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Event:
HFC18:Raynard vs Uesugi
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Geits wants to clinch up but Valentinovich keeps it at a distance.
Geits tries to clinch up.
Geits pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Geits scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Zharkov Valentinovich has been cut.
Geits is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Valentinovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Geits, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Valentinovich.
Geits is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich is controlling him.
Valentinovich misses with a knee to the head.
Valentinovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Geits avoids it.#BC2#
Geits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geits is defended easily by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Valentinovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geits wants to break free but Valentinovich has control.
Valentinovich controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Valentinovich lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Geits has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Geits is looking to break free of the clinch but Valentinovich has double underhooks.
Geits is looking to break free of the clinch but Valentinovich has double underhooks.
Valentinovich has Geits pressed against the cage.
Valentinovich taking a breather.
Valentinovich trying to land knees to the body.
Valentinovich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Geits tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Geits is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Geits can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Geits misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentinovich misses with a knee to the head.
Geits tries to break free but Valentinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Geits can't get the takedown.
Zharkov Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasha Geits.#TD2#
Geits ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Geits no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Valentinovich postures up.
Geits wants to stand up but Valentinovich is controlling him. #SUB2#
Valentinovich wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Geits's closed guard. He's half up but Geits has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Geits pivots and extends the arm, Valentinovich falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Geits! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pasha Geits!
A relieved looking Pasha Geits thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC14: Peramaki vs Krooks
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Uesugi misses with a body kick.
Valentinovich is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Uesugi.
Valentinovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uesugi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uesugi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Uesugi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Uesugi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valentinovich, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Uesugi drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Uesugi pushes a forearm under Valentinovich's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Valentinovich is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenshin Uesugi!
A victorious Kenshin Uesugi 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Valentinovich is looking to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Valentinovich.
Still in the clinch, Valentinovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valentinovich just leaning against Human, taking a breather.
Valentinovich has Human pushed against the cage.
Human blocks an elbow strike from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich scores with a shot to the side of Human's head.
Valentinovich lands a right hand. #ROC2#Human is rocked!
Human is trying to drag Valentinovich to the mat but Valentinovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oh Human is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentinovich creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Human's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Human drops to his knees and Valentinovich pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zharkov Valentinovich!
Zharkov Valentinovich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Valentinovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valentinovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Valentinovich.
Lily has had enough of the clinch but Valentinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Lily throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Valentinovich tries to land a knee to the head but Lily blocks with his arms.
Valentinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lily throws a head punch that misses.
Lily has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lily misses with the head strike.
Lily tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Valentinovich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valentinovich is leaning against Lily and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentinovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lily backwards.
Valentinovich pushes Lily back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentinovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Valentinovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lily has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lily tries to break free but Valentinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Valentinovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valentinovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentinovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valentinovich avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Lily pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Valentinovich gets to his feet - Lily follows without any prompting.
Lily misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Lily misses.
Lily doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentinovich circles away.
#T2#
Valentinovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Tyga Lily has been cut.#CL#
Valentinovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Valentinovich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lily is defending well for now.
Valentinovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lily fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lily tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Lily tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Valentinovich lands with a light punch inside.
Valentinovich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lily wants to break free but Valentinovich has control.
Lily tries to pull guard but Valentinovich won't allow it.
Valentinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valentinovich pushes off an throws an elbow but Lily leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Valentinovich lands an uppercut.
Valentinovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lily tries to break the clinch but Valentinovich is controlling the position.
Lily tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zharkov Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyga Lily.
Valentinovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentinovich's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lily misses with a punch to the body.
Lily tries to break the clinch but Valentinovich is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentinovich.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentinovich.
Lily looks winded!#T4#
Valentinovich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valentinovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lily or not.
Valentinovich lands a right hand.
Valentinovich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Valentinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Valentinovich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentinovich.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich lands with a left to the head.
Lily tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lily fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valentinovich just leaning against Lily, taking a breather.
A short right from Valentinovich on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zharkov Valentinovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyga Lily'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##CL#
Valentinovich clinches.
Valentinovich is pushing Lily up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valentinovich controlling the action here for a moment.
Valentinovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lily can do to turn this around?
Lily's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valentinovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentinovich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lily backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valentinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lilys head. #T1#
Valentinovich trying to land knees to the body.
Lily is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lilys head.
Lily doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lily tries to break free but Valentinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Valentinovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valentinovich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lily tries to break the clinch but Valentinovich is controlling the position.
Valentinovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valentinovich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valentinovich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Lily can't find room to land a body shot as Valentinovich controls the action.
Valentinovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentinovich.
A nice left hand lands by Valentinovich.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valentinovich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valentinovich throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lily can't break the clinch.
Lily tries to break free but Valentinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Valentinovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lily backwards.
A body shot lands from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich tries to land knees in the clinch but Lily avoids the damage to the body.
Lily misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Valentinovich.
#T3#
Valentinovich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valentinovich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lily is defending well for now.
Valentinovich stalling the fight.
Lily is trying to break free.
A short right from Valentinovich on the inside.
Lily swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lily swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lily takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentinovich.
Zharkov Valentinovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lily tries to pull guard but Valentinovich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valentinovich lands a shoulder strike.
Lily tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentinovich misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Lily's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valentinovich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valentinovich misses with a knee to the head.
Lily can't break the clinch.
Valentinovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lily's efforts to push away.
Lily jumps guard but Valentinovich stands there with Lily around his waist. Lily gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lily is breathing heavily.
Valentinovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hand to the body from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich pushes Lily back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentinovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lily backwards.
Valentinovich throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zharkov Valentinovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyga Lily's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Valentinovich closes the distance and clinches.
Valentinovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lily is trying to maintain a safe position but Valentinovich gets an underhook and turns Lily into the cage.
Valentinovich misses with an elbow strike.
Valentinovich lands a left hand.
Lily wants to take the fight to the mat but Valentinovich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Valentinovich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lily up against the cage.
Valentinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich slowing the pace effectively.
Lily takes a knee to the side of the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentinovich.
Lily takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentinovich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valentinovich slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Valentinovich lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich misses with a knee to the head.
Valentinovich stalling in the clinch.
Valentinovich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich leaning against his opponent.
Valentinovich looking to throw knees to the head but Lily is blocking nicely.
Valentinovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lily backwards.
Valentinovich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lily is defending well for now.
Valentinovich connects with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Lily is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Valentinovich.
Lily blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valentinovich blocks an elbow strike from Lily.
Valentinovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentinovich.
A shot in the inside from Valentinovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich trying to land knees to the body.
Lily is trying to push Valentinovich away but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valentinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Valentinovich.
Lily is looking to break free of the clinch but Valentinovich has double underhooks. #T3#
Valentinovich throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valentinovich lands a body punch.
Lily fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lily is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Lily misses with some punches.
Valentinovich leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Valentinovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lily tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valentinovich avoids it.#T4#
Lily has had enough of the clinch but Valentinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Valentinovich lands a right hand.
Valentinovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valentinovich trying to land knees to the body.
Valentinovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentinovich cracks Lily with a nice body shot.
Valentinovich taking a breather.
Valentinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyga Lily has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lily tries to land knees in the clinch but Valentinovich avoids the damage to the body.
Valentinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zharkov Valentinovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lily using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valentinovich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zharkov Valentinovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valentinovich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zharkov Valentinovich!
A victorious Zharkov Valentinovich 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Valentinovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Valentinovich moved out of range nicely.
Valentinovich is looking to land body kicks.
Valentinovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valentinovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valentinovich wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Valentinovich moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentinovich.
Thompson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Valentinovich sends Thompson down but not out. Valentinovich dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Thompson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson is pushing Valentinovich's head away, looking to escape. Valentinovich manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Valentinovich wants to stand but Thompson is controlling his arm.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Valentinovich decides to stand back up. Valentinovich steps back and let's Thompson get back to his feet.
Valentinovich moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Valentinovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Valentinovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson tries to break free but Valentinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Valentinovich is controlling the position.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Valentinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valentinovich working aggressively here.
Valentinovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson wants to break free but Valentinovich has control.
Valentinovich effectively controlling the action here.
Thompson tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Valentinovich is stalling here.
Thompson tries to break free but Valentinovich pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Valentinovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Valentinovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valentinovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Valentinovich has Thompson pushed against the cage.
Valentinovich avoiding damage.
Valentinovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentinovich leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
Valentinovich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valentinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson wants to break free but Valentinovich has control.
Valentinovich trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentinovich cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zharkov Valentinovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Thompson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Valentinovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson tries to break free but Valentinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson avoids the elbow strike from Valentinovich, against the cage.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zharkov Valentinovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valentinovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich lands a nice elbow.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Valentinovich won't allow it.
Valentinovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Valentinovich has the dominant position.#T1#
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valentinovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valentinovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Valentinovich pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentinovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Thompson wants to break free but Valentinovich has control.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valentinovich tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Valentinovich misses with an elbow over the top.
Valentinovich misses with an elbow over the top.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich is controlling him.
Thompson wants to break free but Valentinovich has control.
Valentinovich avoiding damage.
Valentinovich lands a right hand.
Thompson letting Valentinovich take a breather here.#T3#
Thompson blocking some punches.
Valentinovich tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Valentinovich back against the cage.
Valentinovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Valentinovich has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Valentinovich has the dominant position.
The referee calls for Valentinovich to work.
Valentinovich tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Valentinovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentinovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#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.
Valentinovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Valentinovich prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Valentinovich tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valentinovich takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Thompson is off balance and as he stumbles, Valentinovich throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Thompson's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Zharkov Valentinovich! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Valentinovich forces King back against the cage and clinches.
Valentinovich taking a breather.
King looking for a takedown.
Valentinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentinovich missing with knees to the body.
Valentinovich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Valentinovich. #CUT#It looks like Jordan King has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to break free but Valentinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Valentinovich - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Valentinovich scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Valentinovich slows down the pace here.
King wants to break free but Valentinovich has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentinovich.
King is trying to pull guard but Valentinovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valentinovich is defending well.
Zharkov Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan King.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valentinovich just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
Valentinovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King can't get the takedown.
King blocks a body shot from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Valentinovich.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentinovich.
#T3#
King is trying to pull guard but Valentinovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valentinovich scores with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentinovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
Valentinovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentinovich lands a left hand.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich is pressed up against the cage. King has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valentinovich down to the mat. Valentinovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
King tries to clinch up but Valentinovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Zharkov Valentinovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentinovich defends well and King ends up having to push Valentinovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zharkov Valentinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentinovich avoids a kick to the body.
Valentinovich attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
Valentinovich with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King is trying to pull guard but Valentinovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentinovich leaning against his opponent.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valentinovich walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zharkov Valentinovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan King's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Valentinovich swinging wildly here.
Valentinovich looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
Valentinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King slips a jab and a cross from Valentinovich.
King changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Valentinovich.
Zharkov Valentinovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich cracks King with an open hand slap.#T1#
Valentinovich throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab lands there for Valentinovich.#CL#
Valentinovich moves into the clinch.
Valentinovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valentinovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
A bit of stalling here from Valentinovich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentinovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zharkov Valentinovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valentinovich just leaning against King, taking a breather.
Valentinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Valentinovich.
#T2#
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valentinovich walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King goes for a double leg but Valentinovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentinovich continues to drive forward.
Valentinovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zharkov Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan King.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentinovich.
And King tries to counter it with a takedown but Valentinovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Valentinovich darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Valentinovich lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Still in the clinch, Valentinovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valentinovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich stalling.
#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Valentinovich.
King is trying to pull guard but Valentinovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valentinovich tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
Valentinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King is trying to pull guard but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valentinovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valentinovich smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Valentinovich closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
King jumps guard but Valentinovich stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valentinovich stalling against the cage.
Valentinovich misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentinovich just leaning against King, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zharkov Valentinovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jordan King's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentinovich defends it nicely.#CL#
Valentinovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Valentinovich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich just leaning against King, taking a breather.
Valentinovich prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Valentinovich lands a left hand.
A short right from Valentinovich.
King jumps guard but Valentinovich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zharkov Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan King.
King is trying to pull guard but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Valentinovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King tries to pull guard but Valentinovich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valentinovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Valentinovich lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
King can't get the takedown.
King is trying to pull guard but Valentinovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valentinovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valentinovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valentinovich lands a body punch.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentinovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
Valentinovich is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
King tries to pull guard but Valentinovich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valentinovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valentinovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King is trying to pull guard but Valentinovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valentinovich just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Valentinovich digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valentinovich trying to land knees to the body.
King tries to pull guard but Valentinovich holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valentinovich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Come on Valentinovich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
King tries to pull guard but Valentinovich won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zharkov Valentinovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valentinovich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:24
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:24
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zharkov Valentinovich! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Valentinovich tries to keep at a distance but Dunbar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dunbar has had enough of the clinch but Valentinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Dunbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Dunbar tries to break free but Valentinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Dunbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Valentinovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunbar's efforts to push away.
Dunbar wants to get back to striking at distance but Valentinovich won't allow it.
#BC#
Valentinovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunbar shoots in for a takedown but Valentinovich shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Valentinovich drives through and clinches with Dunbar against the cage.
Dunbar is trying to break free.#BC#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch.
Dunbar throws a series of punches but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Valentinovich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dunbar!
Valentinovich slips a jab and a cross from Dunbar.
Some wild striking there from Valentinovich.
A punch combination from Dunbar misses.
Dunbar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valentinovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Valentinovich feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Valentinovich closes the distance and clinches.
Dunbar tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Valentinovich has Dunbar pressed against the cage, preventing Dunbar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dunbar looking to throw knees to the head but Valentinovich is blocking nicely.
Dunbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valentinovich throws an elbow but misses.
Valentinovich keeps control of Dunbar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dunbar takes a shot to the head.
Dunbar tries to break the clinch but Valentinovich is controlling the position. #T2#
Dunbar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Dunbar wants to break free but Valentinovich has control.
Dunbar goes for a takedown attempt but Valentinovich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zharkov Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waluigi Dunbar.
Valentinovich dives in for a single leg takedown but Dunbar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dunbar can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunbar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valentinovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dunbar manages to circle out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Valentinovich gets a clinch. #T3#
Dunbar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valentinovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dunbar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dunbar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valentinovich lands a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich prevents Dunbar from breaking the clinch.
Dunbar is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Valentinovich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dunbar wants to get back to striking at distance but Valentinovich won't allow it.
#BC#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Dunbar drives through with a takedown into Valentinovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valentinovich holds on and takes a little breather.
Dunbar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Valentinovich working for a triangle but Dunbar defends it easily.
Valentinovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valentinovich keeping moving, preventing Dunbar from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Dunbar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Valentinovich, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunbar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dunbar fails to land with a series of punches.
Valentinovich tries to counter with a takedown but Dunbar is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Valentinovich drives through and clinches with Dunbar against the cage.
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!
Dunbar is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Waluigi Dunbar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Valentinovich fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Valentinovich has managed to clinch.
Valentinovich has Dunbar pressed against the cage, preventing Dunbar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valentinovich works on Dunbar's body with a couple of short punches.
Dunbar wants to break free but Valentinovich has control.
Dunbar is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by Valentinovich.
Dunbar has had enough of the clinch but Valentinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Valentinovich controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunbar is trying to push Valentinovich away but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dunbar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Dunbar tries to break free but Valentinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Dunbar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dunbar is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich is controlling him.
Valentinovich tries a knee to the head but Dunbar blocks it.
Dunbar tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentinovich is looking to clinch but Dunbar is avoiding it.
Dunbar fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunbar misses with a right hand
and Valentinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunbar throws a right hand that Valentinovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Valentinovich also avoids with ease.
Dunbar throws a low kick but Valentinovich avoids it.
Dunbar misses with the combination.
Valentinovich is looking to counter punch.
Valentinovich slips a jab and a cross from Dunbar.
#T2##CL#
Valentinovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunbar, pushing him back against the cage.
Dunbar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dunbar missing with knees to the body.
Valentinovich prevents Dunbar from breaking the clinch.
Valentinovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dunbar.
Valentinovich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dunbar up against the cage.
Valentinovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Dunbar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dunbar wants a takedown but no success here.
Zharkov Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waluigi Dunbar.
Valentinovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentinovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunbar's efforts to push away.
Valentinovich controlling the action here for a moment.
Valentinovich prevents Dunbar from breaking the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dunbar wants a takedown.
Dunbar has had enough of the clinch but Valentinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Dunbar is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Valentinovich pulls guard successfully.
Dunbar wants to control from the top but Valentinovich keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valentinovich is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Valentinovich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dunbar is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentinovich stops Dunbar from standing up. #ES2#
Dunbar kicks Valentinovich off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zharkov Valentinovich dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Valentinovich takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Dunbar misses. #TD2#
Dunbar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dunbar thows a huge punch but Valentinovich dodges it nicely.
Valentinovich pushes Dunbar off looking to stand but Dunbar dives back in and keeps control.
Dunbar trying to control from half guard but Valentinovich is working away.
Valentinovich trying to control here.
Waluigi Dunbar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valentinovich tries to kick Dunbar off but Dunbar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunbar wants to control but Valentinovich is keeping him busy.
Dunbar trying to control from Valentinovich's half guard. Valentinovich has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dunbar throwing strikes from guard but Valentinovich blocks nicely. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunbar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valentinovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dunbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentinovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dunbar being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Valentinovich clinches.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dunbar is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Dunbar is trying to break free.#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.
Dunbar wants to get back to striking at distance but Valentinovich won't allow it.
Dunbar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waluigi Dunbar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunbar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunbar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dunbar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentinovich counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Valentinovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunbar wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentinovich.
Dunbar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dunbar tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Dunbar is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Dunbar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dunbar working hard to break the clinch.
Dunbar is trying to break free.#BC#
Valentinovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dunbar is looking to break free of the clinch but Valentinovich has double underhooks.
Dunbar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dunbar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valentinovich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dunbar is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dunbar tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Dunbar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valentinovich keeps control of Dunbar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valentinovich keeps control of Dunbar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valentinovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunbar's efforts to push away.
Zharkov Valentinovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dunbar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dunbar letting Valentinovich take a breather here.
Valentinovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dunbar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zharkov Valentinovich.
I think Valentinovich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zharkov Valentinovich! |
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