hops out.#CL2#
Sheerwood closes the distance and pushes Podarov back into the cage.
Sheerwood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Podarov prevents it.
Sheerwood looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Podarov is working for takedown but Sheerwood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Podarov goes for a takedown attempt but Sheerwood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Sheerwood 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#
Podarov stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Podarov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sheerwood to the ground. Podarov is now in Sheerwood's guard.
Podarov wants to control from the top but Sheerwood keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podarov prevents Sheerwood from getting back to his feet.
Podarov stands up over Sheerwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sheerwood keeping moving, preventing Podarov from controlling successfully.
Sheerwood controls Podarov momentarily but Podarov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podarov wants to get up but he can't break Sheerwood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Podarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Podarov stopping the sweep attempt from Sheerwood.
Podarov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Podarov instigates a clinch. #TD#
Podarov drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Podarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sheerwood defends it easily.
Sheerwood sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Sheerwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sheerwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Podarov is retaining full guard.
Podarov keeping moving, preventing Sheerwood from controlling successfully.
Podarov pulls Sheerwood in close to his closed guard and prevents Sheerwood from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Sheerwood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Podarov sprawls well. Podarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sheerwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Podarov fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Sheerwood closes the distance and clinches.
Podarov keeps control of Sheerwood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sheerwood jumps guard but Podarov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alex Podarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Sheerwood.#TD#
Podarov jumps guard and drags Sheerwood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Sheerwood wants to stand but Podarov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Podarov keeping moving, preventing Sheerwood from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sheerwood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Podarov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sheerwood has managed to get both his arms back between Podarov's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Podarov dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Podarov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Podarov keeping moving, preventing Sheerwood from controlling successfully.
Podarov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sheerwood has Podarov pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Podarov drops back looking for a leg! Sheerwood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sheerwood manages to kick Podarov off! Podarov jumps back into Sheerwood's guard.
Podarov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sheerwood is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB2#
Sheerwood is looking for a triangle but Podarov pushes his legs off easily.
Podarov wants to stand but Sheerwood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Podarov trying to control but Sheerwood is working from the bottom.
Podarov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sheerwood's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Podarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheerwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sheerwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheerwood misses with the body kick#TD#
and Podarov counters with a takedown into side control.
Sheerwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheerwood wants to control but Podarov postures up.
Podarov wants to control but Sheerwood is keeping him busy.
Sheerwood is trying to improve his position.
Sheerwood keeps trying to improve his position.
Podarov wants to control but Sheerwood is keeping him busy. #T3#
Sheerwood is looking to reverse the position.
Podarov wants to control but Sheerwood is keeping him busy.
Sheerwood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Podarov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Podarov.
Sheerwood throws a big elbow that misses.
Sheerwood slips nicely into half guard.
Podarov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB#
Podarov actively working from the bottom here.
Sheerwood wants to take a breather but Podarov is having none of it.
Podarov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sheerwood is looking to take a break and control but Podarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Sheerwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sheerwood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Sheerwood!
A relieved looking Cole Sheerwood 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: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Podarov, which made it look bad.
James Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lewis has managed to clinch.
Podarov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lewis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Podarov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Podarov manages to end up in side control.
Lewis wants to control but Podarov postures up.
Podarov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podarov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lewis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Podarov tries to stand but Lewis is controlling his head.
Lewis is trying to escape the position but Podarov is controlling the position.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet but Podarov drags him back down.#SUB2#
Podarov tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Lewis is looking to reverse the position.
Podarov moves into full mount!
Lewis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Podarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Podarov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Podarov works his way to his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Podarov controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Podarov has got one arm under Lewis's chin. This could be trouble... Lewis trying to control the other hand but Podarov gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lewis has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Podarov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
The Garbage Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Podarov sprawls well. He's pushed The Garbage Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Podarov shoots for a double leg takedown but The Garbage Man sprawls well. He's pushed Podarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Garbage Man tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Podarov counters with a takedown into side control.
The Garbage Man stops Podarov from passing to mount.
The Garbage Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Podarov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from The Garbage Man but he's now mounted!
Podarov lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The Garbage Man tries to hold on but Podarov postures up.
The Garbage Man is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Podarov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The Garbage Man is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The Garbage Man is working to get back to half guard.
Podarov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Garbage Man is looking to escape.
Podarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Podarov fails to advance to The Garbage Man's back. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Garbage Man can't escape the position.
Podarov controlling his opponent.
Podarov scoring with strikes but The Garbage Man is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podarov controlling the pace for now.
Podarov wants to control the pace but The Garbage Man is squirming around nicely.
The Garbage Man prevents Podarov from taking his back.
The Garbage Man is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Podarov has taken his back.
#T3#
Podarov avoiding The Garbage Man 's attempts to control his hands.
The Garbage Man is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Podarov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Podarov keeps control of the position as The Garbage Man tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Podarov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Podarov working for a choke but The Garbage Man is defending well. #SUB2#
Podarov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
The Garbage Man prevents Podarov from getting a body triangle.
Podarov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften The Garbage Man up.
#SUB2#
Podarov is persistently looking for the submission but The Garbage Man is defending it well.
The Garbage Man wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
The Garbage Man won't enjoy being in this position. Podarov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - The Garbage Man is tapping - it's over boys! Podarov picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Podarov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Jordan has managed to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Podarov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jordan goes for a takedown attempt but Podarov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Podarov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan. #CL2#
Jordan clinches. #TD#
Podarov has picked Jordan up - he's going for a ride! Podarov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jordan is trying to control but can't.
Podarov is looking to advance position but Jordan won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jordan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Podarov pulls his head out easily.
Podarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Podarov prevents Jordan from improving his position.#T1#
Podarov passes into side control, despite Jordan's attempt to control the position.
Jordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Podarov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jordan is looking for a sweep.
Jordan keeps trying to improve his position.
Jordan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Podarov advances to mount.
Podarov controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Podarov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jordan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jordan shrugs it off. #T2#
Podarov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Podarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jordan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Podarov dominating with strikes here.
Podarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jordan tries to hold on but Podarov postures up.
Jordan is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Jordan wants to hold on but Podarov pushes him away.
Jordan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Podarov looking to finish Jordan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jordan!
Jordan is just holding on here. Podarov manages to take his back.
Jordan is trying to break free.
#T4#
Podarov controlling the position well here. Jordan rolled but Podarov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Podarov looking for the RNC.
Podarov avoiding Jordan 's attempts to control his hands.
Podarov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Podarov has the hooks in. Jordan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Podarov is landing with strikes from the back.
Podarov gets his hands free as Jordan looks to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan tries to break free.
#SUB#
Jordan fending off the submission attempt from Podarov.
Jordan trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Podarov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jordan shoots and misses #TD#
and Podarov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jordan is looking to get back to full guard here but Podarov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jordan is looking for a sweep.
Podarov cracks Jordan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Podarov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jordan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Podarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Podarov advances to full mount.
Podarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Jordan is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Podarov avoids the attempt from Jordan to control.
Jordan tries to reverse the position but Podarov maintains control.
Jordan wants to control but Podarov is having none of it.
Jordan is trying desperately to improve position.
Podarov controlling his opponent.
Podarov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jordan is in real trouble.
Podarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Jordan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T2#
Jordan takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jordan staying busy and making it hard for Podarov to control.
Jordan tries to roll but Podarov sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Podarov working for a choke but Jordan is defending well.
Podarov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Podarov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3##SUB#
Podarov tightening his grip on Jordan, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Podarov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jordan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jordan for a finish. #SUB#
Podarov is looking for the choke from the back position but Jordan is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Podarov is looking for the choke from the back position but Jordan is controlling his hands well.
Jordan is in bad spot here.
Jordan wants to control his opponent's hands but Podarov gets his hands free. #T4#
Jordan tries to break free.
Podarov gets his hands free as Jordan looks to control.
Jordan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Podarov is staying active.
Jordan is trying to break free.
Jordan is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Podarov has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jordan! Can he survive? No! He's out! Podarov gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Podarov!
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Event:
DFN#14 Eirikson vs Business
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Eduardo works Podarov's body with a nice hook.
Eduardo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Podarov shoots in and drives through. Eduardo sprawls well.
Podarov looks winded!
Podarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eduardo to score with a decent uppercut.
Eduardo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Podarov doesn't seem bothered though.
Podarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eduardo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eduardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Podarov's head backwards.
Eduardo throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Eduardo does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eduardo lunges at Podarov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Podarov's hand.
Eduardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Podarov at a distance.
#T1#
Eduardo lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Podarov is rocked!
Eduardo connects with a body shot.
BOOM! Eduardo lands a beautiful left hook that drops Podarov. Podarov tries to recover but Eduardo is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Podarov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Eduardo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Marquez doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Podarov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marquez won't be happy with that. #ES#
Marquez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Marquez rushes Podarov and presses him up against the cage.
Podarov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Marquez is trying to force a seperation but Podarov has the dominant position.#BC2#
Podarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Marquez rushes Podarov and presses him up against the cage.
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!#TD#
Marquez decides to pull guard.
Podarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
It looks like Podarov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Podarov wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Podarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marquez striking off his back but it's not causing Podarov any problems.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marquez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Marquez moves into the clinch successfully.
Marquez can't find room to land a body shot as Podarov controls the action.
#TD2#
Podarov has clasped his hands together around Marquez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Marquez wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Marquez regains half guard.
Podarov trying to mount his opponent but Marquez defends it.
Podarov works his way into side control.
Podarov advances to full mount. #T3#
Marquez working to try and regain half guard.
Marquez is working hard here to advance position.
Podarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Podarov landing shots from mount.
Podarov dominating with strikes here.
Podarov mounts Marquez! Really nice guard pass there!
Marquez is breathing heavily.#T4#
Marquez is bucking up trying to escape but Podarov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Podarov prevents Marquez from getting the reversal.
Podarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Marquez has given up his back. Will we see Podarov going for some submissions?
#SUB2#
Podarov sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Marquez taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Podarov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Podarov feints and as Pugh raises his hands in defense, Podarov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Podarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugh is keeping the position for now.
Pugh could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Podarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Podarov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Pugh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Podarov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Podarov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pugh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Podarov is controlling him.
Podarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Podarov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pugh to the mat! Pugh manages to get full guard.
Podarov throwing strikes but missing.
Podarov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pugh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Podarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Podarov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pugh's guard.
Pugh wants to get back to his feet but Podarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Podarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Podarov stops Pugh from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Podarov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Podarov showed some decent athleticism there.
Podarov moves nicely into side control. #T3##SUB2#
Podarov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Podarov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pugh tries to escape but Podarov is in control.
Pugh struggling a bit here.
Podarov working the head with strikes. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pugh tries to buck Podarov off but Podarov is having none of it.
A control attempt from Pugh but he's now mounted!
Pugh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Podarov working the ground and pound effectively.
Pugh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Podarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Podarov is trying to work for a kimura but Pugh is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Podarov 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#
Pugh tries to clinch but Podarov moves out of range.
Pugh looks for a takedown but Podarov sprawls well.
Pugh closes the distance but Podarov moves to the side
and Podarov counters with a right hand to the body.
Podarov throws a push kick but Pugh slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Podarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pugh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Podarov is working Pugh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podarov forces his way into half guard.
Podarov stalling. #T1#
Pugh is trying to stand back up but Podarov is controlling him
Podarov works his way into full mount!
Pugh's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pugh throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Podarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Podarov raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Podarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Podarov landing strikes from the mount.
Podarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Podarov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Pugh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Podarov.
Podarov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Podarov content just to control the position here. #T3#
Podarov tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Pugh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pugh tries to hold on but Podarov postures up.
Podarov cracks Pugh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB2#
Podarov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Podarov connects with a bit shot that sees Pugh covering up! More strikes from Podarov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Podarov is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Podarov!
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