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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Vladislavovich misses.
Eugen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vladislavovich misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Eugen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vladislavovich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eugen defends well and Vladislavovich ends up having to push Eugen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vladislavovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vladislavovich misses with a takedown
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vladislavovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Vladislavovich takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Kaverin Vladislavovich has been cut.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vladislavovich.
Vladislavovich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaverin Vladislavovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladislavovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eugen's waist but Eugen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vladislavovich off to one side.
Vladislavovich misses with an uppercut
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eugen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vladislavovich.#TD#
Vladislavovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1##SUB#
Vladislavovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eugen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vladislavovich. #SUB#
Vladislavovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eugen defends it well.
Vladislavovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eugen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #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.
Eugen tries to get to full guard but Vladislavovich has control of the leg. #SUB#
Vladislavovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eugen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vladislavovich.
Vladislavovich wants to free his trapped foot but Eugen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eugen is doing well to control the position and prevent Vladislavovich from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Vladislavovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eugen defends it well.
Eugen wants to control but Vladislavovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vladislavovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eugen is just riding it out for now. Vladislavovich eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Vladislavovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eugen has managed to free his arm - good work. #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.
Vladislavovich is pressing down on Eugen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eugen is holding on for now.
Eugen is not content to let Vladislavovich control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eugen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vladislavovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eugen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vladislavovich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaverin Vladislavovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaverin Vladislavovich'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.
#R2#
Eugen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Eugen misses.
Eugen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vladislavovich.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vladislavovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Vladislavovich throws an overhand right that lands on Eugen's shoulder, as Eugen tries to avoid the shot.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladislavovich.
Vladislavovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Vladislavovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vladislavovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Vladislavovich needs to keep his hands up - Eugen had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Vladislavovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vladislavovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugen.
Vladislavovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Eugen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eugen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vladislavovich.
Eugen slips a straight right by Vladislavovich.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Vladislavovich slips the punch.
Vladislavovich attempts a counter takedown but Eugen avoids it well and moves away.
Vladislavovich shoots in for a double leg but Eugen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vladislavovich goes for a double leg but Eugen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eugen continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eugen! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaverin Vladislavovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eugen connects with a right hand. Vladislavovich shakes it off.
Vladislavovich throws a hook to the side of Eugen's head but Eugen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugen moves out of range as Vladislavovich strikes.
Eugen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Vladislavovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Vladislavovich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eugen sprawls and moves away.
Eugen slaps away a takedown attempt from Vladislavovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eugen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vladislavovich has his takedown stuffed
and Vladislavovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vladislavovich. Vladislavovich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vladislavovich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Eugen lands with a nice body punch.
Nice sprawl there from Eugen as Vladislavovich shoots in.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vladislavovich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eugen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vladislavovich staying out of range there.#T3#
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vladislavovich connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Eugen catches Vladislavovich right on the button with a cross.
Eugen throws a good cross that connects.
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eugen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Vladislavovich is rocked!
Eugen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Vladislavovich falls backwards - clearly groggy! Eugen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
A victorious Martin Eugen 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:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Vladislavovich misses with a right hand
and McCraw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraw with a hook.
McCraw loads up on a big right hand but Vladislavovich slips the punch.
McCraw misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from McCraw misses.
McCraw 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.
Vladislavovich misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Vladislavovich.
McCraw throws a body punch but Vladislavovich moves out of range.
Vladislavovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraw.
Vladislavovich moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraw leaves Vladislavovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teller McCraw 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.
Vladislavovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vladislavovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vladislavovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCraw slips under a jab.
McCraw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
McCraw throws a hook but Vladislavovich avoids it easily.
Vladislavovich tries to counter with a takedown but McCraw is quick to defend against it.
McCraw moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraw throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by McCraw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraw.
Vladislavovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraw clobbers Vladislavovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCraw misses with a looping right.
McCraw ducks under a wild hook from Vladislavovich.
McCraw throws an overhand right that lands on Vladislavovich's shoulder, as Vladislavovich tries to avoid the shot.
McCraw scores with a jab. Vladislavovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Vladislavovich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCraw is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T2#
Vladislavovich uses his free foot to push down on McCraw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McCraw. #SUB#
Vladislavovich working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Vladislavovich swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaverin Vladislavovich!
After the fight, Kaverin Vladislavovich 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:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Vladislavovich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vladislavovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vladislavovich is looking to advance position but Sakurai won't allow it. #SUB#
Sakurai looking for subs from the bottom but Vladislavovich mounts him!
Sakurai is looking to improve his position but Vladislavovich isn't that keen on the idea.
Vladislavovich manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sakurai to take his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Vladislavovich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sakurai tries to break free.
#T1##SUB2#
Vladislavovich is looking for the choke from the back position but Sakurai is controlling his hands well.
Vladislavovich controlling well, preventing Sakurai from escaping the position.
Sakurai has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Sakurai showing good submission defense here.
Vladislavovich has the hooks in. Sakurai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Vladislavovich has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sakurai has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vladislavovich is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Sakurai is trying to break free.
Sakurai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vladislavovich's guard. Nice work there by Sakurai.
Sakurai passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Vladislavovich looking for submissions off his back.
Sakurai is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vladislavovich reverses the position - he's now on top in Sakurai's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakurai looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakurai, not yet. #T3#
Vladislavovich trying to control but Sakurai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sakurai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vladislavovich has passed into half guard!
Sakurai tries to get to full guard but Vladislavovich has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vladislavovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakurai defends it well. #SUB#
Sakurai actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sakurai actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vladislavovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Vladislavovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaverin Vladislavovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vladislavovich misses with an uppercut. Sakurai saw that one coming.#TD#
Sakurai throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vladislavovich was covering up waiting for the punch and Sakurai finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Vladislavovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakurai defends it easily.
Sakurai wants to pass the guard but Vladislavovich is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Vladislavovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vladislavovich has his foot on Sakurai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakurai works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Sakurai wants to pass the guard but Vladislavovich is keeping the position.
Sakurai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Sakurai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vladislavovich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sakurai but great work by Vladislavovich.
Sakurai tries to improve position but can't.
Sakurai is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Vladislavovich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sakurai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sakurai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vladislavovich off and has taken his back!#T2#
Vladislavovich looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Vladislavovich defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Vladislavovich is pushing down on Sakurai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sakurai is fighting to maintain full guard but Vladislavovich has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakurai is not content to let Vladislavovich control the position.
Sakurai gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Vladislavovich pushes down on Sakurai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vladislavovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakurai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sakurai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vladislavovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Vladislavovich is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sakurai as he works his way to full guard.
Vladislavovich pushes down on Sakurai's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sakurai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sakurai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sakurai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaverin Vladislavovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vladislavovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaverin Vladislavovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vladislavovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakurai moves away from the strike by Vladislavovich. #TD#
Vladislavovich gets caught napping as Sakurai dives in and scores a takedown. Vladislavovich manages to retain guard.
Sakurai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vladislavovich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Vladislavovich looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vladislavovich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sakurai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vladislavovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakurai. #T1##SUB#
Vladislavovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakurai.
#SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a kimura here.
#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.
Sakurai trying to pass the guard but Vladislavovich defending well. #SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a kimura here.
Vladislavovich is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Vladislavovich regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Vladislavovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Vladislavovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakurai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakurai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Vladislavovich has his foot on Sakurai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakurai works his way back into a safe position though.
Hayate Sakurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakurai postures up in Vladislavovich's guard and throws a big left but Vladislavovich blocks it. #SUB2#
Sakurai has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vladislavovich to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sakurai is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vladislavovich pulls down on the head and he's put Sakurai to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaverin Vladislavovich!
A less than humble Kaverin Vladislavovich 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:
SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Ndawonde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ndawonde looks to score with a jab to the body but Vladislavovich is just out of range.#TD2#
Ndawonde gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ndawonde on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ndawonde tries to get out of the position.
Ndawonde trying to keep a closed guard but Vladislavovich is proving a slippery customer.
Vladislavovich wants to pass the guard but Ndawonde is keeping the position.
Ndawonde keeping moving, preventing Vladislavovich from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndawonde wants to sweep here but Vladislavovich controlling him for the moment.
Vladislavovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Vladislavovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vladislavovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Ndawonde keeping moving, preventing Vladislavovich from controlling successfully.
Ndawonde pulls Vladislavovich in to control the position.
Vladislavovich trying to control but Ndawonde is working from the bottom.
Vladislavovich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vladislavovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ndawonde keeps working.
Ndawonde is controlling Vladislavovich's trapped leg to prevent Vladislavovich from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Vladislavovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ndawonde is just riding it out for now. Vladislavovich eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vladislavovich passes to side control. #SUB2#
Vladislavovich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Vladislavovich has hold of Ndawonde's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ndawonde tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vladislavovich cranks the arm and Ndawonde screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ndawonde, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kaverin Vladislavovich!
A very excited looking Kaverin Vladislavovich rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
SPARTA 41
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Penn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vladislavovich misses with an uppercut.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vladislavovich.
Vladislavovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vladislavovich with a body shot.
Penn lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vladislavovich doesn't seem phased though.
Vladislavovich throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Vladislavovich.
Penn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
so Vladislavovich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Vladislavovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vladislavovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vladislavovich looking to pass the guard.
Penn wants to sweep here but Vladislavovich controlling him for the moment.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Vladislavovich is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Vladislavovich stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vladislavovich working away.#SUB#
Vladislavovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Vladislavovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Vladislavovich tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vladislavovich's best efforts.#SUB#
Vladislavovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Vladislavovich trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well. #T2##SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Vladislavovich seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Vladislavovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penn is staying active underneath Vladislavovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladislavovich prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vladislavovich is working away from the top position though.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Penn keeping full guard, as Vladislavovich tries to pass.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vladislavovich is one step ahead there.
Vladislavovich advances position into side control!
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Vladislavovich is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Vladislavovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn wants to control but Vladislavovich postures up.#T4##SUB#
Vladislavovich tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Vladislavovich moves into full mount!
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vladislavovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Vladislavovich has hold of Penn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Penn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Vladislavovich looking for a guillotine from mount but Penn is having none of it.
Vladislavovich looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn wants to hold on but Vladislavovich pushes him away.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaverin Vladislavovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vladislavovich.
A punch lands to the side of Vladislavovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Vladislavovich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Vladislavovich getting side control.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Vladislavovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vladislavovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn tries to roll over but Vladislavovich keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Penn is trying to control Vladislavovich's posture. Vladislavovich takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Penn! Vladislavovich is rotating here... this could be the end... Penn is out! Vladislavovich has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kaverin Vladislavovich!
In his post fight interview, Kaverin Vladislavovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SPARTA 33
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Vladislavovich has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Borta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vladislavovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Borta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vladislavovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vladislavovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borta lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladislavovich can't break the clinch.
Borta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vladislavovich's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Borta. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaverin Vladislavovich has been cut.
Borta lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Vladislavovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Borta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vladislavovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Borta.
A head punch on the inside from Vladislavovich fails to land.
Borta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vladislavovich.
A body shot lands from Borta.
Vladislavovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Vladislavovich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaverin Vladislavovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borta lands an elbow just above Vladislavovich 's eye.
Borta lands a nice elbow.
Vladislavovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vladislavovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vladislavovich misses with the head strike.
Borta lands an elbow just above Vladislavovich 's eye. #CUT2#
Kaverin Vladislavovich's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Vladislavovich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Borta to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Borta.
Borta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Borta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vladislavovich's elbow.
Borta lands a damaging elbow.
Borta tries to work over Vladislavovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Borta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Borta. #CUT2#
Kaverin Vladislavovich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Borta lands an elbow just above Vladislavovich 's eye.
Vladislavovich working aggressively here.
Vladislavovich misses with the head strike.
Borta lands an elbow just above Vladislavovich 's eye. #T3#
Borta digs a right hand underneath Vladislavovich's ribcage. Vladislavovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vladislavovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Borta walks away with a smile on his face. Vladislavovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vladislavovich shoots in but no luck this time.
Borta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vladislavovich.
Borta lunges at Vladislavovich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vladislavovich's hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, Kaverin Vladislavovich's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vladislavovich.#CL2#
Borta darts in and clinches Vladislavovich up against the cage.
Borta lands an elbow just above Vladislavovich 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kaverin Vladislavovich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yahya Borta!
A very excited looking Yahya Borta 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:
SPARTA 27
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Sotaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vladislavovich.
Sotaro feints the counter takedown.
Vladislavovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Vladislavovich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sotaro circles away.
Sotaro misses the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vladislavovich.
Vladislavovich fails with the takedown.
Vladislavovich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaverin Vladislavovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladislavovich missing with a left hand there. Sotaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Sotaro gets caught napping as Vladislavovich dives in and scores a takedown. Sotaro manages to retain guard.
Vladislavovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sotaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vladislavovich wants to control from the top but Sotaro keeps moving. #T1#
Sotaro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sotaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vladislavovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vladislavovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sotaro working for submissions but it's allowed Vladislavovich to get to half guard.
Sotaro is refusing to be controlled, as Vladislavovich sits in half guard.
Sotaro trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Vladislavovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sotaro defends it well. #SUB2#
Sotaro looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sotaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vladislavovich seems to be working for a kimura but Sotaro defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vladislavovich is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Vladislavovich prevents Sotaro from improving his position.
Sotaro is looking to control Vladislavovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sotaro avoid being mounted?
Sotaro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sotaro.#SUB2#
Sotaro working for a triangle but Vladislavovich defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sotaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sotaro keeping moving, preventing Vladislavovich from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sotaro working for a triangle but Vladislavovich defends it easily.
Vladislavovich advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vladislavovich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaverin Vladislavovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big right from Vladislavovich misses.
Vladislavovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vladislavovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Sotaro, which made it look bad.
Sotaro staying out of range there.
Vladislavovich throws a looping overhand right but Sotaro ducks down to avoid it.
Vladislavovich moves away from the strike by Sotaro.
Sotaro looks to land a left hand but Vladislavovich moved out of range nicely.
Sotaro misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladislavovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Sotaro.
Sotaro misses with a looping left.
Vladislavovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vladislavovich misses with a looping left.
Vladislavovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Sotaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vladislavovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaverin Vladislavovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladislavovich throws the left hand but Sotaro avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Vladislavovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sotaro tries to avoid it but Vladislavovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sotaro to the ground. Sotaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vladislavovich moves away from the strike by Sotaro.
Sotaro misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
so Vladislavovich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Vladislavovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sotaro working for a triangle but Vladislavovich defends it easily.
Vladislavovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sotaro is keeping the position for now.
Vladislavovich trying to control but Sotaro is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Sotaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vladislavovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vladislavovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sotaro is looking for a triangle but Vladislavovich pushes his legs off easily.
Vladislavovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sotaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vladislavovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Sotaro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vladislavovich doesn't defend quickly enough and Sotaro has managed to lock this one up! Can Vladislavovich escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sotaro on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Onaga Sotaro!
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Event:
SPARTA 22
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Shabazz throws a nice looking combination but Vladislavovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vladislavovich throws a lazy right hand but Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Vladislavovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shabazz as he jumps to the side.
Shabazz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Vladislavovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vladislavovich passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Vladislavovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shabazz struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Vladislavovich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Vladislavovich swings around for an armbar but Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vladislavovich's guard.#T1#
Vladislavovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Vladislavovich has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shabazz doesn't defend quickly enough and Vladislavovich has managed to lock this one up! Can Shabazz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vladislavovich on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaverin Vladislavovich!
Kaverin Vladislavovich 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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