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Event:
Madness Fright Night 15
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Dutch. No joy for Povetkin on that attempt. #CL#
Povetkin pushes Dutch up against the cage in a clinch.
Dutch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Povetkin.
Dutch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dutch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Povetkin's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Anol Povetkin has been cut.
Povetkin blocks an elbow strike from Dutch.
Dutch lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Povetkin lands a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Povetkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Povetkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dutch keeping moving, preventing Povetkin from controlling successfully.
Dutch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dutch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Povetkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Povetkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Povetkin 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.
Dutch keeping moving, preventing Povetkin from controlling successfully.
Povetkin throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Povetkin pushing down on Dutch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Povetkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dutch's head.
Povetkin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Povetkin throwing shots but Dutch is blocking nicely.
Dutch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Povetkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Povetkin slows the pace down in half guard.
Povetkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Dutch has hold of Povetkin's hands but Povetkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dutch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Povetkin working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povetkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Povetkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dutch has hold of Povetkin's hands but Povetkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Povetkin controlling the action here.
Povetkin tries to pass to full mount but Dutch defends it. #T3#
Dutch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Povetkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Povetkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Povetkin lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Povetkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Povetkin working over Dutch with some ground and pound. Dutch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Povetkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Povetkin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povetkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Povetkin drops an elbow to the side of Dutch's head.
Dutch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Povetkin.
Dutch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Povetkin working Dutch over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Povetkin lands a nice short elbow.
Dutch looks winded!
Povetkin is nestled in close to Dutch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Povetkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Dutch is rocked!
Povetkin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dutch is still in real trouble! Can Povetkin finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Povetkin.
Povetkin scores with a big shot! Dutch's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dutch! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anol Povetkin!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 9
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Povetkin looks for a takedown but Udanda sprawls well.
Povetkin shoots for a takedown but Udanda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Udanda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Povetkin shoots in but Udanda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jezegel Udanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anol Povetkin.
That kick from Udanda tenderised Povetkin's leg. Povetkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Udanda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Povetkin with a poor takedown
and Udanda counters with a nice uppercut.
Anol Povetkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Povetkin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Udanda tries to kick Povetkin off but Povetkin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Povetkin connects with a nice short shot to Udanda's temple.
Povetkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Povetkin throwing shots but Udanda is blocking nicely.
Povetkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Povetkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Udanda is staying active underneath Povetkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Povetkin connects with a nice short shot to Udanda's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Povetkin connects with a nice short shot to Udanda's temple.
Povetkin lands strikes from half guard.
Povetkin is nestled in close to Udanda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Povetkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Udanda is refusing to be controlled, as Povetkin sits in half guard.
Povetkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povetkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Udanda defending well though.
Povetkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Povetkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Povetkin slips a nice elbow through Udanda's hands, connecting with Udanda's forehead.#T2#
Well, if Povetkin 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.
Povetkin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Povetkin connects with a nice short shot to Udanda's temple.
Povetkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Povetkin throwing shots but Udanda is blocking nicely.
Povetkin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Povetkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Povetkin connects with a nice short shot to Udanda's temple. #ROC2#
Udanda is rocked!
Povetkin stalling.
Oh Udanda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Povetkin scores with a big shot! Udanda's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Udanda! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anol Povetkin!
Jezegel Udanda was interviewed post fight and said 'Tonight I was not the better man. I will be back better next time.'.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 8
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Povetkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davidson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Davidson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Povetkin gets a clinch.
Davidson tries to work over Povetkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidson lands a left hand.
Davidson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Povetkin or not.
Davidson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Povetkin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davidson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Povetkin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davidson struggles to land a body shot inside as Povetkin controls his hands.
Davidson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Povetkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davidson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
Davidson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Povetkin tightens his grip and picks Davidson up, before dumping him to the ground. Davidson manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Davidson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Povetkin defends it easily.#SUB#
Davidson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davidson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povetkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Davidson working for a triangle but Povetkin defends it easily.
#SUB#
Davidson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Povetkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Povetkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Davidson is looking for a triangle but Povetkin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Davidson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Povetkin defends it easily.
Povetkin wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving. #SUB#
Davidson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Povetkin advances position into side control!
Povetkin landing a few strikes. #T2#
Povetkin is looking to take a break and control but Davidson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Povetkin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Povetkin grinds an elbow into Davidson's temple.
Davidson tries to improve position but can't.
Davidson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#
Davidson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povetkin lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Davidson! Povetkin senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Davidson out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anol Povetkin!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 2
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Povetkin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Numbah Three blocking the ground and pound attempt from Povetkin.
Numbah Three tries to roll over but Povetkin keeps him under control.
Povetkin trying to control from half guard but Numbah Three is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numbah Three is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Povetkin working over Numbah Three with some ground and pound. Numbah Three looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Numbah Three actively working from the bottom here.
Numbah Three landing strikes from the bottom.
Povetkin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Povetkin lands with a punch from half guard.
Numbah Three tries to roll over but Povetkin keeps him under control.
Povetkin working over Numbah Three with some ground and pound. Numbah Three looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Povetkin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Povetkin 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.
Povetkin winds up and cracks Numbah Three with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Numbah Three throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Povetkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Povetkin working the head and body with strikes.
Povetkin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Numbah Three has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Povetkin is keen to just control but Numbah Three is a slippery customer.
Numbah Three flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Povetkin slips a nice elbow through Numbah Three's hands, connecting with Numbah Three's forehead.
Numbah Three landing strikes from the bottom.
Povetkin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Numbah Three misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Povetkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Numbah Three is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Povetkin is nestled in close to Numbah Three, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Povetkin trying to control from half guard but Numbah Three is working away.
Numbah Three has hold of Povetkin's hands but Povetkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Numbah Three is rocked!
Numbah Three manages to get to full guard.
Povetkin trying to control but Numbah Three is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Povetkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Povetkin gets to his feet and stands over Numbah Three, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Numbah Three felt that one! Povetkin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Numbah Three from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anol Povetkin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Povetkin tries to clinch up.
A combination from Levine does no damage. #TD2#
Povetkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Povetkin lands a couple of digs.
Povetkin works over Levine with some ground and pound from guard.
Levine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Povetkin controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povetkin stopping the sweep attempt from Levine.
Levine could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Povetkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Povetkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Levine controlling the position.
Povetkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Povetkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Povetkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Povetkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Povetkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Povetkin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levine is trying to keep Povetkin in close.
Levine wants to sweep here but Povetkin controlling him for the moment.
Povetkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Povetkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Povetkin loads up on a big left hand. Levine felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Povetkin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Levine can't hide his disappointment, as Povetkin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anol Povetkin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Povetkin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Povetkin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Povetkin working the ground and pound but Graham is defending the strikes.
Povetkin cracks Graham with a big right hand but Graham just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Povetkin trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham is working to avoid the ground and pound but Povetkin connects with a decent elbow.
Povetkin is chipping away with strikes.
Graham on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Povetkin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Graham takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Povetkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graham keeps working.
Povetkin working the ground and pound.
Povetkin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Povetkin dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Graham is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Shane Graham has been cut.
Povetkin softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Graham is out cold! Povetkin jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anol Povetkin!
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