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Event:
TGC 37: Cobb vs Sylvia
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mutalimov closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage.
Daniels avoiding damage as Mutalimov throws knees to the body.
Mutalimov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Trey Daniels has been cut.
Daniels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov lands a damaging elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mutalimov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mutalimov stalling the fight.
Mutalimov has Daniels pushed against the cage.
Mutalimov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T1#
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Daniels in his tracks for a moment.
Daniels avoiding damage as Mutalimov throws knees to the body.
Daniels being controlled against the cage.
Daniels jumps guard but Mutalimov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Daniels has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shamil Mutalimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Daniels.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Trey Daniels's cut even more.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#
Daniels is rocked!
Daniels blocks the elbow strike.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Mutalimov finish him?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mutalimov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daniels's brow.
Daniels avoids a wild elbow strike from Mutalimov.
Daniels avoids the elbow strike from Mutalimov, against the cage.
Mutalimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mutalimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD#
Mutalimov looking to score a takedown. He gets a body lock and scores a very heavy trip takedown. That's knocked the wind out of Daniels! Mutalimov lands strikes from the mount and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Shamil Mutalimov!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 4
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mutalimov has managed to clinch.
Mutalimov effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mccullough. #TD2#
Mutalimov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccullough preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mutalimov wants to control but Mccullough is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mccullough manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough keeping moving, preventing Mutalimov from controlling successfully.
Mutalimov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mccullough is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1##SUB#
Mccullough is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mutalimov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mccullough.
Mccullough throwing shots but Mutalimov is blocking nicely.
Mccullough wants to pass the guard but Mutalimov is defending well.
Mccullough performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mccullough looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mccullough missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mutalimov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mccullough.
Mccullough trying to control the pace.
Mccullough tries to pass to full mount but Mutalimov defends it.
Mutalimov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mccullough wants to take a breather but Mutalimov is having none of it. #SUB#
Mccullough is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mccullough thows a huge punch but Mutalimov dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Mutalimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mccullough.
Mccullough throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mccullough scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mccullough not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mccullough keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mutalimov is trying to stand back up but Mccullough is controlling him
Mccullough throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mutalimov to regain full guard.
Mccullough throws a big elbow that misses.
Mutalimov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mccullough accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mccullough 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.
Mccullough throwing strikes from guard but Mutalimov blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccullough is looking to work some ground and pound but Mutalimov has wrist control.#T4#
Mccullough stands and throws Mutalimov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mccullough throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Mccullough is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mutalimov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mccullough tries to score with some ground and pound. Mutalimov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mutalimov parries the strikes from Mccullough easily there. Mccullough is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mutalimov to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccullough fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mutalimov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mccullough trying to control the action but Mutalimov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Mccullough 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#
Mutalimov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mccullough throws a hook to the side of Mutalimov's head but Mutalimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Mutalimov closes the distance and clinches.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mccullough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mccullough is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mutalimov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutalimov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mutalimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mccullough is defending well for now.
Mccullough misses with a punch to the body.
Mccullough can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Mccullough swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutalimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Mccullough in his tracks for a moment.
Mccullough tries to break free but Mutalimov pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mccullough.
Mccullough changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutalimov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mutalimov misses with a head kick.
Mccullough shoots in for a takedown but Mutalimov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Mccullough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutalimov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mccullough swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Mutalimov closes the distance and pushes Mccullough back into the cage.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mutalimov trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Mccullough drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mutalimov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mutalimov staying out of range there.
Mutalimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mutalimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mccullough.
Mccullough shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Mutalimov clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Mccullough shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mccullough tries to work over Mutalimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Mccullough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutalimov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mccullough up against the cage.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Mccullough takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Mutalimov manages to break the clinch.
Mccullough misses the jab.
Mutalimov tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Mutalimov rushes Mccullough and presses him up against the cage.
Mccullough takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov gets underhooks to prevent Mccullough's takedown attempt.
Mccullough goes for a takedown attempt but Mutalimov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Mccullough drives through with a takedown into Mutalimov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Mutalimov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mccullough can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Mccullough in his tracks for a moment.
Mccullough wants to break free but Mutalimov has control.
Mutalimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mccullough has a couple of punches blocked by Mutalimov.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Mccullough takes an elbow to the temple.
Shamil Mutalimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mccullough has a couple of punches blocked by Mutalimov.
Mccullough is trying to pull guard but Mutalimov has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mccullough's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mccullough takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mccullough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mutalimov is stalling here.
Mccullough misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Mutalimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mccullough's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mccullough misses with an uppercut. Mutalimov saw that one coming.
Mutalimov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mutalimov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mccullough. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mutalimov.
#CL2#
Mutalimov moves into the clinch.
Mccullough being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Mutalimov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mccullough regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mccullough is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mutalimov defends well.
Mccullough seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Mutalimov wants to pass the guard but Mccullough is keeping the position.
Mccullough is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mccullough trying to mount his opponent but Mutalimov defends it.
Mccullough thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mutalimov's head.
Mutalimov is looking for a sweep. Mccullough is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mccullough in particular looking to stall.#T2##SUB#
Mccullough is working for a submission of some sort.
Mccullough is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mccullough not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mutalimov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccullough. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mutalimov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mccullough. #SUB#
Mccullough is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mutalimov is just riding it out for now. Mccullough eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mccullough is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Mccullough thows a huge punch but Mutalimov dodges it nicely.
Mccullough lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Mccullough is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mccullough is looking to take a break and control but Mutalimov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mccullough is trying to work for a kimura but Mutalimov is defending well.
Mutalimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mccullough.
Mccullough trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccullough not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Mccullough showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mccullough has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Mccullough!
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Event:
TGC 21: Wangler vs Angry
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Fodetudo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mutalimov in his tracks.
Mutalimov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Fodetudo clinches with his opponent.
Fodetudo 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.
Mutalimov takes a shot to the head.
Mutalimov is looking to control Fodetudo's arms but Fodetudo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mutalimov has his back to the cage.
Mutalimov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fodetudo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mutalimov throws an elbow that misses.
Mutalimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fodetudo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mutalimov tries to clinch but Fodetudo moves out of range.
Mutalimov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Mutalimov is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Fodetudo has cracked Mutalimov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Fodetudo lands another huge swinging hook and Mutalimov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Mutalimov, before Fodetudo can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xiquinho Fodetudo!
An out of breath Xiquinho Fodetudo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Mutalimov throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Sampson stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mutalimov follows into mount! #ROC2#
Sampson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Teddy Sampson has been cut.
Sampson is trying to escape the mount.
Oh Sampson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Mutalimov softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Sampson is out cold! Mutalimov jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Mutalimov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Strickland has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Mutalimov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Strickland in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Danilo Strickland has been cut.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Strickland in his tracks for a moment.
Mutalimov misses with an elbow strike.
Strickland takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Strickland is rocked!
Mutalimov throws an elbow but it misses.
Oh Strickland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strickland dodges an elbow strike from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov stalling in the clinch.
Strickland avoids a wild elbow strike from Mutalimov.#TD2#
Mutalimov lands a takedown into guard.
Mutalimov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strickland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mutalimov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mutalimov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Strickland covers up, he's hurt! Mutalimov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mutalimov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mutalimov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Mutalimov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 783 Round 3
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Mutalimov moves into the clinch.
Mutalimov misses with an elbow strike.
Doolo being controlled against the cage.
Doolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mutalimov controls his hands.
Doolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov has Doolo pushed against the cage.
Mutalimov pushes off an throws an elbow but Doolo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mutalimov blocking some punches.
Mutalimov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doolo prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolo takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Gregg Doolo has been cut.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Doolo shrugs off.
The referee calls for Mutalimov to work.
Mutalimov blocks an uppercut.
Mutalimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doolo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Mutalimov throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Doolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Doolo rushes Mutalimov and presses him up against the cage.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Doolo shrugs off. #BC2#
Doolo breaks the clinch.
Doolo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mutalimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Doolo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doolo misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutalimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mutalimov tries to clinch there but Doolo circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Doolo misses.
Doolo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doolo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doolo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Doolo does it's job there.
Mutalimov tries to clinch up but Doolo circles away and keeps his distance.
Doolo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Doolo clinches up with Mutalimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Doolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mutalimov slips under a jab from Doolo.
Mutalimov slips a straight right by Doolo.
Mutalimov avoids the head kick by Doolo.
Doolo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mutalimov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doolo checks the leg kick.
Doolo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Doolo drives through and clinches with Mutalimov against the cage.
Doolo lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Doolo letting Mutalimov take a breather here.
Doolo dodges an elbow strike from Mutalimov.
Doolo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doolo lands a right hand. #BC2#
Doolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doolo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mutalimov rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Doolo drives through and clinches with Mutalimov against the cage.
Doolo blocks a body shot from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov effectively controlling the action here.
Doolo dodges an elbow strike from Mutalimov.
Doolo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Doolo fails to land.
Doolo lands an uppercut.
Doolo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mutalimov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Mutalimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Mutalimov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doolo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mutalimov is looking to clinch but Doolo is avoiding it.
Doolo blocks a head kick by Mutalimov.
Doolo scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Mutalimov is rocked!#CL2#
Doolo clinches up with Mutalimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Mutalimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doolo gets through Mutalimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doolo blocks an elbow strike from Mutalimov.
Doolo throws a big uppercut that drops Mutalimov! More strikes from Doolo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mutalimov lies dazed against the cage as Doolo celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregg Doolo!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 783 Round 2
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mutalimov moves into range and clinches up with Hardy.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov avoids the elbow strike from Hardy, against the cage.
Mutalimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Mutalimov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
Hardy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mutalimov lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Mutalimov has Hardy pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mutalimov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutalimov blocks an elbow strike.
Mutalimov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardy goes for a takedown attempt but Mutalimov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1##CL2#
Mutalimov clinches.
Mutalimov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mutalimov blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutalimov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov.
Mutalimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutalimov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow.
Hardy tries to break free but Mutalimov pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mutalimov breaks from the clinch.
Mutalimov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardy. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mutalimov breaks from the clinch.
Mutalimov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Mutalimov gets a clinch.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy tries to circle away but Mutalimov has him pinned against the cage.
Hardy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mutalimov lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Mutalimov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mutalimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mutalimov.#BC2#
Mutalimov breaks from the clinch.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Mutalimov clinches up against the cage.
Mutalimov stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutalimov blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov.
Hardy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mutalimov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mutalimov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mutalimov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mutalimov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mutalimov avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardy.
Mutalimov stalls.
Mutalimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Mutalimov 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#
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
Jeff Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutalimov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Mutalimov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hardy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mutalimov is fending him off so far but Hardy persists. Nope, Mutalimov circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Mutalimov drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
Mutalimov lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Mutalimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutalimov lands a damaging elbow.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Mutalimov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Mutalimov closes the distance and clinches.
Mutalimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutalimov lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye. #T1#
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Hardy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hardy misses with an elbow over the top.
Mutalimov stalls.
Mutalimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Hardy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mutalimov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Mutalimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mutalimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy pushes off an throws an elbow but Mutalimov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mutalimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov dodges an elbow strike from Hardy.
Mutalimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutalimov lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Mutalimov effectively controlling the action here.
Hardy goes for a takedown attempt but Mutalimov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Mutalimov moves into the clinch.
Mutalimov lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Mutalimov has Hardy pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mutalimov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mutalimov.
Hardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mutalimov prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shamil Mutalimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov. #T4#
Mutalimov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mutalimov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardy.
A body shot lands from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mutalimov is pushing Hardy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hardy goes for a takedown attempt but Mutalimov 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.
Shamil Mutalimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Mutalimov moves into range and clinches up with Hardy.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy misses with an elbow over the top.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mutalimov leaning against his opponent.
Hardy seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mutalimov breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Mutalimov has Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy takes an elbow to the temple.
Mutalimov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mutalimov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Mutalimov blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Mutalimov breaks from the clinch.
Hardy tries to bum rush Mutalimov with a series of wild strikes but Mutalimov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Hardy backs off Mutalimov throws a huge counter combo but Hardy manages to avoid it all.
Hardy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mutalimov counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
Mutalimov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Mutalimov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mutalimov lands a damaging elbow.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Mutalimov'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.
Hardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mutalimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Mutalimov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardy can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Hardy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mutalimov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Hardy letting Mutalimov take a breather here.
Hardy takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but Mutalimov keeps him there for the moment.
Mutalimov misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Come on Mutalimov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
A bit of stalling here from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mutalimov presses Hardy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shamil Mutalimov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy tries to break free but Mutalimov pushes him back against the cage.
Mutalimov stalling the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shamil Mutalimov.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Mutalimov.
Jeff Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Mutalimov moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamil Mutalimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mutalimov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Shamil Mutalimov!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Shamil Mutalimov!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Shamil Mutalimov!
Shamil Mutalimov wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 783 Round 1
Date: Aug 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Lucky gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov. #CUT2#
It looks like Rickard Lucky has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov.
Lucky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mutalimov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mutalimov stalls.
Mutalimov controlling the action here for a moment.
Mutalimov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mutalimov effectively controlling the action here.
Mutalimov is pushing Lucky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Mutalimov takes a shot to the head.
Mutalimov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shamil Mutalimov.#CL#
Lucky has managed to clinch.
Mutalimov is stalling here.
Lucky can't break the clinch.
Mutalimov slowing the pace effectively.
Lucky avoids the elbow strike from Mutalimov, against the cage.
Lucky takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Rickard Lucky's cut is getting worse.
Lucky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutalimov's elbow.
Mutalimov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lucky up against the cage.
Lucky wants a takedown.
#T2#
Mutalimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mutalimov misses with a punch to the body.
Mutalimov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lucky tries to break free but Mutalimov pushes him back against the cage.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Lucky in his tracks for a moment.
Lucky is trying to push Mutalimov away but Mutalimov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mutalimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lucky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow.
Mutalimov stalling the fight.
Mutalimov just leaning against Lucky, taking a breather.
Mutalimov throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Lucky jumps guard but Mutalimov stands there with Lucky around his waist. Lucky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mutalimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lucky is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickard Lucky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutalimov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lucky letting Mutalimov take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Lucky is trying to pull guard but Mutalimov has him pressed against the cage.
Lucky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutalimov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Lucky darts in and clinches Mutalimov up against the cage.
Lucky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Lucky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Rickard Lucky's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lucky wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Lucky in his tracks for a moment.
Mutalimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Rickard Lucky's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mutalimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lucky avoids the damage to the body.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Lucky in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rickard Lucky's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shamil Mutalimov!
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