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Event:
KOM LW & MW Final
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Tuttle rushes Mendeleev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tuttle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Tuttle has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tuttle misses with a punch to the body.
Mendeleev with a knee to the head.
Mendeleev avoiding damage as Tuttle throws knees to the body.
Tuttle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tuttle misses with a body punch.
Tuttle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tuttle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Albert Mendeleev has been cut.
Mendeleev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tuttle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendeleev's elbow.
Tuttle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mendeleev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mendeleev is looking to control Tuttle's arms but Tuttle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mendeleev has his back to the cage.
Mendeleev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendeleev takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendeleev just leaning against Tuttle, taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Tuttle.
Mendeleev looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuttle.
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!
Tuttle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuttle lands an elbow just above Mendeleev 's eye. #T1#
Mendeleev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tuttle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendeleev is defending well for now.
Tuttle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mendeleev takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Albert Mendeleev's cut even more.
Tuttle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuttle.
Tuttle misses with a body punch.
Tuttle tries to throw a body punch but Mendeleev avoids it by throwing Tuttle back against the cage.
Mendeleev tries to land a knee to the head but Tuttle blocks with his arms.
Mendeleev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mendeleev fails to pull guard.
Tuttle struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendeleev controls his hands.
Tuttle tries to work over Mendeleev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuttle struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendeleev controls his hands.
Tuttle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendeleev blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuttle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tuttle missing with knees to the body.
Tuttle lands an elbow inside.
Mendeleev tries to throw a body punch but Tuttle avoids it by throwing Mendeleev back against the cage.
Mendeleev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tom Tuttle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Mendeleev.#T2#
Mendeleev tries to score a body lock takedown but Tuttle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mendeleev tries to pull guard but Tuttle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendeleev takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Albert Mendeleev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mendeleev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendeleev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mendeleev trying to land knees to the body.
Tuttle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuttle tries to work over Mendeleev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuttle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendeleev's defenses.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
Mendeleev prevents a body shot from Tuttle. #TD2#
Mendeleev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mendeleev trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Mendeleev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuttle defends well.#T3#
Tuttle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendeleev has a closed guard, preventing Tuttle from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuttle sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tuttle looking to sit in guard and control but Mendeleev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tuttle trying to keep a closed guard but Mendeleev is proving a slippery customer.
Mendeleev trying to control but Tuttle is working from the bottom.
Tuttle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mendeleev has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tuttle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Mendeleev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Tuttle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tuttle lands an elbow that stopped Mendeleev in his tracks for a moment.
Mendeleev blocks a body shot from Tuttle.
Tuttle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendeleev's elbow.
Tuttle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendeleev can do to turn this around?
Mendeleev struggles to land a body shot inside as Tuttle controls his hands.
Mendeleev misses with a knee strike.
Tuttle lands an elbow just above Mendeleev 's eye.
Tuttle tries a knee to the head but Mendeleev blocks it.
Mendeleev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuttle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mendeleev tries for a takedown but Tuttle manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Mendeleev manages to pull guard.
Tuttle controlling from the top position.
Mendeleev is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendeleev has a closed guard, preventing Tuttle from standing up. #T1#
Mendeleev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuttle wants to stand and escape but instead Mendeleev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Tuttle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendeleev.
Mendeleev stopping the sweep attempt from Tuttle.
Mendeleev trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuttle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendeleev won't allow Tuttle to sweep him here. #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.
Mendeleev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mendeleev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mendeleev wants to control but Tuttle is keeping him busy.
Tuttle is trying to control Mendeleev's posture but Mendeleev avoids it.
Tuttle wants to get back to his feet but Mendeleev drags him back down.
Tuttle is looking for a sweep.
Mendeleev misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Tuttle is trying to control Mendeleev's posture but Mendeleev avoids it.
Tuttle tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mendeleev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tuttle is looking to escape.
Mendeleev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tuttle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tuttle wants to get back to his feet.
Tuttle can't escape the position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Mendeleev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL#
Tuttle has closed the distance and engaged Mendeleev in a clinch.
Mendeleev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuttle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tom Tuttle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Mendeleev.
Tuttle lands a damaging elbow.
Tuttle misses with a punch to the body.
Tuttle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuttle lands an elbow inside. #TD2#
Mendeleev pulls guard.
Tuttle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mendeleev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tuttle passes into side control.
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 Tom Tuttle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Mendeleev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tuttle fails to land with a series of punches.
Tom Tuttle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Tuttle moves into the clinch.
Mendeleev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuttle to keep the fight standing.
Tuttle scores a nice knee to the body.
Tuttle working aggressively here.
Tuttle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
Tuttle can't find room to land a body shot as Mendeleev controls the action.
Tuttle missing with knees to the body.
Tuttle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuttle tries to throw a body punch but Mendeleev avoids it by throwing Tuttle back against the cage.
Tuttle tries to throw a body punch but Mendeleev avoids it by throwing Tuttle back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuttle lands a nice elbow. #CUT#Albert Mendeleev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Albert Mendeleev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Tuttle! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1043 Round 4
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Genov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Mendeleev darts in and clinches Genov up against the cage.
Mendeleev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendeleev is trying to pull guard but Genov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Genov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendeleev has Genov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Genov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mendeleev wants to take the fight to the mat but Genov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Mendeleev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendeleev is trying to pull guard but Genov has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendeleev tries for a takedown but Genov manages to get underhooks.
Mendeleev scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Slava Genov has been cut.
Genov wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendeleev won't allow it.
Mendeleev is trying to maintain a safe position but Genov gets an underhook and turns Mendeleev into the cage.#BC#
Mendeleev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Mendeleev tries to clinch up but Genov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendeleev darts in looking for a takedown but Genov gets double underhooks and turns Mendeleev into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Genov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Genov managing to block the knees to the body from Mendeleev.
Mendeleev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genov's elbow.
Genov is trying to break the clinch but Mendeleev has him pressed against the cage.
Mendeleev tries a body shot but Genov blocks it.
Genov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Genov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendeleev has him pressed against the cage.
Mendeleev jumps guard but Genov stands there with Mendeleev around his waist. Mendeleev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mendeleev avoiding damage.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Mendeleev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Genov prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendeleev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Genov stops a takedown attempt from Mendeleev.
Mendeleev is trying to pull guard but Genov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mendeleev is looking for a takedown.
Mendeleev throws a punch but it's blocked by Genov.
Genov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendeleev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Genov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3##BC#
Mendeleev manages to break the clinch.
Mendeleev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendeleev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mendeleev darts in looking for a takedown but Genov gets double underhooks and turns Mendeleev into the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Genov has eaten all the pies!
Mendeleev trying to stall but Genov improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Mendeleev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genov stuffs the takedown.
Genov unleashes a big counter combination but Mendeleev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendeleev dodges the punch combination from Genov.
#T4#
Genov misses with the combination.
Genov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Genov wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Mendeleev rushes Genov and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Mendeleev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Genov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mendeleev doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Genov connects with a body shot that sends Mendeleev's belly button to the back.
Genov looks to land a combination but Mendeleev avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Genov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slava Genov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mendeleev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Genov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendeleev shoots for a double leg takedown but Genov sprawls well. He's pushed Mendeleev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Genov scores with a hook to the body. Mendeleev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Genov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendeleev circles away quickly and effectively.
Albert Mendeleev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genov misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genov tests Mendeleev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Genov throws a hook but Mendeleev blocks it.
Mendeleev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Genov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Genov throws a right and a left that Mendeleev avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Genov. No joy for Mendeleev on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Mendeleev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendeleev wants to clinch.
Genov swinging wildly here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendeleev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Genov.
Mendeleev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Genov throws a counter combo.
Genov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendeleev.
Genov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slava Genov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Mendeleev dodges the punch combination from Genov.
Genov tests Mendeleev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slava Genov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Genov throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendeleev is defended easily by Genov.#T4##CL2#
Genov drives through and clinches with Mendeleev against the cage.
Genov wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Mendeleev breaks from the clinch.
Mendeleev fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Genov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Genov throws a leg kick but Mendeleev moved away.#CL#
Mendeleev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Genov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slava Genov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mendeleev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Genov.
Mendeleev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Genov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Genov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendeleev tries to clinch up but Genov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Mendeleev. Those never looked like landing.
Genov unleashes a big counter combination but Mendeleev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Genov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendeleev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Genov's head.
Genov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendeleev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Genov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendeleev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Mendeleev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genov.
Genov misses with a wild combination.
Mendeleev throws a big counter combination but Genov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Genov cracks Mendeleev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Genov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mendeleev backs up against the cage.
Mendeleev fails with the takedown.#T2#
Mendeleev tries to clinch there but Genov circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendeleev.
Genov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Mendeleev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mendeleev clinches.
Mendeleev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mendeleev lands a right hand. #T3#
Mendeleev is trying to pull guard but Genov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Genov managing to block the knees to the body from Mendeleev.
Mendeleev trying to control the position but instead, Genov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendeleev into the cage.
Mendeleev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Genov walks away with a smile on his face. Mendeleev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendeleev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Genov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Genov misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Mendeleev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendeleev shoots in and drives through. Genov sprawls well.
Genov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendeleev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Genov thinking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Genov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Albert Mendeleev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slava Genov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendeleev misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slava Genov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Genov 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Slava Genov!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Slava Genov!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Slava Genov!
Slava Genov wins by unanimous decision!
Slava Genov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1043 Round 3
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Ellison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Mendeleev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Ellison has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Ellison has picked Mendeleev up - he's going for a ride! Ellison dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Ellison is looking for a kimura but Mendeleev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ellison to get the leverage.
Mendeleev looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellison is taking a breather. Mendeleev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ellison is trying to control. Mendeleev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Ellison wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendeleev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ellison is just content to waste time from the top position. Mendeleev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mendeleev looking for a guillotine here but Ellison defends easily.
Ellison won't allow Mendeleev to sweep him here. #T1#
Ellison trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendeleev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendeleev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ellison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ellison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Ellison both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Ellison throws a head kick that misses.
Mendeleev blocks the body kick.
A jab from Ellison misses.
Mendeleev with the counter takedown but Ellison avoids it easily.
Ellison swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendeleev.
Ellison throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Ellison forces Mendeleev back against the cage and clinches.
Mendeleev lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Mendeleev gets control of Ellison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendeleev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ellison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ellison stopping the sweep attempt from Mendeleev.#T3#
Mendeleev keeps trying to improve his position.
Ellison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ellison tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendeleev is retaining full guard.
Mendeleev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellison is one step ahead there.
Ellison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendeleev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendeleev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ellison is controlling him.
Ellison wants to control from the top but Mendeleev keeps moving.
Ellison won't allow Mendeleev to sweep him here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ellison trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendeleev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendeleev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ellison is fending him off so far but Mendeleev persists. Nope, Ellison circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendeleev misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Ellison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ellison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mendeleev seems keen to control Ellison's posture.
Mendeleev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendeleev working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mendeleev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ellison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mendeleev is tightening it up a little... Ellison has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ellison reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ellison taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mendeleev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Albert Mendeleev!
A victorious Albert Mendeleev 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:
QFC Tournament 1043 Round 2
Date: Mar 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Mendeleev avoids the head kick by Mayonez.
Mendeleev shoots in looking for a takedown but Mayonez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendeleev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mayonez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayonez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendeleev was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayonez.
Mendeleev tries to clinch but Mayonez moves out of range.
Mayonez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Albert Mendeleev has been cut.
Mayonez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendeleev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mayonez.
Mayonez looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Mendeleev counters with a single leg into guard. Mayonez didn't expect that.
Mayonez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mayonez tries to get out of the position.
Mendeleev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayonez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendeleev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mayonez wants to get back to his feet.
Mendeleev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Mendeleev stops Mayonez from getting back to his feet.
#SU2#
Mendeleev decides to stand and escape the position.
Mendeleev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayonez's waist but Mayonez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendeleev off to one side.
Mayonez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayonez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendeleev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mayonez is fending him off so far but Mendeleev persists. Nope, Mayonez circles away and we're back to standing.
Ali Mayonez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Mendeleev.
Mayonez misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Mayonez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Mendeleev takes the fight into the clinch.
Mendeleev digs a right hand into Mayonez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mayonez's gas tank.
Mayonez is breathing heavily.
Mayonez letting Mendeleev take a breather here.
Mendeleev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2##TD2#
Mendeleev jumps into guard, dragging Mayonez to the mat.
Mendeleev wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Mendeleev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendeleev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mendeleev wants a takedown but no success here.
Mendeleev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mayonez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mendeleev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mayonez up against the cage.#TD2#
Mendeleev pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Mayonez being controlled here momentarily.
Mendeleev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayonez's guard. #REVB#
Mendeleev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mendeleev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mendeleev is putting a hurting on Mayonez here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Mendeleev controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendeleev lands an elbow.
Mendeleev controls the position.
Mayonez taking a bit of punishment here - Mendeleev scoring with strikes.
Mendeleev scoring with punches and elbows.
Mayonez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendeleev on the ground.
Mayonez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mendeleev connects with a decent elbow.
Mendeleev staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Mendeleev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Mendeleev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mendeleev shoots in for a double leg but Mayonez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mayonez throws a sloppy head kick
and Mendeleev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ali Mayonez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayonez tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Mendeleev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mayonez!
Mayonez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendeleev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU2#
Mendeleev decides to stand back up. Mendeleev steps back and let's Mayonez get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendeleev fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayonez throws a right and a left that Mendeleev avoids nicely.
Mendeleev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mayonez.#T1#
Mayonez misses with a straight left.
Mendeleev is looking for the big counter here.
Mayonez throws a right hand that Mendeleev ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendeleev also avoids with ease.
Mayonez throws a looping overhand right but Mendeleev ducks down to avoid it.
Mayonez tries to land a leg kick but Mendeleev saw it coming and moves away.
Mayonez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendeleev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayonez sprawls well. Mayonez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendeleev gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali Mayonez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Mendeleev.#CL2#
Mendeleev has closed the distance and engaged Mayonez in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Mendeleev.
Mayonez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Mendeleev is working for takedown but Mayonez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mendeleev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mayonez is defending well.
Mendeleev wants to take the fight to the mat but Mayonez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendeleev lands a good knee to the midsection. Mayonez won't want to take too many of those.
Mendeleev tries to score a body lock takedown but Mayonez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mendeleev lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Mendeleev jumps into guard, dragging Mayonez to the mat.
Mendeleev managing to control the position.
Mendeleev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayonez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendeleev cracks Mayonez with a solid left hand.#T3##SU2#
Mendeleev gets to his feet. Mayonez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mendeleev dives in for a single leg takedown but Mayonez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendeleev misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Mendeleev has managed to clinch.
Mendeleev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mayonez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Mendeleev gets control of Mayonez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendeleev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mendeleev has his feet on Mayonez's thighs here. He's pushed Mayonez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mayonez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Mendeleev!
A very excited looking Albert Mendeleev 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:
QFC Tournament 1043 Round 1
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Martin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martin lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Mendeleev. Mendeleev maintains the clinch.
Martin wants to take the fight to the mat but Mendeleev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Mendeleev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mendeleev manages to end up in side control.
Mendeleev lands some shots froms side control.
Mendeleev scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mendeleev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES#
Martin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Mendeleev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martin kicks Mendeleev off and gets back to his feet.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Mendeleev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Martin with a body shot.
Martin throws a body punch but Mendeleev moves out of range.
Mendeleev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Martin with a body shot.#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendeleev.
Martin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Martin rushes Mendeleev and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Mendeleev has Martin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mendeleev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Martin tumbling to the mat - Mendeleev dives into Martin's guard.
Martin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mendeleev is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Mendeleev lands a takedown into guard.
#SU2#
Mendeleev stands up from Martin's guard - Mendeleev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Martin misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Martin catches Mendeleev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martin throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Mendeleev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendeleev working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#It looks like Kris Martin has been cut.
Mendeleev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mendeleev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendeleev pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendeleev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendeleev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#Kris Martin's cut is getting worse.
Mendeleev content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Mendeleev lands strikes from half guard.#CUT2#Kris Martin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kris Martin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Albert Mendeleev!
Albert Mendeleev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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