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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Varadinov forces Kychenkov back against the cage and clinches.
Varadinov is trying to break the clinch but Kychenkov is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Varadinov.
Kychenkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Varadinov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Varadinov ducks under a wild hook from Kychenkov.
Kychenkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kychenkov there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Varadinov drives through and clinches with Kychenkov against the cage.
Kychenkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Varadinov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Varadinov digs a right hand into Kychenkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kychenkov's gas tank.
Kychenkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Varadinov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yoan Varadinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Kychenkov.
Kychenkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Varadinov after a bit of a struggle.
Kychenkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Varadinov prevents it.
Kychenkov wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov can't get the takedown.
Varadinov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kychenkov.
Kychenkov looks winded!
Varadinov gets underhooks to prevent Kychenkov's takedown attempt.
Kychenkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Varadinov is working Kychenkov over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Varadinov.
#T1#
Varadinov cracks Kychenkov with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Varadinov.
A right handed body shot lands from Varadinov.
Varadinov lands a body punch.
Varadinov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kychenkov has Varadinov pressed against the cage, preventing Varadinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Varadinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Varadinov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Varadinov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Varadinov connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kychenkov - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yoan Varadinov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kychenkov shoots in and bounces Test off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Test seems keen to control Kychenkov's posture.
Kychenkov content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Kychenkov 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.
Kychenkov wants to pass the guard but Test is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Test wants to get back to his feet but Kychenkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Kychenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Test is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Test working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Test looks to land a right hand but Kychenkov moved out of range.
Kychenkov moves forwards but Test connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Test but Test pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Test. Kychenkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kychenkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Test is fending him off so far but Kychenkov persists. Nope, Test circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kychenkov fails with the takedown.
Test throwing a counter right hand but Kychenkov manages to avoid it.
Third Test has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Kychenkov.
A punch lands to the side of Kychenkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Test misses.
Kychenkov is looking to clinch but Test is avoiding it.
No luck for Kychenkov with that takedown attempt.
Kychenkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Test defends well and Kychenkov ends up having to push Test into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kychenkov goes for a double leg but Test avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Test continues to drive forward.#T2#
Test throws a jab but it's blocked by Kychenkov.
Test tries a low kick but Kychenkov avoids it.
Test feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kychenkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Test scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Test clinches.
Kychenkov wants a takedown.
Kychenkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Test is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kychenkov looks winded!
Kychenkov goes for a takedown attempt but Test pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Test moves into range and clinches up with Kychenkov.
Kychenkov wants a takedown.
Test lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kychenkov is trying to drag Test to the mat but Test just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Test.
#T3#
Test lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Test lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Test.
Test throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kychenkovs head.
Test lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Kychenkov is rocked!
Test lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kychenkov backwards.
Kychenkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Test finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Test.
Test unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kychenkov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Test is unloading with more strikes now! Kychenkov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Test!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Test gets caught napping as Kychenkov dives in and scores a takedown. Test manages to retain guard.
Kychenkov is stalling in the full guard.
Test is pulling down on Kychenkov's head to control his posture.
Kychenkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov advances position into side control!
Test prevents Kychenkov from improving position. #T1#
Test seems a little lost for a moment, as Kychenkov dominates the positioning.
Kychenkov trying to control the position but Test is working away.
Test is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kychenkov lands a few punches from side control.
Test is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kychenkov connects with a decent elbow.
Kychenkov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kychenkov prevents Test from escaping the position.
Test is not content to let Kychenkov control the position. #T2#
Test is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kychenkov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kychenkov slows the pace down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Test can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kychenkov'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.#T3#
Test on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kychenkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Test is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kychenkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Test is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kychenkov moves into full mount!
Kychenkov with a couple of short strikes.
Kychenkov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Test is looking to improve his position but Kychenkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kychenkov controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Kychenkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kychenkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Test tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kychenkov breaks from Test's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kychenkov 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.
Kychenkov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Test keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kychenkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kychenkov landing strikes from the mount and Test is in trouble!
Kychenkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Kychenkov 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#
Test looks to throw the jab but Kychenkov is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Kychenkov blocks the leg kick.
Kychenkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Test jabs Kychenkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Test sprawls well. Test wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kychenkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kychenkov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slava Kychenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kychenkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Test looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kychenkov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Test swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kychenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Test is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kychenkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kychenkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kychenkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Test pulls Kychenkov in close to prevent any damage.
Kychenkov with a nice head shot there.
Kychenkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kychenkov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Test for as long as he can get away with.
Kychenkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Test can do to turn this around?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Test keeping moving, preventing Kychenkov from controlling successfully.
Kychenkov controlling from the top position.
Kychenkov stands and throws Test's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kychenkov lands an elbow.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Test really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kychenkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kychenkov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kychenkov trying to control the action but Test is working from the bottom. #T3#
Test tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kychenkov trying to control the position but Test is working away.
Kychenkov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Test will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kychenkov looks up at the clock and then as Test takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kychenkov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kychenkov wants to control but Test is keeping him busy.
Kychenkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Test is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Test can't do much from the bottom here.
Kychenkov is looking to take a break and control but Test is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kychenkov tries to move to mount but Test blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kychenkov trying to control the action but Test is working from the bottom.
Slava Kychenkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kychenkov scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Kychenkov 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#
Kychenkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Test scores with a nice right hand.
Kychenkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Test sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slava Kychenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kychenkov shoots in but Test avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slava Kychenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kychenkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Test throws the left hand but Kychenkov avoids the punch easily.
Kychenkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown but Test shows good takedown defense.
Kychenkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Test sprawls well. Test wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kychenkov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov ducks under a wild hook from Test.
Kychenkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Test ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kychenkov moves away.
Kychenkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kychenkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Test avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Kychenkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Test manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kychenkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kychenkov checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Test lands a slapping body shot.
Third Test seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Test fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Test lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Test - just one landing. #ROC2#
Kychenkov is rocked!
BOOM! Test lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kychenkov. Kychenkov tries to recover but Test is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kychenkov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Test!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Jakovik swings for the body but Kychenkov moves out of range.
#TD2#
Kychenkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jakovik is looking for a sweep.
Kychenkov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jakovik is trying to get back to half guard.
Jakovik is trying to escape the position but Kychenkov is controlling the position.
Kychenkov tries to move to mount but Jakovik blocks the move with his legs.
Kychenkov takes a little break here. Jakovik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov tries to move to mount but Jakovik blocks the move with his legs.
Jakovik is letting Kychenkov control him for a moment. #T1#
Jakovik takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jakovik is letting Kychenkov control him for a moment.
Kychenkov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jakovik some visible discomfort.
Kychenkov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kychenkov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Kychenkov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Kychenkov working the head with strikes.
Jakovik taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kychenkov 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.
Jakovik throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Jakovik is pushing Kychenkov's head away, looking to escape. Kychenkov manages to hold on to the position though.
Kychenkov is staying tight to Jakovik's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kychenkov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jakovik some visible discomfort.
Jakovik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jakovik on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Kychenkov 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.
Kychenkov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jakovik!
Kychenkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kychenkov working Jakovik over with strikes here.
Kychenkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jakovik is bucking up trying to escape but Kychenkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kychenkov controlling from the full mount.
Jakovik is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Kychenkov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kychenkov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kychenkov content just to control the position here.
Kychenkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kychenkov landing strikes from the mount.
Kychenkov raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakovik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kychenkov controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kychenkov raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Kychenkov 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##TD2#
Kychenkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jakovik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kychenkov is working away from the top position though.
Kychenkov is controlling the pace.
Kychenkov wants to pass the guard but Jakovik is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Kychenkov seems to be working for a kimura but Jakovik defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Kychenkov works his way into full mount!
Jakovik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kychenkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kychenkov landing punches.
Kychenkov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jakovik looks a forlorn figure.
Kychenkov controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Kychenkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee warns Jakovik that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Slava Kychenkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kychenkov controlling his opponent.
Jakovik is trying desperately to improve position.
Kychenkov controlling his opponent.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kychenkov.
Kychenkov with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Kychenkov scoring with strikes but Jakovik is staying in there.
Kychenkov raining down shots from the mount!
Kychenkov landing strikes from the mount.
Kychenkov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kychenkov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kychenkov is landing with some decent strikes but Jakovik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Jakovik is rocked!
Kychenkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jakovik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kychenkov scoring with strikes but Jakovik is staying in there.
Kychenkov controlling the position easily from mount.
Jakovik can't escape the position.
#T4#
Kychenkov controlling from mount.
Kychenkov is continuing to stall.
Kychenkov is landing with some decent strikes but Jakovik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Kychenkov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kychenkov controlling from the full mount.
Kychenkov with a couple of short strikes.
Kychenkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kychenkov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Jakovik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kychenkov landing punches.
BOOM! Kychenkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Kychenkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kychenkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jakovik's guard.
Kychenkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jakovik seems to have got his legs back now.
Kychenkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jakovik's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Kychenkov passes to side control.
Kychenkov advances to mount.
Kychenkov working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2##SUB2#
Kychenkov has hold of Jakovik's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jakovik manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kychenkov lands a big elbow.
Jakovik is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kychenkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kychenkov lands a heavy elbow.
Kychenkov controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Jakovik tries to reverse the position but Kychenkov maintains control.
Kychenkov content just to control the position here.
Jakovik is bucking up trying to escape but Kychenkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kychenkov looking to finish Jakovik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jakovik!
Kychenkov controlling his opponent.
Kychenkov unloading with bombs!
Kychenkov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Jakovik scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kychenkov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kychenkov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slava Kychenkov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Quinn lands a high kick!
Kychenkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quinn.
Quinn lands a really nice looking cross but Kychenkov seems unphased.
#TD2#
Kychenkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Quinn struggling a bit here.
Quinn pushes Kychenkov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kychenkov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kychenkov working the ground and pound.
Kychenkov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Quinn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kychenkov trying to control the position but Quinn is working away.
Quinn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kychenkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Kychenkov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kychenkov wants to control the pace but Quinn is squirming around nicely.
Quinn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kychenkov looking to control but Quinn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quinn is desperately trying to improve his position but Kychenkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kychenkov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kychenkov prevents Quinn from getting the reversal.
Kychenkov wants to control the pace but Quinn is squirming around nicely.
Kychenkov working the ground and pound effectively.
Kychenkov controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kychenkov landing strikes from the mount and Quinn is in trouble!
The referee warns Quinn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kychenkov dominating with strikes here.
Kychenkov raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kychenkov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Quinn looks a forlorn figure.
Kychenkov controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kychenkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quinn is looking to escape. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kychenkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Quinn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Quinn tries to hold on but Kychenkov postures up.
Kychenkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kychenkov controlling from the full mount.
Kychenkov raining down shots from the mount!
Kychenkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quinn is looking to escape. #T4#
Kychenkov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Quinn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kychenkov looking to control but Quinn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quinn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kychenkov breaks from Quinn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kychenkov lands with some strikes.
Kychenkov controlling from the full mount.
Quinn working to try and regain half guard.
Kychenkov is landing with some decent strikes but Quinn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Quinn is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Kychenkov 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##TD2#
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kychenkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kychenkov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kychenkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kychenkov trying to control the position but Quinn is working away.
Kychenkov controlling the position.
Kychenkov trying to control the position but Quinn is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn can't do much from the bottom here.
Kychenkov laying and praying for a moment but Quinn takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
Quinn is looking to escape.
Kychenkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slava Kychenkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kychenkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kychenkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kychenkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Quinn!
Kychenkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quinn is looking to escape. #T2#
Quinn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kychenkov avoids the attempt from Quinn to control.
Kychenkov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kychenkov with a couple of short strikes.
Kychenkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kychenkov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Quinn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Quinn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kychenkov cracks Quinn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
Kychenkov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kychenkov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kychenkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quinn is looking to escape.
Quinn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Quinn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kychenkov wants to control the pace but Quinn is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Kychenkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kychenkov controlling from mount.
Quinn wants to control but Kychenkov is having none of it.#T4#
Kychenkov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kychenkov lands a nice shot to the head.
Kychenkov controlling the pace for now.
Kychenkov tries to control but Quinn wriggling away.
Kychenkov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kychenkov looking to control but Quinn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn is bucking up trying to escape but Kychenkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kychenkov lands a heavy elbow.
Kychenkov controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Kychenkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Quinn closes the distance and pushes Kychenkov back into the cage.#TD2#
Kychenkov wants the takedown. Quinn is fighting it off but Kychenkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Quinn's guard against the cage.
Kychenkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kychenkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kychenkov is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kychenkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Quinn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Kychenkov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Quinn some visible discomfort.
Kychenkov wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
Kychenkov cracks Quinn with a big elbow.
Kychenkov taking a breather here.
Kychenkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kychenkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Quinn's legs.
Kychenkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quinn keeps working.
Quinn is looking to regain half guard here but Kychenkov keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB2#
Kychenkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kychenkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Quinn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quinn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kychenkov controls the position.
Quinn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Quinn stops Kychenkov from passing to mount.
Kychenkov working the body and head with strikes.
Kychenkov landing strikes. #T3#
Quinn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kychenkov is controlling him well.
Kychenkov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Quinn to see if he's OK.
Kychenkov wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
Quinn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kychenkov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kychenkov wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kychenkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kychenkov is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quinn is looking to regain half guard here but Kychenkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kychenkov is staying tight to Quinn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kychenkov wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
Humphry Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slava Kychenkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kychenkov working the body and head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slava Kychenkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kychenkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slava Kychenkov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Kychenkov shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
Kychenkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely.
Kychenkov closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Kychenkov pushes Morgan against the cage but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Kychenkov.
Kychenkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kychenkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kychenkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Morgan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kychenkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
Morgan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kychenkov closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Kychenkov pushes Morgan against the cage but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morgan throws a big counter combination but Kychenkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kychenkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morgan defends well and Kychenkov ends up having to push Morgan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morgan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kychenkov has his takedown stuffed
and Morgan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Morgan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kychenkov eats them both and turns towards Morgan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kychenkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Kychenkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kychenkov looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kychenkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgan, which made it look bad.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kychenkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Morgan as Kychenkov shoots in.
Morgan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kychenkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan is looking to counter the offense by Kychenkov and move into the clinch.
Kychenkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slava Kychenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Morgan darts in and clinches Kychenkov up against the cage.#BC#
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kychenkov is defended easily by Morgan.
As Kychenkov looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Kychenkov just gets out of the way.#T2##TD#
Morgan gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan trying to control the position but Kychenkov is working away.
Morgan working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kychenkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Kychenkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kychenkov wants to control but Morgan postures up.#T3#
Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kychenkov to see if he's OK.
Kychenkov wants to control but Morgan postures up.
Kychenkov is trying to improve his position.
Kychenkov gets back to half guard.
Kychenkov is trying to control but Morgan manages to pass to mount!
Morgan with shots to the head and body - Kychenkov looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Morgan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Morgan landing strikes from the mount and Kychenkov is in trouble!
Morgan landing strikes from the mount.
Morgan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kychenkov tries to lock up and control but Morgan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Morgan has hold of Kychenkov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kychenkov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kychenkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Morgan working for a guillotine from mount but Kychenkov is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Morgan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Kychenkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely.
Anderson Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Kychenkov.
Kychenkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kychenkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgan, which made it look bad.
Morgan is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kychenkov.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kychenkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a left and a right that stings Kychenkov.
Kychenkov is breathing heavily.
Kychenkov blocks a head kick by Morgan.
And Kychenkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kychenkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Kychenkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Kychenkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kychenkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morgan avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Morgan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Morgan throws a head kick but Kychenkov moves out of range.
#CL#
Morgan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kychenkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Morgan breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Kychenkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Morgan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kychenkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morgan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kychenkov is trying to control but Morgan manages to pass to mount!
Morgan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kychenkov tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Morgan landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morgan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3#
Morgan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morgan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kychenkov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Morgan lands a couple of good shots and Kychenkov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kychenkov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morgan.
Kychenkov just trying to survive but Morgan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Morgan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kychenkov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kychenkov for a finish. #SUB#
Morgan has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kychenkov! Can he survive? No! He's out! Morgan 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 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Morgan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Kychenkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ball tries to avoid it but Kychenkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ball to the ground. Ball escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kychenkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ball is fending him off so far but Kychenkov persists. Nope, Ball circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Kychenkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ball sprawls well initially but Kychenkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kychenkov is taking a breather. Ball says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ball trying to hold on to Kychenkov's head to control him but Kychenkov postures up.
Ball tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Ball is looking to control Kychenkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ball avoid being mounted?
Ball tries to kick Kychenkov off but Kychenkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kychenkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kychenkov fails with the takedown#CL#
and Ball counters by clinching up.
Huey Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Kychenkov.
Kychenkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ball is defending well.
Ball is struggling to control the position.
Ball prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kychenkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Ball breaks from the clinch.
Kychenkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ball.
Kychenkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ball pinned against the cage. Ball gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2##CL#
Ball clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Kychenkov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ball is looking for a sweep.
Ball can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Kychenkov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kychenkov is looking to take a break and control but Ball is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Kychenkov taking a breather here.
Kychenkov is working Ball over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ball's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ball is looking to reverse the position.
Kychenkov tries to advance to mount but Ball denies him.
Kychenkov taking a breather here.
Kychenkov looks up at the clock and then as Ball takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kychenkov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ball is trying to control Kychenkov's posture but Kychenkov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kychenkov controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Kychenkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ball, who protects the arm well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kychenkov grinds an elbow into Ball's temple.
Ball is trying to escape the position but Kychenkov is controlling the position.
Kychenkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ball keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball prevents Kychenkov from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slava Kychenkov will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Ball shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kychenkov tries to get to full guard but Ball has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kychenkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kychenkov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ball working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kychenkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Kychenkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kychenkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ball has momentary wrist control but Kychenkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kychenkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kychenkov wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
Ball can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kychenkov controls the pace.
Kychenkov prevents Ball from getting back to his feet.
Kychenkov is stalling in the full guard.
Ball trying to keep a closed guard but Kychenkov is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Kychenkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ball is retaining full guard.
Kychenkov trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kychenkov shoots in and bounces Ball off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ball had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kychenkov defends it easily.
Ball looking to control.
#T3#
Kychenkov stands and throws Ball's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kychenkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ball keeps working.
Ball takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ball trying to remain calm as Kychenkov controls from the top position.
Kychenkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kychenkov cracks Ball with a big elbow.
Ball is pushing Kychenkov's head away, looking to escape. Kychenkov manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here as Kychenkov stalls from top position.#T4#
Ball is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kychenkov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ball prevents Kychenkov from moving into mount.
Kychenkov working the head with strikes.
Ball wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kychenkov staying calm.
Ball is trying to control Kychenkov's posture but Kychenkov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Kychenkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ball's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kychenkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ball stuffs the takedown.
Ball stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ball wants it to stay on the feet.
Huey Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Kychenkov.
Kychenkov shoots in and drives through. Ball sprawls well.#TD2#
Kychenkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Slava Kychenkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ball is trying to control but can't.
Kychenkov trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ball defending well though.
Ball is looking to control Kychenkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ball avoid being mounted?
Kychenkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kychenkov tries to pass to full mount but Ball defends it.
Kychenkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kychenkov working the head and body with strikes.
Kychenkov trying to mount his opponent but Ball defends it.
Kychenkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Ball is staying active underneath Kychenkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kychenkov controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kychenkov wants to take a breather but Ball is having none of it.
Kychenkov is taking a breather. Ball says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kychenkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kychenkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kychenkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ball circles away.
Kychenkov doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Ball counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Ball decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ball holds on and takes a little breather.
Kychenkov trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
Kychenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kychenkov wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving. #SUB#
Ball has his foot on Kychenkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kychenkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Ball throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kychenkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kychenkov pushing down on Ball's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Kychenkov seems content to control.
Kychenkov misses with a head shot. Ball uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kychenkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ball is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kychenkov trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
Kychenkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ball's head.
Ball can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kychenkov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kychenkov looking to score a takedown here. Ball is defending well but Kychenkov drives through and ends up in Ball's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball is trying to keep Kychenkov in close.
Huey Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slava Kychenkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kychenkov looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slava Kychenkov.
I've got Kychenkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slava Kychenkov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 845 Round 2
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Kychenkov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Joyce closes the distance and pushes Kychenkov back into the cage.
Kychenkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joyce is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kychenkov tightens his grip and picks Joyce up, before dumping him to the ground. Joyce manages to land in guard.
Joyce throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Joyce is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kychenkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kychenkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joyce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joyce wants to sweep but no luck.
Joyce is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joyce wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Kychenkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joyce throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kychenkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Joyce changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Michael Joyce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Kychenkov.#TD2#
Kychenkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Joyce is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kychenkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kychenkov's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joyce is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kychenkov up.
Joyce has Kychenkov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Kychenkov is trying to break free.
Kychenkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joyce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joyce has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Joyce lands a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joyce scores with punches and elbows.
Joyce is not going to allow Kychenkov to sit and survive in this position.
Kychenkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Joyce slows the pace down in half guard.
Kychenkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joyce scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Joyce seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kychenkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kychenkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joyce is working away from the top position though.
Joyce works his way into full mount!
Joyce with the ground and pound from mount.
Kychenkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Joyce keeping moving, preventing Kychenkov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joyce is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Kychenkov controls Joyce momentarily but Joyce frees himself.
Joyce sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kychenkov's guard.
Joyce content to control rather than advance.
Kychenkov trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Joyce.
Joyce is trying to control the action in half guard but Kychenkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Joyce dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kychenkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joyce.
Kychenkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Joyce tries to sprawl out of it but Kychenkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joyce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slava Kychenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joyce stuffs the takedown attempt from Kychenkov. Kychenkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Joyce misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Kychenkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kychenkov showed some decent athleticism there.
Joyce 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.
Joyce wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Joyce looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joyce wants to control but Kychenkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kychenkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joyce keeps working. #T1#
Joyce is trying to get back to full guard.
Joyce is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joyce manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kychenkov trying to control but Joyce is working from the bottom.
Joyce manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kychenkov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kychenkov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Joyce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kychenkov has his hands on Joyce's head, controlling the position.
Joyce seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kychenkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joyce scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Joyce trying to control but Kychenkov is working from the bottom.
Joyce works over Kychenkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kychenkov keeping moving, preventing Joyce from controlling successfully.
Kychenkov managing to control the position.
Joyce sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kychenkov's guard.
Kychenkov has hold of Joyce's hands but Joyce slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Joyce lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Joyce trying to control the pace. #T4#
Kychenkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Joyce.
Kychenkov trying to control but Joyce postures up.
Joyce with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joyce is trying to control the action in half guard but Kychenkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Joyce dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Joyce misses with a straight right.
And Kychenkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Joyce pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kychenkov shoots for a takedown but Joyce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kychenkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Joyce tries to sprawl out of it but Kychenkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joyce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Joyce is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kychenkov's half guard.
Kychenkov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Joyce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kychenkov can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Kychenkov actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov is trying to control but Joyce passes into side control!
#T1#
Joyce lands an elbow.
Joyce has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kychenkov wants to control but Joyce is having none of it.
Joyce looking to control but Kychenkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joyce lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Joyce punishing his opponent with strikes.
Joyce lands a couple of good shots and Kychenkov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kychenkov wants to escape the position.
Joyce gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Michael Joyce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kychenkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kychenkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joyce struggling to keep hold of the position.
Joyce is landing with strikes. Kychenkov can't take much more of this.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I really don't envy Kychenkov right now.
Joyce just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Joyce is not going to allow Kychenkov to sit and survive in this position.
Joyce scores with punches to the body.
Joyce lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kychenkov hold on?!
#SUB#
Joyce tightening his grip on Kychenkov, looking for the choke. #T3#
Joyce lands a shot to the head.
Joyce biding his time, looking for the opening.
Joyce has the hooks in. Kychenkov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joyce has good solid back control here.
Joyce is landing with strikes from the back. #T4#
Kychenkov tries to escape but Joyce has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Joyce is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Joyce gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Joyce gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Joyce apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD#
Joyce throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kychenkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Joyce finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Joyce stays in close to Kychenkov's body and controls the position.
Slava Kychenkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kychenkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Joyce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joyce has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Michael Joyce!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Michael Joyce!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Michael Joyce!
Michael Joyce wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 845 Round 1
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Koloff leaves Kychenkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koloff as he jumps to the side.
Koloff throws a big counter combination but Kychenkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kychenkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koloff. Koloff obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Kychenkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Koloff is trying to improve his position.
Kychenkov controls the position.
Let's hope that Kychenkov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloff is looking for a sweep.
Kychenkov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koloff can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Koloff is looking to regain half guard here but Kychenkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kychenkov 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.
It looks like Kychenkov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kychenkov is continuing to stall.
Kychenkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koloff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kychenkov.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koloff gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kychenkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koloff tries to lock up and control but Kychenkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kychenkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Kychenkov.
Koloff tries to lock up and control but Kychenkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Kychenkov controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Kychenkov is working for a guillotine from mount but Koloff frees his head quite easily.
Kychenkov controlling from mount.
Koloff regains half guard.#T4#
Kychenkov not doing much here.
Kychenkov wants to pass to mount but Koloff is defending the position.
Kychenkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Koloff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koloff.
Koloff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kychenkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kychenkov wants to pass the guard but Koloff is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Kychenkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koloff sprawls well. Koloff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kychenkov gets slowly back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kychenkov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Koloff tries to bum rush Kychenkov with a series of wild strikes but Kychenkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koloff lands with a kick to the temple. Kychenkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Kychenkov gets the takedown into side control.
Kychenkov controls the position.
Kychenkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Koloff can't do much from the bottom here.
Kychenkov staying calm.
Koloff tries to strike but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kychenkov controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Koloff tries to buck Kychenkov off but Kychenkov is having none of it.
The referee asks Kychenkov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kychenkov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Slava Kychenkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koloff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kychenkov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koloff is looking for a sweep.
Kychenkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Koloff's legs.
Kychenkov controls the position.
Koloff prevents Kychenkov from moving into mount.
Koloff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kychenkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Koloff is looking for a sweep. Kychenkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kychenkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kychenkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koloff pinned against the cage. Koloff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kychenkov is defended easily by Koloff.
Ivan Koloff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Kychenkov.
A punch combination from Kychenkov misses.
Koloff misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Koloff. No joy for Kychenkov on that attempt.
Kychenkov is breathing heavily.
Kychenkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koloff tries to avoid it but Kychenkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koloff to the ground. Koloff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slava Kychenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koloff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kychenkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koloff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kychenkov shoots in for a takedown but Koloff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koloff tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4##TD2#
Kychenkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Koloff wants to improve his position but Kychenkov is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koloff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kychenkov wants to pass the guard but Koloff is keeping the position.
Kychenkov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Koloff has his foot on Kychenkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kychenkov works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kychenkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Koloff will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koloff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Kychenkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Koloff quickly recovers to half guard.
Kychenkov winds up and cracks Koloff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koloff is trying to get back to full guard.
Kychenkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koloff is looking to improve his position.
Kychenkov controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kychenkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kychenkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Koloff!
Kychenkov content just to control the position here. #T1#
Kychenkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Koloff is looking to improve his position but Kychenkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Koloff tries to hold on but Kychenkov postures up.
Kychenkov controlling from mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koloff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kychenkov controlling the position easily from mount.
The adventures of Kychenkov the control monster continue. Boring.
More stalling from Kychenkov.
Kychenkov is landing with some decent strikes but Koloff is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Kychenkov controlling the position easily from mount.
Koloff tries to reverse the position but Kychenkov maintains control.
Kychenkov controlling from mount.
Koloff is trying desperately to improve position.
Kychenkov controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Koloff that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kychenkov content just to control the position here.
Kychenkov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
Koloff regains half guard.
Kychenkov tries to pass to full mount but Koloff defends it.
Koloff trying to control here.
Koloff is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivan Koloff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kychenkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kychenkov stalling.
Slava Kychenkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kychenkov trying to pass the guard but Koloff defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slava Kychenkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kychenkov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Slava Kychenkov!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Slava Kychenkov!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Slava Kychenkov!
Slava Kychenkov wins by unanimous decision!
Ivan Koloff was interviewed post fight and said 'I must do better'.
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