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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chriss scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Danilov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura but Danilov is defending it quite comfortably.
Chriss prevents Danilov from improving his position.#SUB#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura but Danilov is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Chriss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danilov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Chriss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danilov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chriss seems to be working for a kimura but Danilov defends the submission attempt.
Danilov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Chriss is trying to control the action in half guard but Danilov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danilov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Danilov wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
Danilov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Chriss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Danilov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chriss has Danilov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Danilov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass. #SUB#
Danilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chriss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danilov has managed to get both his arms back between Chriss's legs - danger averted.
Chriss seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Danilov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chriss looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chriss looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chriss! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (6) vs (2) Danilov
Chriss has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chriss (8) vs (2) Danilov#T5#
Danilov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Chriss seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Chriss looking for a submission but Danilov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss content to stall in guard here.
Chriss passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (11) vs (2) Danilov#SUB#
Chriss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chriss trying to control the position but Danilov is working away. #T7#
Danilov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chriss off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (11) vs (6) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Danilov is cranking Chriss's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Chriss! He's tightened the choke and Chriss is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Danilov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to clinch there but Danilov circles away.
#CL#
Gustafsson rushes Danilov and presses him up against the cage.
Gustafsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Danilov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Danilov has Gustafsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gustafsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is working for takedown but Danilov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson is trying to pull guard but Danilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gustafsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Danilov is defending well.#T1##TD#
Gustafsson lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (0) Danilov
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Danilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a triangle here but Gustafsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (5) vs (0) Danilov
Danilov is not content to let Gustafsson control the position. #T2##SUB#
Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Danilov tries to bench press Gustafsson off him but Gustafsson keeps the position.
Gustafsson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (7) vs (0) Danilov
Gustafsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gustafsson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Gustafsson trying to control but Danilov is having none of it. #SUB#
Gustafsson working for a guillotine from mount but Danilov is in no mood to give up.
Gustafsson wants to take Danilov's back but he can't do it this time.
Gustafsson looking to control but Danilov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Gustafsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Danilov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (7) vs (2) Danilov#T4##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Danilov defends easily.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Danilov defends easily.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Danilov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T6##SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustafsson is controlling Danilov's posture.#SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.
Danilov postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Gustafsson controlling Danilov's posture. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danilov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson looking to control.
#T8##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danilov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
Gustafsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10#
Gustafsson has his hands on Danilov's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #T11#
Danilov stands and throws Gustafsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (7) vs (5) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Danilov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gustafsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Danilov's guard! Nice work there by Gustafsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (9) vs (5) Danilov
Gustafsson slips nicely into half guard.
Gustafsson prevents Danilov from improving his position.#T12##SUB#
Gustafsson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Danilov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gustafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Gustafsson!
Our winner, Emil Gustafsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Danilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danilov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGregor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Danilov. Danilov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor feints a jab promting Danilov to slip. McGregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Danilov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Danilov.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Danilov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGregor tries to clinch but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Danilov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Danilov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danilov.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danilov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, McGregor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the ropes.
Danilov lands a nice uppercut.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Danilov misses with some punches.
Danilov slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Danilov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Danilov.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Danilov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
Danilov tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
Danilov misses with some punches.
Danilov with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Danilov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Danilov throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
McGregor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov misses with a few strikes there.
Danilov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Danilov misses.
Danilov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danilov moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Danilov is out of range.
It seemed like Danilov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danilov blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Danilov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Danilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGregor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danilov scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
McGregor clinches up against the ropes.
McGregor is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor is trying to push Danilov away but Danilov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Danilov prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov works on McGregor's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Danilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Danilov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Danilov closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the ropes.#T2#
Danilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Danilov.
A short left from Danilov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Danilov has him pressed against the ropes.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
#BC2#
Danilov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danilov works over McGregor's head and body with a nice combination.
Danilov moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
Danilov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGregor momentarily.
McGregor lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Danilov. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3##CL2#
Danilov closes the distance and clinches.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danilov trying to land knees to the body.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
Danilov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Danilov has double underhooks.
Danilov digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Danilov connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGregor's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is trying to push Danilov away but Danilov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Danilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
McGregor scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Danilov has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Danilov swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Danilov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor is looking to counter the offense by Danilov and move into the clinch.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Danilov is avoiding it.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Danilov is avoiding it.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
McGregor lands a head shot.
Danilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Danilov throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Danilov only half commits.
Danilov blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
McGregor is looking to counter the offense by Danilov and move into the clinch.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
McGregor drops his hands momentarily and Danilov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Danilov darts in and clinches McGregor up against the ropes.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Danilov presses McGregor against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danilov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGregor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the ropes.
Danilov swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danilov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
Danilov gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danilov is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Danilov lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Danilov keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov misses with some punches.
McGregor tries to break free but Danilov pushes him back against the ropes.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
#BC2#
Danilov manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Danilov.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor jabs at Danilov's body.
Danilov tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Danilov avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Danilov lands a high kick!
Danilov tries to score with a low kick but McGregor moves his leg out of the way.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Danilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Danilov just manages to avoid it.
Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Danilov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Danilov blocks the leg kick.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Danilov backing up. Danilov nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Danilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Danilov is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGregor lands a jab to the head.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Danilov.
McGregor throws a right hand that Danilov ducks under and follows up with a left that Danilov also avoids with ease.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
McGregor gets tackled into the ropes by Danilov. Danilov maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kron McGregor.
I think Danilov 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 37:39
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 37:39
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Danilov!
Our winner, Ruslan Danilov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Danilov rushes Teteny and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Teteny jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Teteny seems keen to control Danilov's posture.
Teteny keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Teteny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Teteny is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Teteny trying to control the position here.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teteny is controlling Danilov's posture.#T2#
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Teteny is keeping the position.
Teteny has Danilov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Danilov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Teteny manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Danilov has Teteny in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (0) vs (2) Teteny
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Danilov is keeping the position.#T3#
Teteny advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (0) vs (5) Teteny
Teteny working away.
Danilov tries to buck Teteny off but Teteny is having none of it.#SUB2#
Teteny tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Teteny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Danilov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB2#
Teteny working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Danilov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Danilov is defending against the submission attempts here by Teteny.
Danilov is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Teteny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danilov is just riding it out for now. Teteny eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Danilov is staying active underneath Teteny, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Teteny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danilov is just riding it out for now. Teteny eventually gives up the hold.
Danilov is trying to maintain the position but Teteny is very close to passing his half guard.
Danilov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Danilov keeping full guard, as Teteny tries to pass. #SUB#
Danilov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Teteny has passed into half guard!
Teteny is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Danilov tries to roll over but Teteny keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Danilov is defending against the submission attempts here by Teteny.
Danilov wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Danilov wants to control but Teteny is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Teteny wants to work for an arm triangle but Danilov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Teteny is keen to just control but Danilov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danilov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danilov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Teteny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danilov keeps working. #T8#
Danilov tries to roll over but Teteny keeps him under control.
Danilov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Teteny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Teteny's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (4) vs (5) Teteny#SUB#
Danilov looking to break Teteny's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Teteny remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Danilov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Danilov looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Teteny is controlling Danilov 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (4) vs (7) Teteny#SUB#
Danilov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Teteny defends well.
Teteny is pushing down on Danilov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danilov is fighting to maintain full guard but Teteny has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Danilov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Teteny is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Teteny wants to work for an arm triangle but Danilov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10#
Danilov wants to improve his position but Teteny is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but Danilov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
Danilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danilov is staying active underneath Teteny, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Danilov is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Teteny has latched onto it... Big trouble! Teteny pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Danilov is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Teteny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daaniel Teteny! |
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Event:
HC KT 5
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Danilov misses with a body kick.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Danilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a wild body kick that Danilov sees coming a mile off.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been informed that Danilov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Danilov slips a jab and a cross from Adesanya.
Danilov throws a combination that misses
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Adesanya counter with a right hand.
Danilov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adesanya throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Danilov.
Danilov doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
Adesanya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Danilov misses.
As Danilov looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Danilov just gets out of the way.#T1#
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danilov.#CL2#
Danilov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Danilov taking a breather.
Danilov lands an uppercut.
Danilov tries to stall but Adesanya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Adesanya tries to circle away but Danilov has him pinned against the ropes.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Danilov tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danilov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adesanya moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danilov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya throws a push kick but Danilov slaps the foot to one side.
Jab from Adesanya.
Danilov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Adesanya.
A nice combination there by Adesanya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.
Danilov lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya thuds his shin into the meat of Danilov's side.
Adesanya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Danilov's head.
Danilov wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adesanya connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Danilov closes the distance and pushes Adesanya back into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adesanya working hard to break the clinch.
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but Danilov is controlling the position.
Adesanya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Danilov tries to land knees in the clinch but Adesanya avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Danilov misses.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov is looking to land body kicks.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adesanya closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Danilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adesanya. Adesanya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that Danilov avoids nicely.
Danilov looks for the body kick but Adesanya saw that one coming.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Danilov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adesanya has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adesanya and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adesanya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Adesanya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danilov throws a series of strikes that have Adesanya backpedaling.
Danilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Adesanya cracks Danilov with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danilov tries to clinch up.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Adesanya counters with a one-two to the body.
Danilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Danilov moves out of range.
Adesanya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adesanya throws a leg kick which misses Danilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Danilov tries to avoid it.
Adesanya scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya is looking to counter the offense by Danilov and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Adesanya thuds a left hand into Danilov's body.
Adesanya thuds his right hand into Danilov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danilov tries a quick counter leg kick but Adesanya is wise to it.
Danilov doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Adesanya.
Danilov tries to clinch there but Adesanya circles away.
Danilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danilov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adesanya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adesanya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov wants to clinch.
Danilov throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
#T1#
Danilov misses the body punch
and Adesanya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danilov needs to keep his hands up - Adesanya had a free shot at his head there.
Danilov tries to clinch #KD#
and before Danilov can reset, Adesanya rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Danilov is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Adesanya counters with a nice uppercut.
Adesanya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danilov's sensitive parts.
Adesanya shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Danilov eats them both and turns towards Adesanya to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Danilov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya lands a really nice looking cross but Danilov seems unphased.
Danilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Adesanya finish him?
Israel Adesanya is winning the standup battle so far.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Danilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Danilov throws a body kick that misses.
Danilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Adesanya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danilov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Danilov throws a hook but Adesanya avoids it easily.#T2#
Adesanya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danilov connects with a solid leg kick.
Adesanya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Danilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Danilov throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Adesanya counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Danilov on his ass! Danilov wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danilov thinking.
Danilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Adesanya counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Danilov goes down! Will Danilov beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!
During a confident post fight interview, Israel Adesanya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC Kickboxing 4
Date: Jan 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Danilov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Danilov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Danilov closes the distance and clinches.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Danilov slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov wants to stall.
Danilov lands a nice knee to the body.
Danilov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, Axelsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Danilov seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Axelsen is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Axelsen checks it
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Danilov misses with a combination
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danilov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov misses with a combination
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Danilov misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danilov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen 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#
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danilov misses with a combination
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danilov throws a combination that misses
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Danilov swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Danilov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Axelsen scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Axelsen checks it
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand. #T1#
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Danilov misses with a straight left.
A left and a right from Danilov both land. Nice combination.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danilov misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen needs to keep his hands up - Danilov had a free shot at his head there.
Danilov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Axelsen blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Axelsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danilov throws a one two combo.
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!
Danilov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruslan Danilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danilov wants to clinch but Axelsen slips to the side
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danilov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danilov connects with the punch.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toke Axelsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Danilov lands but Axelsen takes it in his stride.
Danilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Danilov tries to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danilov looks to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Axelsen checks it
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov misses with an uppercut
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Danilov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danilov wants to clinch
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Axelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danilov moves to clinch but Axelsen breaks away
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov moves to clinch but Axelsen breaks away
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov tries to land a body kick
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov tries to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danilov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Danilov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Danilov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danilov wants to clinch
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Danilov tries to clinch but Axelsen moves away
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Danilov scores with a nice strike.
Danilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Axelsen.
Danilov throws a series of strikes that have Axelsen backpedaling.
Danilov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov closes the distance but Axelsen moves to the side
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Danilov tries to clinch up
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilov misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov wants to clinch
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand. #CL#
Danilov rushes Axelsen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Danilov stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Danilov fails to land. #T2#
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen lands a nice knee to the body.
Danilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Danilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Axelsen.
Danilov digs a right hand underneath Axelsen's ribcage. Axelsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Danilov is looking to control Axelsen's arms but Axelsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the ropes.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Danilov looking to stall.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toke Axelsen.
I think Axelsen 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 36:39
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 36:39
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 36:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toke Axelsen!
In his post fight interview, Toke Axelsen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HC Kickboxing 3
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Danilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randle misses with a body shot.
Randle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Danilov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danilov tries to clinch up.
Randle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Randle.
Randle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Randle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danilov throws a head kick but Randle moves out of range.
Randle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randle has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Danilov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Danilov does no damage.
Danilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randle throws a series of punches but Danilov moves out of range.
Randle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Randle throws an overhand right that lands on Danilov's shoulder, as Danilov tries to avoid the shot.
Danilov throws a right hand that misses
and Randle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danilov tries to clinch but Randle is having none of it.
Randle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Danilov's head.
Randle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randle misses with a looping left.
Danilov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Danilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danilov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danilov throws a low kick but Randle moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Randle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
Randle takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Randle thinks about the counter body kick.
Danilov lands a head shot.#T2#
Randle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Randle.
Danilov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Randle misses with a looping right.
Danilov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randle throws a sloppy head kick and Danilov moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Danilov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randle misses with a leg kick.
Danilov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Randle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danilov tries to clinch but Randle is having none of it.
Randle lands with a slapping head kick.
Danilov moves out of range of the leg kick from Randle.
Randle throws a sloppy head kick and Danilov moves out of range easily.
Danilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randle checks a low kick from Danilov.
Randle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Danilov finds it's way through Randle's defenses.
Danilov throws a hook but Randle avoids it easily.
Danilov misses with a few strikes there.
Randle takes one on the button.
Danilov avoids the body shot from Randle.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Randle pushes Danilov away with a front kick.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randle.
Danilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Randle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danilov throws a head kick that Randle semi-blocks.
Randle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov misses with a body kick.
Randle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Randle is just out of range.
Randle throws a fast counter high kick but Danilov manages to duck under it in time.
Danilov throws a series of punches but Randle moves out of range. #T1#
Randle misses with a body kick.
Danilov misses with a double jab.
Randle lands with a slapping head kick.
Danilov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruslan Danilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danilov throws a leg kick that misses.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Danilov misses with the combination.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danilov tries to clinch up but Randle circles away and keeps his distance.
Danilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randle counters with a nice uppercut.
Randle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Danilov is looking for a counter combo.
A left and a right from Danilov both land. Nice combination. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Randle throws a series of punches but Danilov avoids them all with ease.
Danilov dodges the punch combination from Randle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danilov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Danilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Danilov misses. #CL#
Danilov has managed to clinch.
Randle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Danilov working aggressively here.
Randle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Danilov leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Randle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Danilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randle circles away quickly and effectively.
Randle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Randle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randle throws a head kick that misses.
Danilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danilov throws a right hand that misses
and Randle counters with a one-two to the body.
Danilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Danilov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Danilov throws a punch but it's blocked by Randle.
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, Randle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Danilov has Randle pushed against the ropes.
Danilov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Randle up against the ropes.#T1#
Danilov gets through Randle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Danilov has Randle pressed against the ropes, preventing Randle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Danilov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov misses with the head strike.
Randle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Randle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with the head strike.
Randle wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Danilov tries a body shot but Randle blocks it.
Danilov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Danilov looking to slow down the pace here.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but Randle blocks with his arms.
Danilov lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Danilov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randle avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Randle misses with a low kick.
Randle misses with a body kick.
Danilov throws a big counter combination but Randle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Danilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Danilov takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R4#
Randle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danilov moves out of range as Randle throws a body kick.
Randle misses with a body kick.
Randle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Danilov moves in looking to clinch but Randle pushes him off.#CL#
Danilov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Randle is trying to break the clinch but Danilov is controlling him.
Danilov has Randle pushed against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danilov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov looking to stall.
Randle is trying to push Danilov away but Danilov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Danilov taking a breather. #T1#
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Randle is trying to break free.
Danilov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Lue Randle has been cut.#BC#
Danilov breaks from the clinch.
Danilov tries to clinch but Randle moves out of range.
Randle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Danilov rushes Randle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Randle has had enough of the clinch but Danilov keeps him there for the moment.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Randle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Danilov rushes Randle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Danilov scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Danilov.
#T2#
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
Danilov is trying to stall.
Danilov has Randle pressed against the ropes, preventing Randle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Danilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Danilov lands a left hand.
Lue Randle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Danilov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov tries to work over Randle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danilov effectively controlling the action here.
Ruslan Danilov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Danilov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Danilov 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Ruslan Danilov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Hawaii Kickboxing 2
Date: Jan 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Danilov misses with a two punch combination.
Danilov scores with a kick to the body.
Archer thuds a left hand into Danilov's body.
Archer scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Archer. That snapped Danilov's head back.
Archer slips under a jab from Danilov.#KD2#
Archer scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Danilov to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Archer away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Danilov got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#Danilov is rocked!#KD2#
Archer connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Danilov onto his butt! Danilov bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Oh Danilov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer cracks a nice hook into Danilov's ribs.
Danilov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danilov seems to have got his legs back now.
Danilov is breathing heavily.
Archer thuds a left hand into Danilov's body.
Archer lands with a nice body punch.
Danilov is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Archer doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Danilov crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Danilov's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
A very excited looking Jonathan Archer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Hawaii Kickboxing 1
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick by Danilov misses
and Veglin counters with a one-two to the body.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Danilov misses with an uppercut. Veglin saw that one coming.
Veglin misses with a hook. Danilov ducked under it nicely.
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Danilov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Veglin throws a series of punches but Danilov avoids them all with ease.
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Danilov has Veglin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Danilov throws a punch but it's blocked by Veglin.
Danilov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Danilov stalls.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danilov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Veglin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
Veglin can't break the clinch.
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, Veglin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the ropes.#BC#
Danilov manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Veglin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Veglin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Danilov throws a body punch but Veglin moves out of range.
Veglin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veglin throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Veglin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danilov throws out the jab. #CL#
Danilov has closed the distance and engaged Veglin in a clinch.
Danilov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#BC#
Danilov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Veglin there.#CL#
Danilov closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Veglin is looking to break free of the clinch but Danilov has double underhooks.
Danilov pushes Veglin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colestein Veglin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Veglin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Danilov lands a lovely overhand right.
Veglin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danilov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Veglin feints a jab promting Danilov to slip. Veglin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Danilov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Danilov misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Veglin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Danilov darts in trying to clinch
and Veglin counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin swats away the attempt to clinch by Danilov.
A telegraphed right hand from Danilov misses the target.
Veglin avoids the head kick by Danilov.
#T1#
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Veglin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danilov throws a lazy right hand but Veglin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danilov is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Veglin checks a leg kick.
Danilov moves out of range as Veglin strikes.
Danilov blocks a jab.#CL#
Danilov has managed to clinch.
Danilov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Veglin blocks it with crossed arms.
Veglin can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Danilov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danilov jabs Veglin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veglin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Veglin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veglin throws a right hand that Danilov ducks under and follows up with a left that Danilov also avoids with ease.
Danilov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veglin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Veglin's coach down at Hawaii Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Veglin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veglin moves forwards but Danilov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Danilov moves into the clinch.
Danilov slowing the pace effectively.
Danilov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Danilov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Danilov moves in looking to clinch but Veglin pushes him off.
Veglin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Danilov throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Veglin. Beautiful body shot.
Danilov tries to clinch up.#KD2#
Veglin closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Danilov crashing to the mat! Danilov uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Danilov moves to clinch but Veglin breaks away
and Veglin counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veglin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Veglin scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Danilov to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Veglin away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Danilov got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC2#Danilov is rocked!
Veglin connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Danilov out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colestein Veglin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Colestein Veglin thanked Hawaii Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 3
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 26 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Danilov moves into range and clinches up with Thayer.#TD#
Danilov wants the takedown. Thayer is fighting it off but Danilov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thayer's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danilov (2) vs (0) Thayer
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Danilov stays in close to Thayer's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Danilov has gone for a leg lock! Thayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Danilov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (2) vs (2) Thayer
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danilov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Danilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danilov trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Danilov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thayer escapes and throws Danilov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (2) vs (5) Thayer
Danilov is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Danilov is looking for a sweep.
Danilov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thayer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (6) vs (5) Thayer
Danilov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thayer.
Thayer trying to control but not successfully. #T2##SUB#
Thayer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Danilov gets his way!
Thayer trying to control the hands but Danilov breaks the grip. #SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thayer tries to escape but Danilov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Danilov is persistently looking for the submission but Thayer is defending it well.
#T3##SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thayer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Danilov's guard. Nice work there by Thayer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (6) vs (7) Thayer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Danilov is keeping the position.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Danilov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Thayer is pushing down on Danilov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danilov is fighting to maintain full guard but Thayer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Danilov trying to control here.
Danilov wants to control the action here but instead Thayer manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (6) vs (10) Thayer#SUB2#
Thayer wants to finish this one by submission but Danilov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thayer.
Thayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Danilov wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.#T5#
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danilov is looking to escape.
Danilov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Danilov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Danilov is squirming around, avoiding Thayer's attempts to control the action.
Thayer prevents Danilov from getting the reversal.#T6#
Danilov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Danilov wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy.
Danilov is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Danilov trying to control from the bottom.
Danilov is looking to improve his position.
Danilov wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Danilov is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Thayer seems content to control.
Thayer is thwarting Danilov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Thayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danilov gets full guard.#SUB#
Danilov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving. #T8#
Danilov being controlled here, momentarily.
Danilov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Danilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danilov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Danilov pulls Thayer in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Danilov has his foot on Thayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thayer works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Danilov is keeping the position.
Danilov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Danilov working a defensive guard here.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danilov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10##SUB#
Thayer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Danilov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Thayer is looking to defend but Danilov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Thayer! Danilov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Thayer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 2
Date: Dec 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Danilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shalit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Danilov leaves Shalit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Shalit drives through and clinches with Danilov against the cage.
Danilov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shalit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Danilov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (0) vs (2) Danilov
Shalit controlling Danilov's posture.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Danilov wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Shalit trying to control the position here.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Shalit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danilov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Danilov
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shalit defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a triangle but Shalit pushes his legs off easily.
Shalit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shalit is now in half guard.
Danilov won't allow Shalit to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Danilov is looking to control Shalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Danilov avoid being mounted?
Danilov wants to get back to full guard but Shalit has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (2) Danilov
Shalit is looking to work his way around to Danilov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Shalit trying to control but Danilov is having none of it.
Danilov tries to control Shalit's body but Shalit pushes him off. Danilov squirms to his side and now Shalit has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (8) vs (2) Danilov
Danilov trying to control the hands but Shalit won't let him.
Danilov tries to escape but Shalit has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4##SUB#
Shalit working for the choke.
Shalit not allowing Danilov to control his hands. #SUB#
Shalit looking for the choke but no joy.
Danilov staying busy and making it hard for Shalit to control.
Danilov trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Danilov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Danilov right now.
Danilov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shalit's guard. Nice work there by Danilov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (8) vs (4) Danilov
Shalit keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit controls Danilov momentarily but Danilov frees himself. #T6#
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard.
Danilov trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shalit looking for subs off his back but Danilov has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but Shalit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7##SUB2#
Danilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shalit is just riding it out for now. Danilov eventually gives up the hold.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danilov is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shalit gets full guard.#T8#
Danilov looking to pass the guard.
Shalit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shalit wants to sweep but no luck.
Danilov pushing down on Shalit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Danilov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shalit works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9##SUB#
Shalit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danilov defends well.#SUB#
Shalit looking for a triangle here. Danilov is fighting it but it looks tight! Shalit pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Danilov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Elazar Shalit!
An out of breath Elazar Shalit 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:
Hawaii Grappling 1
Date: Nov 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; African King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Danilov tries to clinch there but King circles away.
#CL2#
Danilov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Danilov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed King clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: King (0) vs (4) Danilov
I really don't envy King right now.
#SUB2#
Danilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
King trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King's coaches at Hawaii Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
King won't allow Danilov to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to improve his position but Danilov is controlling well.
#T1#
Well, if Danilov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Danilov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danilov to get the leverage.
Danilov is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura here.
King tries to get to full guard but Danilov has control of the leg.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Danilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Danilov eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danilov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
King gets back to full guard.
Danilov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
King working for a triangle but Danilov defends it easily.
King keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass. #T3#
King wants to hit a sweep here but Danilov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for King there! Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (7) Danilov
King working to try and regain half guard.
Danilov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
King is squirming around, avoiding Danilov's attempts to control the action.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
King gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. #T4#
King wants to get back to full guard.
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.
Danilov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard.
King is trying to maintain the position but Danilov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Danilov is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
King works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Danilov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Danilov is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Danilov has managed to sneak the leg through.
King is looking to improve his position.
Danilov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
King wants to control but Danilov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Danilov trying to pass the guard but King defending well. #SUB2#
Danilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
King trying to control but Danilov postures up.
King moves into full guard.
King wants to sweep here but Danilov controlling him for the moment.
Danilov stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (10) Danilov
Danilov is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
King struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Danilov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on King'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.
King is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Danilov controlling the position.
Danilov trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Danilov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
King is looking to get back to full guard here but Danilov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (13) Danilov#T9#
King gets back to half guard.
Danilov trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
Danilov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
King tries to roll over but Danilov keeps him under control.
Danilov wants to take a breather but King is having none of it. #SUB2#
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Danilov postures up.
King keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danilov defends well.#SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danilov passes into half guard. #T11#
King tries to get to full guard but Danilov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Danilov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King tries to roll over but Danilov keeps him under control.
King wants to control but Danilov is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Danilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Danilov tries to pass to full mount but King defends it. #T12##SUB2#
Danilov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Danilov seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
King is looking to improve his position.
King is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Danilov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (16) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Danilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Danilov controlling the position. #T14##SUB2#
Danilov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King is trying to improve his position.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Danilov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danilov wins on points by 16 to 0.
Ruslan Danilov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nori Voluspa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Danilov as Voluspa shoots in.
Voluspa closes the distance and clinches up with Danilov, looking for a takedown. Voluspa pushes Danilov against the cage but Danilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Danilov instigates a clinch.
Danilov fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Voluspa gets control of Danilov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Voluspa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Danilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Voluspa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Voluspa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Voluspa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Voluspa is keeping the position.#T1#
Voluspa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Voluspa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Voluspa (2) vs (0) Danilov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa won't allow Danilov to sweep him here.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a triangle but Voluspa pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Danilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voluspa is aware though and is defending well.
Voluspa postures up.
Danilov is pulling down on Voluspa's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Danilov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voluspa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Voluspa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Voluspa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Danilov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Voluspa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Danilov. Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (5) vs (0) Danilov#SUB#
Voluspa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Voluspa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Danilov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Danilov tries to improve position but can't.
Voluspa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danilov keeps working.
Danilov is looking to reverse the position.
Danilov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Voluspa trying to control the action but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Danilov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Voluspa is just content to waste time from the top position. Danilov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Danilov looking for a sweep. Not yet Danilov, not yet. #T5##SUB#
Voluspa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Danilov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Danilov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Danilov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Voluspa (5) vs (4) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Voluspa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Danilov's guard! Nice work there by Voluspa! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Voluspa (7) vs (4) Danilov
Danilov 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.
Danilov can't keep his opponent in guard - Voluspa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Voluspa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danilov is looking to control Voluspa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Danilov avoid being mounted?#T6#
Danilov wants to get back to full guard but Voluspa has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (10) vs (4) Danilov#SUB#
Voluspa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Danilov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Voluspa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Voluspa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Danilov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Danilov tries to buck Voluspa off but Voluspa is having none of it.
Danilov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Danilov is trying to get back to full guard.
Danilov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Danilov is refusing to be controlled, as Voluspa sits in half guard. #SUB#
Voluspa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danilov is just riding it out for now. Voluspa eventually gives up the hold. #T8#
Voluspa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Danilov is defending against the submission attempts here by Voluspa.
#T9#
Danilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Voluspa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danilov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Voluspa is pressing down on Danilov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danilov is holding on for now.
Danilov is pressing down on Voluspa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Danilov keeping full guard, as Voluspa tries to pass. #T10##SUB2#
Danilov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
Voluspa preventing the sweep.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving. #SUB#
Voluspa drops back looking for a leg! Danilov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Danilov manages to kick Voluspa off! Voluspa jumps back into Danilov's guard. #SUB2#
Danilov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Voluspa defends it easily.#SUB2#
Danilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Voluspa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Voluspa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Danilov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Danilov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Danilov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Voluspa (10) vs (8) Danilov#T12##SUB2#
Danilov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Voluspa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Danilov but great work by Voluspa. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Voluspa (14) vs (8) Danilov
Danilov is looking for a sweep.
Voluspa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Danilov gets back to half guard.
Voluspa trying to control from half guard but Danilov is working away. #T13#
Danilov manages to get to full guard.
Voluspa trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Voluspa looking to sit in guard and control but Danilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Voluspa (14) vs (10) Danilov
Danilov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Voluspa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.#T14##SUB#
Voluspa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.
Voluspa keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass.
Danilov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Voluspa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Voluspa (16) vs (10) Danilov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Voluspa takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
Our winner, Nori Voluspa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GC 478: Rahl VS Evans
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Danilov avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
Danilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danilov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sailcirc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Danilov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sailcirc's guard.
Sailcirc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Danilov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sailcirc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sailcirc controlling Danilov's posture.
Sailcirc looking to control but Danilov passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov trying to control from half guard but Sailcirc is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Danilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sailcirc sees it coming and defends easily.
Sailcirc is looking for a sweep. Danilov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Danilov is looking to advance position but Sailcirc won't allow it.
Sailcirc is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Danilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sailcirc defends it well.
Danilov is controlling the pace.
Danilov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Danilov is trying to control. Sailcirc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Danilov controlling the pace.
Sailcirc tries to roll over but Danilov keeps him under control.
Sailcirc is still trying to improve position.
Danilov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Danilov controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danilov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sailcirc defending well though.
Sailcirc tries to roll over but Danilov keeps him under control.
Danilov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Danilov prevents Sailcirc from improving his position.#T3#
Danilov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Danilov seems to be working for a kimura but Sailcirc defends the submission attempt.
Sailcirc works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sailcirc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sailcirc seems keen to control Danilov's posture.
Danilov connects with a couple of short punches.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Sailcirc is keeping the position.
Sailcirc looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Danilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sailcirc looking to control.
Danilov postures up in Sailcirc's guard and throws a big left but Sailcirc blocks it.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Sailcirc is keeping the position.
Sailcirc being controlled here, momentarily.
Danilov preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Sailcirc is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sailcirc manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Sailcirc's guard.
Danilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sailcirc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Sailcirc feints and as Danilov raises his hands in defense, Sailcirc changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Danilov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danilov controlling the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sailcirc working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ruslan Danilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danilov controls Sailcirc momentarily but Sailcirc frees himself.
Sailcirc trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc tries to free his leg and advance position but Danilov is retaining full guard.
Danilov 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.
Danilov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sailcirc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Danilov wants to get back to full guard.
Sailcirc wants to take a breather but Danilov is having none of it.
Danilov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Danilov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sailcirc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Danilov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Danilov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sailcirc keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc is controlling Danilov's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sailcirc can do to turn this around?#T2#
Sailcirc is trying to control the position but Danilov postures up.
Sailcirc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danilov's guard. #REVB#
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving. #SUB#
Danilov is looking for a triangle but Sailcirc pushes his legs off easily.
Danilov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sailcirc trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Danilov controls Sailcirc momentarily but Sailcirc frees himself.
Danilov 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.#T3#
Sailcirc pushes down on Danilov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Danilov is staying active underneath Sailcirc, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Danilov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sailcirc.
Danilov trying to control here.
Sailcirc passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Danilov!
Danilov gets back to half guard.
Danilov wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.
#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Danilov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Sailcirc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danilov is working hard here to advance position.
Danilov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
Sailcirc trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sailcirc trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danilov is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torcadall Sailcirc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Danilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sailcirc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Sailcirc on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov misses with a looping right.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sailcirc was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Sailcirc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
A head kick misses from Danilov. #CL2#
Sailcirc rushes Danilov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Danilov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sailcirc has hold of one of Danilov's legs. Danilov is fighting the takedown attempt but Sailcirc gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sailcirc looking to sit in guard and control but Danilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sailcirc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danilov is one step ahead there.
Danilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sailcirc's head.#T1#
Sailcirc trying to keep a closed guard but Danilov is proving a slippery customer.
Danilov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Danilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sailcirc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sailcirc can't keep his opponent in guard - Danilov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Danilov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sailcirc tries to get to full guard but Danilov has control of the leg.
Danilov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Danilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danilov is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Danilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danilov is keen to just control but Sailcirc is a slippery customer.
Danilov thows a huge punch but Sailcirc dodges it nicely.
Sailcirc is looking for a sweep. Danilov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Danilov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sailcirc makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sailcirc.
Sailcirc wants to sweep but no luck.
Sailcirc is controlling Danilov's posture.
Sailcirc being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Danilov lands a couple of elbows.
Sailcirc trying to control the position.
Sailcirc working a defensive guard but Danilov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sailcirc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Danilov trying to control the position but Sailcirc is working away.
Danilov 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.
Danilov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Sailcirc gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Danilov lands a nice short elbow.
Sailcirc is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danilov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sailcirc wants to control the action here but instead Danilov manages to pass to full mount!
Sailcirc is looking to get to half guard.
Sailcirc regains half guard.
Danilov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danilov thows a huge punch but Sailcirc dodges it nicely.
Danilov prevents Sailcirc from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sailcirc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danilov passes to full mount!
Danilov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Danilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Danilov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Danilov!
A victorious Ruslan Danilov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GC 476: Don VS Ekwall
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Danilov misses its intended target.
Danilov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danilov lands a body shot.
Danilov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Danilov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danilov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ndombele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick lands for Danilov.
Danilov feints a jab promting Ndombele to slip. Danilov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ndombele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ndombele misses with a low kick.
Ndombele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Danilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ndombele throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Danilov counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Danilov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ndombele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Danilov trying to control the action but Ndombele is working from the bottom.
Ndombele is being controlled here. #T1##SUB2#
Danilov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ndombele has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Danilov but great work by Ndombele.
Ndombele wants to stand but Danilov is controlling his arm.
Ndombele staying calm.
Danilov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ndombele's best efforts.
Ndombele prevents Danilov from improving his position.
Danilov keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Ndombele passes into side control, despite Danilov's attempt to control the position.
Danilov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ndombele controlling from side mount.
Danilov is looking for a sweep.
Ndombele scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ndombele lands a few punches from side control.
Danilov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Danilov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ndombele is looking to take a break and control but Danilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danilov is looking to regain half guard here but Ndombele keeps moving and retains side control.
Ndombele tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Danilov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ndombele controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Danilov is trying to get back to half guard.
Danilov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danilov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ndombele is thwarting Danilov's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov is looking for a sweep. Ndombele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mousa Ndombele will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ndombele misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele stuffs the takedown attempt from Danilov. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ndombele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick from Ndombele, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Danilov.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Danilov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ndombele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ndombele is not content to let Danilov control the position.
Ndombele is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danilov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Danilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Danilov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ndombele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danilov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Danilov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ndombele's head.
Danilov is looking to advance position but Ndombele won't allow it. #SUB2#
Danilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ndombele is just riding it out for now. Danilov eventually gives up the hold.
Danilov content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Danilov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ndombele's thigh. Ndombele counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Danilov throws an elbow that misses. Ndombele uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Danilov's guard. Nice move by Ndombele!#REVR##T3#
Ndombele scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a triangle but Ndombele pushes his legs off easily.
Ndombele looking to pass the guard.
Ndombele wants to stand but Danilov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Danilov wants to sweep here but Ndombele controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ndombele throws a big elbow that misses.
Ndombele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Danilov's guard.
Ndombele trying to mount his opponent but Danilov defends it.
Danilov taking some punishment here, with Ndombele in his half guard. #SUB2#
Danilov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ndombele is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Danilov!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danilov is looking to improve his position but Ndombele isn't that keen on the idea.
Ndombele looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mousa Ndombele will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ndombele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. Danilov saw that one coming.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ndombele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndombele.
A slapping leg kick lands for Danilov.
Danilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ndombele.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danilov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danilov throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Danilov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ndombele - the referee stops the clock and Danilov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ndombele. Danilov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Danilov throws the left hand but Ndombele avoids the punch easily.
Ndombele misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Danilov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov misses with a leg kick
and Ndombele counters with a nice uppercut.
Ndombele throws a right hand that misses
and Danilov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ndombele thinking.
Ndombele throws an overhand right that lands on Danilov's shoulder, as Danilov tries to avoid the shot.
Ndombele lands a right hook to the body.
Danilov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Danilov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice sprawl there from Ndombele as Danilov shoots in.
Mousa Ndombele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ndombele scores with a sloppy right hand. Danilov should have avoided that one.
Ndombele darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Danilov is rocked!
Ndombele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ndombele finish him?
Ndombele misses with a leg kick.
Danilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Good leg kick by Danilov.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ndombele. That's going to slow Danilov down.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ndombele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ndombele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Danilov checks the leg kick.
Mousa Ndombele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ndombele works Danilov's body with a nice hook.
Ndombele throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ndombele connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Ndombele.
Ndombele with the inside leg kick.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ndombele as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ndombele.
Ndombele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Danilov connects with a body shot.
Danilov slips under a jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov slips a straight right by Ndombele.
Ndombele scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Danilov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ndombele. Ndombele obviously looking to wear him down.
Danilov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ndombele lands a nice shot to the body.
Ndombele throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Danilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ndombele throws a leg kick
and Danilov counters with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Ndombele tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Danilov.
Ndombele misses with a hook.
Ndombele digs a good body shot into Danilov's ribs.
Danilov misses with a double jab.
Danilov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Ndombele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov looks for a takedown but Ndombele sprawls well.
Mousa Ndombele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Ndombele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ndombele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele thumps Danilov with a low kick.
Ndombele lands with a hook. Danilov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ndombele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Danilov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ndombele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ndombele lands a nice hook to Danilov's body. Danilov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danilov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danilov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ndombele is out of range and Danilov settles back down.
Nice cross by Ndombele.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ndombele.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Ndombele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ndombele 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!
A less than humble Mousa Ndombele misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GC 473: Doomsday VS Danilov
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Doomsday checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Doomsday dives in and scores a takedown into Danilov's guard.
Doomsday throwing strikes but missing.
Doomsday is in close to Danilov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Doomsday looking to pass the guard.
Danilov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danilov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doomsday won't allow Danilov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Doomsday avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Danilov is trying to keep Doomsday in close.
Doomsday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Danilov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doomsday 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.#T1#
Doomsday postures up in Danilov's guard and throws a big left but Danilov blocks it.
Doomsday stands up over Danilov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Danilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doomsday.
Danilov looking to control.
Doomsday landing some decent shots from guard.
Doomsday lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doomsday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doomsday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Danilov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doomsday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Danilov looking to control.
Doomsday postures up and lands a big shot to Danilov's brow.
Danilov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Doomsday isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Danilov stacks Doomsday on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Danilov!#T2##SUB2#
Danilov is trying to get an arm triangle but Doomsday is defending well.
Danilov is working Doomsday over with some ground and pound from side control.
Danilov lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov wants to control but Doomsday is keeping him busy.
Doomsday is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Doomsday prevents Danilov from improving position.
Doomsday sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doomsday defends it well. #T3#
Doomsday wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Doomsday actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Doomsday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Doomsday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doomsday gets back to full guard.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Danilov forces his way into half guard.
Danilov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doomsday tries to roll over but Danilov keeps him under control.
Doomsday regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Doomsday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Danilov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Doomsday has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Danilov is looking to defend but Doomsday has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Danilov! Doomsday pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Danilov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kronos Doomsday!
Kronos Doomsday is the new welterweight champion!
Kronos Doomsday seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GC 469: Oosthuizen VS De La We
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Danilov shoots in for a takedown but Ndombele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ndombele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Danilov checks it well.
Danilov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ndombele can pounce on him.
Ndombele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danilov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Danilov clinches up against the cage.
Ndombele can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
Danilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ndombele being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Ndombele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ndombele has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele checks a leg kick.
Ndombele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danilov tries to clinch but Ndombele moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Danilov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ndombele doesn't seem phased though.
Danilov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Danilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. Danilov saw that one coming.
Danilov is looking to counter punch.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ndombele was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Ndombele misses with a wild body shot.
Danilov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ndombele is looking to slow Danilov down with leg kicks.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Danilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Ndombele counters with a good low kick that Danilov was not able to check.
Ndombele lands a nice shot to the body.
Ndombele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Ndombele slaps away a takedown attempt from Danilov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ndombele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Ndombele.#T2#
Danilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ndombele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danilov scrambles back to his feet.
Danilov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ndombele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Danilov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ndombele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Ndombele controls the action.
Danilov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ndombele throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
Danilov takes a shot to the head.
Ndombele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ndombele lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Ndombele manages to break the clinch.
Danilov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a low kick, looking for Danilov's leg but Danilov calmly moves out of range.
Danilov lands with a cross.
Mousa Ndombele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Danilov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Danilov thows a huge punch but Ndombele dodges it nicely.
Ndombele trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ndombele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danilov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Danilov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ndombele is trying to escape the mount.
Danilov controlling from mount. #T4#
Ndombele regains half guard.#SUB#
Danilov seems to be looking for submissions.
Ndombele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Danilov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ndombele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ndombele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Danilov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Danilov's back!
Ndombele lands a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Ndombele is looking for the choke from the back position but Danilov is controlling his hands well.
Danilov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ndombele connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Danilov to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Ndombele 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#
Danilov scores with a nice right hand.
Danilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ndombele.
Danilov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ndombele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danilov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ndombele backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
Ndombele throws a low kick but Danilov avoids it.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndombele moves away.
Danilov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ndombele misses with a leg kick.
Danilov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ndombele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danilov works the jab nicely.#ROC#Ndombele is rocked!
Ndombele throws a push kick but Danilov slaps the foot to one side.
Danilov lands a nice hook to Ndombele's body. Ndombele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ndombele is still on wobbly legs! Can Danilov finish him?
Danilov cracks Ndombele with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ndombele falls to his knees and Danilov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#969 Lovanov v Barboza
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Danilov throws a hook but Grayson avoids it easily.
Grayson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danilov throws a wild body kick that Grayson sees coming a mile off.
Danilov throws a body punch but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Grayson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Danilov, pushing him back against the cage.
Grayson lands a nice elbow.
Danilov blocks an elbow strike.
Danilov blocks an elbow strike from Grayson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danilov.
Grayson taking a breather.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Danilov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grayson lands an elbow inside.
I was talking to Danilov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A bit of stalling here from Danilov.
Danilov has Grayson pressed against the cage.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Danilov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but Grayson avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
Grayson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Danilov avoids the elbow strike from Grayson, against the cage.
Danilov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grayson up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grayson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Danilov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but Grayson avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson is looking to control Danilov's arms but Danilov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grayson has his back to the cage.
Grayson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Danilov blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Grayson being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Danilov as the two fighters clinch.
Danilov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
Grayson misses with an elbow over the top.
Danilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Danilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grayson is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grayson.
Danilov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grayson lands an elbow inside that Danilov shrugs off.
Danilov stalling.
Grayson lands an elbow inside that Danilov shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Ruslan Danilov has been cut.
Danilov blocks the elbow strike.
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!
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Grayson controls the action.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
Grayson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grayson lands an elbow just above Danilov 's eye.
Danilov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Danilov.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Danilov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Danilov avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Danilov stalls.
Grayson takes a shot to the head.
Danilov blocks the elbow strike.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Grayson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Danilov avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson lands a nice elbow.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grayson.
Grayson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Danilov avoids the elbow strike from Grayson, against the cage.
Grayson misses with an elbow over the top.
Danilov blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danilov's brow.
Danilov dodges an elbow strike from Grayson.
Danilov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Danilov slows down the pace here.
Danilov dodges an elbow strike from Grayson.
Danilov stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Grayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Danilov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A nice combination there by Grayson.
Grayson lands with a straight right. Danilov didn't see that one coming.
Danilov lands a right hook to the body.
Grayson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grayson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grayson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Danilov in his tracks. #CL#
Danilov moves into the clinch successfully.
Danilov looking to slow down the pace here.
Danilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Danilov dodges an elbow strike from Grayson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danilov's brow.
Grayson misses with an elbow over the top.
Danilov trying to stall but Grayson improves his position.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov tries to stall but Grayson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Danilov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grayson up against the cage.#T1#
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Danilov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grayson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grayson prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danilov's brow.
Grayson just leaning against Danilov, taking a breather.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Grayson breaks from the clinch.
Grayson moves in looking to clinch but Danilov pushes him off.
Grayson tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Grayson wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grayson. That's going to slow Danilov down.
Grayson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grayson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Danilov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danilov throws a looping overhand right but Grayson ducks down to avoid it.
Danilov misses with a leg kick.
A head kick by Grayson misses
and Danilov counters with an outside leg kick.
Jason Grayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Grayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grayson.
Grayson with the inside leg kick.
Grayson tried to score with a low kick but Danilov checks it.
Danilov is looking to slow Grayson down with leg kicks.
Danilov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grayson throws a head kick but Danilov moves out of range.
Grayson tries to clinch up but Danilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice cross by Danilov.#CL#
Danilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Danilov is pushing Grayson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Danilov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danilov's brow.
Danilov taking a breather.
Danilov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Danilov pushes Grayson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Danilov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grayson trying to control the position but instead, Danilov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grayson into the cage.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Danilov blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Danilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grayson is defending well for now.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
Danilov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Danilov has had enough of the clinch but Grayson keeps him there for the moment.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Danilov looking to stall.
Grayson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Danilov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grayson's face.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
Danilov avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
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!
Grayson stalling the fight.
#BC#
Danilov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Grayson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Danilov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grayson wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
Danilov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grayson to score with a decent uppercut.
Grayson throws a low kick but Danilov avoids it.
Danilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grayson tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Danilov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grayson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grayson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
#TD#
Danilov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grayson was covering up waiting for the punch and Danilov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Grayson is controlling Danilov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Grayson.
Danilov cracks Grayson with a solid left hand.#T1#
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Grayson is retaining full guard.
Danilov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grayson is trying to control the position but Danilov postures up.
Danilov is stalling in the full guard.
Danilov scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov stays in close to Grayson's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grayson wants to sweep but no luck.
Grayson trying to control the position here.
Danilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danilov digs a good body shot into Grayson's ribs.
Danilov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grayson.
Grayson lands a slapping body shot.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grayson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Danilov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Grayson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Danilov finds it's way round the side to connect with Grayson's head.
Danilov jabs Grayson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Danilov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grayson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Danilov.
Danilov tries to counter with a takedown but Grayson is quick to defend against it.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grayson lands with a slapping head kick.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grayson manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Grayson lands but Danilov takes it in his stride.
Grayson 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.
Danilov missing with a left hand there. Grayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grayson looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Grayson throws a sloppy head kick and Danilov moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grayson. That's going to slow Danilov down.
Jason Grayson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Grayson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov misses with a body punch
and Grayson counters with a leg kick.
Grayson misses with a head kick.
Grayson lands with a straight right. Danilov didn't see that one coming.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grayson manages to avoid it.
Grayson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Danilov's head backwards.
Grayson slips under a jab.
Grayson sizes up Danilov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab lands there for Grayson.
Danilov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grayson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grayson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Danilov lands a right hook to the body.
Danilov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Grayson.
I've got Grayson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Grayson!
Jason Grayson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
GAMMA#966 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vernon tries to close the distance and clinch but Danilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vernon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Vernon throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Vernon lunges at Danilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danilov's hand.
Danilov wants to clinch
and Vernon counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vernon.
Vernon tries to clinch but Danilov is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danilov misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon lands with an overhand left.
A solid body kick from Vernon.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Vernon gets tackled into the cage by Danilov. Danilov maintains the clinch.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danilov blocks a body shot from Vernon. #T1#
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov is trying to push Vernon away but Vernon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vernon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov tries a knee to the head but Vernon blocks it.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Danilov has Vernon pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Vernon.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Vernon.
Vernon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vernon lands a shot to the body.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Danilov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Danilov throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
A short right from Danilov.
Vernon tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
Danilov stalls.
Vernon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Danilov or not.
Danilov looking to stall.
Vernon cracks Danilov with a nice body shot.
Vernon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vernon.
Vernon tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Vernon digs a right hand underneath Danilov's ribcage. Danilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danilov looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Vernon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danilovs head.
Vernon lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Danilov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vernon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Danilov.
A body shot lands from Vernon.
Still in the clinch, Vernon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Danilov is pushing Vernon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vernon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Vernon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vernon lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Vernon.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
Danilov slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Vernon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vernon scores with a nice head shot.
Vernon lands a lovely overhand right.
Danilov swings widly with a right hand
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vernon misses with a looping left.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Danilov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Danilov misses with a looping right.
Vernon scores with a jab.
Vernon pushes Danilov away with a front kick.
Danilov misses with a left hand
and Vernon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danilov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vernon throws a push kick but Danilov slaps the foot to one side.
Vernon moves in looking to clinch but Danilov pushes him off.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
Vernon misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Danilov counters by moving into the clinch.
Isaac Vernon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vernon is trying to drag Danilov to the mat but Danilov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Danilov.
Danilov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vernon misses with the head strike.
#T1#
The referee calls for Danilov to work.
Vernon lands a left hand.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Vernon.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vernon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Danilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Vernon breaks from the clinch.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vernon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vernon staying out of range there.
Vernon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Danilov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danilov throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Danilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vernon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Danilov is out of range.
Vernon takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Danilov throws out a counter right but Vernon avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Vernon has closed the distance and engaged Danilov in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon misses with the head strike.
Vernon tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov lands a left hand.
Vernon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Vernon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vernon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Vernon.
Danilov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vernons head.
Danilov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danilov lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards. #T3#
Danilov slows down the pace here.
Danilov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vernon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Vernon digs a right hand into Danilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danilov's gas tank.
Vernon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vernon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vernon lands with a light punch inside.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vernon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Danilov scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Vernon.
Vernon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vernon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danilov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov is looking to control Vernon's arms but Vernon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the cage. #TD#
Vernon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Danilov regains guard immediately.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Danilov.
Danilov is trying to keep Vernon in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon 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#
Vernon avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Vernon's corner calls for a 1-2. Vernon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danilov avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Vernon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danilov.
A jab from Vernon misses.
Vernon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vernon misses the target.
Vernon lands with an overhand left.
Danilov is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws a push kick but Danilov slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Vernon gets caught napping as Danilov dives in and scores a takedown. Vernon manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Danilov controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Danilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Danilov postures up.
Danilov being controlled here momentarily.
Danilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vernon has wrist control.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vernon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vernon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vernon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vernon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Danilov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danilov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vernon finds it's way round the side to connect with Danilov's head.
Danilov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Danilov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vernon.
Danilov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vernon's waist but Vernon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Danilov off to one side.
Danilov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vernon throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Danilov.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Danilov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Danilov feints the counter takedown.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vernon blocks a jab.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Danilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danilov misses with a body punch
and Vernon counters with a series of strikes. Danilov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vernon lands the left hand.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt - Vernon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Vernon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Danilov pushes Vernon up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Danilov breaks the clinch.
Danilov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vernon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Vernon.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Danilov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there #TD#
and Vernon counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Vernon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vernon 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!
An out of breath Isaac Vernon 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:
GAMMA#962 Song v Joosep
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Gerber throws a lazy head kick
and Danilov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gerber.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Danilov.
Gerber 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.
Gerber checks a leg kick.
Danilov with a nice cross.
Gerber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
Danilov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gerber keeps Danilov at a distance using the push kick.
Danilov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber slips a straight right by Danilov.
Gerber clobbers Danilov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gerber throws a hook but Danilov blocks it.
Gerber misses with a straight left. #T1#
Gerber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gerber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gerber moves out of range as Danilov strikes.
A punch combination from Danilov misses.
A punch lands to the side of Danilov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danilov.#CL2#
Danilov darts in and clinches Gerber up against the cage.#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Danilov misses the target.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danilov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Danilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danilov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danilov blocks a jab.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Danilov connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Gerber blocks the low kick.
It looked like Gerber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danilov tries for a takedown but Gerber circles away easily
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Danilov lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Gerber tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gerber misses with a hook.
Danilov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danilov throws a right hand that Gerber ducks under and follows up with a left that Gerber also avoids with ease.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Gerber scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danilov throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Danilov is just out of range.
Danilov with the counter takedown but Gerber avoids it easily.
Danilov connects with a right hand. Gerber shakes it off.
Danilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerber.
A telegraphed right hand from Danilov misses the target.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Gerber scores with a jab to the head.
Danilov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Gerber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Danilov.
Gerber takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Danilov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danilov connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Danilov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Gerber misses.
Gerber 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.
Gerber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danilov lands a nice shot that snaps Gerber's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Gerber. No joy for Danilov on that attempt.
Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Gerber throws a low kick but Danilov avoids it.
Danilov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gerber scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov walks into a left hand.
A low kick from Gerber is predictable there
letting Danilov counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Danilov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gerber thuds a left hand into Danilov's body.
Danilov throws a leg kick but Gerber moved away.
Danilov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov throws a jab when Gerber was well out of range.
Danilov connects with a looping right hand.
Danilov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Gerber sets himself, and Danilov steps forward looking for the clinch! Gerber avoids it this time.
Gerber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gerber looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gerber finds it's way through Danilov's defenses.
Danilov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gerber at a distance.
Gerber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber scores with a punch to the head.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gerber feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Gerber connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Danilov clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Danilov.
Danilov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Danilov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Gerber throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Danilov.
Danilov misses with a body shot
and Gerber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Gerber finds it's way through Danilov's defenses.
Gerber lands with a good body shot.
Gerber scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Danilov.
Danilov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gerber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Gerber cracks a nice hook into Danilov's ribs.
Danilov is breathing heavily.
Gerber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danilov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Danilov.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov closes the distance but Gerber moves to the side
and Gerber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gerber takes one on the button.
Gerber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Gerber looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Danilov misses. #T3#
Danilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gerber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gerber thuds a left hand into Danilov's body.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Danilov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Gerber clobbers Danilov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Danilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gerber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Danilov.
Gerber throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gerber ducks right into an uppercut from Danilov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov checks the leg kick.
Gerber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gerber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gerber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Danilov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gerber doesn't seem bothered though.
Gerber tries to land a front kick but Danilov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danilov lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crunch! Danilov slams his shin into Gerber's torso.
Gerber missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gerber throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Danilov. Those never looked like landing.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danilov throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters circling a little - Gerber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Danilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gerber tried to counter with a leg kick but Danilov avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber cracks Danilov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Danilov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gerber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danilov scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Danilov takes one to the side of the head.
Danilov swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Danilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Gerber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Danilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Gerber scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danilov with a poor takedown
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
Danilov scores with a hook to the body. Gerber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danilov.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber throws an overhand right that lands on Danilov's shoulder, as Danilov tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Danilov rushes Gerber and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Gerber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danilov throws a series of punches but Gerber moves out of range. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gerber walks into a stiff left hand from Danilov.
Gerber lets loose with a powerful body kick. Danilov will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Gerber.
Danilov tries for a takedown but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Danilov.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Danilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Danilov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danilov is defended easily by Gerber.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.#T3#
Gerber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Danilov moves out of range as Gerber strikes.
Gerber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danilov misses with a left hand
and Gerber counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Danilov looks to land a left hand but Gerber moved out of range nicely.
Danilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gerber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danilov scrambles back to his feet.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Danilov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Danilov slips a straight right by Gerber.
Danilov wants to counter the offense by Gerber and move into the clinch position.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Gerber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gerber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov throws a front kick aimed at Gerber's knee but Gerber avoids it well.
Gerber throws a leg kick but Danilov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Danilov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Gerber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Danilov tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Danilov. Beautiful body shot.
Gerber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danilov throws a leg kick but Gerber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danilov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gerber 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
An out of breath Romulus Gerber 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:
GAMMA#958 Karim v Bento
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Weudke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Weudke lands with a hook. Danilov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Danilov dodges the punch combination from Weudke.
Danilov tries to clinch up but Weudke circles away and keeps his distance.
Danilov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Weudke checks it well.
Danilov misses with a straight right.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
Weudke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Weudke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danilov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke lands a nice shot to the body.
Weudke motions for Danilov to come forward. Weudke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov wants to land a leg kick but Weudke is out of range.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Weudke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danilov's sensitive parts.
Weudke lands a leg kick that knocks Danilov off balance momentarily.#T1#
Danilov takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
Danilov loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
Weudke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Weudke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danilov misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danilov tries to move into range but Weudke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Danilov dives in for a single leg takedown but Weudke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weudke.
Danilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weudke's elbow. #T2#
Weudke scores with a shoulder strike.
Danilov blocks the elbow strike.
Weudke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Weudke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Weudke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Danilov staying out of range there.
Weudke dodges the punch combination from Danilov.
Weudke digs a good body shot into Danilov's ribs.
Danilov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weudke.
Weudke looks to land a right hand but Danilov moved out of range.
Danilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danilov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weudke scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
A nice leg kick from Weudke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke lands with a good body shot.
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Weudke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Weudke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Danilov rather than just go for the knockout.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
Danilov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Weudke counters with a two punch combo.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Weudke connects with an inside leg kick.
Danilov closes the distance and clinches up with Weudke, looking for a takedown. Danilov pushes Weudke against the cage but Weudke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weudke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Danilov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Danilov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weudke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Danilov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Weudke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danilov takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Weudke slips a jab and a cross from Danilov.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
Danilov throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke counters with a left to the body.
Weudke connects with an inside leg kick.
Danilov misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Weudke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Weudke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weudke misses with the combination.
Danilov tries to clinch up but Weudke circles away and keeps his distance.
Danilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weudke.
Danilov 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.
An inside leg kick from Danilov misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow Danilov down.
Danilov avoids a kick to the body.
Weudke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Weudke lands the left hand.
Danilov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weudke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danilov somewhat.
Danilov misses with a low kick as Weudke jumps back.
Weudke lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by Weudke.
Danilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Danilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Danilov tries to avoid it.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Weudke moves out of range as Danilov strikes.
Weudke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke tries to score with a low kick but Danilov moves his leg out of the way.
Danilov swinging wildly here.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weudke works Danilov's body with a nice hook.
Weudke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danilov. That did some damage!#T1#
Weudke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Danilov looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Danilov misses with a looping left.
Roland Weudke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
Weudke throws a shot to the body.
Weudke connects with a solid leg kick.
Weudke scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danilov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Weudke loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Weudke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weudke misses with a straight right.
Danilov wants to slow Weudke down by chopping away at his legs.
Weudke throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Weudke digs a good hook to Danilov's body.
Danilov avoids the body shot from Weudke.
#TD#
Danilov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weudke did well to prevent Danilov getting side control.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weudke wants to improve his position but Danilov is controlling well.
Weudke is concentrating on defense, preventing Danilov from advancing position.
Let's hope that Weudke 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danilov is trying to control the action in half guard but Weudke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Weudke trying to control from the bottom.
Danilov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weudke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Danilov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Danilov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weudke's head. #T3#
Weudke tries to get to full guard but Danilov has control of the leg.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weudke keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weudke keeps the fight on the outside.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Weudke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Danilov misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Danilov shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Weudke misses.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weudke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Danilov throws the left hand but Weudke avoids the punch easily.
Danilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danilov wants to clinch up but Weudke keeps it at a distance.
Danilov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Danilov throws a front kick aimed at Weudke's knee but Weudke avoids it well.
Danilov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Weudke counters with an outside leg kick.
Weudke lands with a nice body punch.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke is looking to slow Danilov down with leg kicks.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Weudke connects with a looping right hand.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danilov misses with a looping left.
Danilov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weudke is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Weudke.
Weudke moves out of range of the strikes.
Weudke looks to land a combination. Danilov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
Weudke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danilov is looking to clinch but Weudke is avoiding it.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Danilov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Weudke manages to circle out of the way.
Danilov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danilov blocks a jab.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Danilov. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Weudke.
Weudke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
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!
Weudke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danilov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Weudke throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Danilov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Danilov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danilov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weudke can pounce on him.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
A jab from Danilov misses.
Weudke scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weudke.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke lands a leg kick that knocks Danilov off balance momentarily.
Danilov misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke takes one to the chin there.
Danilov misses the body punch
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weudke lands a nice hook to Danilov's body. Danilov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danilov misses with a hook to the body
and Weudke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Danilov throws a low kick but Weudke moves out of range easily.
Danilov stuns Weudke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weudke lands a jab to the nose.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Danilov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weudke.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.#CL#
Danilov has managed to clinch.
Weudke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Danilov is keeping busy.
Danilov avoiding damage.
Danilov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Weudke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danilov lands a head kick. Weudke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Weudke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Danilov.#T3#
Danilov takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
Weudke swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weudke lands with a right hand.
Weudke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Weudke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weudke wants to land a leg kick but Danilov is out of range.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Weudke as Danilov shoots in.
Weudke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weudke lands with an uppercut that bounces Danilov off the cage and back into range.
Danilov has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Danilov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Weudke.
Weudke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danilov circles away quickly and effectively.
Danilov tries to counter by clinching up but Weudke breaks away and moves out of range.
Weudke lands with a hook. Danilov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Weudke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Danilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with a nice leg kick.
Weudke lands the left hand.
Weudke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weudke throws a series of punches but Danilov avoids them all with ease.
Danilov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weudke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Danilov.
Danilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Weudke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weudke 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!
Our winner, Roland Weudke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GAMMA#954 Karim v LaTroy
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Danilov lands a jab to the head.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Danilov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A right-left combo lands from Danilov.
Ape takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danilov misses with a leg kick
letting Ape counter with a right hand.
Ape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Nice uppercut there from Danilov.
Danilov takes one on the button.
Jab from Danilov.
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!
Danilov works over Ape's head and body with a nice combination.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ape.
Ape thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danilov.
Danilov looks to land a body kick but Ape moved away.
Danilov throws an off balance right hand
letting Ape counter with a right hand.
Ape misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Danilov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danilov looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
Ape keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Danilov thows a body kick. Ape tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Danilov misses with a jab to the body
and Ape counters with a good low kick that Danilov was not able to check.
A leg kick checked by Danilov.
Ape swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Danilov checks a leg kick.
Danilov staying out of range there.
Danilov with the inside leg kick.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Ape is looking to counter punch.
Danilov throws a body punch but Ape moves out of range.
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ape misses the shot to the body. #T2##KD#
Ape lands a big uppercut and Danilov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Danilov looks OK. Ape waves Danilov back to his feet!#ROC#Danilov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ape lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danilov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danilov looks to throw the jab but Ape is out of range.
Danilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ape.
Ape on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ape throws the left hand but Danilov avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Ape.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Danilov checks a leg kick.
Danilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ape.
#T3#
Danilov misses with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Ape.
Danilov connects with a crisp jab.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt - Ape sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danilov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ape is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danilov slips a jab from Ape.
Danilov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danilov misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ape circles away from the clinch attempt
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Danilov misses.
Ape fires out a quick counter leg kick but Danilov just manages to avoid it.#T4#
A low kick from Danilov misses
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ape finish him?
A head kick from Danilov lands but Ape takes it in his stride.
Danilov seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape with the inside leg kick.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Danilov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Ape misses its intended target.
Danilov shoots in but no luck this time.
Danilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danilov throws a right hand that misses
and Ape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Danilov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ape on his heels. He'll look to pass Ape's guard now, I'm sure.
Danilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ape has wrist control.
Danilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ape's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Danilov throws a lazy head kick
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body
and Ape counters with a crisp right that sends Danilov to the canvas! Ape follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
A victorious Grey Ape thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GAMMA#951 Karim v Hiro
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danilov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
River is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
River lands with a right hand. #CL#
Danilov has River up against the cage in a clinch.
Danilov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
River jumps guard and drags Danilov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Danilov is working River over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Danilov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Danilov works over River with some ground and pound from guard.
Danilov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Danilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danilov trying to control but River is working from the bottom. #T1#
Danilov distracts River with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Danilov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Our spies down at at Rivers Edge Gym inform us that River has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Danilov trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
River bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danilov's guard. #REVB#
River postures up and lands a big shot to Danilov's brow.
Danilov working a defensive guard here.
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
River drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Danilov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now River has Danilov in his guard.#REVR#
Danilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
River looking to control.
Danilov distracts River with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Danilov stays in close to River's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Danilov 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.
Danilov is working River over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Danilov content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
River working for submissions but it's allowed Danilov to get to half guard.
Danilov trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danilov trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Danilov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. River defending well though.
Danilov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Danilov working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Danilov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Danilov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov 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#
Danilov doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
#TD#
Danilov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching River on his heels. He'll look to pass River's guard now, I'm sure.
Danilov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Danilov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Danilov throws an elbow that misses. River uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Danilov's guard. Nice move by River!#REVB#
River postures up.
Danilov wants to control the position but River says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Danilov wants to control but River is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River trying to control the action but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Danilov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Danilov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danilov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Danilov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
River working for a triangle but Danilov defends it easily.
#T2#
Danilov controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danilov. #SUB2#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?#T3#
Danilov stays in close to River's body and controls the position.
Danilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Danilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danilov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danilov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
River has momentary wrist control but Danilov slips an elbow through the middle.
Danilov passes River's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Danilov trying to control from River's half guard. River has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ruslan Danilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danilov is in close to River's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Danilov wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
River 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.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of River's head.
Danilov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
River not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
Danilov distracts River with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Good work by Danilov as he checks the leg kick.
River throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Danilov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov blocks a body shot from River.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danilov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Danilov looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov. #T1#
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands a shoulder strike.
Danilov wants to stall.
River tries to work over Danilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
River is trying to pull guard but Danilov has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danilov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from River.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danilov.
River works on Danilov's body with a couple of short punches.
River tries to pull guard but Danilov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Danilov missing with knees to the body.
Danilov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
River lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Danilov working aggressively here.
River fails to pull guard.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
River wants to stall.
Danilov lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Danilov is working River over against the cage.
River lands a shot to the body.
Ruslan Danilov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Danilov to keep the fight standing.
Danilov prevents a body shot from River.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danilovs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Danilov stalling in the clinch.
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, River has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
Danilov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Danilov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Danilov presses River against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danilov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Danilov misses with a punch on the inside.
River is trying to stall.
Danilov slows down the pace here.
River presses Danilov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with the head strike.
River tries to work over Danilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danilov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danilov.
A head punch on the inside from Danilov fails to land.
River stalling.
Danilov lands with a short shot to the head.
River working aggressively here.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danilov trying to stall but River improves his position.
River tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Danilov is looking to control River's arms but River gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the cage.
River takes a knee right on the jaw!
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Danilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Danilov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Danilov!
A very excited looking Ruslan Danilov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GAMMA#947 Rod v Sitsongrit
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Danilov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Regueiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danilov swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
#TD2#
Danilov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Danilov throws a strike aimed at the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro avoids it well.
Regueiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Danilov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Danilov working away.
Danilov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Regueiro to see if he's OK.
Regueiro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Danilov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Regueiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Regueiro tries to bench press Danilov off him but Danilov keeps the position.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Danilov is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Danilov lands a few punches from side control.#T1##SUB2#
Danilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Danilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Regueiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Danilov trying to control the action but Regueiro is working from the bottom.
Regueiro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Danilov connects with a decent elbow.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Regueiro tries to bench press Danilov off him but Danilov keeps the position.
Danilov working the head and body with strikes.
Regueiro tries to bench press Danilov off him but Danilov keeps the position.
Danilov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Regueiro to see if he's OK.#T2#
Danilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Regueiro down.
Check out the look on Danilov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Regueiro is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Regueiro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Danilov lands an elbow.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Danilov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Danilov scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Danilov looks up at the clock and then as Regueiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Danilov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Danilov landing a few strikes.
Danilov looks up at the clock and then as Regueiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Danilov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Regueiro wants to control but Danilov postures up.
Regueiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danilov working the body and head with strikes.
Danilov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Regueiro some visible discomfort.
Regueiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Danilov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Danilov lands a nice forearm strike.
Danilov is chipping away with strikes.
Danilov landing strikes.
Regueiro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Regueiro trying to remain calm as Danilov controls from the top position.#T4#
Regueiro is looking to reverse the position.
Regueiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Danilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Regueiro down.
Regueiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Danilov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov working away.
Regueiro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Regueiro is not content to let Danilov control the position.
Regueiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
The fighters circling - Danilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danilov jabs Regueiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Danilov with a nice calf kick.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danilov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Regueiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Danilov. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Julio Regueiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.#T1#
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Regueiro - just one landing.
Danilov closes the distance and clinches up with Regueiro, looking for a takedown. Danilov pushes Regueiro against the cage but Regueiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Danilov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danilov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Danilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danilov wants to slow Regueiro down by chopping away at his legs.
Regueiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Regueiro blocks the low kick.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Danilov.
Danilov throws a right and a left that Regueiro avoids nicely.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.#T2#
Regueiro slips under a jab from Danilov.
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!
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Danilov.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Danilov counters with an inside leg kick.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Danilov moves out of range easily.
Danilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Regueiro is fending him off so far but Danilov persists. Nope, Regueiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Regueiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Regueiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Danilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Regueiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Danilov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Regueiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Regueiro is looking to reverse the position.
Regueiro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Regueiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Danilov lands a few punches from side control.
Danilov landing strikes.
Danilov lands a nice forearm strike.
Danilov controls the position.
Danilov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruslan Danilov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danilov lands a nice forearm strike.
Regueiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Regueiro is trying to control Danilov's posture but Danilov avoids it. #T4#
Regueiro tries to escape but Danilov is in control.
Danilov wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
Danilov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Danilov is working Regueiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Danilov is working Regueiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Danilov is chipping away with strikes.
Regueiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Danilov cracks Regueiro with a big right hand but Regueiro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Danilov saw that one coming.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with a shot to the body.
Danilov moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Regueiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Regueiro. That snapped Danilov's head back.
Regueiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danilov moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov scores with a hook to the body. Regueiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Danilov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Regueiro!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov working the ground and pound.
Danilov trying to control the action but Regueiro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Regueiro is looking to reverse the position.
Regueiro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Regueiro trying to remain calm as Danilov controls from the top position.
Danilov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Danilov wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
Danilov is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Check out the look on Danilov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Danilov scoring with punches from side control.
Danilov scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#Regueiro is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regueiro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Oh Regueiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danilov landing strikes.
Danilov working the head with strikes.
Regueiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Danilov dominates the positioning.
A big shot lands for Danilov! That's hurt Regueiro! Will he recover? Danilov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Danilov!
A relieved looking Ruslan Danilov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#944 Durden v Minaur
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Danilov, as that shot connected.
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov throws a body kick that misses
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danilov looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Danilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danilov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Danilov lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
Danilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
And Danilov tries to counter it with a takedown but McCraken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Danilov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danilov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Danilov misses with a looping right.
McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Danilov.
Danilov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCraken on the side of the head.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danilov fails with the takedown
letting McCraken counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Danilov closes the distance and clinches.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
Danilov with a knee to the head.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Danilov blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danilov.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
Danilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCraken.
Danilov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees to the body from Danilov.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McCraken as the two fighters clinch.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov effectively controlling the action here.
Danilov displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCraken up against the cage.
Danilov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A short right from Danilov.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danilov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCraken seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Danilov can turn it around.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danilov lands a nice uppercut.
Danilov lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken lands an uppercut.#BC#
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
McCraken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a head kick but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick lands for McCraken.
Danilov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from McCraken.
A head kick by Danilov misses
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as McCraken blocks the leg kick.
McCraken fires out a quick counter leg kick but Danilov just manages to avoid it.
McCraken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Danilov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCraken throws the left hand but Danilov avoids the punch easily.
Danilov with the counter takedown but McCraken avoids it easily.
Danilov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Danilov throws a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
Danilov swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Danilov throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and Danilov only half commits.
Danilov throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
Danilov misses with a body shot
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McCraken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and Danilov counters with a leg kick.
Danilov misses with a straight right.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danilov throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken walks into a left hand.
A jab from Danilov does it's job there.
McCraken throws a head kick but Danilov moves out of range.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraken misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick.
Danilov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCraken counters with a three punch combo that has Danilov backing up. Danilov nods at McCraken to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from McCraken misses. #T1#
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from Danilov.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Danilov throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danilov lands a nice shot to the body.
Danilov lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back.
Danilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from McCraken.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
Danilov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCraken on the side of the head.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Danilov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Danilov misses
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Danilov.
McCraken stuns Danilov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well.
McCraken throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Danilov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCraken's guard.
Danilov throws an elbow that misses. McCraken uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Danilov's guard. Nice move by McCraken!#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danilov wants to sweep here but McCraken controlling him for the moment. #T3#
McCraken wants to pass the guard but Danilov is keeping the position.
McCraken is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Danilov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCraken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCraken wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Danilov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCraken controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Danilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCraken is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCraken is one step ahead there.
McCraken wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Danilov 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 is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Danilov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCraken thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCraken lunges at Danilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danilov's hand.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
Danilov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danilov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Danilov
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danilov connects with a body shot.
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Danilov lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Danilov catches McCraken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Danilov.
Danilov darts in looking for a takedown but McCraken gets double underhooks and turns Danilov into the cage.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danilov throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCraken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danilov thinking.
Danilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Danilov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCraken tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Danilov is in McCraken's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken is controlling Danilov's posture.
McCraken being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
McCraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danilov is one step ahead there.
McCraken trying to control the position.
Danilov wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but McCraken is keeping the position.
McCraken pulls Danilov in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
McCraken trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danilov misses the jab.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick lands for Danilov.
Danilov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov misses with a few strikes there.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danilov with the counter takedown but McCraken avoids it easily.
Danilov missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danilovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCraken lands an overhand right.#T4##TD2#
Danilov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCraken to the ground. Danilov is now in McCraken's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov postures up.
Danilov trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
McCraken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCraken is trying to control the position but Danilov postures up.
McCraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danilov is one step ahead there.
McCraken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danilov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Danilov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCraken's guard. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dougal McCraken.
I think McCraken 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#942 Mario v Dougal
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from Danilov misses.
It looked like Tanahashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Danilov.
Tanahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Danilov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danilov misses with a hook
and Tanahashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danilov thinking.
Tanahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danilov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tanahashi counters with a leg kick.
Danilov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danilov tries to score with a low kick but Tanahashi moves his leg out of the way.
Good exchange - Danilov coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov throws a low kick but Tanahashi avoids it.#TD2#
Danilov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tanahashi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanahashi tries to escape but Danilov is in control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T1#
Danilov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Danilov wants to control but Tanahashi is keeping him busy.
Tanahashi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Danilov swings around for an armbar but Tanahashi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Danilov's guard.
Tanahashi throwing strikes from guard but Danilov blocks nicely.
Danilov tries to strike from the bottom.
Tanahashi tries to stand but Danilov is controlling from the bottom.
Danilov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Tanahashi wants to stand but Danilov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Danilov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanahashi defends it easily.
Tanahashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Danilov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tanahashi being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Danilov is trying to control the position but Tanahashi postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tanahashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Danilov.
Danilov misses the jab.
Tanahashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Danilov moves out of range as Tanahashi strikes.
Tanahashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danilov with a nice calf kick.
Danilov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danilov checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Danilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanahashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
A low kick lands for Danilov.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Danilov.
A big right from Danilov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tanahashi misses the target.
Danilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Tanahashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Danilov blocks it.
Tanahashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick from Danilov misses.
Danilov fails with the takedown
and Tanahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Danilov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tanahashi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov is looking to take a break and control but Tanahashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanahashi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Danilov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tanahashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. Tanahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Danilov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tanahashi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tanahashi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tanahashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Danilov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Danilov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanahashi wants to get back to his feet.
Danilov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Tanahashi wants to get back to his feet.
Tanahashi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Danilov is trying to control. Tanahashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Danilov throwing shots but Tanahashi is blocking nicely.
Danilov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tanahashi wants to get back to full guard but Danilov has mounted him!
Tanahashi is trying to escape the mount.
Danilov landing strikes from the mount and Tanahashi is in trouble!
Tanahashi really wants to buck Danilov off and get back to his feet. #T2#
Tanahashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Danilov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tanahashi is squirming around, avoiding Danilov's attempts to control the action.
Tanahashi is looking to improve his position but Danilov isn't that keen on the idea.
Danilov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ruslan Danilov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danilov wants to control the pace but Tanahashi is squirming around nicely.
Danilov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov scoring with strikes but Tanahashi is staying in there. #T3#
Danilov wants to control the pace but Tanahashi is squirming around nicely.
Danilov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#Tanahashi is rocked!
Danilov avoids the attempt from Tanahashi to control.
Oh Tanahashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danilov wants to control the pace but Tanahashi is squirming around nicely.
Tanahashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Danilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanahashi is trying to escape the mount.
Danilov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
A nice elbow there by Danilov.
Danilov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tanahashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Danilov has a good base and remains in mount.
Tanahashi wants to hold on but Danilov pushes him away.
Danilov looking to control but Tanahashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Danilov controlling from the full mount.
Danilov lands a nice shot to the head.
Tanahashi is trying to stand.
Danilov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov lands a big shot to the head and Tanahashi winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ruslan Danilov!
Our winner, Ruslan Danilov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GAMMA#938 Yago v Leonardo
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Regueiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Regueiro lands a head shot.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov swinging wildly here.
Danilov tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Danilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Danilov tries to counter with a takedown but Regueiro is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick lands from Regueiro.
Regueiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Regueiro is looking to chop away at Danilov's legs.
Regueiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danilov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Danilov tries to counter with a takedown but Regueiro is quick to defend against it.
Regueiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danilovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danilov avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Danilov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Regueiro jabs at Danilov's body.
Danilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Danilov throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov tries to score with a low kick but Regueiro moves his leg out of the way.
Regueiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Regueiro with a jab.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov throws a series of punches but Regueiro avoids them all with ease.
Danilov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Regueiro.
Danilov connects with a leg kick.
Regueiro throws a solid leg kick but Danilov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
Danilov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov lands a nice looking body kick.
Regueiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Danilov. Danilov obviously looking to wear him down.
Danilov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Danilov misses with a straight left.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Danilov slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Danilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Regueiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov moves in looking to clinch but Regueiro pushes him off.
Danilov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Regueiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Danilov under the eye.
Danilov dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
Regueiro catches Danilov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danilov lands with a cross.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Regueiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Danilov is out of range.
Regueiro lands a jab to the head.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Danilov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danilov.#T3#
Danilov misses with a hook.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danilov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro blocks a low kick nicely.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danilov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danilov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Danilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Danilov moves out of range easily.
Regueiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Danilov's hands.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danilov throws out the jab.
Danilov slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
Danilov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Danilov slips under a jab.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Regueiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Danilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danilov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Regueiro.
Danilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Danilov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Regueiro on his heels. He'll look to pass Regueiro's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro 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#
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by Danilov.
Regueiro dips to his left and cracks Danilov with an uppercut!
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Danilov.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Regueiro! But no joy.
Danilov throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Danilov misses.
Regueiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Danilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Regueiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danilov scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Regueiro sprawls and moves away.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Regueiro sprawls well. Regueiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Regueiro moves forwards but Danilov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Danilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Regueiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danilov scrambles back to his feet.
Regueiro throws a solid leg kick but Danilov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Regueiro.
Danilov throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Danilov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Danilov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Danilov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Danilov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Regueiro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Regueiro misses with a hook. Danilov ducked under it nicely.
Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Regueiro sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick from Danilov.
Danilov walks into a left hand.
Danilov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
Danilov connects with an inside leg kick.
Regueiro misses with the body kick#TD#
and Danilov counters with a shoot takedown. Regueiro fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a triangle but Danilov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Regueiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Regueiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danilov postures up.
#T3#
Danilov postures up and lands a big shot to Regueiro's brow. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Danilov passes into half guard.
Danilov trying to mount his opponent but Regueiro defends it.
Danilov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Regueiro is trying to control but can't.
Danilov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Regueiro tries to reverse the position but Danilov maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Regueiro is looking to escape. #T4#
Danilov prevents Regueiro from getting the reversal.
Regueiro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Regueiro tries to kick Danilov off but Danilov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Regueiro wants to control but Danilov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Danilov lands strikes from half guard.
Danilov is nestled in close to Regueiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Danilov content to control rather than advance.
Danilov is keen to just control but Regueiro is a slippery customer.
Regueiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Regueiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Danilov 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#
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Danilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Danilov walks into a jab.
Regueiro misses with the combination.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danilov is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Danilov.
Danilov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Regueiro.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Regueiro with the inside leg kick.
Regueiro tries to land a front kick but Danilov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danilov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro misses with a kick to the body
and Danilov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Danilov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Danilov saw that one coming.
Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Regueiro sprawls and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Regueiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Danilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Danilov slips under a jab from Regueiro.#T1#
Regueiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danilov tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danilov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Regueiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Regueiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Regueiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Danilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Regueiro. Regueiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Regueiro tests Danilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regueiro cracks Danilov with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from Danilov tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
A right-left combo lands from Regueiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Danilov swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
#CL#
Regueiro gets tackled into the cage by Danilov. Danilov maintains the clinch.
Regueiro jumps guard but Danilov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Danilov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Danilov holds him up against the cage and eventually Regueiro drops back down to his feet.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Danilov.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Danilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Danilov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Danilov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Danilov smiles and moves away.
Regueiro takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Regueiro checks a leg kick nicely.
Regueiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Regueiro blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Danilov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Regueiro letting Danilov take a breather here.
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Danilov smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Danilov slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Regueiro with a jab.
Danilov tries to work over Regueiro's front leg with a kick but Regueiro checks it.
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Danilov's shoulder, as Danilov tries to avoid the shot.
Danilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Regueiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danilov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Danilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regueiro swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Danilov feinted with a counter takedown.
Danilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Danilov.#TD#
Danilov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Danilov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Regueiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Danilov's best efforts.#SUB2#
Regueiro actively working from the bottom here.
Danilov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Danilov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Danilov'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.#SUB2#
Regueiro actively working from the bottom here.
Danilov lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Regueiro.
I think Regueiro 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ruslan Danilov!
A relieved looking Ruslan Danilov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#936 Spratt v Legba
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Danilov throws a head kick but Savic moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Savic.
Savic blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Savic throws a leg kick but Danilov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Danilov misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savic keeps Danilov at a distance using the push kick.
Danilov misses with a straight left.
Danilov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danilov throws the left hand but Savic avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Danilov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savic cracks Danilov with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Savic as Danilov tries to tie him up. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Danilov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danilov.
Savic misses with a punch on the inside.
Savic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savic tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Danilov as the two fighters clinch.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Savic.
Savic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danilovs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savic lands an uppercut.
Danilov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Savic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Danilov can turn it around.
Savic avoiding damage as Danilov throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Danilov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Savic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savic lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Savic has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov.
A short left from Savic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danilov.
Savic lands a nice uppercut.
Savic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danilov.
Savic misses with the head strike.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Savic.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Savic avoids it.
Savic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savic lands a shot to the body.
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, Savic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the cage.
A short uppercut from Savic.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danilov is trying to stall.
#T3#
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
Danilov lands an uppercut.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savic lands a hook that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
Danilov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Danilov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Savic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Savic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danilov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Savic on the inside.
Savic lands a nice shot to the body.
Savic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Savic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Danilov trying to stall but Savic improves his position.
Savic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov digs a right hand underneath Savic's ribcage. Savic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Danilov slowing the pace effectively.
Savic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savic tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Savic lands with a left to the head.
Savic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Danilov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savic or not.
Danilov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savic lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Savic lands with a left to the head.
Savic letting Danilov take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Savic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Danilov wants to land a leg kick but Savic is out of range.
Savic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Savic misses its intended target.
Savic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Savic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Danilov avoids it.
Danilov scoring well with a low kick there.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Savic.
Savic closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Danilov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Danilov.
Savic controlling the position.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Savic keeps moving.
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Savic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danilov trying to keep a closed guard but Savic is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Savic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov controls Savic momentarily but Savic frees himself. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savic stopping the sweep attempt from Danilov.
Savic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savic defends well.
Danilov trying to keep a closed guard but Savic is proving a slippery customer.
Savic sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danilov throws a right and a left that Savic avoids nicely.
Danilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savic counters with an outside leg kick.
Danilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savic scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Danilov throws a head kick but Savic moves out of range.
Danilov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savic digs a good hook to Danilov's body.
Danilov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Danilov scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danilov blocks a jab.
Danilov with the inside leg kick.
Savic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Danilov's head.
Savic with a nice calf kick.
Danilov throws an overhand right that lands on Savic's shoulder, as Savic tries to avoid the shot.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savic manages to avoid it.
Danilov's corner calls for a 1-2. Danilov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Savic swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov takes a swing at Savic's ribcage but misses.
Danilov is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Savic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Savic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Danilov.
Savic is looking to land body kicks.
Savic connects with a looping right hand.
Danilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savic.
Danilov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Savic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Savic throws a push kick but Danilov slaps the foot to one side.
Danilov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Savic misses the target.
Savic cracks Danilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Danilov.
Danilov staying out of range there.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and Savic moves out of range easily.
Savic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Danilov catches Savic right on the button with a cross.
Savic lunges at Danilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danilov's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Nice defenses there by Danilov.
Danilov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Danilov is looking to land body kicks.
Danilov thumps Savic with a low kick.
Savic throws a wild body kick that Danilov sees coming a mile off.
Savic scoring well with a low kick there.
Savic ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Danilov with a hook.
Danilov throws a front kick aimed at Savic's knee but Savic avoids it well.
Savic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savic.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savic manages to avoid it.
Savic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danilov avoids the body shot from Savic.
Savic throws the left hand but Danilov avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Danilov scores with a punch to the head.
Danilov connects with an inside leg kick.
Danilov looks to land a combination but Savic avoids it well.
Danilov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savic lands a nice shot to the body.
Danilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savic looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Danilov ducks right into an uppercut from Savic.
Dragomir Savic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Danilov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Savic looks to score with a jab to the body but Danilov is just out of range.
Danilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Savic. #T2#
Danilov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savic misses with an uppercut.
Danilov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savic defends it well.
Danilov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danilov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Savic.
Danilov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Savic blocks the low kick.
Savic missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savic with a jab.
Danilov moves out of range as Savic strikes.
Danilov feints the counter takedown.
Danilov connects with a body shot that sends Savic's belly button to the back.
Danilov throws a series of punches but Savic moves out of range.
Danilov tests Savic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danilov needs to keep his hands up - Savic had a free shot at his head there.
Savic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Danilov looks to land a left hand but Savic moved out of range nicely.
Savic looks to land a right hand but Danilov moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Savic.
Savic is looking to counter punch.
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savic counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savic.
Savic scoring well with a low kick there.
Savic with the inside leg kick.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Savic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Savic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Savic blocks the leg kick.
Savic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Danilov tries to land a body kick
and Savic counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savic. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Savic - just one landing.
Savic throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savic defends it well.
Savic throws a low kick but Danilov avoids it.#CL#
Savic closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savic struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Danilov controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Danilov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savic slips under a jab from Danilov.
Savic throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savic.
Savic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Danilov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danilov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savic's head.
Danilov throws the left hand but Savic avoids the punch easily.
Savic misses with a straight left.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Savic is just out of range.
Danilov throws an overhand right that lands on Savic's shoulder, as Savic tries to avoid the shot.
Savic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Danilov.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dragomir Savic.
Well Savic 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragomir Savic!
After the fight, Dragomir Savic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GAMMA#934 Karim v Babinski
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Danilov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daughtrey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daughtrey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daughtrey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daughtrey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daughtrey.
Danilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daughtrey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Daughtrey misses with a series of wild punches.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daughtrey wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
Danilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daughtrey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danilov throws a leg kick but Daughtrey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daughtrey was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Danilov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daughtrey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danilov throws a head kick but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Daughtrey looks to score with a jab to the body but Danilov is just out of range.
Danilov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Daughtrey will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daughtrey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Daughtrey moves into range and clinches up with Danilov.#T1#
Danilov tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danilov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Daughtrey lands with a light punch inside.
Daughtrey lands a nice uppercut.
Daughtrey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daughtrey lands an elbow inside that Danilov shrugs off.
Danilov throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Danilov scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Danilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danilov scores with a punch to the head.
Danilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daughtrey.
Danilov is looking to counter punch.
Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danilov moves away.#CL2#
Daughtrey has Danilov up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daughtrey misses with an elbow strike.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a nice elbow.
Daughtrey lands a nice uppercut.
Daughtrey scores with a shoulder strike.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Daughtrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daughtrey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov stalls.
Daughtrey digs a right hand underneath Danilov's ribcage. Danilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daughtrey lands an elbow inside that Danilov shrugs off.
I was talking to Danilov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daughtrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey lands a nice uppercut.
Danilov'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.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
#T3#
Daughtrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey scores with a shot to the side of Danilov's head.
Daughtrey presses Danilov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daughtrey lands an elbow just above Danilov 's eye.
Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Daughtrey fails to land.
Daughtrey lands an elbow inside that Danilov shrugs off.
Daughtrey presses Danilov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danilov wants to stall.
Danilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daughtrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Daughtrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Daughtrey digs a right hand into Danilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danilov's gas tank.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Daughtrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Danilov breaks from the clinch.
#T4##TD#
Danilov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daughtrey sprawls well initially but Danilov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov is looking to advance position but Daughtrey won't allow it.
Danilov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daughtrey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daughtrey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Daughtrey is keeping the position.
Danilov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov pushing down on Daughtrey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Daughtrey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Danilov throws a jab when Daughtrey was well out of range.
Jab from Daughtrey.
Danilov avoids the body shot from Daughtrey.
Danilov slips a jab from Daughtrey.
Danilov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Danilov. That snapped Daughtrey's head back.
Danilov misses the jab.
Ruslan Danilov is winning the standup battle so far.
Daughtrey throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Danilov counters with a shoot takedown. Daughtrey fights it but they end up in guard.
Daughtrey keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danilov.
Danilov controlling from the top position.
Danilov throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Danilov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Danilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daughtrey swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Daughtrey moves into the clinch.
Danilov controlling the action here for a moment.
Danilov has Daughtrey pressed against the cage.
Daughtrey is working Danilov over against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daughtrey throws a head punch that misses.
Danilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daughtrey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danilov's brow.
Daughtrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey lands a hook that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Danilov wants to stall.
Daughtrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
Danilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daughtrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daughtrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danilov.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Daughtrey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Daughtrey. #T3#
Danilov working aggressively here.
Daughtrey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Daughtrey.
Danilov tries to stall but Daughtrey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daughtrey.
Danilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Danilov.
#BC#
Danilov breaks from the clinch.
Danilov throws a jab when Daughtrey was well out of range.
Daughtrey wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
Daughtrey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daughtrey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danilov misses with a straight right.
Kevin Daughtrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daughtrey tries to bum rush Danilov with a series of wild strikes but Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daughtrey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but Danilov moves out of range. #CL2#
Daughtrey closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daughtrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Danilov avoiding damage.
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
Danilov stalling in the clinch but Daughtrey improves position.
Danilov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Danilov working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daughtrey gets through Danilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Daughtrey.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daughtrey can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
Daughtrey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daughtrey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daughtrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daughtrey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Daughtrey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Daughtrey wants to clinch.#CUT2#It looks like Ruslan Danilov has been cut.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Danilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daughtrey missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daughtrey staying out of range there.
Danilov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daughtrey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Daughtrey clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Daughtrey - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Daughtrey.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Daughtrey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daughtrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov taking a breather.
Daughtrey lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daughtrey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daughtrey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
#BC#
Danilov manages to break the clinch.
Danilov keeps the fight on the outside.
Daughtrey thuds a left hand into Danilov's body.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daughtrey moves away.#CL2#
Daughtrey rushes Danilov and presses him up against the cage.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Danilov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Daughtrey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Daughtrey. #T2#
Daughtrey lands a shoulder strike.
Daughtrey lands an elbow that stopped Danilov in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2#Danilov is rocked!
Danilov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daughtrey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oh Danilov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daughtrey is working Danilov over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands an elbow inside that Danilov shrugs off.
Daughtrey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Danilov takes an elbow to the temple.
Daughtrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey lands a nice uppercut.
Danilov with a knee to the head.
Daughtrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilov is trying to maintain a safe position but Daughtrey gets an underhook and turns Danilov into the cage.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daughtrey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daughtrey lands a hook that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Kevin Daughtrey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daughtrey tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing Daughtrey back against the cage. #T3#
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daughtrey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danilov stalling in the clinch.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov seems to have got his legs back now.
Daughtrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Danilov.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A short right from Danilov on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daughtrey.
A nice left hand lands by Daughtrey.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Danilov is struggling to control the position.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Daughtrey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daughtrey 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Daughtrey!
Kevin Daughtrey made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GAMMA#932 Karim v Joe
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Danilov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Danilov. That snapped Lombardo's head back.
Lombardo lands a head shot.
Lombardo lands a nice looking body shot.
Lombardo throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Danilov misses.
Lombardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lombardo stuffs the takedown attempt from Danilov. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Danilov keeps Lombardo at a distance using the push kick.
Danilov tries a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Danilov works Lombardo's body with a nice hook.
Danilov misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lombardo's sensitive parts.
Lombardo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Danilov cracks Lombardo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Lombardo moves out of range of the body kick from Danilov.
Lombardo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lombardo wants to slow Danilov down by chopping away at his legs.
Danilov scores with a decent looking hook.
Danilov slips a jab from Lombardo.
Lombardo pushes Danilov away with a front kick.
Danilov wants to land a leg kick but Lombardo is out of range.
Danilov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lombardo on the side of the head.
Danilov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lombardo.
Danilov throws a body punch but Lombardo moves out of range.
Lombardo tries to counter by clinching up but Danilov breaks away and moves out of range.
Danilov throws a low kick, looking for Lombardo's leg but Lombardo calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Lombardo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danilov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov lands a jab to Lombardo's midsection.
Lombardo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Danilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombardo.
Danilov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Danilov throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danilov. That did some damage!
Decent striking displayed by Lombardo there.
Jab from Lombardo.#TD2#
Danilov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lombardo is trying to maintain the position but Danilov is very close to passing his half guard.
Danilov trying to control the action but Lombardo is working from the bottom.
Danilov is stalling here. Lombardo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Danilov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lombardo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The referee asks Lombardo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lombardo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Danilov is trying to get back to half guard.
Danilov is trying to control Lombardo's posture but Lombardo avoids it. #T3#
Danilov tries to bench press Lombardo off him but Lombardo keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Lombardo stalls from top position.
Lombardo looking to control but instead Danilov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Danilov tries to roll over but Lombardo keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov is controlling Lombardo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Danilov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lombardo 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Danilov holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lombardo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Danilov is trying to keep Lombardo in close.
#SUB2#
Danilov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lombardo defends it easily.
Lombardo advances position into side control!
Lombardo wants to control but Danilov is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santino Lombardo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lombardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Danilov is just out of range.
Danilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown but Lombardo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Lombardo.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Danilov throws a leg kick but Lombardo checks it.
Lombardo defending well as Danilov loads up on a big left hand.
Danilov misses with an uppercut. Lombardo saw that one coming.
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danilov.
Santino Lombardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Danilov drops his hands momentarily and Lombardo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lombardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Danilov blocks the leg kick.
Danilov with the counter takedown but Lombardo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo throws a wild body kick that Danilov sees coming a mile off.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Lombardo checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Danilov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Danilov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Lombardo tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danilov fails to land with a series of punches.
Danilov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Lombardo as he checks the leg kick.
Lombardo's corner calls for a 1-2. Lombardo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lombardo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Danilov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lombardo checks it well.
Danilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lombardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Lombardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lombardo digs a good body shot into Danilov's ribs.
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!
A big right from Danilov misses.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Danilov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Lombardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Lombardo.
A slow jab from Danilov misses its intended target.
Danilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Danilov swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range.
Danilov scores with a hook.
Danilov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santino Lombardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Lombardo. No joy for Danilov on that attempt.
Santino Lombardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lombardo.
A jab from Danilov misses.
Lombardo throws a jab when Danilov was well out of range.
Lombardo looks to throw the jab but Danilov is out of range.
Danilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Lombardo digs a good hook to Danilov's body.
Danilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Danilov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lombardo misses the target.
Danilov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lombardo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danilov somewhat.
It looked like Lombardo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Danilov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Danilov misses with a hook
and Lombardo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Danilov really felt that one!
An inside leg kick from Danilov misses.
Danilov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Danilov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lombardo, which made it look bad.
Lombardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Danilov checks it well. #T4#
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danilov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lombardo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov motions for Lombardo to come forward. Danilov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov is looking to land body kicks.
Lombardo throws a body kick that misses.
Lombardo connects with a jab.#CL#
Lombardo has closed the distance and engaged Danilov in a clinch.
Danilov tries to stall but Lombardo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Danilov's ribcage. Danilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lombardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from Lombardo.
Danilov is breathing heavily.
Lombardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danilovs head.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov is looking to control Lombardo's arms but Lombardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the cage.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Danilov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lombardo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lombardo fails to land with a series of punches.
Lombardo lands a slapping body shot.
Danilov goes for a double leg but Lombardo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lombardo continues to drive forward.
Danilov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lombardo lands a slapping body shot.
Danilov misses with a straight right.
Lombardo throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lombardo.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
Lombardo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danilov tries for a takedown but Lombardo circles away easily
and Lombardo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Danilov drops his hands momentarily and Lombardo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
A big right from Danilov misses.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Lombardo with a hook.#T1#
Danilov tries a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Danilov looks to land a body kick but Lombardo moved away.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov dives in and grabs Lombardo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lombardo pushes down on Danilov's head and hops out.
Santino Lombardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Danilov as he checks the leg kick.
Danilov ducks right into an uppercut from Lombardo.
Danilov tries a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Lombardo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Danilov throws an off balance right hand
and Lombardo counters with a right hand to the body.
Danilov is looking to slow Lombardo down with leg kicks.
Lombardo lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Lombardo lands with a right to the head.
Lombardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Danilov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Danilov lands with a left to the head.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Danilov's ribcage. Danilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lombardo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Danilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lombardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Lombardo - that landed with a thud.
Lombardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo is working Danilov over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lombardo. #ROC#Danilov is rocked!
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
Danilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lombardo finish him?
Danilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lombardo.
Danilov seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Lombardo works on Danilov's body with a couple of short punches.
Danilov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lombardo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Danilov can turn it around.
Lombardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danilov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lombardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
Lombardo lands a nice uppercut.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Lombardo as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lombardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lombardo missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lombardo as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lombardo.#BC#
Lombardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lombardo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danilov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lombardo lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lombardo.
Danilov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lombardo.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and Lombardo counters with a huge left! Danilov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lombardo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Danilov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lombardo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santino Lombardo!
A very excited looking Santino Lombardo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GAMMA#929 Karim v Leonardo
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Danilov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fist checks it well.
Danilov lands with a straight right. Fist didn't see that one coming.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Danilov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fist sprawls well initially but Danilov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fist kicks off Danilov and gets to his feet.
Danilov tries to work over Fist's front leg with a kick but Fist checks it.
Fist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Danilov doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Danilov connects with the punch.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danilov misses with a hook
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Danilov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fist is trying to defend but Danilov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Danilov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Danilov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danilov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fist is not content to let Danilov control the position.
Danilov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Danilov controlling the pace.
Danilov trying to control the action but Fist is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Danilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fist is refusing to be controlled, as Danilov sits in half guard.
Danilov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Danilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danilov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danilov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.#T3#
Fist misses with a body shot.
Danilov feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Danilov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fist manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Fist.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Danilov has him pressed against the cage.
Fist misses with a body punch.
Fist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fist misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Danilov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Danilov is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fist.
Danilov connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov misses with a straight left.
No luck for Danilov with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
A big right from Danilov misses.
Danilov takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danilov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danilov cracks Fist with an open hand slap.
Danilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Danilov shoots in and gets a takedown into Fist's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Danilov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danilov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fist blocks a jab.
Danilov throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Danilov with a nice calf kick.
Danilov stuns Fist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Danilov throws a low kick, looking for Fist's leg but Fist calmly moves out of range.
Danilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist slips a straight right by Danilov.
Danilov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danilov throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fist blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Danilov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danilov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
First Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov darts in looking for a takedown but Fist gets double underhooks and turns Danilov into the cage.
Fist checks the leg kick.
Danilov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
A big left from Fist misses.
Danilov 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.
Danilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danilov misses with a body shot
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Danilov's head backwards.
Danilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Danilov's head.
Danilov throws an off balance right hand
letting Fist counter with a right hand.
Fist misses the jab.
Fist takes one to the chin there.
Danilov swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist slips under a jab from Danilov.
Danilov slips a jab from Fist.
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fist lands a jab to Danilov's midsection.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Fist counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Fist blocks a low kick nicely.
Danilov lands a jab to the nose.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Danilov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Danilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruslan Danilov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fist is keeping the position for now.
Fist being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Danilov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fist dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Danilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danilov managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Fist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Danilov finds it's way round the side to connect with Fist's head.
Fist slips a jab from Danilov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danilov is defended easily by Fist.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danilov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fist momentarily.
Fist avoids the head kick by Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danilov misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Danilov defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Fist misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Danilov connects with a right hand. Fist shakes it off.
Fist throws a right hand that Danilov ducks under and follows up with a left that Danilov also avoids with ease.
Danilov fails with the takedown
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
First Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov throws a low kick but Fist avoids it.
Danilov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Danilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Fist tries to bum rush Danilov with a series of wild strikes but Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Danilov lands.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Danilov!
Fist ducks right into an uppercut from Danilov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fist sprawls well. Fist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Fist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Fist misses the target.
Danilov takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Fist is looking to counter punch.
Fist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Fist misses.
Fist misses with a two punch combination.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danilov tries for a takedown but Fist circles away easily
and Fist counters with a three punch combo that has Danilov backing up. Danilov nods at Fist to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Danilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Danilov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fist moves away from the strike by Danilov.
Fist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Danilov.
First Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Danilov connects with a looping right hand.
Fist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fist connects with a single shot there.
Fist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danilov looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Fist seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Danilov lands with a good body shot.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Danilov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Danilov is out of range.
Danilov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Danilov misses.
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fist walks into a straight right hand from Danilov.
Fist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danilov tries a low kick but Fist avoids it.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Fist counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov tries to move into range but Fist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Danilov is rocked!
Danilov defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Danilov.
I've got Danilov 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Danilov!
An out of breath Ruslan Danilov 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:
GAMMA#926 Benedetti v Weight
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Pollock throws a body shot but no joy.
Danilov attempts a counter takedown but Pollock avoids it well and moves away.
Danilov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pollock.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pollock.
Pollock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Danilov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Pollock there.
Danilov throws a nice looking combination but Pollock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Pollock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pollock lands a really nice looking cross but Danilov seems unphased.
Danilov moves out of range as Pollock throws a body kick.
Pollock moves out of range of the body kick from Danilov.
Pollock lands a nice shot to the body.
Danilov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pollock with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock cracks Danilov with an open hand slap.
A jab from Pollock finds it's way through Danilov's defenses.
Pollock feints and then cracks Danilov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danilov down. #TD#
Danilov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pollock to the ground. Danilov is now in Pollock's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pollock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danilov.
Pollock trying to control the position here.
Pollock wants to stand up but Danilov is controlling him. #T1#
Pollock has his hands on Danilov's head, controlling the position.
Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Pollock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov stops Pollock from standing up.
Pollock 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Danilov trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pollock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Danilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pollock.
Pollock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Danilov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Danilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pollock. Pollock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pollock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Danilov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danilov looks to throw the jab but Pollock is out of range.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Danilov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pollock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danilov misses with a looping left.#TD#
Pollock gets caught napping as Danilov dives in and scores a takedown. Pollock manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollock is adopting a defensive guard.
Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Pollock.
Pollock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pollock controlling Danilov's posture.
Danilov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Danilov prevents Pollock from getting back to his feet.
Danilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Pollock.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Danilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pollock pulls Danilov in close to his closed guard and prevents Danilov from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES2#
Pollock has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Danilov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pollock lands with a left to the head.
Pollock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Danilov takes a shot to the head.
Danilov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Pollock blocks an uppercut.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pollock fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pollock cracks Danilov with a nice body shot.
Pollock lands with a left to the head.
Pollock tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Pollock misses with a body punch.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Pollock controls the action.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pollock avoids it.
Pollock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, Pollock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the cage.
Danilov seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Pollock is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Pollock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov blocking some punches.
Pollock has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov.
Pollock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pollock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Pollock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pollock scores with a nice body kick.
Pollock blocks a head kick by Danilov.
A good leg kick by Danilov.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.
Danilov tries for a takedown but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pollock looks to throw the jab but Danilov is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Pollock.
Danilov avoids the body shot from Pollock.
It appears Danilov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Danilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pollock.
Danilov swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Danilov misses with a straight left.
Pollock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pollock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danilov scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pollock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Danilov misses.
Danilov throws a hook to the side of Pollock's head but Pollock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danilov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Pollock.
Pollock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Danilov doesn't seem bothered though.
Danilov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pollock is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Pollock stuffs the takedown.
Jackson Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pollock. Pollock obviously looking to wear him down.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Pollock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Danilov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pollock on his heels. He'll look to pass Pollock's guard now, I'm sure.
Pollock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pollock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Pollock keeps moving.
Pollock controls Danilov momentarily but Danilov frees himself.
Danilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Pollock pushes Danilov off and gets back to his feet.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown but Pollock shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Pollock. #T2#
Pollock swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Jackson Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pollock looks to land a right hand but Danilov moved out of range.
A left and a right from Danilov both land. Nice combination.
Pollock throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danilov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pollock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Pollock coming out on top.
Danilov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danilov lands with a cross.
Danilov misses with a straight left.
Danilov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pollock scores with a punch to the head.
Danilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pollock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body.
Pollock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Danilov under the eye.
Danilov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pollock counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Danilov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pollock throws a leg kick #TD#
and Danilov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pollock's guard.
Pollock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Danilov is controlling him.
Danilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Pollock has wrist control.
Pollock wants to stand and escape but Danilov is having none of it.
Pollock pulls Danilov in close to prevent any damage.
Danilov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pollock is pulling down on Danilov's head. It's preventing any offense from Danilov, at least for the moment.#T4#
Pollock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danilov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Danilov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pollock throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Danilov's body to avoid the submission. Danilov has instead reached around Pollock's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Danilov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GAMMA#923 Kevin v Mario
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and Nurminen moves out of range easily.
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurminen throws a shot from downtown. Danilov moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Danilov.
Danilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurminen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Danilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danilov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Nurminen. Beautiful body shot.
Danilov connects with the punch.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurminen was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Nurminen throwing a counter right hand but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Danilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danilov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danilov 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.
Nurminen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Danilov.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurminen moves away.
Danilov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nurminen is out of range and Danilov settles back down.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Nurminen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Danilov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nurminen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Danilov.
#T1#
Danilov tries to stall but Nurminen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nurminen lands with a light punch inside.
Nurminen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Nurminen fails to land.
Danilov blocking some punches.
Danilov pushes Nurminen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurminen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov taking a breather.
Nurminen lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Danilov fails to land.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
Nurminen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov lands an uppercut.
Nurminen lands with a light punch inside.
Nurminen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nurminen throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov blocking some punches.
Danilov blocks a body shot from Nurminen.
Danilov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Nurminen lands a right hand.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurminen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danilov working aggressively here.
Nurminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurminen lands a nice uppercut.
Nurminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurminen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurminen digs a right hand into Danilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danilov's gas tank.
Danilov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurminens head.
Nurminen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danilov blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danilov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurminen.
Danilov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Danilov.
Nurminen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Nurminen throws a head punch that misses.
Nurminen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurminen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurminen scores with a shot to the side of Danilov's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danilov.
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, Nurminen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the cage.
Danilov lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurminen working aggressively here.
Nurminen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Nurminen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Danilov fails to land.
Nurminen lands with a right to the head.
Danilov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nurminen prevents a body shot from Danilov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurminen backwards.
Danilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nurminen.
#T4#
Nurminen lands a nice uppercut.
Danilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nurminen gets through Danilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurminen blocks a body shot from Danilov.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurminen.
Nurminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurminen swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurminen throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
Danilov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurminen misses with a body punch.
Nurminen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov is looking to control Nurminen's arms but Nurminen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Danilov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Nurminen has denied him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Danilov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danilov throws a solid leg kick but Nurminen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Danilov.
Danilov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nurminen catches Danilov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Nurminen catches Danilov right on the button with a cross.
Danilov defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand.
Danilov looks to land a left hand but Nurminen moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurminen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown but Nurminen shows good takedown defense.
Nurminen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. Nurminen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurminen throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurminen is just out of range.
Nurminen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurminen throws a big shot that misses.
Nurminen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Danilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurminen.
Nurminen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Nurminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nurminen can pounce on him.
Nurminen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice shot lands for Nurminen.
Danilov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Nurminen misses.
Nurminen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Danilov is out of range and Nurminen settles back down.
Nurminen throws a jab when Danilov was well out of range.
Nurminen throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Danilov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Danilov.
Nurminen keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurminen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurminen controlling the position.
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Nurminen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurminen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurminen preventing the sweep.
Danilov trying to control the position.
Nurminen postures up and lands a big shot to Danilov's brow.
Danilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurminen is one step ahead there.
Danilov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Danilov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nurminen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Danilov has momentary wrist control but Nurminen slips an elbow through the middle.
Danilov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurminen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Danilov's head.
Nurminen landing with the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Danilov has his foot on Nurminen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurminen works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurminen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurminen connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurminen landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurminen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurminen postures up in Danilov's guard and throws a big left but Danilov blocks it.
Nurminen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Danilov is rocked!
Nurminen postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Danilov covers up, he's hurt! Nurminen keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nurminen and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nurminen can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kebab Nurminen!
A victorious Kebab Nurminen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GAMMA#920 Papa v Raffington
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Danilov blocks a leg kick.
Danilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sirakanian throws a chopping leg kick but Danilov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Danilov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Danilov with a jab.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Danilov is just out of range.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Danilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danilov has a takedown stuffed.
Sirakanian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian tries to land a leg kick but Danilov saw it coming and moves away.
Sirakanian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Danilov avoids it really well and circles away.
Sirakanian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Danilov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Danilov wants to land a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Danilov avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sirakanian.
Danilov checks a leg kick.
Danilov wants to land a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
Danilov blocks the body kick.
Danilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Danilov. That's going to slow Sirakanian down.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian flicks out a counter leg kick but Danilov steps away.
Sirakanian swings widly with a right hand
and Danilov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danilov misses with a takedown
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Danilov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danilov throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danilov avoids the head kick by Sirakanian.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Danilov misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danilov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danilov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sirakanian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
Danilov tries for a takedown but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian tries to counter with a clinch but Danilov shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirakanian works Danilov's body with a nice hook.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Sirakanian misses.
Danilov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Danilov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Danilov's midsection.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Danilov strikes.
Sirakanian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Danilov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Danilov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danilov misses with a body punch
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Danilov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sirakanian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danilov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sirakanian to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Danilov tenderised Sirakanian's leg. Sirakanian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Sirakanian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Sirakanian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov misses with a hook
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Danilov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sirakanian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Danilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sirakanian down.
Sirakanian tries to improve position but can't.
Sirakanian is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Danilov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirakanian keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sirakanian regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Narek Sirakanian 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.#R2#
Sirakanian swinging wildly here.
Danilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danilov lands a lovely overhand right.
Danilov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danilov tries to land a leg kick but Sirakanian saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
Sirakanian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danilov moves away.
Danilov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sirakanian in his tracks.
Danilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirakanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Danilov rather than just go for the knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Danilov. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses.
Danilov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Sirakanian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Danilov staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirakanian cracks Danilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danilov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sirakanian sprawls well. Sirakanian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian.
A head kick from Danilov lands but Sirakanian takes it in his stride.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Danilov.#T2#
Danilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Danilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sirakanian. Sirakanian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Danilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Danilov tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Danilov misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian tries to work over Danilov's front leg with a kick but Danilov checks it.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danilov with a body shot.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danilov connects with a right hand. Sirakanian shakes it off.
Danilov throws a solid leg kick but Sirakanian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Danilov.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
That kick from Danilov tenderised Sirakanian's leg. Sirakanian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Danilov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sirakanian swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danilov takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danilov with a body shot.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danilov throws a leg kick but Sirakanian moved away.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Danilov is wise to it.
Danilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Danilov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sirakanian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Danilov.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Danilov's midsection.#T4#
Danilov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Sirakanian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danilov blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick nicely.
Danilov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sirakanian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sirakanian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Danilov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sirakanian has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Danilov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Danilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sirakanian throws a nice looking combination but Danilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Danilov cracks Sirakanian with a good jab.
A good leg kick by Danilov.
Danilov throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sirakanian cracks Danilov with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
A bone on bone clash there as Sirakanian blocks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sirakanian, as that shot connected.
Sirakanian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Danilov is out of range and Sirakanian settles back down. #T1#
Danilov throws a low kick but Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Sirakanian throws a low kick, looking for Danilov's leg but Danilov calmly moves out of range.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Sirakanian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Danilov finds it's target.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Danilov backing away here, and Sirakanian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sirakanian, as that shot connected.
Sirakanian thumps Danilov with a low kick.
Sirakanian tries to score with a low kick but Danilov moves his leg out of the way.
Danilov feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Good shot there by Sirakanian.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Sirakanian checks it
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirakanian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danilov looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Danilov strikes.
Sirakanian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilov connects with a leg kick.
Sirakanian throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Danilov counters with a shoot takedown. Sirakanian fights it but they end up in guard.
Sirakanian pulls Danilov in to control the position.
Sirakanian looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sirakanian keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Sirakanian is pulling down on Danilov's head. It's preventing any offense from Danilov, at least for the moment.
Danilov works over Sirakanian with some ground and pound from guard.
Sirakanian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sirakanian has his hands on Danilov's head, controlling the position.
Sirakanian wants to stand and escape but Danilov is having none of it.
Sirakanian pulls Danilov in close to prevent any damage.
Danilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danilov postures up in Sirakanian's guard and throws a big left but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sirakanian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danilov is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Danilov misses its intended target.
Danilov with a nice calf kick.
Danilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot that snaps Danilov's head back.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Danilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Danilov tries to avoid it.
Danilov misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian connects with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Danilov.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sirakanian 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narek Sirakanian!
After winning the bout, Narek Sirakanian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMMA#918 Leonardo v Clark
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Bhullar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhullar.
Danilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Danilov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bhullar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danilov.
A low kick lands for Danilov.
Danilov scores with a push kick.
Bhullar dives in for a single leg takedown but Danilov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bhullar takes one to the side of the head.
Danilov with the inside leg kick.
Bhullar checks a low kick from Danilov.
Danilov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Danilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bhullar.
Bhullar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bhullar walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov cracks a nice hook into Bhullar's ribs.
Danilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bhullar with the counter takedown but Danilov avoids it easily.#T1##TD#
Bhullar gets caught flat footed, as Danilov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Danilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Danilov slips nicely into half guard.
Bhullar wants to improve his position but Danilov is controlling well.
Bhullar has his hands clasped together around Danilov's back. He's all about the action.
Bhullar pushes Danilov off looking to stand but Danilov dives back in and keeps control.
Danilov misses with a head shot. Bhullar uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Bhullar wants to sweep here but Danilov controlling him for the moment.
Danilov trying to control but Bhullar is working from the bottom.
Bhullar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bhullar keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Bhullar trying to control the position.
Danilov distracts Bhullar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Danilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Bhullar keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bhullar wants to stand up but Danilov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bhullar takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Danilov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A swing and a miss from Danilov.
Bhullar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Bhullar.
Nice body punch from Bhullar.
Bhullar misses with a wild body shot.
Bhullar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Danilov.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bhullar.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Danilov dips to his left and cracks Bhullar with an uppercut!
Danilov lands a slapping body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Danilov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bhullar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bhullar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Bhullar does it's job there.
Bhullar throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov lands a nice shot that snaps Bhullar's head back.
Danilov feints and then cracks Bhullar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bhullar down.
Bhullar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bhullar ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Bhullar drops his hands momentarily and Danilov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bhullar.
Danilov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bhullar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danilov feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Danilov.
The fighters circling - Bhullar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Bhullar. Beautiful body shot.
Bhullar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Bhullar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danilov with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov 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#
Bhullar shoots for a double leg takedown but Danilov sprawls well. He's pushed Bhullar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhullar thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Danilov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danilov throws a low kick, looking for Bhullar's leg but Bhullar calmly moves out of range.
Danilov throws a hook but Bhullar avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Bhullar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bhullar walks into a straight right hand from Danilov.
Nice uppercut lands for Bhullar. That snapped Danilov's head back.
Bhullar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov slips under a jab.
Bhullar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danilov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danilov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danilov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bhullar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov avoids the body shot from Bhullar.
Bhullar connects with a body shot.
A jab from Danilov does it's job there.
Ruslan Danilov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Good work by Bhullar as he checks the leg kick.
Bhullar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Bhullar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhullar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bhullar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danilov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bhullar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bhullar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danilov scrambles back to his feet.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Bhullar.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bhullar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danilov misses with a double jab.
Danilov throws a leg kick which misses Bhullar's front leg but catches the back leg as Bhullar tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Danilov.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Bhullar.#T2#
Danilov throws a lazy head kick
and Bhullar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danilov punishes Bhullar's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bhullar.
Bhullar lands a jab to the nose.
Bhullar shoots and misses
and Danilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with a leg kick
and Bhullar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bhullar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danilov fails with the takedown
and Bhullar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bhullar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danilov swings for the body but Bhullar moves out of range.
Danilov scores with the left hand. Bhullar knows he should have avoided that one.
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Danilov as he avoids it easily.
Danilov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danilov scores with a nice right hand.
Bhullar throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Danilov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bhullar's guard.#T3#
Bhullar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danilov's guard. #REVB#
Bhullar preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Danilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danilov 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.#SUB#
Danilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bhullar is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bhullar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Danilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar landing with the ground and pound.
Bhullar connects with a couple of short punches.
Bhullar trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Danilov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danilov is controlling Bhullar's posture.
Bhullar chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Danilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bhullar is aware though and is defending well.
Ruslan Danilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Danilov looking for a guillotine here but Bhullar defends easily.
Bhullar throwing strikes from guard but Danilov blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bhullar throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bhullar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bhullar connects with a body shot.
Bhullar misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bhullar misses the target.
Danilov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Danilov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bhullar.
Danilov clobbers Bhullar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Danilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danilov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bhullar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Danilov quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Danilov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bhullar trying to control the pace. #T1#
Danilov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bhullar wants to stand but Danilov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Danilov wants to control but Bhullar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Danilov is looking to improve his position.
Bhullar thows a huge punch but Danilov dodges it nicely.
Bhullar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Danilov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bhullar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Danilov has hold of Bhullar's hands but Bhullar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Danilov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Danilov.
Bhullar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bhullar wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Bhullar connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Bhullar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bhullar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Danilov's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Bhullar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Bhullar misses.
Danilov lands a nice shot that snaps Bhullar's head back.
Bhullar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danilov moves away.
Danilov throwing a counter right hand but Bhullar manages to avoid it.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Bhullar.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bhullar throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
so Danilov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Danilov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Bhullar pulls Danilov in close to prevent any damage.
Bhullar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bhullar keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arjan Bhullar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilov controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arjan Bhullar.
I think Danilov 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#914 Turillo v Joosep
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Danilov lands a jab to the head.
Greenwald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenwald misses with a straight right.
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Danilov misses the target.
Greenwald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danilov throws an overhand right that lands on Greenwald's shoulder, as Greenwald tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Danilov checks a leg kick.
Greenwald moves out of range as Danilov strikes.
Danilov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov connects with a leg kick.
Greenwald blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Greenwald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Danilov shoots in and gets a takedown into Greenwald's guard.
Greenwald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greenwald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danilov's guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Danilov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greenwald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greenwald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greenwald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greenwald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Danilov looking for a triangle here. Greenwald is fighting it but it looks tight! Danilov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Greenwald is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#910 Daughtrey v Mario
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Danilov defending well as Baba loads up on a big left hand.
Baba feints a jab promting Danilov to slip. Baba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Danilov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Danilov is looking to clinch.
Baba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Danilov counters with a good low kick that Baba was not able to check.
Good work by Danilov as he checks the leg kick.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Danilov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Baba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danilov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov wants to slow Baba down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baba.
A quick step to the side and Baba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.#CL2#
Danilov clinches.
Baba managing to block the knees to the body from Danilov.
Danilov swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Danilov looking to throw knees to the head but Baba is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Baba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Baba.
Baba tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but Baba blocks with his arms.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Danilov is struggling to control the position.
Danilov has Baba pushed against the cage.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but Baba blocks with his arms.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danilov is trying to stall.
Baba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Danilov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Afeef Isa Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Danilov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baba defends well and Danilov ends up having to push Baba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danilov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danilov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baba takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD2#
Baba gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Danilov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baba working a defensive guard here.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Baba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Danilov thows a huge punch but Baba dodges it nicely.
Baba wants to control but Danilov is keeping busy.
Baba is refusing to be controlled, as Danilov sits in half guard.
Baba tries to kick Danilov off but Danilov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Danilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danilov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Danilov trying to control the action but Baba is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Danilov throwing shots but Baba is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Danilov in particular looking to stall.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baba keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Danilov lands strikes from half guard.
Danilov is trying to control. Baba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Danilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Danilov is trying to work for a kimura but Baba is defending well.
Baba wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov 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#
Sloppy strikes from Baba. Those never looked like landing.
Danilov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baba swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baba ducks right into an uppercut from Danilov.
Baba defending well as Danilov loads up on a big left hand.
Baba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danilov scores with a body shot.
Baba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Danilov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov throws a looping overhand right but Baba ducks down to avoid it.
Danilov throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov wants to clinch.#T1#
Baba looks to throw the jab but Danilov is out of range.
Danilov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danilov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
Baba throws a shot from downtown. Danilov moves away and avoids it.
Baba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baba scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Baba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danilov.
Danilov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Danilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baba pinned against the cage. Baba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danilov scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Danilov.
Danilov fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Baba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baba throws a leg kick but Danilov checks it.
Danilov throws out a counter right but Baba avoids it with no problem.
Danilov tries to land a leg kick but Baba saw it coming and moves away.
And Baba counters with a quick kick to the body but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Baba is looking to wear down Danilov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Danilov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
Baba thinks about countering with a body kick.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Afeef Isa Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Baba's corner calls for a 1-2. Baba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Danilov takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Danilov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baba did well to prevent Danilov getting side control.
Baba makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Baba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danilov swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
Danilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Danilov is breathing heavily.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Baba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Danilov's head backwards.
Baba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baba looks to score with a jab to the body but Danilov is just out of range.
Baba throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danilov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baba lands with a nice body kick.
Danilov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danilov tries to work over Baba's front leg with a kick but Baba checks it.
Baba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danilov misses with a hook
and Baba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baba 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.
Danilov throws a hook but Baba avoids it easily.
Baba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danilov circles away quickly and effectively.
Baba looks to land a combination. Danilov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Afeef Isa Baba dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Baba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danilov throws a lazy uppercut
and Baba counters with a nice body kick.
Baba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baba. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Danilov tenderised Baba's leg. Baba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danilov scores with the left hand. Baba knows he should have avoided that one.
Danilov cracks Baba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Danilov wants to clinch up but Baba keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Danilov misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baba.
Baba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Baba.
Danilov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Danilov misses with a straight left.
Danilov misses with a looping left.
Baba is looking to slow Danilov down with leg kicks.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and Baba moves out of range easily.
Baba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baba misses with a body shot.
Baba scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body
and Baba counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Danilov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danilov somewhat.
Danilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
Danilov shoots for a takedown but Baba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Danilov blocks the body kick.
Baba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baba looks for the body kick but Danilov saw that one coming.
Danilov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danilov thinking.
Danilov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Baba counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by Danilov.
Baba tests Danilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baba.
As Danilov looks to move away, Baba throws a big counter combo but Danilov just gets out of the way.
Baba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baba moves out of range as Danilov strikes.#T3#
A slow jab from Baba misses its intended target.
Danilov throws an overhand right that lands on Baba's shoulder, as Baba tries to avoid the shot.
Danilov looks to throw a body kick
and Baba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baba scores with a nice right hand.
Baba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Danilov in his tracks.
Danilov misses with a body kick.
It looked like Baba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD#
Baba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Danilov sprawling to the canvas! Danilov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Baba finish him?!
#ROC#Danilov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Danilov head around and knocks him out cold! Baba hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Afeef Isa Baba!
A relieved looking Afeef Isa Baba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#903 Falcone v Papa
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Regueiro lands a jab.
Regueiro scores with a jab.
Danilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Regueiro pinned against the cage. Regueiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro tries to bum rush Danilov with a series of wild strikes but Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danilov takes one on the button.
Nice body kick from Danilov.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danilov.
Regueiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Regueiro.
Danilov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Regueiro. That did some damage!#TD#
Danilov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Regueiro to the ground. Danilov is now in Regueiro's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
My spies in Randall's Top Team inform me that Regueiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Regueiro wants to control but Danilov is keeping him busy.
Danilov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Regueiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Danilov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Regueiro has managed to get both his arms back between Danilov's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Regueiro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Danilov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Regueiro defends it easily.
Regueiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regueiro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Danilov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Danilov wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Regueiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regueiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a triangle but Danilov pushes his legs off easily.
Danilov chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a triangle here. Danilov is fighting it but it looks tight! Regueiro pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Danilov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#899 Papa v Falcone
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Danilov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greenwald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenwald.
Danilov connects with a body shot.
Greenwald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Greenwald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Greenwald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greenwald takes one on the button.
Greenwald throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Greenwald.
Danilov throws a hook but Greenwald blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Danilov.
Greenwald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greenwald moves out of range as Danilov strikes.
Danilov slips under a jab from Greenwald.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov connects with an inside leg kick.
Danilov lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Danilov scores with a punch to the head.
Glenn Greenwald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenwald takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Danilov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Greenwald with a hook.
Danilov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greenwald.
Greenwald pushes Danilov away with a front kick.
Greenwald moves out of range as Danilov strikes.
Danilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenwald.
Danilov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenwald flicks out a counter leg kick but Danilov steps away.
Danilov shoots for a takedown but Greenwald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenwald.
Greenwald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Danilov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greenwald.
Danilov scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Greenwald.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Danilov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut lands for Greenwald. That snapped Danilov's head back.
Greenwald throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Greenwald fails to land with a series of punches.
Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greenwald sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Greenwald misses.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt - Greenwald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danilov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greenwald throws a leg kick which misses Danilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Danilov tries to avoid it.
No luck for Danilov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greenwald. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danilov feinted with a counter takedown.
Danilov throws a low kick but Greenwald moves out of range easily.
Danilov backing away here, and Greenwald unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Greenwald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greenwald blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenwald manages to avoid it.
Danilov throws a hook but Greenwald avoids it easily.
Greenwald only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Danilov misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Danilov. Those never looked like landing.
Greenwald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Danilov blocks the leg kick.
Greenwald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Danilov misses its intended target.
Greenwald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Greenwald lunges at Danilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danilov's hand.
Nice shot by Greenwald.
Greenwald blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Greenwald throws the kick towards the body but Danilov avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greenwald. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Danilov does it's job there.
Greenwald takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
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!
Greenwald misses with a low kick.
Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greenwald sprawls and moves away.
Greenwald connects with a leg kick.
That kick from Danilov tenderised Greenwald's leg. Greenwald is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greenwald throws a leg kick but Danilov moved away.
Danilov attempts a counter takedown but Greenwald avoids it well and moves away.
Danilov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Greenwald lands a nice looking body shot.
Greenwald has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Danilov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Danilov throws a shot from downtown. Greenwald moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greenwald! But no joy.
Greenwald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greenwald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danilov throws the left hand but Greenwald avoids the punch easily.
Greenwald avoids the body shot from Danilov.
Danilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greenwald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greenwald moves out of range as Danilov throws a body kick.
Greenwald misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Danilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Danilov throws a low kick, looking for Greenwald's leg but Greenwald calmly moves out of range.
Greenwald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenwald.
Danilov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Greenwald throws a good cross that connects.
Danilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Greenwald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Danilov checks it well.
Jab from Danilov.
Danilov fails with the takedown.
Greenwald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danilov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Greenwald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Danilov.
A big right from Greenwald misses. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Danilov.
Danilov checks a leg kick.
Greenwald throws a jab when Danilov was well out of range.
Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greenwald sprawls and moves away.
Greenwald looks for the body kick but Danilov saw that one coming.
Greenwald throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
Greenwald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danilovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Danilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danilov misses with the combination.
Greenwald avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Danilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greenwald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Danilov.
Greenwald throws a body shot but no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Greenwald!
#T2#
Greenwald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danilov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Danilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov throws a body punch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Danilov.
Greenwald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greenwald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danilov tries to move into range but Greenwald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Glenn Greenwald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greenwald throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Danilov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Danilov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Greenwald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danilov is one step ahead there.
Danilov looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Danilov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greenwald is keeping the position for now.
Danilov throwing strikes but missing.
Danilov trying to control but Greenwald is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greenwald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danilov.
Danilov stands up over Greenwald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Danilov postures up in Greenwald's guard and throws a big left but Greenwald blocks it.
Danilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greenwald working a defensive guard here.
Danilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greenwald's head.
Greenwald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Greenwald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Glenn Greenwald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Danilov moves out of range of the body kick from Greenwald.
Danilov feinted with a counter takedown.
Danilov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danilov throws a leg kick but Greenwald moved away.
Greenwald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danilov looks to throw the jab but Greenwald is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greenwald! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Danilov.
Danilov lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greenwald, as that shot connected.
Danilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greenwald lands an overhand right.
Danilov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greenwald to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenwald throws a leg kick which misses Danilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Danilov tries to avoid it.
Greenwald lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Danilov. That's going to slow Greenwald down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald dips to his left and cracks Danilov with an uppercut!
Danilov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Danilov lands a head shot.
Greenwald lands a leg kick that knocks Danilov off balance momentarily.
Good exchange - Greenwald coming out on top.
Greenwald misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Danilov misses.
Greenwald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danilov feinted with a counter takedown.
Danilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Danilov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Greenwald defends well and Danilov ends up having to push Greenwald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danilov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A hook to the body from Greenwald.
Greenwald is trying to break the clinch but Danilov is controlling him.
Danilov missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Greenwald manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Danilov.
Greenwald lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Danilov throws a looping overhand right but Greenwald ducks down to avoid it.
Greenwald is looking to slow Danilov down with leg kicks.
Danilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Danilov tried to score with a low kick but Greenwald checks it.
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!
Greenwald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Greenwald feints a counter leg kick.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Greenwald throws a low kick, looking for Danilov's leg but Danilov calmly moves out of range.
Danilov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greenwald throws the left hand but Danilov avoids the punch easily.
Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greenwald sprawls and moves away.
Greenwald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danilov on the side of the head.
Danilov tries to work over Greenwald's front leg with a kick but Greenwald checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Danilov.
#T3#
Danilov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greenwald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Danilov misses the target.
Danilov connects with a single shot there.
Danilov dips to his left and cracks Greenwald with an uppercut!
Danilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danilov thumps Greenwald with a low kick.
Greenwald scores with a body shot.
Greenwald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenwald.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Danilov blocks a jab.
Danilov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Danilov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenwald looks to land a right hand but Danilov moved out of range.
Danilov walks into a straight right hand from Greenwald.
Danilov misses with a two punch combination.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Danilov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greenwald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Greenwald.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greenwald is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Greenwald looks to throw the jab but Danilov is out of range.
Greenwald looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Danilov tenderised Greenwald's leg. Greenwald is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danilov is defended easily by Greenwald.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Greenwald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greenwald 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Greenwald!
A victorious Glenn Greenwald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GAMMA#895 Hiro v Kodjia
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Danilov tries to score with a low kick but Tantor moves his leg out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Danilov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tantor - the referee stops the clock and Danilov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tantor. Danilov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Danilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Danilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danilov slips under a jab.
Danilov thuds a left hand into Tantor's body.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick from Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Danilov lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Tantor throws a low kick but Danilov moves out of range easily.
Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.
Maki Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danilov dives in and grabs Tantor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tantor pushes down on Danilov's head and hops out.
Danilov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tantor in the body.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Tantor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Danilov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor slips a straight right by Danilov.
Danilov throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Danilov avoids it with no problem.
Danilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tantor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Danilov lands an overhand right.
Danilov throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danilov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Danilov throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danilov missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danilov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Tantor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Tantor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Danilov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Danilov looking to pass the guard.
Danilov working some strikes from top position.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving.
Danilov stands up over Tantor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Danilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danilov looking to pass the guard.
Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Tantor.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danilov advances to half guard.
Tantor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Danilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tantor gets back to full guard.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving.
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Tantor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danilov looking for a guillotine here but Tantor defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Good shot there by Danilov.
Danilov throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor flicks out a counter leg kick but Danilov steps away.
Danilov digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Danilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Danilov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tantor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruslan Danilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danilov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Danilov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Danilov swings around for an armbar but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Danilov's guard.#T1##SUB#
Tantor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Danilov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tantor is looking to defend but Danilov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tantor! Danilov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tantor taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GAMMA#891 Spud v Wrexham
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Danilov throws a low kick but McDonnell moves out of range easily.
Danilov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
Danilov slips under a jab.
McDonnell stuns Danilov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danilov lands a leg kick that knocks McDonnell off balance momentarily.
McDonnell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
McDonnell clinches.
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Danilov.
McDonnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonnell is working Danilov over against the cage.
McDonnell lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
#T1#
McDonnell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonnell tries to move into range but Danilov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonnell.
Danilov tried to score with a low kick but McDonnell checks it.
Cory McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonnell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danilov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
Danilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from McDonnell as Danilov shoots in.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.#TD#
McDonnell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Danilov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonnell is keeping the position for now. #T2#
McDonnell is pulling down on Danilov's head. It's preventing any offense from Danilov, at least for the moment.
McDonnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danilov.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov 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.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is keeping the position.
Danilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danilov is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Danilov trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danilov dives in for a single leg takedown but McDonnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danilov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonnells head.
Danilov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonnell can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danilov.
Danilov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonnell just stands there and leans against the cage.
McDonnell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Danilov avoids the elbow strike from McDonnell, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Danilov.
McDonnell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Danilov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonnell misses with some punches.
McDonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Danilov misses with the head strike.
Danilov stalling in the clinch but McDonnell improves position.
Danilov missing with knees to the body.
McDonnell lands with a light punch inside.
McDonnell tries a knee to the head but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danilov lands with a left to the head.
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, McDonnell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the cage.#BC2#
McDonnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Danilov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danilov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McDonnell tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Danilov counters with a single leg into guard. McDonnell didn't expect that.
McDonnell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
McDonnell tries to counter with a clinch but Danilov shakes him off and moves away.
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danilov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left and a right from Danilov both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Danilov looking to score a takedown here. McDonnell is defending well but Danilov drives through and ends up in McDonnell's guard.
McDonnell wants to stand up but Danilov is controlling him.
Danilov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
Danilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Danilov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonnell wants to sweep here but Danilov controlling him for the moment.
McDonnell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danilov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Danilov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonnell defends well.
McDonnell trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Danilov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonnell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
McDonnell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruslan Danilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danilov being controlled here, momentarily.
Danilov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Danilov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonnell has time to react.
Danilov lands the left hand.
Danilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danilov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonnell dips to his left and cracks Danilov with an uppercut!
Danilov feints and then cracks McDonnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonnell down.
McDonnell lands with a kick to the temple. Danilov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Danilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danilov tries to land a front kick but McDonnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov connects with a single shot there.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Danilov moves away and avoids it.
Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonnell sprawls and moves away.
Danilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Danilov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Danilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Danilov throws a shot to the body.
McDonnell swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonnell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Danilov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov sets himself, and McDonnell steps forward looking for the clinch! Danilov avoids it this time.
Cory McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danilov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Danilov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from McDonnell finds it's way through Danilov's defenses.
Danilov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danilov throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
McDonnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Danilov. Danilov obviously looking to wear him down.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McDonnell avoids the head kick by Danilov.
A bone on bone clash there as Danilov blocks the leg kick.
Danilov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Danilov throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
McDonnell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonnell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonnell scores with a head kick. Danilov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danilov checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
Danilov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell lands with a good body shot.
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!
McDonnell is looking to clinch. #T1#
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danilov on the side of the head.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danilov scores with a punch to the head.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Danilov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDonnell throws a head kick but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov misses with a low kick as McDonnell jumps back.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice cross by Danilov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
McDonnell blocks a head kick by Danilov.
A clash of legs there as McDonnell blocks the low kick.
Danilov throws a head kick but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
Danilov throws a leg kick but McDonnell sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Danilov is just out of range.
Danilov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McDonnell has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from McDonnell - that landed with a thud.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
Danilov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov tries to pull guard but McDonnell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McDonnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Danilov successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Danilov throws his legs up looking for a submission but McDonnell uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McDonnell advances nicely into full mount.
McDonnell trying to control but Danilov is having none of it.
McDonnell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Danilov tries to hold on but McDonnell pushes him away.
McDonnell content just to control the position here.
McDonnell looking to control but Danilov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonnell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Danilov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Danilov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Danilov is working hard here to advance position.
Danilov tries to hold on but McDonnell pushes him away.
McDonnell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonnell 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory McDonnell!
After the fight, Cory McDonnell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GAMMA#887 Lombardo v Poli
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
That kick from Danilov tenderised Daughtrey's leg. Daughtrey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danilov circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Danilov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Danilov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Daughtrey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danilov throwing strikes from guard but Daughtrey blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov postures up in Daughtrey's guard and throws a big left but Daughtrey blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Daughtrey is keeping the position.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Daughtrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Danilov postures up in Daughtrey's guard and throws a big left but Daughtrey blocks it.
Danilov throws a strike but Daughtrey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Danilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daughtrey is one step ahead there.
Daughtrey wants to pass the guard but Danilov is keeping the position.
Daughtrey stopping the sweep attempt from Danilov.#T2#
Danilov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daughtrey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Danilov trying to control but Daughtrey is working from the bottom.
Daughtrey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Danilov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Danilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Daughtrey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Danilov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Danilov throwing strikes from guard but Daughtrey blocks nicely.
Danilov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Daughtrey is retaining full guard.
Danilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Daughtrey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Danilov throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daughtrey wants to stand and escape but Danilov is having none of it.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Daughtrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Daughtrey is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Daughtrey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD2#
Danilov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Daughtrey's guard.
Danilov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Danilov throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daughtrey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Daughtrey misses with a body shot.
Daughtrey misses with an uppercut.
Danilov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daughtrey defends it well.
Daughtrey misses with a hook. Danilov ducked under it nicely.
Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick by Danilov misses
and Daughtrey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daughtrey swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daughtrey throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danilov catches Daughtrey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daughtrey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Danilov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov is thwarting Daughtrey's attempts to control the position.
Daughtrey is looking for a sweep. Danilov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daughtrey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danilov.
Danilov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Danilov throwing shots but Daughtrey is blocking nicely.
Danilov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Danilov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Danilov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daughtrey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daughtrey is doing well to control the position and prevent Danilov from advancing to side control.
Daughtrey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danilov.
Danilov wants to control but Daughtrey is keeping him busy.
Danilov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daughtrey haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Danilov is working for a kimura but Daughtrey is defending it quite comfortably.
Daughtrey is looking to get back to full guard here but Danilov has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Danilov.
Danilov is working Daughtrey over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ruslan Danilov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daughtrey is trying to buck Danilov off.
Danilov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Daughtrey is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Danilov swings around for an armbar but Daughtrey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Danilov's guard.#T3#
Daughtrey preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Daughtrey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Danilov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daughtrey has managed to get both his arms back between Danilov's legs - danger averted.
Danilov trying to keep a closed guard but Daughtrey is proving a slippery customer.
Daughtrey wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danilov trying to keep a closed guard but Daughtrey is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Daughtrey content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Danilov has locked up a guillotine! Danilov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Daughtrey is holding on here and Danilov must be using up a lot of energy. Daughtrey has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Danilov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#882 Newton v Falcone
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Danilov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
Danilov checks the leg kick.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
McCraken counters with a body kick.
Danilov connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Danilov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Danilov is looking to score with low kicks.
Danilov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danilov tries to score with a low kick but McCraken moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danilov moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
McCraken catches Danilov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Danilov lands with a hook. McCraken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Danilov steps away.
Danilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danilov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danilov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Danilov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
Danilov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danilov slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Danilov!
#T2#
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Danilov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken slips a straight right by Danilov.#TD#
Danilov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCraken to the ground. Danilov is now in McCraken's guard.
McCraken wants to stand but Danilov is controlling the position.
Danilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCraken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCraken is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Danilov won't allow McCraken to sweep him here. #T3#
McCraken trying to control the position.
Danilov throws a strike but McCraken rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McCraken postures up.
McCraken is fighting to break Danilov's control of his arms but Danilov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCraken sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCraken manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McCraken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Danilov controls the pace.#T4#
Danilov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCraken is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Danilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCraken pulls Danilov in close to his closed guard and prevents Danilov from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCraken wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken 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#
McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danilov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danilov is able to avoid easily.
Danilov throws a leg kick which misses McCraken's front leg but catches the back leg as McCraken tries to avoid it.
Danilov moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCraken as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Danilov's ribs.
Danilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from McCraken misses. #T1#
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
Danilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danilov scrambles back to his feet.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken checks a low kick from Danilov.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken misses the jab.
Danilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it.
Danilov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Danilov throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danilov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Danilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Danilov lands with a hook. McCraken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch lands to the side of Danilov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Danilov saw that one coming.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Danilov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Danilov throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.#T3#
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but Danilov is out of range.
McCraken throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov attempts a counter takedown but McCraken avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick from McCraken misses.
Danilov staying out of range there.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
Danilov blocks a head kick by McCraken.
Danilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Danilov. That's going to slow McCraken down.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken misses with a series of wild punches.
Danilov blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danilov. That did some damage!
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Danilov's belly button to the back.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Danilov attempts a counter takedown but McCraken avoids it well and moves away.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
McCraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken is looking for the big counter here.
Danilov misses with a body shot
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.#TD#
Danilov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCraken looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Danilov scores with a couple of short elbows.
McCraken is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Danilov off and has taken his back!
McCraken not allowing Danilov to control his hands.
Danilov tries to escape but McCraken has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Danilov holding both McCraken 's hands and preventing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCraken controlling the positon.#T1#
Danilov turns into McCraken and is now in his guard.
Danilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Danilov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Danilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but McCraken is keeping the position.
McCraken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Danilov wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
McCraken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruslan Danilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
McCraken keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass.
McCraken controlling Danilov's posture.
McCraken trying to control the position.
McCraken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCraken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danilov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
McCraken would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Danilov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCraken defends it easily.
McCraken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Danilov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCraken defends well.
McCraken tries to free his leg and advance position but Danilov is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Danilov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCraken would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCraken cracks Danilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCraken's sensitive parts.
Danilov loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
Danilov throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Danilov takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Danilov walks into a left hand.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougal McCraken.
I've got McCraken 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
During a confident post fight interview, Dougal McCraken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#879 Storm v MacNamara
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Nurminen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
Danilov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurminen 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.
That kick from Danilov tenderised Nurminen's leg. Nurminen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danilov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danilov throws a front kick aimed at Nurminen's knee but Nurminen avoids it well.
Danilov throws a right hand that misses
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Nurminen dives in and scores a takedown into Danilov's guard.
Danilov is trying to control the position but Nurminen postures up.
Danilov being controlled here, momentarily.
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Nurminen from controlling successfully.
Nurminen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurminen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Danilov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Nurminen tries to free his leg and advance position but Danilov is retaining full guard.
Nurminen postures up.
#SUB2#
Danilov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurminen defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Danilov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Danilov wants to control from the top but Nurminen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurminen looking to control.
Nurminen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danilov is one step ahead there.
Danilov landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Nurminen keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Nurminen has Danilov pulled in close to control his posture.
Danilov stays in close to Nurminen's body and controls the position.
Nurminen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Danilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Nurminen 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.
Danilov trying to control but Nurminen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Danilov scores with a punch to the head.
Danilov pushes Nurminen away with a front kick.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Nurminen.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurminen was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Nurminen fails to land the takedown.
Danilov misses with a low kick as Nurminen jumps back.
Danilov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nurminen counters with an inside leg kick.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Nurminen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Nurminen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danilov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurminen.
Nurminen slips a jab and a cross from Danilov.
Danilov throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nurminen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Danilov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nurminen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Danilov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Danilov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Danilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurminen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nurminen.
Danilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nurminen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurminen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Danilov can pounce on him.
Danilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurminen throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov 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#
Nurminen misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Danilov misses.
Danilov throws a low kick, looking for Nurminen's leg but Nurminen calmly moves out of range.
Danilov scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there #KD#
and Nurminen counters with a series of strikes that sends Danilov to the canvas! Nurminen follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Danilov is rocked!
Nurminen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Danilov is still in real trouble! Can Nurminen finish him?
Nurminen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Danilov seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Nurminen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurminen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Danilov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurminen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nurminen trying to control but Danilov is having none of it.
Nurminen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurminen is landing with some decent strikes but Danilov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Danilov tries to lock up and control but Nurminen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Nurminen lands a nice shot to the head.
Danilov is looking to get to half guard.
Danilov keeps trying to improve his position.
Danilov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nurminen landing punches.
Nurminen with shots to the head and body - Danilov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Danilov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Danilov wants to hold on but Nurminen pushes him away.
Danilov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nurminen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kebab Nurminen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danilov can't escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov is still trying to improve position.
Nurminen looking to control but Danilov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Danilov gets back to half guard.
Danilov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nurminen 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.
Danilov is trying to keep Nurminen in close.
Our spies down at at The Barn inform us that Danilov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nurminen wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Nurminen 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.
Nurminen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Danilov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurminen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurminen postures up.
Nurminen trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Danilov wants to sweep here but Nurminen controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Danilov lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurminen checks a leg kick.
Danilov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruslan Danilov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurminen counters with a left and a right that stings Danilov.
Danilov slips a straight right by Nurminen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Nurminen.
An inside leg kick lands from Danilov.
Danilov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Danilov.
Danilov scores with a leg kick.
Danilov missing with a left hand there. Nurminen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurminen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Danilov throws a leg kick but Nurminen checks it.
Danilov slips a straight right by Nurminen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen throws a poor cross that misses
and Danilov counters with a body kick that stops Nurminen in his tracks momentarily.
Danilov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nurminen is able to avoid easily.
Danilov connects with a solid leg kick.
Danilov throws a lazy right hand but Nurminen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurminen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurminen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Danilov lands a jab.
Danilov lands a high kick!
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
Danilov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurminen.
Nurminen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Danilov tried to score with a low kick but Nurminen checks it.
Danilov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurminen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurminen misses the target.
Danilov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nurminen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Danilov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Danilov throws out a leg kick but Nurminen moves out of range and Danilov only half commits. #T2#
Nurminen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurminen wants to slow Danilov down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick from Danilov misses.
Danilov scores with a leg kick.
Danilov moves out of range as Nurminen strikes.
Danilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Danilov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurminen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Nurminen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurminen throws a shot from downtown. Danilov moves away and avoids it.
Danilov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Nurminen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurminen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurminen missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurminen throws a nice looking combination but Danilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Danilov responds with a good body kick, but Nurminen manages to step out the way in time.
Danilov scores with a nice body kick.
Danilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Nurminen.
Danilov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurminen at a distance.
Nurminen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Danilov. Danilov obviously looking to wear him down.
Danilov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nurminen throws an overhand right that lands on Danilov's shoulder, as Danilov tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Danilov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Danilov lands a nice looking body kick.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurminen misses with a double jab.
Nurminen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Danilov's hands.
Danilov slips a straight right by Nurminen.
And Danilov tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Nurminen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Danilov avoids it.
A low kick lands for Danilov.
Nurminen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
Danilov throws a leg kick that misses.
Nurminen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danilov scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Danilov as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Nurminen misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Danilov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Danilov 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#874 Lohmu v Bolleke
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Danilov connects with a single shot there.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Danilov.
Tulikoura throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
A jab from Danilov finds it's way through Tulikoura's defenses.
Danilov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tulikoura finds it's way round the side to connect with Danilov's head.
Danilov lands a glancing blow to the side of Tulikoura's head.
Tulikoura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danilov thuds his right hand into Tulikoura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tulikoura lands a jab.
Danilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tulikoura throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulikoura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Danilov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Tulikoura misses the target.
Tulikoura avoids the head kick by Danilov.
#TD2#
Danilov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tulikoura's guard.#SUB#
Tulikoura looking for a guillotine here but Danilov defends easily.
Danilov won't allow Tulikoura to sweep him here. #T1#
Tulikoura is working hard here to advance position.
Danilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Danilov passes Tulikoura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Danilov working Tulikoura over with strikes.
Danilov slips a nice elbow through Tulikoura's hands, connecting with Tulikoura's forehead.
Danilov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Danilov is working for a kimura but Tulikoura is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Tulikoura looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Danilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danilov working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Tulikoura looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Danilov there.
Danilov is just content to waste time from the top position. Tulikoura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Danilov working some strikes from top position.
Danilov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Danilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tulikoura's head.
Danilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tulikoura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tulikoura 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.#SUB#
Tulikoura has his foot on Danilov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Danilov works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Danilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danilov throws a strike but Tulikoura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tulikoura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Tulikoura from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Danilov working for a triangle but Tulikoura defends it easily.
Tulikoura advances position into side control!
Danilov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tulikoura can't control as he wanted to and Danilov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tulikoura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danilov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tulikoura defends it well.
Danilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tulikoura misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
so Danilov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Danilov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Danilov landing some decent shots from guard.
Tulikoura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danilov trying to control but Tulikoura is working from the bottom.
Danilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tulikoura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Danilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tulikoura keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Tulikoura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danilov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danilov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Danilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danilov passes Tulikoura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Danilov stalling.
Danilov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tulikoura's head.
Still in half guard, Danilov seems content to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Danilov lands strikes from half guard.
Danilov prevents Tulikoura from improving his position.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tulikoura keeps working.
Danilov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tulikoura tries to get to full guard but Danilov has control of the leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Danilov working the head and body with strikes.
Ruslan Danilov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Tulikoura wants to improve his position but Danilov is controlling well.
Tulikoura has hold of Danilov's hands but Danilov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Danilov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tulikoura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Danilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tulikoura 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.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Tulikoura keeps moving. #T4#
Danilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tulikoura's head.
Danilov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Danilov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Tulikoura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danilov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danilov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulikoura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tulikoura checks a leg kick nicely.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that misses.
Danilov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tulikoura just misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Danilov.
Danilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tulikoura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Danilov.
Tulikoura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov slips a straight right by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura moves out of range as Danilov throws a body kick.
Danilov misses with a takedown
and Tulikoura counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov scores with a hook to the body. Tulikoura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tulikoura throws the left hand but Danilov avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Danilov.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Tulikoura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Danilov.
Johannes Tulikoura is winning the standup battle so far.
Tulikoura misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Danilov counters with a shoot takedown. Tulikoura fights it but they end up in guard.
Danilov preventing the sweep.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulikoura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tulikoura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Danilov controlling from the top position.
Tulikoura controls Danilov momentarily but Danilov frees himself.
Danilov lands a couple of digs.
Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Tulikoura.
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Tulikoura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov trying to control the position.
#T3#
Tulikoura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johannes Tulikoura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Danilov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Danilov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Danilov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Danilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tulikoura 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.
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulikoura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Danilov.
I've got Danilov 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Danilov!
After the fight, Ruslan Danilov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GAMMA#870 Lohmu v Bolleke
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Mahoney defending well as Danilov loads up on a big left hand.
Danilov misses with a looping left.
Mahoney takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danilov tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Mahoney moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danilov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mahoney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Danilov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahoney or not.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
Mahoney managing to block the knees to the body from Danilov.
Mahoney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but Mahoney blocks with his arms.
Danilov stalls.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danilov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mahoney blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahoney gets through Danilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danilov lands an uppercut.
Mahoney has Danilov pressed against the cage.
Danilov is looking to control Mahoney's arms but Mahoney gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the cage.
Danilov has Mahoney pushed against the cage.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danilov.
Danilov lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Danilov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mahoney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahoney lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danilov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahoney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mahoney.
Mahoney trying to control the position but instead, Danilov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mahoney into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Danilov fails to land.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Danilov.
Mahoney content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danilov has Mahoney pressed against the cage.
Danilov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mahoney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Danilov dodges an elbow strike from Mahoney.
Danilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danilovs head.
Danilov blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Danilov throws a head punch that misses.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Danilov crunches a lovely knee into Mahoney's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Danilov.
Danilov has Mahoney pushed against the cage.
Danilov connects with a knee to the head.
Mahoney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahoney.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov controlling the action here for a moment.
Danilov effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carey Mahoney will probably get the nod.
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#
Mahoney cracks Danilov with an open hand slap.
Danilov throws a shot to the body.
Mahoney scores with a punch to the head.
Danilov is looking to slow Mahoney down with leg kicks.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahoney scores with a shot to the body.
Mahoney just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney misses with a double jab
and Danilov counters with a straight right hand.
Mahoney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahoney throws an off balance right hand
and Danilov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Danilov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danilov walks into a left hand.
Danilov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Danilov gets a clinch.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahoney.
#T1#
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
Mahoney misses with an elbow over the top.
Danilov looking to stall.
Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but Mahoney blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Danilov as the two fighters clinch.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
Danilov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carey Mahoney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
#T2#
Mahoney pushes Danilov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mahoney tries to work over Danilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney tries to work over Danilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danilov takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Mahoney.
Danilov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mahoney avoids a wild elbow strike from Danilov.
Danilov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mahoney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Danilov tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danilov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
Danilov effectively controlling the action here.
Danilov'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.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Danilov misses with the head strike.
Mahoney misses with an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahoney.
Danilov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mahoney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mahoney digs a right hand into Danilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danilov's gas tank.
Mahoney stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mahoney.
#T4#
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov with a knee to the head.
Mahoney letting Danilov take a breather here.
Danilov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahoney avoids the damage to the body.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mahoney.
Danilov avoids a wild elbow strike from Mahoney.
A short right from Mahoney.
Mahoney cracks Danilov with a nice body shot.
Danilov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney just leaning against Danilov, taking a breather.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carey Mahoney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mahoney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahoney fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahoney lands a head shot.
Nice shot by Mahoney.
Danilov takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#Danilov is rocked!
Mahoney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Danilov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahoney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mahoney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danilov doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahoney circles away.
Danilov throws a wild body kick that Mahoney sees coming a mile off.
Danilov missing with a left hand there. Mahoney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danilov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice defenses there by Danilov.
Mahoney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahoney closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Danilov! Mahoney dives in looking to finish! Danilov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carey Mahoney!
After the big win, Carey Mahoney made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 150$ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#865 Kodija v Horse
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ohanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov tries to bum rush Ohanian with a series of wild strikes but Ohanian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Ohanian looking to score a takedown here. Danilov is defending well but Ohanian drives through and ends up in Danilov's guard.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian controls from within his opponent's guard.
Danilov controls Ohanian momentarily but Ohanian frees himself. #T1#
Ohanian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Danilov holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ohanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Danilov looks to throw the jab but Ohanian is out of range.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ohanian misses the target.
Danilov lands a jab to the nose.
Ohanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Ohanian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danilov misses with a hook.
Danilov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Ohanian looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Danilov!#SUB#
Ohanian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Danilov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ohanian off and has taken his back!
Our spies down at at The Barn inform us that Danilov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is taking a good look at Ohanian as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Danilov!
#SUB2#
Ohanian defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Danilov is looking to control Ohanian but Ohanian is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Danilov looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Ohanian taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruslan Danilov!
In his post fight interview, Ruslan Danilov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 117
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangin tries to score with a low kick but Danilov moves his leg out of the way.
Danilov takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin tried to score with a low kick but Danilov checks it.
Danilov takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bangin misses the target.
Bangin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bangin keeps Danilov at a distance using the push kick.
Danilov throws a leg kick
enabling Bangin to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bangin looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Danilov lands the left hand.
Danilov clobbers Bangin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Danilov defending well as Bangin loads up on a big left hand.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bangin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Bangin's head coaches at Powerful Frenz Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Danilov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danilov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bangin tries to close the distance and clinch but Danilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bangin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bangin lands a really nice looking cross but Danilov seems unphased.
Danilov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Bangin clinches up with Danilov and pushes him back against the cage.
Bangin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bangin tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
A body shot lands from Danilov.
Bangin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danilov lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danilov. #T2#
Danilov avoiding damage.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Bangin.
Danilov taking a breather.
Bangin misses with a punch on the inside.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bangin misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Bangin.
Danilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bangin.
A short uppercut from Bangin.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Danilov.
Danilov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bangin blocks it with crossed arms.
Bangin misses with a body punch.
Danilov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bangin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bangin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Bangin swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bangin. #T3#
Bangin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bangin.
Danilov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bangin blocks it with crossed arms.
Danilov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bangin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Bangin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
Bangin throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
A right handed body shot lands from Bangin.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Bangin lands a hook that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Danilov tries a body shot but Bangin blocks it.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov taking a breather.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danilov. #T4#
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bangin lands a hook that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Bangin managing to block the knees to the body from Danilov.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Danilov is pushing Bangin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Danilov tries a body shot but Bangin blocks it.
Bangin avoiding damage as Danilov throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bangin controls his hands.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Bangin.
Danilov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bangin up against the cage.
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bangin misses with a lunging right hand
and Danilov counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Danilov blocks the low kick.
Danilov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Danilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangin tries to clinch up.
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danilov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bangin under the eye.
Danilov digs a good body shot into Bangin's ribs.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danilov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bangin on the side of the head.
Bangin connects with a crisp jab.
Danilov fails to land with a series of punches.
Danilov tries to bum rush Bangin with a series of wild strikes but Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Danilov clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bangin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bangin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bangin is working Danilov over against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Danilov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Bangin gets through Danilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bangin gets through Danilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danilov scores with a shoulder strike.
Izzy Bangin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danilov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bangin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
Danilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bangin is defending well for now.
Bangin throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
A nice left hand lands by Bangin.
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bangin misses with the head strike.
Danilov blocks a body shot from Bangin.
Danilov blocks a body shot from Bangin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danilov.
Bangin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Bangin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin misses with some punches.
Danilov lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danilov. #T2#
Bangin has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov.
Bangin has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov.
Bangin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Danilov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Danilov lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danilov.
Danilov tries a body shot but Bangin blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bangin.
Bangin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bangin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bangin misses with a punch on the inside.
Danilov blocking some punches.
Bangin letting Danilov take a breather here.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bangin lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Bangin as the two fighters clinch.
Bangin lands a left hand.
Danilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bangin is defending well for now.
Bangin throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
Bangin scores with a shoulder strike.
Danilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bangin.
A left hand lands to the body for Bangin.
Danilov is breathing heavily.
Bangin lands with a short shot to the head.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bangin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bangin.
Danilov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bangin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bangin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bangin controls his hands.
Good body shot from Bangin.
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bangin has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bangin.
Danilov lands a body punch.
Bangin lands with a right to the head.
Danilov blocking some punches.
Bangin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bangin lands a nice uppercut.
Danilov trying to land knees to the body.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bangin can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
Bangin misses with the head strike.
Danilov digs a right hand into Bangin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bangin's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bangin throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danilov blocking some punches.
Bangin misses with some punches.
Danilov lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Bangin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Danilov scores with a hook to the body. Bangin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danilov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Danilov.
Bangin is looking to slow Danilov down with leg kicks.
Bangin tries to close the distance and clinch but Danilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danilov wants to counter with a clinch but Bangin pushes him away.
Danilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bangin.
Bangin wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Danilov misses the target.
Danilov throws a leg kick but Bangin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Danilov blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Danilov darts in and clinches Bangin up against the cage.
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bangin swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bangin scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Danilov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bangin avoids the damage to the body.
Danilov slows down the pace here.
Bangin lands with a left to the head.
Bangin managing to block the knees to the body from Danilov.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bangin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov stalling the fight.
Bangin throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bangin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danilov.
Bangin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bangin lands with a short shot to the head.
Bangin working aggressively here.
Bangin can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
Danilov throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Bangin misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin misses with a body punch.
Bangin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bangin misses with a punch on the inside.
Danilov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bangin avoids the damage to the body.
Danilov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Danilov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bangin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bangin lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danilov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bangin working aggressively here.
Bangin is leaning against Danilov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Danilov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bangin throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bangin lands with a light punch inside.
Bangin lands a body punch.
Danilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Bangin.
Bangin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danilov is trying to stall.
Danilov blocks a body shot from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bangin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Danilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Danilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bangin.
#T4#
Bangin managing to block the knees to the body from Danilov.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bangin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Bangin controls the action.
Danilov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bangin presses Danilov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but Bangin blocks with his arms.
Danilov blocking some punches.
Bangin throws a head punch that misses.
Bangin presses Danilov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danilov blocking some punches.
Danilov looking to stall.
Bangin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Bangin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Danilov instigates a clinch.
Bangin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Bangin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danilov misses with some punches.
Danilov is struggling to control the position.
Bangin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danilov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bangin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Danilov stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bangin blocks a body shot from Danilov.
Danilov blocking some punches.
A short right from Bangin.
Bangin digs a right hand into Danilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danilov's gas tank.
Bangin scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Bangin blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bangin.
Danilov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Danilov blocking some punches.
Bangin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Bangin.
Danilov is trying to maintain a safe position but Bangin gets an underhook and turns Danilov into the cage.
Bangin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bangin throws a head punch that misses.
Danilov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bangin throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
Bangin lands with a left to the head.
Bangin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Danilov.
Bangin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bangin swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Bangin misses with the head strike.
Danilov lands with a right to the head.
Bangin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bangin misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bangin takes a shot to the head.
Bangin misses with a punch on the inside.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bangin misses with the head strike.
Danilov tries to work over Bangin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bangin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danilov trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Bangin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bangin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bangin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Bangin lands with a right to the head.
Danilov controlling the action here for a moment.
Bangin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bangin is defending well for now.
Danilov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bangin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bangin.
Danilov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Danilov tries a knee to the head but Bangin blocks it.
Bangin scores with a shot to the side of Danilov's head.
Danilov is trying to stall.
Bangin swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bangin throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bangin.
Stalling in the clinch from Bangin.
Nice body punch from Bangin - that landed with a thud.
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bangin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bangin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danilov.
Bangin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bangin misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bangin working aggressively here.
Danilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Danilov tries to work over Bangin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin had his way with Ruslan Danilov in that round.
That's time! Bangin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Bangin scores with a leg kick.
Danilov misses with a straight left.
Danilov tries to land a leg kick but Bangin saw it coming and moves away.
Bangin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Danilov misses. #CL2#
Danilov clinches up with Bangin and pushes him back against the cage.
Bangin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bangin letting Danilov take a breather here.
Danilov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin lands with a left to the head.
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danilov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danilov looking to slow down the pace here.
Danilov stalling the fight.
#T1#
Bangin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bangin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bangin misses with some punches.
Danilov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bangin scores with a hook to the body.
Bangin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bangin scores with a shoulder strike.
Bangin tries to work over Danilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danilov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bangin avoids the damage to the body.
Bangin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but Bangin avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
Bangin misses with some punches.
Danilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bangin is defending well for now.
Bangin lands with a left to the head.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Danilov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bangin prevents a body shot from Danilov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bangin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bangin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bangin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangin tries to stall but Danilov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bangin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danilov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Danilov trying to stall but Bangin improves his position.
Bangin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bangin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Bangin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Danilov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bangin avoids the damage to the body.
Bangin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bangin.
Bangin throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Bangin working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Bangin fails to land.
Bangin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bangin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bangin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bangin swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danilov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Danilov is struggling to control the position.
Bangin misses with some punches.
Bangin misses with a punch on the inside.
Danilov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Danilov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Izzy Bangin has been cut.
Bangin scores with a hook to the body.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bangin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bangin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Danilov.
Danilov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bangin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bangin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangin working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bangin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!
Izzy Bangin retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Izzy Bangin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
F 111: Pullum vs Steve
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danilov tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
Good work by Danilov as he checks the leg kick.
McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
Danilov connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from McDonald misses.
McDonald checks a low kick from Danilov.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Danilov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Danilov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danilov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danilov is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Danilov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Danilov instigates a clinch.
Danilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Danilov.
Danilov lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
McDonald jumps guard but Danilov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Danilov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danilov tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald is trying to break free.#TD#
McDonald has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Danilov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McDonald controlling well, preventing Danilov from escaping the position.
Danilov is taking damage to the body and head.
Danilov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Danilov tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
Danilov is looking to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T2#
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danilov is looking to escape. #SUB#
McDonald looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McDonald trying to control but Danilov is having none of it.
Danilov wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danilov is looking to escape. #T3#
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
Danilov is trying to escape the mount.
McDonald lands a big elbow. #SUB#
McDonald is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Danilov is surviving well by controlling McDonald's body position as best he can.
McDonald 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.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danilov is looking to escape.
Danilov tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
McDonald takes Danilov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Danilov is in trouble.
Danilov wants to control his opponent's hands but McDonald gets his hands free. #T4##SUB#
McDonald is persistently looking for the submission but Danilov is defending it well.
Danilov wants to escape the position.
Danilov staying busy and making it hard for McDonald to control.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Danilov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Danilov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
McDonald trying to control momentarily.
Danilov manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Danilov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danilov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danilov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Danilov has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Danilov has him pressed against the cage.
Danilov effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Danilov.
McDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Danilov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Danilov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
McDonald pulls guard effortlessly.
Danilov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Danilov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Danilov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McDonald is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruslan Danilov!
After the fight, Ruslan Danilov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'I asked for this rematch, and he got me again. Shit... he had my number, and full points to him, but I gotta circle back on things. He's a tough guy, and man oh man, I think he'll be a champ.'. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 107: The Hoff Lives!
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Danilov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Danilov.
Danilov throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it.
Danilov connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Danilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald motions for Danilov to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danilov connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Danilov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Danilov has double underhooks. #T1#
Danilov trying to land knees to the body.
Danilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Danilov.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Danilov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Danilov lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
Danilov scores with a shoulder strike.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Danilov - that landed with a thud.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Danilov lands a body punch.
Danilov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danilov.
Danilov stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDonald tries to circle away but Danilov has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald looking to stall.
Danilov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDonald landing knees to the body.
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!
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Danilov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
McDonald has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Danilov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDonald can turn it around.
McDonald is trying to stall.
Danilov stalling the fight.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Danilov has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Danilov.
Danilov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Danilov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danilov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Danilov leaning against his opponent.
Danilov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov.
#T4#
Danilov displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Danilov.
McDonald taking a breather.
Danilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Danilov throws out a powerful jab.
Danilov 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.
McDonald flicks out a counter leg kick but Danilov steps away.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
Danilov is looking to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danilov throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald with the counter takedown but Danilov avoids it easily.#CL#
Danilov closes the distance and clinches.
Danilov missing with knees to the body.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
A body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald works on Danilov's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald is struggling to control the position.#T1#
McDonald is trying to break free.
A short right from Danilov.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Danilov misses with an elbow strike.
Danilov avoiding damage.
Danilov blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Danilov lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald taking a breather.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Danilov has double underhooks.
McDonald wants to stall.
McDonald taking a breather.
McDonald wants to break free but Danilov has control.
#T2#
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
Danilov cracks McDonald with a nice body shot.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Danilov has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald wants to stall.
Danilov digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danilov lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
Danilov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Danilov tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Danilov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Danilov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Danilov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Danilov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danilov lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Danilov pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danilov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danilov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McDonald tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
McDonald being controlled against the cage.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Ruslan Danilov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danilov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Danilov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Danilov avoiding damage.
Danilov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Danilov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danilov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
McDonald is trying to stall.
McDonald tries to work over Danilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danilov.
Stalling in the clinch from Danilov.
Danilov gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov 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#
Danilov looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
Danilov throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danilov is looking to counter punch.
Danilov scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danilov avoids a kick to the body.
Danilov lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
Danilov connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Danilov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Danilov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Danilov duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Danilov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Danilov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danilov moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.#CL#
Danilov closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
Danilov lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov stalls.
Danilov is working McDonald over against the cage.
Danilov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Danilov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov blocks a body shot from McDonald. #T2#
Danilov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Danilov.
#KD#
Danilov has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and McDonald goes down! Danilov pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
#ROC#McDonald is rocked!#CUT#It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh McDonald is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Danilov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Danilov!
A less than humble Ruslan Danilov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man. Fighting's a tough game. '. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 102
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov walks into a left hand.
Turunen throws the kick towards the body but Danilov avoids it.#TD2#
Danilov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Danilov showed some decent athleticism there.
Danilov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Danilov trying to pass the guard but Turunen defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Danilov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Danilov throwing strikes from guard but Turunen blocks nicely.
Danilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danilov postures up in Turunen's guard and throws a big left but Turunen blocks it.
Danilov trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Danilov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turunen wants to stand but Danilov is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turunen lands with a right hand.
Turunen blocks the body kick.
Turunen scores with a jab. Danilov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Danilov 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.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Turunen lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Turunen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turunen.
Nice shot lands for Danilov.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Danilov throws a wild body kick that Turunen sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turunen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teuvo Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turunen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Danilov moves out of range of the leg kick from Turunen.#CL2#
Danilov pushes Turunen up against the cage in a clinch.
Turunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Turunen swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danilov looking to throw knees to the head but Turunen is blocking nicely.
Turunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Turunen lands with a right to the head.
Danilov blocking some punches.
Danilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turunen is defending well for now.
Danilov misses with an elbow over the top.
Turunen pushes Danilov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turunen lands a left hand.
Danilov crunches a lovely knee into Turunen's ribcage.
Turunen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov looking to throw knees to the head but Turunen is blocking nicely.
Turunen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Turunen lands an uppercut.
Danilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turunen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turunen as Danilov tries to tie him up.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Turunen.
Danilov tries to work over Turunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turunen tries to work over Danilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turunen prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Danilov stalling in the clinch but Turunen improves position.
Turunen blocks the elbow strike.
Turunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turunen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov trying to land knees to the body.
Danilov presses Turunen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Turunen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Danilov shoots in for a takedown but Turunen shows good takedown defense.
Danilov is looking to slow Turunen down with leg kicks.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turunen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danilov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Teuvo Turunen is winning the standup battle so far.
Danilov misses with a hook.
Danilov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turunen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turunen connects with a solid leg kick.
Danilov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turunen cracks Danilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turunen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danilov blocks a jab.
Turunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turunen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turunen. That's going to slow Danilov down.
Turunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Danilov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Danilov connects with a high kick. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Danilov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Jab from Turunen.
Danilov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
Turunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turunen slips under a jab.
Turunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice takedown defense from Turunen. No joy for Danilov on that attempt.
Turunen throws a series of punches but Danilov moves out of range.
Turunen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turunen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turunen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov dives in and grabs Turunen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turunen pushes down on Danilov's head and hops out.
Teuvo Turunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Turunen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danilov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turunen leaves Danilov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Turunen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turunen looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Turunen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Danilov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Danilov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danilov ducks right into an uppercut from Turunen.
Danilov wants to clinch.
Danilov throws a hook but Turunen avoids it easily.
Danilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turunen's sensitive parts.
Teuvo Turunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turunen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Danilov checks it well.
Turunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turunen loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.#T3#
Danilov takes a swing at Turunen's ribcage but misses.
Turunen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danilov is able to avoid easily.
Danilov misses with a hook. Turunen ducked under it nicely.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turunen stalks Danilov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Danilov's face. Danilov staggers backwards, shaken.
No joy there for Turunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danilov lands a leg kick that knocks Turunen off balance momentarily.
Danilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turunen misses with a head kick.
Danilov misses with an uppercut. Turunen saw that one coming.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Danilov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turunen connects with a body shot.
Turunen misses with a body shot.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turunen moves away.#T4#
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!
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Turunen misses with a head kick.
Turunen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Danilov to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Turunen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turunen.
Danilov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Turunen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danilov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Turunen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turunen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turunen connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Danilov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turunen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Danilov if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Turunen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Danilov throws a lazy head kick
letting Turunen counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Turunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danilov defending well as Turunen loads up on a big left hand.
Turunen sets himself, and Danilov steps forward looking for the clinch! Turunen avoids it this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turunen.
Turunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turunen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danilov blocks the body kick.
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Turunen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turunen takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Turunen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Danilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Danilov shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turunen blocks a jab.
Danilov needs to keep his hands up - Turunen had a free shot at his head there.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Danilov misses with a body kick.
Danilov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turunen. Turunen obviously looking to wear him down.
Danilov tries to land a body kick
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turunen tries to clinch up but Danilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
Turunen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Danilov.
Turunen misses with the combination.
Danilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Danilov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turunen throws a hook but Danilov avoids it easily.
Turunen looks to land a body kick but Danilov moved away.
Danilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
Danilov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turunen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turunen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Danilov counters with a shoot takedown. Turunen fights it but they end up in guard.
Danilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Teuvo Turunen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Danilov throwing strikes from guard but Turunen blocks nicely.
Danilov trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danilov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Turunen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danilov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Danilov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turunen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Turunen.
Danilov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turunen works the jab nicely.
Turunen throws a leg kick that misses.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Turunen.
Both fighters circling a little - Danilov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Turunen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Turunen misses with a body shot
and Danilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov throws a head kick but Turunen moves out of range.
A jab from Turunen misses.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body
and Turunen counters with a nice uppercut.
Danilov keeps Turunen at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turunen misses with a body kick.
Turunen avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turunen cracks a nice hook into Danilov's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turunen. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turunen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Danilov doesn't seem bothered though.
Turunen lands a front kick.#TD2#
Turunen gets caught flat footed, as Danilov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turunen is trying to keep Danilov in close.
Turunen being controlled here, momentarily.
Danilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teuvo Turunen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turunen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Turunen!
A victorious Teuvo Turunen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PL MMA 23 Sight vs McDonald
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Reyvolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Reyvolt feints the counter takedown.
Danilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Reyvolt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Danilov won't be happy with that.
Reyvolt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Danilov struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Reyvolt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reyvolt with the ground and pound but Danilov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Danilov's coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyvolt is keen to just control but Danilov is a slippery customer.
Danilov is controlling Reyvolt's trapped leg to prevent Reyvolt from advancing to side control.#T1#
Ground and pound from Reyvolt.
Danilov is looking for a sweep. Reyvolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Danilov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reyvolt.
Danilov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Reyvolt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Danilov defends it well.
Danilov trying to control but Reyvolt postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reyvolt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reyvolt's back!
Danilov lands a shot to the body.
Reyvolt is really stuck here.
#T2#
Danilov missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Danilov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Reyvolt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Reyvolt for a finish.
Reyvolt is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Danilov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Danilov controlling the position well here. Reyvolt rolled but Danilov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Danilov lands strikes to the head. #SUB#
Danilov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Reyvolt covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3#
Danilov throwing sloppy strikes.
Danilov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Reyvolt could be in trouble here!
Danilov is riding his opponent, not letting Reyvolt buck him off. #SUB#
Reyvolt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Danilov's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov gets his hands free as Reyvolt looks to control.
Danilov is punishing Reyvolt with some ground and pound.
I would not like to be Reyvolt right now.
#T4##SUB#
Danilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Reyvolt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Danilov gets his hands free as Reyvolt looks to control. #SUB#
Danilov working for the choke.
Good control from Danilov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Danilov looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Danilov throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Reyvolt counters with a shoot takedown. Danilov fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Danilov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reyvolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reyvolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Danilov 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.
Danilov has momentary wrist control but Reyvolt slips an elbow through the middle.
Danilov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reyvolt's guard. #REVR#
Danilov postures up.
Reyvolt keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Danilov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyvolt keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Danilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Reyvolt keeps moving.
Danilov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reyvolt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Reyvolt is retaining full guard.
Ruslan Danilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danilov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyvolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Reyvolt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reyvolt looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyvolt, not yet.
Reyvolt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Danilov has passed into side control.
Danilov looking to control but instead Reyvolt has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Danilov wants to control but Reyvolt is keeping him busy.
Danilov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Reyvolt is staying active underneath Danilov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reyvolt can do to turn this around?#T3##TD#
Danilov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reyvolt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Danilov is in Reyvolt's guard.
Danilov landing with the ground and pound.
Danilov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reyvolt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Danilov content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Danilov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Danilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danilov throwing strikes from guard but Reyvolt blocks nicely.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyvolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reyvolt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reyvolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Reyvolt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and Reyvolt moves out of range easily.
Reyvolt avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Reyvolt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Danilov defends it well.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyvolt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Danilov misses with a hook.
Reyvolt feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyvolt moves out of range of the body kick from Danilov.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reyvolt feints the counter takedown.
Danilov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reyvolt.
Danilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Nice shot by Danilov.
Danilov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danilov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danilov misses with a hook. Reyvolt ducked under it nicely.
Danilov misses with a straight right.
Reyvolt feints the counter takedown.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Reyvolt tries to counter it with a takedown but Danilov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reyvolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reyvolt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Danilov defends it well.
Danilov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Danilov cracks a nice hook into Reyvolt's ribs.
Reyvolt blocks a head kick by Danilov.
#T2#
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Reyvolt counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyvolt looks up at the clock and then as Danilov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Reyvolt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Danilov can't do much from the bottom here.
Reyvolt working the ground and pound.
Danilov can't do much from the bottom here.
Reyvolt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Reyvolt working the ground and pound.
Reyvolt wants to control but Danilov is keeping him busy.
Danilov struggling a bit here.#T3#
Danilov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Reyvolt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Danilov can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Danilov is right now.
Danilov is trying to control Reyvolt's posture but Reyvolt avoids it.
Reyvolt wants to control but Danilov is keeping him busy.
Danilov is looking for a sweep.
Danilov dodges the ground and pound from Reyvolt.
Danilov is looking for a sweep.
Reyvolt working the ground and pound. #T4#
Danilov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reyvolt connects with a decent elbow.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
An elbow from Reyvolt crashes against the mat.
Reyvolt working the ground and pound but Danilov is defending the strikes.
Danilov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robert Reyvolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danilov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reyvolt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Danilov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reyvolt scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov has hold of Reyvolt's hands but Reyvolt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reyvolt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
Danilov is rocked!
Reyvolt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ruslan Danilov.
Well Danilov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Danilov!
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Event:
PL MMA 18 Gaston vs Moore
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Danilov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Danilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Danilov is having none of it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Danilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Our spies down at at SYDNEY ELITE GYM inform us that Johnson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Danilov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson throws a head kick but Danilov moves out of range.
#T1#
Danilov slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danilov throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Danilov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Danilov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Danilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Danilov is out of range.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Danilov.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Danilov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danilov throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a head kick that Danilov semi-blocks.
#TD#
Danilov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Danilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Danilov 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.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Danilov controlling him for the moment.
Danilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danilov throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Danilov's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVB#
Danilov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Danilov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Danilov controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Danilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson prevents Danilov from improving his position.
Danilov is trying to control but can't.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Danilov scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Danilov looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Danilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab. #TD#
Danilov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Danilov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Danilov trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Danilov is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Danilov is retaining full guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Danilov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danilov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Danilov.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Danilov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Johnson stuns Danilov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danilov shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Danilov moved out of range.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
CJ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danilov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov slips under a jab.
Johnson is looking to slow Danilov down with leg kicks.
Danilov throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Danilov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson misses with a straight right. #TD#
Danilov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Danilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Danilov is stalling in the full guard.
Danilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Danilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danilov tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danilov moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Danilov walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
CJ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Danilov.
Danilov defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Danilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Danilov tries to avoid it.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Danilov misses. #T1#
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Danilov scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Danilov moved away.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
As Johnson tries to get set, Danilov tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Danilov saw that one coming.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danilov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Danilov throws a nice head kick!
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov scores with a head kick.
Danilov is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Danilov. Beautiful body shot.
Danilov slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Danilov feinted with a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Johnson sizes up Danilov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Danilov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Danilov lands in his opponent's guard.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Danilov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Danilov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Danilov landing with the ground and pound.
Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Danilov works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Danilov is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Danilov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Danilov can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Danilov wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Danilov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Danilov won't allow it.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PL MMA 13 Montana vs Gaston
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Danilov drops his hands momentarily and Dadaeff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danilov misses the jab.
Dadaeff seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dadaeff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Danilov on the side of the head.
Danilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dadaeff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A combination from Dadaeff does no damage.
Danilov feints the counter takedown.
Danilov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dadaeff.
Dadaeff punishes Danilov's body with a nice straight punch.
Danilov scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Dadaeff misses.
Danilov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Danilov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danilov takes a swing at Dadaeff's ribcage but misses.
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!
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Dadaeff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Dadaeff counters with a three punch combo that has Danilov backing up. Danilov nods at Dadaeff to acknowledge the strikes.
Dadaeff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dadaeff there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
The fighters circling - Dadaeff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danilov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Danilov throws a head kick but Dadaeff moves out of range.
Dadaeff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danilov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dadaeff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daday Dadaeff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dadaeff scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danilov lands a really nice looking cross but Dadaeff seems unphased.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dadaeff on the side of the head. #CL2#
Dadaeff tries to keep at a distance but Danilov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dadaeff.
A bit of stalling here from Danilov.
Danilov is pushing Dadaeff up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadaeff swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dadaeff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dadaeff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dadaeff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dadaeff as Danilov tries to tie him up.
Dadaeff pushes Danilov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dadaeff stalling in the clinch.
Danilov is looking to control Dadaeff's arms but Dadaeff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Dadaeff.
Danilov is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Dadaeff.
Danilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Dadaeff lands a hook that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Dadaeff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadaeff lands an uppercut.
Dadaeff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dadaeff avoids a wild elbow strike from Danilov.
Dadaeff avoiding damage.
Dadaeff misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dadaeff blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dadaeff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Dadaeff misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Dadaeff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danilov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dadaeff's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Daday Dadaeff has been cut.
Dadaeff lands a body punch in the clinch.
Danilov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dadaeff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danilov tries to land knees in the clinch but Dadaeff avoids the damage to the body.
Danilov trying to stall but Dadaeff improves his position.
Dadaeff just leaning against Danilov, taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadaeff trying to control the position but instead, Danilov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dadaeff into the cage.
Danilov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dadaeff avoiding damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dadaeff.
Danilov has Dadaeff pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daday Dadaeff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daday Dadaeff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Danilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dadaeff swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Danilov.
Danilov looks to land a left hand but Dadaeff moved out of range nicely.
Danilov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dadaeff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daday Dadaeff is winning the standup battle so far.
Danilov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dadaeff catches Danilov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Dadaeff gets caught flat footed, as Danilov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Dadaeff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadaeff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Our spies down at at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform us that Danilov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Danilov working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Danilov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Danilov looking for a sweep. Not yet Danilov, not yet.
Danilov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dadaeff controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Danilov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dadaeff preventing the sweep.
Dadaeff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dadaeff trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Danilov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dadaeff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dadaeff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Danilov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Danilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dadaeff.
Dadaeff misses with an uppercut.
Danilov tries a low kick but Dadaeff avoids it.
Dadaeff misses with a straight right.
Dadaeff throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A jab from Danilov misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danilov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danilov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dadaeff connects with a crisp jab.
Danilov scores with a head kick.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov misses with a left hand
and Dadaeff counters with a stiff right hand.
Dadaeff throws a one two combo.
Dadaeff fails to land with a series of punches.
Dadaeff blocks a head kick by Danilov.
A combination from Dadaeff does no damage.
Dadaeff blocks a head kick by Danilov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadaeff throws a right and a left that Danilov avoids nicely.
Danilov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Dadaeff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Dadaeff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dadaeff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dadaeff throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dadaeff.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Daday Dadaeff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadaeff connects with a jab.#CL#
Dadaeff gets a clinch.
Dadaeff misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Danilov.
#ROC2#
Dadaeff is rocked!
Danilov landing knees to the head.
Oh Dadaeff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danilov lands a big knee to the head and Dadaeff goes down! Danilov pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Danilov!
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Event:
PL MMA 7 Nickal vs Mathews
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Danilov tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Barbosa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Danilov on his heels. He'll look to pass Danilov's guard now, I'm sure.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Barbosa wants to stand but Danilov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Danilov is keeping the position.
Danilov controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1##SU#
Barbosa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Danilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Danilov counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Barbosa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Danilov's belly button to the back.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Danilov misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Danilov misses with the body kick
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Danilov cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Danilov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Barbosa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Danilov avoids it.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Danilov.
As Danilov tries to get set, Barbosa tries to push him back and clinch up but Danilov manages to avoid the attempt.
Barbosa swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it.
Danilov throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Danilov moved out of range.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danilov circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Danilov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa lands with a right hand. #T3#
Danilov throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Barbosa lands a head kick. Danilov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Danilov defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Danilov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barbosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danilov moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Danilov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Danilov slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danilov staying out of range there.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Danilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
Barbosa tries to work over Danilov's front leg with a kick but Danilov checks it.
Danilov misses with a body kick.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Danilov counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Danilov misses.
Barbosa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Danilov.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barbosa throws a hook but Danilov blocks it.
Barbosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniel Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Danilov slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Nice defenses there by Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Danilov misses with a body shot
and Barbosa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Danilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Danilov stuffs the takedown attempt from Barbosa. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Danilov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Danilov.
Barbosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Danilov pinned against the cage. Danilov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danilov moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Danilov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danilov throws a nice head kick!
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Danilov's body.
#T2#
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danilov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Danilov staying out of range there.
Barbosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danilov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Danilov slips a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danilov moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Danilov misses the target.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danilov feints the counter takedown.
Danilov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danilov.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Danilov throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Danilov slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Danilov walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbosa.
Danilov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daniel Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov scores with a head kick.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Danilov takes one to the chin there.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Danilov blocks the low kick.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Danilov moves away and avoids it.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Danilov throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Danilov throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
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 Daniel Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Danilov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Danilov scores with a kick to the body.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Danilov's hands.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Danilov avoids nicely.
Danilov flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbosa steps away.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Danilov moves out of range.
Barbosa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Danilov.
Danilov scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Danilov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Danilov slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Danilov slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Danilov takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Danilov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Danilov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Danilov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barbosa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES#
Barbosa pushes Danilov off and gets back to his feet.
Barbosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danilov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Danilov throws a big counter head kick but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Danilov takes one to the chin there.
Danilov thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa shoots for a takedown but Danilov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danilov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Danilov.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
A big left from Danilov misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Danilov.
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Danilov sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa lunges at Danilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danilov's hand.
Barbosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Danilov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Danilov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.#T4#
Danilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Barbosa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Danilov!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov is looking for a sweep.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Danilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniel Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danilov manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbosa 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Barbosa!
A victorious Daniel Barbosa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PL MMA 3 Barbosa vs Mathews
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Nickal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Danilov lands but Nickal takes it in his stride.
Danilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danilov moves forwards but Nickal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nickal connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Nickal.
Nickal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nickal misses with a hook
#TD#
and Danilov counters with a single leg into guard. Nickal didn't expect that.
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!
Danilov 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. #SUB2#
Nickal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danilov preventing the sweep. #T1#
Danilov throws an elbow that misses. Nickal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Danilov's guard. Nice move by Nickal!#REVB#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danilov working a defensive guard here.
Nickal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Danilov trying to control the position.
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T2#
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickal scoring with some ground and pound.
Danilov pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Danilov keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal is looking to work some ground and pound but Danilov has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Danilov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nickal escapes and throws Danilov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nickal working the head with strikes. #T3#
Nickal postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Danilov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danilov is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nickal working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB2#
Nickal has hold of Danilov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Danilov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nickal cranks the arm and Danilov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Danilov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bo Nickal!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Eternity 4
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Netti moves out of range of the body kick.
Netti misses with a combination
#CL#
and Danilov moves into the clinch.
Danilov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Netti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Netti lands with a left to the head.
Danilov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danilov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Danilov effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Netti.
A nice right hand lands inside from Netti.
I was talking to Danilov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Netti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Danilov has him pressed against the cage.
Netti blocks a body shot from Danilov.
Netti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Netti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danilov's brow.
Danilov lands with a left to the head.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Danilov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Netti fails to land.
Danilov lands a hook that snaps the head of Netti backwards.
Netti managing to block the knees to the body from Danilov.
Danilov blocks an elbow strike from Netti.
Netti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Netti misses with some punches.
Netti scores with a shoulder strike.
Netti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Danilov lands a body punch.
A short left from Netti.
Nice elbow from Netti.
Danilov takes a shot to the head.
Netti lands with a right to the head.
Netti misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Netti up against the cage.
Danilov takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Netti controls his hands.
Netti misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Netti - that landed with a thud.
Danilov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Netti's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Mario Netti has been cut.
Netti lands a nice elbow.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Netti is keeping busy.
Danilov throws a punch but it's blocked by Netti.
Netti throws an elbow but it misses.
Netti gets through Danilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Netti.
Netti lands an elbow inside that Danilov shrugs off.
Danilov stalling the fight.
Netti tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing Netti back against the cage.
Danilov takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Ruslan Danilov has been cut.#T3#
Netti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Netti scores with a shot to the side of Danilov's head.
Danilov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danilov working aggressively here.
Danilov leaning against his opponent.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Danilov blocks the elbow strike.
Danilov working aggressively here.
Netti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Netti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Netti.
Danilov is struggling to control the position.
Netti can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
A short left from Netti.
Netti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Netti misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Netti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Danilov blocks the elbow strike.
Danilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Netti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Netti controls the action.
Danilov'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.#BC2#
Netti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Danilov.
Danilov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Netti looks for the body kick but Danilov saw that one coming.
Danilov throws a front kick aimed at Netti's knee but Netti avoids it well.
Netti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Netti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Netti misses with a straight right.
Danilov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Netti will feel that in the morning.
Danilov throws a series of punches but Netti avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Netti finds it's way through Danilov's defenses.
Danilov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Netti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Netti misses its intended target.
It looked like Danilov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Netti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Netti avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Netti does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Netti.
Danilov throws a low kick, looking for Netti's leg but Netti calmly moves out of range.
Netti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Netti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danilov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Netti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Netti with a hook.
Netti tries to clinch but Danilov moves out of range. #KD2#
Netti cracks Danilov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Netti has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Danilov to stand back up!#ROC2#
Danilov is rocked!#T1#
Danilov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oh Danilov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danilov blocks a leg kick.
Netti is looking to chop away at Danilov's legs.
Danilov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Netti walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Danilov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Netti swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Danilov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Netti!
Mario Netti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Eternity 1: Origin Story
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Nova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nova lands a right hook to the body.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body.
Nova appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Danilov lands a jab to Nova's midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Danilov 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.
Danilov punishes Nova's body with a nice straight punch.
Nova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Danilov. Danilov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nova throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
A swing and a miss from Danilov.
Nova works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nova is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova misses with the combination.
#T1#
Nova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nova thumps Danilov with a low kick.
Danilov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nova fires out a quick counter leg kick but Danilov just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Nova misses.
Nova moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDanilov.
Nova lands a jab to Danilov's midsection.
Nova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danilovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Danilov.
Danilov is looking to chop away at Nova's legs.
Nova cracks Danilov with an open hand slap.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nova moves out of range of the leg kick from Danilov.
A big left from Danilov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nova misses with a right hand
and Danilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov scores with the left hand. Nova knows he should have avoided that one.
Danilov moves out of range as Nova strikes.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and Nova moves out of range easily.
Nova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danilov.
Nova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nova on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Nova.
Nova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Nova appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nova manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Danilov clinches with his opponent.
Nova taking a breather.
Nova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danilovs head.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov is leaning against Nova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nova misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Nova. #T3#
Danilov looking to slow down the pace here.
Nova scores with a shot to the side of Danilov's head.
Nova misses with a body punch.
Danilov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Neo Nova has been cut.
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
Danilov blocks a body shot from Nova.
Nova managing to block the knees to the body from Danilov.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Danilov tries a knee to the head but Nova blocks it.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Danilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Danilov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
Nova is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nova just leaning against Danilov, taking a breather.
Danilov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nova is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Danilov missing with knees to the body.
Danilov controlling the action here for a moment.
Nova pushes Danilov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nova avoids it.
Nova trying to stall but Danilov improves his position.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nova avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov is trying to maintain a safe position but Nova gets an underhook and turns Danilov into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Neo Nova will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neo Nova's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Danilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nova.
It looked like Nova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nova throws out a powerful jab.
Danilov throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
Nova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danilov thinks about the counter body kick.
Nova lands a glancing blow to the side of Danilov's head.
Nova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Danilov under the eye.
The fighters circling - Danilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nova works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Danilov is rocked!
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
Nova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danilov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Danilov limp body while Nova jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Nova!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 98
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Danilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Danilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli scores with a nice right hand.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poli pinned against the ropes. Poli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Danilov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Danilov settles back down.
Danilov feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Danilov cracks the inside of Poli's front leg. #T1#
Poli blocks a head kick by Danilov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danilov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Poli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poli cracks Danilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Poli cracks Danilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Danilov.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Poli swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Poli blocks a head kick by Danilov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roli Poli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Danilov. Danilov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Danilov misses with a hook
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Danilov looks to throw a body kick
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Danilov with the counter takedown but Poli avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Poli.#T3#
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov throws a body kick that misses.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov moves away from the strike by Poli.
Danilov throws a right hand that Poli ducks under and follows up with a left that Poli also avoids with ease.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Danilov settles back down.
Danilov throws an off balance right hand
and Poli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Danilov misses the body punch
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov tries to land a leg kick but Poli saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Poli.#T4#
That kick from Danilov tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Danilov thuds his right hand into Poli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danilov throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov misses the body punch
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danilov throws out the jab.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Poli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Poli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danilov throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Danilov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roli Poli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and Poli moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Danilov throws a leg kick but Poli moved away.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Danilov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Danilov throws a lazy body kick
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov tries to move into range but Poli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Danilov misses its intended target.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli throws a jab when Danilov was well out of range.#T1#
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Danilov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danilov misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Danilov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Poli throws the left hand but Danilov avoids the punch easily.
Danilov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli slips a jab from Danilov.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Danilov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Poli tests Danilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danilov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Danilov! But no joy.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Danilov, right into the meat.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it.
Danilov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Poli coming out on top.
Danilov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli slips a straight right by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a body punch
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Danilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Danilov. #T3#
Poli misses with a hook. Danilov ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Danilov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Danilov's head.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danilov.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Danilov flicks out a counter leg kick but Poli steps away.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli with a nice cross.#T4#
Danilov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danilov throws a body kick that misses
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Poli.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Danilov.
Danilov slips a jab from Poli.
Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
A clash of legs there as Poli blocks the low kick.
Danilov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roli Poli dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Poli connects with the punch.
Danilov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Poli defends well and Danilov ends up having to push Poli into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danilov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Poli blocks the low kick.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danilov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danilov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov throws a head kick but Poli moves out of range.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poli avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danilov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Danilov at a distance.
Danilov wants to clinch
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Danilov's shoulder, as Danilov tries to avoid the shot.
Danilov feints a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli digs a good body shot into Danilov's ribs.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Poli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Danilov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Danilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli stalks Danilov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Danilov's face. Danilov staggers backwards, shaken.
Horrible takedown attempt by Danilov or perhaps it was just good defense by Poli, which made it look bad.
Poli takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected.
Danilov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danilov throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danilov throws a head kick but Poli moves out of range.
Poli throws a nice looking combination but Danilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danilov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli staying out of range there.
It looked like Poli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Danilov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Danilov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Poli has got the better of the exchanges.
Danilov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danilov moves forwards but Poli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Danilov lands with a kick to the temple. Poli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Danilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli scores with a jab. Danilov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Danilov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
Danilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli digs a good body shot into Danilov's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
Danilov misses with a body shot
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Danilov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Danilov goes for a double leg but Poli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Poli continues to drive forward.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poli punishes Danilov's body with a nice straight punch.
Poli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danilovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Danilov.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poli 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Roli Poli!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Roli Poli!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Roli Poli!
Roli Poli wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Roli Poli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 92
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Danilov scores with a head kick. Mathews tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danilov blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Mathews takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews lands with a kick to the temple. Danilov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Danilov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mathews.
Mathews throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Danilov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Danilov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews wants to stand but Danilov is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Danilov is in close to Mathews's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews wants to stand up but Danilov is controlling him.
Danilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Danilov won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Danilov manages to pass to side control.
Mathews is looking to escape.
Danilov trying to control from half guard but Mathews is working away. #T1#
Mathews is trying to stand up here but Danilov is controlling him well.
Danilov trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Danilov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mathews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mathews is trying to stand.
Danilov is trying to control. Mathews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but Mathews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mathews pushes Danilov off looking to stand but Danilov dives back in and keeps control.
Danilov works his way into full mount!
Danilov trying to control but Mathews is having none of it.
Danilov won't let Mathews get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
Danilov tries to control but Mathews wriggling away.
Mathews in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mathews is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Danilov trying to control but Mathews is having none of it.
Danilov controlling the pace for now.
Mathews's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mathews is squirming around, avoiding Danilov's attempts to control the action.
Mathews really wants to buck Danilov off and get back to his feet.
Danilov looking to control but Mathews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #ES2#
Mathews bucks Danilov off and manages to get back to his feet! #T3#
Mathews scores with a head kick. Danilov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mathews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Mathews drives through and clinches with Danilov against the ropes.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov trying to stall but Mathews improves his position.
Mathews swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Danilov obliges.#BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Danilov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Mathews.
Danilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mathews avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Danilov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mathews on the side of the head.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Mathews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Danilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4#
Danilov scores a nice knee to the body.
Mathews can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathews. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danilov lands a leg kick that knocks Mathews off balance momentarily.#TD#
Danilov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Danilov lands in his opponent's guard.
Danilov trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Danilov isn't so interested in that idea.
Danilov scoring with some ground and pound.
Danilov trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Danilov lands a head kick!
Danilov swings for the body but Mathews moves out of range.
Mathews dodges the punch combination from Danilov.
#CL2#
Mathews clinches with his opponent.
Danilov stalls.
Mathews tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov pushes Mathews back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov trying to land knees to the body.
Danilov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Mathews is trying to push Danilov away but Danilov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Danilov is trying to stall.
Danilov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Danilov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews tries to clinch but Danilov is having none of it.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Danilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Danilov dodges the punch combination from Mathews.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses.
Danilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
It appears Danilov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick
and Danilov counters with a head kick. That will keep Mathews thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mathews is looking to clinch but Danilov is avoiding it.
#T2##CL2#
Danilov tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Danilov crunches a lovely knee into Mathews's ribcage.
Mathews is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Danilov.
Good body shot from Danilov.
Danilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov looking to stall.
Mathews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruslan Danilov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danilov is trying to stall.
Danilov tries a body shot but Mathews blocks it.
Mathews is trying to break the clinch but Danilov has him pressed against the ropes. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mathews as Danilov tries to tie him up.
Mathews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mathews lands with a short shot to the head.
Danilov has a couple of punches blocked by Mathews.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov stalling in the clinch but Mathews improves position. #BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danilov scores with a nice body kick.
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mathews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Danilov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Danilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mathews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Danilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Danilov working some strikes from top position.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Danilov manages to pass to side control.
Mathews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
Mathews is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danilov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Danilov 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathews wants to stand back up but Danilov manages to pass into side control.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Danilov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Mathews throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Danilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Danilov - that will leave a mark!
Mathews tries to clinch but Danilov is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by Danilov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danilov.
Danilov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews checks a low kick from Danilov.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Danilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danilov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathews is just out of range.
Mathews avoids the head kick by Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mathews has Danilov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Danilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathews's elbow.
Danilov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Danilov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Mathews prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Mathews is trying to break free.
Come on Danilov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Danilov stalling the fight.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Mathews controls the action.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews scores with a nice head shot.
Danilov throws a looping overhand right but Mathews ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Danilov.
Mathews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruslan Danilov is winning the standup battle so far.
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mathews's sensitive parts.
Mathews lands a head kick!
Mathews misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Danilov circles away.
A nice combination there by Mathews.
Danilov moves out of range of the body kick.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews misses with a few strikes there.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danilov.
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mathews's sensitive parts.
Mathews throws a body kick that misses.
Mathews scores with a head kick. Danilov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathews can do to turn this around?
Mathews blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Danilov cracks Mathews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mathews checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Mathews pushes Danilov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Nice body punch from Danilov.
Danilov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mathews's efforts to push away.
Danilov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mathews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov trying to stall but Mathews improves his position.
Danilov looking to throw knees to the head but Mathews is blocking nicely.
Mathews being controlled against the ropes.
Danilov lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Danilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.#T4#
Mathews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. Mathews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathews is looking for the big counter here.
Mathews tries to clinch but Danilov moves out of range.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathews lands with a nice body punch.
Mathews avoids a kick to the body.
As Danilov backs off Mathews throws a huge counter combo but Danilov manages to avoid it all.
Danilov lands with a kick to the temple. Mathews shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Mathews instigates a clinch.
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mathews misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathews is trying to break free.
Danilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mathews letting Danilov take a breather here.
Mathews tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ruslan Danilov.
Well Danilov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 76
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Mahoney throws an overhand right that lands on Danilov's shoulder, as Danilov tries to avoid the shot.
Danilov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahoney misses with a looping right.#TD#
Mahoney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Danilov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Danilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahoney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Danilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahoney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Danilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
Danilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Danilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mahoney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Danilov trying to control here.
Danilov is looking to get back to full guard here but Mahoney has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mahoney is looking to take a break and control but Danilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Danilov manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Danilov controlling the position for now.
Danilov 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.
Danilov trying to control from the bottom.
Danilov wants to control the action here but instead Mahoney manages to pass to full mount!
Danilov is looking to improve his position but Mahoney isn't that keen on the idea.
Danilov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Danilov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mahoney is working away from the top position though.
Danilov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mahoney is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Danilov manages to get to full guard.
Danilov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mahoney's guard. #REVR#
Danilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
Danilov is working Mahoney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mahoney working a defensive guard but Danilov manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
Danilov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mahoney!
Danilov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Danilov has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mahoney's face.
Danilov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Danilov landing shots from mount.
Danilov throwing strikes here but Mahoney is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov breaks from Mahoney's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mahoney is squirming around, avoiding Danilov's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Danilov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mahoney is trying is best to control the position here.
Mahoney trying to control from the bottom.
Danilov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Danilov drops an elbow to the side of Mahoney's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mahoney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Danilov trying to control from half guard but Mahoney is working away. #SUB#
Danilov seems to be working for a kimura but Mahoney defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov wants to control but Mahoney is keeping him busy. #T1#
Mahoney blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danilov.
Mahoney is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahoney is not content to let Danilov control the position.
Danilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mahoney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danilov. #SUB#
Danilov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mahoney has managed to free his arm - good work.
Danilov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mahoney trying to control from the bottom.
Danilov content to control rather than advance.
Danilov trying to control the action but Mahoney is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danilov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahoney tries to clinch up.#T3#
Danilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.
Danilov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danilov with a jab.
Carey Mahoney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Danilov.
Mahoney throws the left hand but Danilov avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Danilov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahoney.
A big right from Mahoney misses.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danilov motions for Mahoney to come forward. Danilov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mahoney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoney is just out of range.
Danilov lands with an overhand left.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Danilov circles away.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Danilov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danilov sets himself, and Mahoney steps forward looking for the clinch! Danilov avoids it this time.#T4#
Danilov throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Danilov circles away.
Mahoney throws a hook but Danilov avoids it easily.
Danilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Mahoney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Danilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Danilov lands a head kick. Mahoney smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mahoney connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Mahoney has managed to clinch.
Danilov taking a breather.
Mahoney lands a left hand.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Danilov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mahoney takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Danilov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ruslan Danilov is winning the standup battle so far.
Danilov throws a nice head kick!
Danilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahoney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Danilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Danilov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahoney moves out of range as Danilov throws a body kick.
Mahoney on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Danilov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mahoney avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Danilov misses the target.
Mahoney looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Danilov attempts a counter takedown but Mahoney avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the body from Danilov misses #CL2#
and Mahoney moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but Mahoney blocks with his arms.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahoney is keeping busy.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahoney can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney lands an elbow that stopped Danilov in his tracks for a moment.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov trying to stall but Mahoney improves his position.
Mahoney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov looking to stall.
Danilov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carey Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Danilov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mahoney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mahoney tries to pull guard but Danilov won't allow it.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahoney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Danilov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Mahoney.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
Mahoney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
Danilov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danilov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but Danilov is blocking nicely.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahoney.
Mahoney lands an uppercut.#T3#
Danilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike.
Danilov is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahoney gets an underhook and turns Danilov into the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Danilov.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Danilov.
Mahoney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Danilov is looking to control Mahoney's arms but Mahoney gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the ropes.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carey Mahoney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahoney managing to block the knees to the body from Danilov.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Danilov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Danilov stalling in the clinch but Mahoney improves position.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Mahoney lands a left hand.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danilov lands a shot to the body.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Mahoney scores with a shot to the side of Danilov's head.
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!
Danilov taking a breather.
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Danilov trying to stall but Mahoney improves his position.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danilov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahoney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mahoney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahoney avoiding damage as Danilov throws knees to the body.
Mahoney avoiding damage as Danilov throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Danilov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carey Mahoney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Danilov 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
RISE 85 - UTH vs. Cruz Jr
Date: Jul 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Danilov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Danilov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yoritomo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Yoritomo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Danilov looking for a guillotine from mount but Yoritomo is having none of it.
Danilov dominating with strikes here.
Yoritomo can't escape the position.
Danilov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yoritomo can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Danilov lands a big elbow.
Yoritomo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Danilov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Danilov lands a big shot there that rocks Yoritomo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov is landing with some decent strikes but Yoritomo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
Danilov unloading with bombs!
Danilov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Danilov prevents Yoritomo from getting the reversal.
Danilov with shots to the head and body - Yoritomo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Danilov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yoritomo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Danilov lands with some strikes.
Yoritomo is squirming around, avoiding Danilov's attempts to control the action.
Danilov controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoritomo working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Danilov lands a big shot there that rocks Yoritomo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Danilov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yoritomo taking shots to the head.
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!
Danilov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yoritomo is working to get back to half guard.
Danilov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Danilov is landing with some decent strikes but Yoritomo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Danilov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Danilov lands a heavy elbow.
Danilov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Danilov has control of Yoritomo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yoritomo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Danilov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Danilov!
Kamakiri Yoritomo was interviewed post fight and said 'I broke three fingers last night because of this blind referee's sister.'.
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Event:
RFLFN-30 Lohomus Vs. Jones
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Danilov dodges the punch combination from Markell.
Markell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danilov throws out the jab.
Danilov throws out a loose jab but Markell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Danilov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Markell shoots for a takedown but Danilov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danilov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danilov 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.
Danilov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Markell throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danilov lands with a slapping head kick.
Danilov tries to clinch up but Markell circles away and keeps his distance.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markell just misses with a punch to the body.
Markell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danilov circles away quickly and effectively.
Danilov takes a swing at Markell's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Danilov lands a head kick. Markell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Markell throws the left hand but Danilov avoids the punch easily.
Markell misses with a wild combination.
Markell checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#
Markell is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Danilov.
Markell is still on wobbly legs! Can Danilov finish him?
Markell throws a combination. Danilov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Markell seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruslan Danilov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov is looking to slow Markell down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Danilov.
#CL#
Danilov darts in and clinches Markell up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Markell.
Markell has Danilov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Danilov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Danilov prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhin Markell.
Danilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Markell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Danilov effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Markell fails to land.
Markell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markell struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Danilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but Markell avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
Markell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Danilov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Markell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Danilov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Markell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markell struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danilov.
Markell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Danilov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Danilov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Danilov obliges.
Markell looks winded!
Danilov stalling in the clinch.
Markell can't get the takedown.
Come on Danilov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Danilov has Markell pushed against the cage.
Danilov cracks Markell with a nice body shot.
Danilov lands a body punch.
Danilov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Danilov lands a nice knee to the body.
Danilov slowing the pace effectively.
Danilov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danilov just leaning against Markell, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Markell's head.#T4#
Danilov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markell on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markell scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Markell looking to score a takedown here. Danilov is defending well but Markell drives through and ends up in Danilov's guard.
Danilov is controlling Markell's posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Markell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Danilov working for a triangle but Markell defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell looking to sit in guard and control but Danilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov 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##TD2#
Markell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Markell wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Markell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Danilov's head.
Markell throws a big right hand that misses.
Markell trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Danilov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell is looking to work some ground and pound but Danilov has wrist control.
Markell trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Danilov pulls Markell in close to his closed guard and prevents Markell from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Markell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markell can do to turn this around?
Markell content to stall in guard here.
Markell trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Danilov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danilov throws a front kick that sends Markell stumbling back into the cage.
Danilov throws the left hand but Markell avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Markell as he checks the leg kick.
Danilov lands a nice looking body kick.
Danilov leaves Markell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Danilov thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Markell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Danilov circles away.
Jhin Markell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markell shoots for a double leg takedown but Danilov sprawls well. He's pushed Markell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhin Markell.
Markell slips under a jab.
Danilov lunges at Markell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markell's hand.
Markell moves out of range of the leg kick from Danilov.#CL#
Danilov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Danilov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Danilov scores a nice knee to the body.
Markell is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Markell being controlled against the cage.
Markell tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Danilov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees to the body from Danilov.
Danilov connects with a knee to the head.
Danilov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Markell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Danilov throws an elbow but it misses.
Danilov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Danilov digs a right hand underneath Markell's ribcage. Markell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danilov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Markell avoids the elbow strike from Danilov, against the cage.
Danilov leaning against his opponent.
Danilov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Markell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Danilov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markell.
Danilov taking a breather.#T4#
Danilov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Danilov.
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!
Danilov scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Jhin Markell has been cut.
Danilov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Danilov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Danilov obliges.
Danilov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Markell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #KD#
Danilov drops Markell with a big knee straight up the middle! Markell is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Danilov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Danilov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markell, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Danilov.
Danilov lands an uppercut.
Danilov digs a right hand into Markell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markell's gas tank.
Danilov stalling.
#KD#
Danilov drops Markell with a big knee straight up the middle! Markell is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jhin Markell's cut.
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#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Markell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Danilov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Danilov lands a big knee to the head and Markell goes down! Danilov pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Danilov!
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Event:
RFLFN-26 Snowdon Vs. Bartoli 2
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Togashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Danilov slips a straight right by Togashi.
Togashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Togashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Danilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Togashi.
Danilov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Togashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Togashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Togashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Togashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danilov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Togashi's head.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body.
Togashi throws out a counter right but Danilov avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Danilov drives through and clinches with Togashi against the cage.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Togashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Danilov wants to stall.
Togashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danilov swings wildly with an uppercut but Togashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Togashi digs a right hand into Danilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danilov's gas tank.
Togashi is trying to break the clinch but Danilov is controlling him.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov misses with a punch on the inside.
Danilov looking to slow down the pace here.
Togashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Togashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Togashi checks a leg kick.
Togashi throws out a loose jab but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Togashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Danilov dives in for a single leg takedown but Togashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Togashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Togashi misses with a hook.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danilov with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. Togashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danilov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov misses with a body kick.
Togashi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Togashi's sensitive parts.
Danilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Danilov. That's going to slow Togashi down.
Danilov misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Togashi! But no joy.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Togashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danilov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Togashi misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Danilov throws a head kick but Togashi moves out of range.
Togashi stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Danilov. #T4#
Danilov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Togashi but Togashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Togashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danilov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Togashi's head.
Danilov throws a jab when Togashi was well out of range.
Danilov throws out a loose jab but Togashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Togashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Danilov misses the jab.
Togashi has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Danilov tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Togashi.
Togashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov moves out of range of the body kick.
Danilov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Togashi's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Danilov misses with a low kick as Togashi jumps back.
Togashi throws a shot from downtown. Danilov moves away and avoids it.
Danilov defending well as Togashi loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Togashi misses the target.
Togashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danilov.
Togashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Togashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Danilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Togashi keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov tries to score with a low kick but Togashi moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Togashi.
Togashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danilov moves in looking to clinch but Togashi pushes him off.
Danilov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Togashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.#T1#
Danilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danilov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Danilov misses.
Togashi scores with a shot to the body.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Togashi loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Togashi punishes Danilov's body with a nice straight punch.
Togashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a body shot
and Togashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Togashi lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there
and Togashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Danilov is rocked!
Togashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruslan Danilov is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Togashi misses. #T2#
Togashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Togashi throws a series of punches but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Togashi. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Togashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danilov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danilov wants to slow Togashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Danilov.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Togashi looks to throw the jab but Danilov is out of range.
Danilov tries to counter with a takedown but Togashi is quick to defend against it.
Togashi throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Good exchange - Togashi coming out on top.
Danilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Togashi.
Danilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Togashi is fending him off so far but Danilov persists. Nope, Togashi circles away and we're back to standing.
Danilov misses with a combination
and Togashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danilov jabs Togashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Togashi misses the shot to the body.
Togashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Danilov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Togashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Togashi misses with a body shot.
Danilov throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Togashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Danilov misses with an uppercut
and Togashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Togashi defends it nicely.
Togashi throws a counter combo.
Togashi lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov misses with a left hand
and Togashi counters with a left to the body.
Danilov misses the body punch
and Togashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Togashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Danilov is just out of range.
Togashi scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Danilov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yokuni Togashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Togashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yokuni Togashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Danilov throws a wild body kick that Togashi sees coming a mile off.
Togashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danilov seems to have got his legs back now.
Togashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Danilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Danilov.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Togashi.
Togashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Togashi.
Togashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Togashi stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togashi punishes Danilov's body with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Togashi cracks Danilov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Togashi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Danilov to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Togashi lands with a shot to the body.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A jab from Danilov misses.
Danilov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Togashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crack! Togashi connects with the perfect overhand right and Danilov falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Togashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yokuni Togashi!
Our winner, Yokuni Togashi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RFLFN-19
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Scout drops his hands momentarily and Danilov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scout throws a series of punches but Danilov moves out of range.
Scout fails to land with a series of punches.
Scout is looking to clinch but Danilov is avoiding it.
Danilov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scout.
Danilov lands a leg kick that knocks Scout off balance momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scout.
Danilov lands with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scout. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scout looks for the body kick but Danilov saw that one coming.
As Scout tries to get set, Danilov tries to push him back and clinch up but Scout manages to avoid the attempt.
Danilov lands with a nice body kick.
Danilov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danilov stuns Scout with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov connects with a body shot that sends Scout's belly button to the back.
Danilov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scouts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Danilov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Scout looks winded!
Danilov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
Danilov lands a big head kick that sends Scout tumbling to the mat! Danilov takes a step backwards and waves Scout back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Scout is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like William Scout has been cut.#T1#
Danilov looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Danilov backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Scout's temple! It sends Scout violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Danilov celebrates and the doctors try to help Scout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ruslan Danilov!
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Event:
RFLFN-16 Weight vs. Turd
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Markov fails with a takedown attempt.
Danilov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Markov.
Danilov throws a series of punches but Markov moves out of range.
Danilov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markov.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazar Markov.
Markov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Danilov counters with a thumping low kick.
Danilov scores with a head kick. Markov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danilov scores with a push kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Markov or perhaps it was just good defense by Danilov, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markov's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Markov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Markov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danilov lands a nice shot that snaps Markov's head back.
#T1#
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danilov lands with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Markov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Danilov - the referee stops the clock and Markov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Danilov. Markov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Markov looks winded!
Nice shot by Danilov.
Danilov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danilov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Markov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Markov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Danilov stuffs the takedown.#KD#
Danilov lands a big head kick that sends Markov tumbling to the mat! Danilov takes a step backwards and waves Markov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Markov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Danilov moves into range and clinches up with Markov.
Markov is still on wobbly legs! Can Danilov finish him?
Danilov stalling the fight.
Danilov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Danilov is leaning against Markov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Danilov lands a nice shot to the body.
Our sources have told us that Danilov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Danilov has Markov pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danilov.
Danilov crunches a lovely knee into Markov's ribcage.
Danilov jerks Markov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Markov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Danilov goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Danilov because Markov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ruslan Danilov!
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Event:
RFLFN-10 Destroyer vs. Kondo
Date: Jan 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Danilov lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Danilov tenderised Kirby's leg. Kirby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danilov tries for a takedown but Kirby circles away easily
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kirby is looking to counter punch.
Kirby seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kirby wants it to stay on the feet.
Lani Kirby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Danilov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kirby tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Danilov is in Kirby's guard.
Danilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Danilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirby has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Danilov content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Kirby has momentary wrist control but Danilov slips an elbow through the middle.
Danilov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirby is retaining full guard.
Danilov postures up in Kirby's guard and throws a big left but Kirby blocks it.
Kirby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirby tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Kirby pushes Danilov off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Kirby takes the fight into the clinch.
Danilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Danilov has Kirby pressed against the cage.
Kirby tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing Kirby back against the cage.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirby's elbow. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kirby fails to land.
Kirby misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirby scores with a shoulder strike.
Danilov is looking to control Kirby's arms but Kirby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Danilov breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from Danilov.
Kirby is looking to clinch but Danilov is avoiding it.
Kirby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirby as he jumps to the side.
Danilov lands with a nice body punch.
Danilov lands a high kick!
Kirby blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirby counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A head kick by Danilov misses
and Kirby counters with a one-two to the body.
Danilov is looking to clinch but Kirby is avoiding it.
Kirby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Danilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Kirby drives through and clinches with Danilov against the cage.
Danilov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirby prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Danilov blocking some punches.
Danilov blocks a body shot from Kirby.
Kirby lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kirby as Danilov tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirby.
Danilov takes a shot to the head.
Kirby gets through Danilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirby throws a head punch that misses.
Kirby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirby throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
Kirby leaning against his opponent.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danilov.
Danilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danilov working aggressively here.
Danilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirby.
Kirby prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Kirby works on Danilov's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirby.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Kirby gets through Danilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kirby working aggressively here.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirby pushes Danilov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Danilov misses with the head strike.
Danilov tries to stall but Kirby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Danilov working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lani Kirby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Kirby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Danilov.
Danilov misses with a combination
and Kirby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov with the counter takedown but Kirby avoids it easily.
Danilov tried to score with a low kick but Kirby checks it.
Kirby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Kirby clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby blocks a body shot from Danilov.
Kirby misses with a body punch.
Kirby throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
Kirby struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Danilov trying to stall but Kirby improves his position.
Kirby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danilovs head. #T1#
A short left from Kirby.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Danilov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirby.
Kirby misses with some punches.
Kirby lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kirby misses with a body punch.
Kirby lands a shoulder strike.
Danilov working aggressively here.
Kirby throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
Kirby scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov looking to stall.
Kirby pushes Danilov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danilov wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Kirby.
#T2#
Kirby lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Kirby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirby taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Danilov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kirby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Danilov takes a shot to the head.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Danilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirby thuds a left hand into Danilov's body.
Danilov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kirby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Kirby clinches up against the cage.
Danilov is leaning against Kirby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kirby lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kirby as Danilov tries to tie him up.
Kirby scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Kirby.
Kirby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov is breathing heavily.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kirby is keeping busy.
Kirby cracks Danilov with a nice body shot.
Kirby is working Danilov over against the cage.
Kirby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirby.
Kirby lands a nice uppercut.
Kirby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danilov.
Lani Kirby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kirby just leaning against Danilov, taking a breather.
Kirby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kirby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A bit of stalling here from Kirby.
#T4#
Kirby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kirby is keeping busy.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirby has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov.
Danilov stalling in the clinch but Kirby improves position.
Kirby lands a hook that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov wants to stall.
Danilov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirby avoids the damage to the body.
Danilov is looking to control Kirby's arms but Kirby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the cage.
A short right from Kirby on the inside.
Danilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kirby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lani Kirby dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kirby closes the distance and pushes Danilov back into the cage.
Danilov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirby pushes Danilov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danilov stalling in the clinch but Kirby improves position.
Danilov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danilov stalling.
Danilov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirby blocking some punches.
Kirby presses Danilov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danilov has a couple of punches blocked by Kirby.
Kirby lands with a light punch inside.
Danilov misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kirby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Kirby.
Danilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirby works on Danilov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kirby digs a right hand underneath Danilov's ribcage. Danilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kirby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby pushes Danilov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kirby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danilov backwards. #ROC#
Danilov is rocked!#T1#
Kirby is working Danilov over against the cage.
Kirby stalls.
Kirby lands a body shot.
Kirby lands a left hand.
Danilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirby finish him?
Kirby lands a shot to the body.
Danilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirby is leaning against Danilov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kirby lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirby.
Kirby is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Kirby.
Kirby controlling the action here for a moment.
Kirby lands with a light punch inside.
Danilov throws a head punch that misses.
Kirby lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?#T2#
Danilov wants to stall.
Danilov takes a shot to the head.
Danilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kirby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Danilov stalling in the clinch but Kirby improves position.
Kirby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kirby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kirby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kirby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kirby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirby stalling the fight.
Kirby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kirby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Kirby is struggling to control the position.
Kirby lands with a left to the head.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirby.
Danilov looking to stall.
A short right from Kirby.
Danilov tries a body shot but Kirby blocks it.
Danilov has Kirby pushed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kirby as the two fighters clinch.
Kirby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danilovs head.
Kirby lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirby.
Kirby cracks Danilov with a nice body shot.
Kirby working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Kirby lands a body punch.
Kirby pushes Danilov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kirby leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirby lands a body shot.
Kirby stalls.
Danilov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirby pushes Danilov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danilov stalling in the clinch but Kirby improves position.
Kirby lands an uppercut.
Kirby throws a big uppercut that drops Danilov! More strikes from Kirby and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Danilov lies dazed against the cage as Kirby celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lani Kirby!
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Event:
RFLFN-7 Slaughter vs. Falcone
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Jyre walks into a stiff left hand from Danilov.
Jyre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danilov.
Danilov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danilov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Jyre.
Danilov connects with a single shot there.
Danilov misses with a hook. Jyre ducked under it nicely.
Jyre is looking for a counter combo.
Jyre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danilov jabs at Jyre's body.
Danilov swings for the body but Jyre moves out of range.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Jyre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Danilov sprawls well. Danilov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jyre gets slowly back to his feet.
Danilov wants to counter with a clinch but Jyre pushes him away.
Jyre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov swings widly with a right hand
and Jyre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1##TD2#
Danilov shoots in and gets a takedown into Jyre's guard.
Jyre will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jyre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danilov won't allow Jyre to get back to his feet.
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Jyre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Danilov has Jyre pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov wants to sweep here but Jyre controlling him for the moment.
Danilov pulls Jyre in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Jyre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jyre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform us that Danilov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jyre preventing the sweep.
Jyre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Danilov trying to keep a closed guard but Jyre is proving a slippery customer.
Jyre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Danilov is trying to control the position but Jyre postures up.
Danilov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jyre passes Danilov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Jyre prevents Danilov from improving his position.
Jyre slips a nice elbow through Danilov's hands, connecting with Danilov's forehead.#SUB#
Jyre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danilov is trying to maintain the position but Jyre is very close to passing his half guard.
Danilov is looking for a sweep. Jyre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jyre wants to work for an arm triangle but Danilov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jyre working over Danilov with some ground and pound. Danilov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Danilov is controlling Jyre's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Danilov is trying to get back to full guard.
Jyre working the head and body with strikes.
Jyre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danilov's head.
Danilov is trying to control but Jyre manages to pass to mount!
Jyre throws some wild stikes that Danilov manages to avoid easily.
Danilov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Besy Jyre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A cross from Danilov lands.
Jyre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Danilov takes a swing at Jyre's ribcage but misses.
Jyre appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jyre ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Danilov lands with a shot to the body.
Besy Jyre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Jyre.
Danilov throws a shot to the body.
Danilov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jyre throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Danilov! But no joy.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and Jyre moves out of range easily.
It looked like Jyre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Danilov.
Jyre dives in for a single leg takedown but Danilov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An inside leg kick from Jyre misses.
Jyre misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Danilov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from Danilov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Jyre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jyre or perhaps it was just good defense by Danilov, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Besy Jyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jyre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Danilov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jyre has hold of Danilov's hands but Danilov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Danilov lands with a punch from half guard.
Danilov is trying to control. Jyre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jyre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danilov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jyre 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.
Danilov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jyre's head.
Nice strikes from Danilov there. #SUB2#
Jyre is defending against the submission attempts here by Danilov.
Danilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danilov trying to control the action but Jyre is working from the bottom. #T2#
Danilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jyre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jyre trying to keep a closed guard but Danilov is proving a slippery customer.
Jyre keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass.
Jyre pulls Danilov in close to his closed guard and prevents Danilov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jyre pulls Danilov in close to his closed guard and prevents Danilov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Danilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Jyre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Danilov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jyre is trying to keep Danilov in close.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jyre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Danilov.
#CL2#
Danilov closes the distance and pushes Jyre back into the cage.
I was talking to Jyre's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jyre managing to block the knees to the body from Danilov.
Jyre is trying to break the clinch but Danilov has him pressed against the cage.
Jyre is trying to pull guard but Danilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jyre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Jyre decides to pull guard.
Danilov landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Danilov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Danilov gets caught napping as Jyre dives in and scores a takedown. Danilov manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Danilov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jyre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Danilov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Danilov's back!
Jyre missing with strikes.
Danilov tries to escape the position.
Danilov is still trying to improve position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Danilov biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Besy Jyre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Danilov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Danilov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jyre lands a nice short elbow.
Jyre winds up and cracks Danilov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Jyre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Danilov is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Jyre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jyre is stalling here. Danilov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jyre seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Danilov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jyre keeps working.
Danilov working the ground and pound.
Danilov is looking to take a break and control but Jyre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jyre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Danilov is refusing to be controlled, as Jyre sits in half guard.
Jyre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danilov is looking for a sweep. Jyre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jyre throwing shots but Danilov is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Jyre seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jyre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danilov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jyre seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Danilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jyre is thwarting Danilov's attempts to control the position.
Jyre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Danilov defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jyre throwing shots but Danilov is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Besy Jyre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jyre 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Besy Jyre!
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Event:
UCF 13
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Danilov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Danilov.
Danilov loads up on a big right hand but Dre slips the punch.
Dre feints the counter takedown.
Danilov misses with a hook.
Danilov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Danilov's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Danilov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dre's head backwards.
Dre takes one on the button.
Danilov swinging wildly here.
Dre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Danilov throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dre counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ground and pound from Dre seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Check out the look on Dre's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Danilov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Danilov tries to get out of the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Dre.
The ground and pound from Dre seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Danilov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Danilov stops Dre from passing to mount.
Dre sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Danilov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Danilov is looking for a sweep.
Dre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danilov keeps working.
Dre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Danilov tries to bench press Dre off him but Dre keeps the position.
Dre working the ground and pound but Danilov is defending the strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Danilov wants to control but Dre postures up.
Dre cracks Danilov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Danilov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T2#
Danilov is trying to get back to half guard.
Dre trying to control the action but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Danilov taking a bit of punishment here - Dre scoring with strikes.
Danilov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dre on the ground.
Danilov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dre off and has taken his back!
Dre wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Danilov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Danilov throwing strikes here but Dre is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T3#
Danilov throwing strikes here but Dre is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Danilov looking to control but Dre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dre is looking to get to half guard.
Danilov landing strikes from the mount.
Dre tries to hold on but Danilov pushes him away.
Danilov misses with some ground and pound and Dre recovers position to half guard.
Danilov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dre desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Danilov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dre's head.
Dre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dre trying to control but Danilov postures up.
#SUB#
Danilov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Danilov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danilov.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Danilov tries to clinch up but Dre circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Danilov pushes Dre up against the cage in a clinch.
Danilov is working Dre over against the cage.
Dre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dre prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Danilov tries to work over Dre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Danilov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov moves in looking to clinch but Dre pushes him off.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danilov is defended easily by Dre.
Dre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
Danilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danilov cracks Dre with a good jab.
Dre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danilov looks to land a combination but Dre avoids it well.
Danilov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Danilov drives through and clinches with Dre against the cage.
Danilov tries to work over Dre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danilov lands a right hand.
Danilov tries a knee to the head but Dre blocks it.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Dre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Danilov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Danilov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dre wants a takedown but no success here.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Dre.
Danilov tries a body shot but Dre blocks it.
Danilov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dre avoiding damage as Danilov throws knees to the body.
Danilov pushes Dre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Danilov to work.
#T3#
Danilov stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Dre pulls guard effortlessly.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Dre keeps moving.
Dre wants to sweep here but Danilov controlling him for the moment.
Danilov trying to control but Dre is working from the bottom.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dre can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Danilov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Danilov is working Dre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Danilov 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.
Danilov throwing strikes from guard but Dre blocks nicely.
Danilov lands a couple of elbows.
Dre keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Danilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dre has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dre keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Danilov throws a strike but Dre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dre doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Danilov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dre's guard.
Danilov won't allow Dre to get back to his feet.
Danilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Danilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Danilov throwing strikes from guard but Dre blocks nicely.
Danilov throwing strikes from guard but Dre blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dre keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Danilov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Dre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dre throws a big elbow that misses.
Danilov has momentary wrist control but Dre slips an elbow through the middle.
Dre stopping the sweep attempt from Danilov.
Dre throws a big elbow that misses.
Danilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dre.
Danilov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dre's guard. #REVR#
Danilov lands a couple of digs.
Dre is controlling Danilov's posture.
Danilov throws an elbow that misses. Dre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Danilov's guard. Nice move by Dre!#REVB##T2#
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dre is looking to work some ground and pound but Danilov has wrist control.
Danilov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dre.
Dre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Danilov's head.
Dre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Danilov's head.
Dre is fighting to break Danilov's control of his arms but Danilov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dre lands a couple of elbows.
Dre scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dre scoring with some ground and pound.
Dre landing with the ground and pound.
Dre landing some decent shots from guard.
Danilov is pulling down on Dre's head. It's preventing any offense from Dre, at least for the moment.
Dre throwing strikes but missing.
Dre stopping the sweep attempt from Danilov.
Danilov trying to control the position.
Dre won't allow Danilov to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Danilov pushes Dre up against the cage in a clinch.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov pushes Dre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Danilov lands a nice uppercut.
Dre letting Danilov take a breather here.#BC#
Danilov breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danilov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Will Dre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Danilov forces Dre back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Danilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Danilov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Danilov!
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Event:
UCF 6: Legendary Duel
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Danilov is looking to clinch.
Ioannidi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ioannidi misses with an uppercut. Danilov saw that one coming.
Danilov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ioannidi's head.
Danilov throws a leg kick which misses Ioannidi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ioannidi tries to avoid it.
Ioannidi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ioannidi throws out the jab.
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ioannidis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Danilov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danilov is defended easily by Ioannidi.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Danilov catches Ioannidi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ioannidi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danilov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov slips under a jab from Ioannidi.#CL2#
Ioannidi has Danilov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ioannidi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danilov.
Ioannidi tries to land knees in the clinch but Danilov avoids the damage to the body.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Ioannidi.
Danilov tries a body shot but Ioannidi blocks it.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Ioannidi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ioannidi controls his hands.
Ioannidi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov trying to stall but Ioannidi improves his position.
Ioannidi misses with a body punch.
Danilov tries a body shot but Ioannidi blocks it.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Danilov.
Ioannidi misses with a body punch.
Danilov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ioannidis head.
Ioannidi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ioannidi prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Danilov cracks Ioannidi with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Ioannidi.
Ioannidi trying to land knees to the body.
Ioannidi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danilov.
Good body shot from Danilov.
A body shot lands from Danilov.
Danilov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Ioannidi.
Ioannidi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danilov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ioannidi misses with a punch to the body.
Ioannidi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ioannidi misses with some punches.
#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Danilov tries a body shot but Ioannidi blocks it.
Ioannidi missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danilov.
Ioannidi lands a shoulder strike.
Danilov presses Ioannidi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ioannidi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Danilov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ioannidi can turn it around.
Danilov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ioannidi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Danilov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ioannidi has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ioannidi controls his hands.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Danilov trying to stall but Ioannidi improves his position.
Ioannidi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Danilov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ioannidi takes a shot to the head.
Ioannidi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danilov looking to stall.
#T4#
Danilov presses Ioannidi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
I was talking to Danilov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Danilov has Ioannidi pushed against the cage.
Danilov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ioannidi or not.
Ioannidi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danilov.
Danilov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ioannidi up against the cage.
Danilov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ioannidi backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov tries to stall but Ioannidi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ioannidi prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Ioannidi struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ioannidi controls his hands.
Ioannidi misses with a punch on the inside.
Danilov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ioannidi lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Danilov.
Ioannidi blocks a body shot from Danilov.
Ioannidi misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Danilov moves in looking to clinch but Ioannidi pushes him off.
Ioannidi misses with a hook. Danilov ducked under it nicely.
Danilov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#
It looks like Leonidis Ioannidi has been cut.
Ioannidi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Danilov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ioannidi if he has to take too many more of those.
Ioannidi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ioannidi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ioannidi leaves Danilov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ioannidi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ioannidi forces Danilov back against the cage and clinches.
Danilov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Danilov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Danilov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Ioannidi.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Ioannidi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ioannidi working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ioannidi as Danilov tries to tie him up.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ioannidi tries to land knees in the clinch but Danilov avoids the damage to the body.
Danilov landing knees to the body.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Ioannidi.
Ioannidi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Danilov tries a body shot but Ioannidi blocks it.
Ioannidi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danilov avoids it.
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but Ioannidi avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
Danilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Danilov.
Danilov taking a breather. #T2#
Danilov tries to work over Ioannidi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ioannidi scores with a hook to the body.
Ioannidi misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Ioannidi controls the action.
Ioannidi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danilov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Danilov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ioannidi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ioannidi throws a head punch that misses.
Danilov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ioannidi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruslan Danilov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ioannidi.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ioannidi can do to turn this around?
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ioannidi misses with a body punch.
Ioannidi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ioannidi. #T3##BC#
Danilov breaks from the clinch.
Ioannidi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ioannidi throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ioannidi.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ioannidi avoids the body shot from Danilov.
Danilov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ioannidi's calf.
Danilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Danilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Danilov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ioannidi on the side of the head.
Danilov wants to clinch.#T4#
Danilov fails to land with a series of punches.
Danilov tries to clinch but Ioannidi moves away
and Ioannidi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ioannidi's calf.
Danilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ioannidi avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ioannidi! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ioannidi walks into a jab.
Ioannidi misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ioannidi but Ioannidi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonidis Ioannidi's cut.
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#
Danilov cracks Ioannidi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danilov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ioannidi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Danilov wants to clinch
letting Ioannidi counter with a right hand. #CL#
Danilov closes the distance and clinches.
Ioannidi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Ioannidi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danilov avoids it.
Ioannidi tries to land knees in the clinch but Danilov avoids the damage to the body.
Ioannidi takes a shot to the head.
Danilov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannidi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danilov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ioannidi trying to land knees to the body.
Danilov pushes Ioannidi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danilov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ioannidi has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov.
#T1#
A short left from Danilov.
Danilov scores with a knee to the head.
Ioannidi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danilov avoids it.
Ioannidi throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
Ioannidi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danilov looking to slow down the pace here.
Ioannidi crunches a lovely knee into Danilov's ribcage.
Danilov avoiding damage as Ioannidi throws knees to the body.
Danilov trying to land knees to the body.
Ioannidi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danilov is defending well for now.
Ioannidi struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Ioannidi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ioannidi is working Danilov over against the cage.
Ioannidi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ioannidi is leaning against Danilov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ioannidi tries to land knees in the clinch but Danilov avoids the damage to the body.
Danilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Ioannidi tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Ioannidi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ioannidi prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Ioannidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danilov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danilov tries to stall but Ioannidi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ioannidi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ioannidi fails to land.
Ioannidi tries to land knees in the clinch but Danilov avoids the damage to the body.
Ioannidi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Ioannidi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Danilov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ioannidi digs a right hand into Danilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danilov's gas tank.
Ioannidi lands with a right to the head.
Ioannidi crunches a lovely knee into Danilov's ribcage.#T3#
A body shot lands from Ioannidi.
Ioannidi trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ioannidi.
A short body shot lands from Ioannidi as the two fighters clinch.
Ioannidi lands with a right to the head.
Ioannidi misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ioannidi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danilov.
A short body shot lands from Ioannidi as the two fighters clinch.
Ioannidi has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov.
Ioannidi lands a body punch.
Ioannidi landing knees to the head.
Danilov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ioannidi misses with a body punch.
Ioannidi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ioannidi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Ioannidi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ioannidi fails to land. #T4#
Ioannidi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Danilov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ioannidi tries to land knees in the clinch but Danilov avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Danilov to work.
Ioannidi tries to work over Danilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danilov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
Ioannidi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danilov avoids it.
Danilov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Danilov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Danilov.
Leonidis Ioannidi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danilov lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonidis Ioannidi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Danilov 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Danilov!
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Event:
UCF 1: Dawn
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Gatmaitan throws a chopping leg kick but Danilov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gatmaitan throws a leg kick but Danilov moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gatmaitan, right into the meat.
Danilov missing with a left hand there. Gatmaitan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gatmaitan throws a big counter head kick but Danilov avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Danilov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gatmaitan is trying to defend but Danilov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Danilov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gatmaitan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Danilov in particular looking to stall.
Danilov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gatmaitan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Danilov lands a nice short elbow.
Gatmaitan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Danilov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gatmaitan is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Danilov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Danilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gatmaitan defends it well. #SUB#
Danilov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gatmaitan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Danilov has cracked it and Gatmaitan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Danilov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruslan Danilov!
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Event:
Test 6 Lee vs Pierre
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Danilov checks a leg kick.
Danilov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van Niem 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.
Danilov lands a lovely overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Danilov blocks the low kick.
Van Niem throws a low kick but Danilov moves out of range easily.
Van Niem doesn't manage to clinch there - Danilov circles away.
Danilov lands with a nice body punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Danilov checks a leg kick. #CL#
Danilov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Niem, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danilov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Danilov.
Danilov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Danilov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Danilov lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Van Niem is rocked!
Good body shot from Danilov.
Van Niem is still on wobbly legs! Can Danilov finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Niem is trying to break free.
Van Niem seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danilov.
Danilov is stalling here.
Van Niem fails to pull guard.
Van Niem looks winded!#T1#
Danilov stalling the fight.
Danilov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Danilov digs a right hand into Van Niem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Niem's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Danilov.
Danilov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Danilov.
Danilov is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Danilov.
Danilov is stalling here.
Danilov is stalling here.
Danilov is leaning against Van Niem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Danilov.
Danilov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Danilov pushes Van Niem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Danilov slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Danilov is stalling here.
Danilov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Van Niem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Danilov to keep the fight standing.
Danilov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Niem or not.
Danilov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Niem backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Anton Van Niem has been cut.
Danilov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Niem up against the cage.
Danilov slows down the pace here.
Van Niem tries to pull guard but Danilov won't allow it.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Van Niem.
Danilov slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruslan Danilov.#TD#
Danilov gets the takedown into side control. #T3##SUB#
Danilov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Niem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Danilov working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov moves into full mount!
Van Niem is working to get back to half guard.
Danilov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Niem on the ground.
A big strike lands for Danilov! That's really hurt Van Niem and he's turned his back - Danilov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Danilov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Danilov!
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