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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FCL - 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Calvin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Calvin lands an elbow.
Calvin trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Calvin grinds an elbow into Volkov's temple.
Volkov tries to escape but Calvin is in control.
Calvin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Volkov down.
Calvin cracks Volkov with a big elbow.
Volkov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Calvin connects with a decent elbow.
Calvin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#Volkov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big shot lands for Calvin! That's hurt Volkov! Will he recover? Calvin fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Calvin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Walsh lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Kovalev has been cut.
Kovalev looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Walsh slaps away a takedown attempt from Kovalev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Walsh instigates a clinch.
Kovalev wants to take the fight to the mat but Walsh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kovalev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Walsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walsh leaves Kovalev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kovalev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kovalev - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darcy Walsh!
Post fight, an emotional Darcy Walsh said 'We out here adlay cmon now. Representing the fingle adlay someone sign me up.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Abdulayev gets a double leg takedown into Kovalev's guard.
Kovalev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdulayev controls the pace.
Abdulayev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Abdulayev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulayev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kovalev's face as Abdulayev controls the position.
Abdulayev wants to stand but Kovalev is controlling his arm.
Kovalev seems a little lost for a moment, as Abdulayev dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Abdulayev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abdulayev takes a little break here. Kovalev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Abdulayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kovalev keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Abdulayev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kovalev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kovalev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Kovalev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abdulayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdulayev, not yet. #SUB#
Kovalev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdulayev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kovalev has managed to get both his arms back between Abdulayev's legs - danger averted.
Kovalev with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Abdulayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kovalev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kovalev throwing strikes from guard but Abdulayev blocks nicely.
Kovalev is working Abdulayev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kovalev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kovalev throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kovalev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abdulayev seems keen to control Kovalev's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abdulayev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Abdulayev is breathing heavily.
Kovalev is trying to keep Abdulayev in close.
Abdulayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovalev trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Said Abdulayev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Kovalev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Abdulayev was covering up waiting for the punch and Kovalev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Abdulayev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Abdulayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Said Abdulayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdulayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev working some strikes from top position.
Abdulayev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abdulayev is looking to stand up but Kovalev isn't so interested in that idea.
Kovalev being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Kovalev throwing strikes but missing.
Kovalev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kovalev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abdulayev wants to sweep here but Kovalev controlling him for the moment.
Kovalev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovalev throws a strike but Abdulayev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Abdulayev content to stall in guard here.
Abdulayev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovalev is retaining full guard. #T2#
Abdulayev controlling from the top position.
Kovalev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Abdulayev is pushing down on Kovalev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kovalev is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdulayev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abdulayev wants to pass to mount but Kovalev is defending the position. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abdulayev in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kovalev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Abdulayev quickly recovers to half guard.
Abdulayev is positioning himself well to prevent Kovalev advancing to mount.
Kovalev thows a huge punch but Abdulayev dodges it nicely.
Abdulayev trying to control from the bottom.
Abdulayev is trying to stand back up but Kovalev is controlling him
#T4#
Kovalev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kovalev lands with a punch from half guard.
Kovalev winds up and cracks Abdulayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abdulayev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Abdulayev has hold of Kovalev's hands but Kovalev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kovalev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kovalev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kovalev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdulayev's head.
Kovalev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovalev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kovalev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Abdulayev looks for a takedown but Kovalev sprawls well.#TD2#
Kovalev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Abdulayev wants to control but Kovalev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kovalev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abdulayev moves into full guard.
Kovalev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalev throws an elbow that misses. Abdulayev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kovalev's guard. Nice move by Abdulayev!#REVR#
Abdulayev is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Abdulayev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovalev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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.
Kovalev being controlled here, momentarily.
Abdulayev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Kovalev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abdulayev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Kovalev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abdulayev to the ground. Kovalev is now in Abdulayev's guard.
Abdulayev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kovalev is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Abdulayev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T4#
Abdulayev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abdulayev not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovalev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdulayev is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Said Abdulayev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdulayev 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Said Abdulayev!
Said Abdulayev spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
IFMMA 3: Uprising
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Chambers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Margumedovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Margumedovic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chambers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Margumedovic, into his guard. #REVB#
Margumedovic keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Chambers stands up and waves to Margumedovic to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margumedovic moves in looking to clinch but Chambers pushes him off.#TD#
Chambers gets caught napping as Margumedovic dives in and scores a takedown. Chambers manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Margumedovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chambers dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Chambers trying to control but Margumedovic is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chambers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chambers looking to pass the guard.
Margumedovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chambers looking to sit in guard and control but Margumedovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chambers tries to strike from the bottom.
#ES2#
Chambers wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Chambers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##TD2#
Chambers jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Margumedovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Chambers is looking to advance position but Margumedovic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chambers regains half guard.
Margumedovic prevents Chambers from standing back up.
Chambers tries to roll over but Margumedovic keeps him under control.#SUB#
Margumedovic is looking for a kimura but Chambers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Margumedovic to get the leverage. #SUB#
Margumedovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chambers wants to improve his position but Margumedovic is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Margumedovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chambers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Margumedovic.
Margumedovic is breathing heavily.
Chambers is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Margumedovic is looking for a kimura but Chambers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Margumedovic to get the leverage. #SUB#
Margumedovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chambers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Margumedovic. #SUB#
Margumedovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chambers has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chambers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Margumedovic is working for a kimura here but Chambers manages to reverse the position and he's now in Margumedovic's guard.
Margumedovic keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
Chambers controlling from the top position.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Margumedovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Chambers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Margumedovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Margumedovic. No joy for Chambers on that attempt.
Chambers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Margumedovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chambers somewhat.#TD#
Margumedovic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Margumedovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chambers defends it well. #SUB#
Margumedovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Chambers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Margumedovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chambers is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Chambers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chambers 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.
Chambers controls Margumedovic momentarily but Margumedovic frees himself. #SUB#
Margumedovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chambers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chambers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chambers! #REVB#
Chambers trying to control the action but Margumedovic is working from the bottom.
Chambers throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Margumedovic is not content to let Chambers control the position.
Chambers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chambers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chambers wants to control but Margumedovic is keeping him busy. #T3#
Chambers tries to move to mount but Margumedovic blocks the move with his legs.
Chambers throws a strike aimed at the side of Margumedovic's head but Margumedovic avoids it well.
Chambers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Margumedovic keeps working. #SU2#
Chambers decides to stand back up. Chambers steps back and let's Margumedovic get back to his feet.
Margumedovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chambers.
Islam Margumedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Chambers.
Chambers swats away the attempt to clinch by Margumedovic.
Chambers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Margumedovic.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chambers goes for a double leg but Margumedovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Margumedovic continues to drive forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Margumedovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Margumedovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Margumedovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chambers circles away.
Chambers tries to bum rush Margumedovic with a series of wild strikes but Margumedovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chambers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Margumedovic's waist but Margumedovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chambers off to one side.
Chambers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Margumedovic closes the distance and clinches up with Chambers, looking for a takedown. Margumedovic pushes Chambers against the cage but Chambers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Margumedovic moves out of range as Chambers strikes.
Chambers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Margumedovic swivels and escapes.
Margumedovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chambers as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chambers tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Chambers forces Margumedovic back against the cage and clinches.
Margumedovic is trying to pull guard but Chambers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chambers tries to break the clinch but Margumedovic is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Chambers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Chambers darts in and clinches Margumedovic up against the cage.
Margumedovic is trying to pull guard but Chambers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Margumedovic tries to pull guard but Chambers holds him up against the cage and eventually Margumedovic drops back down to his feet.
Margumedovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chambers just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Margumedovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margumedovic jumps guard but Chambers stands there with Margumedovic around his waist. Margumedovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chambers digs a right hand into Margumedovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Margumedovic's gas tank.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Margumedovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Margumedovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Margumedovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Chambers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chambers drives through and clinches with Margumedovic against the cage.
Margumedovic fails to pull guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Chambers.
#T1#
Chambers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Margumedovic after a bit of a struggle.
Chambers avoiding damage.
Chambers lands a right hand. #BC2#
Chambers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Margumedovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chambers as he avoids it easily.
Chambers throws a fast counter high kick but Margumedovic manages to duck under it in time.
Nice takedown defense from Margumedovic. No joy for Chambers on that attempt. #TD2#
Margumedovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chambers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chambers trying to control but Margumedovic is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chambers wants to stand and escape but instead Margumedovic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chambers is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Margumedovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Margumedovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Margumedovic keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
Alex Chambers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chambers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Margumedovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chambers postures up in Margumedovic's guard and throws a big left but Margumedovic blocks it.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Margumedovic keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Chambers.
Chambers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Chambers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chambers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Chambers!
In his post fight interview, Alex Chambers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Speagle drives through and clinches with Kovalev against the cage.
#TD#
Speagle successfully pulls guard.
Speagle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kovalev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Speagle is fighting to break Kovalev's control of his arms but Kovalev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Speagle wants to control from the top but Kovalev keeps moving.
Kovalev wants to get back to his feet but Speagle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speagle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kovalev keeping moving, preventing Speagle from controlling successfully. #T1#
Speagle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speagle pushing down on Kovalev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kovalev is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Speagle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kovalev defending well though.
Kovalev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Speagle.
Kovalev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Speagle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Speagle is trying to control. Kovalev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Speagle throwing shots but Kovalev is blocking nicely.
Kovalev is refusing to be controlled, as Speagle sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Speagle misses with a takedown attempt - Kovalev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Speagle scores with a three punch combo!
Speagle has a takedown stuffed.
Kovalev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3##CL#
Speagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kovalev, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Speagle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kovalev can't fight it off and eventually Speagle manages to take the fight to the floor. Kovalev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kovalev is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalev wants to sweep here but Speagle controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Speagle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovalev is keeping the position for now.
Speagle trying to move into half guard but instead Kovalev has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kovalev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kovalev landing some decent shots from guard.
Kovalev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kovalev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Speagle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kovalev has managed to get both his arms back between Speagle's legs - danger averted.
Kovalev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kovalev landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Speagle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kovalev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Speagle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kovalev somewhat.#CL#
Speagle clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Speagle manages to break the clinch.
Kovalev has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kovalev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Speagle quickly recovers to half guard.
Speagle makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kovalev fails with a takedown attempt.
Spike Speagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kovalev.#T1#
Speagle shoots in but no luck this time.
Speagle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovalev can do to turn this around?
Kovalev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Speagle connects with the punch.
Speagle is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Speagle is defended easily by Kovalev.
Speagle shoots in for a takedown but Kovalev shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Kovalev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Speagle's half guard.
Kovalev working Speagle over with strikes. #ROC2#Speagle is rocked!#T2#
Kovalev lands a big elbow - Speagle is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kovalev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kovalev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Kovalev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Francis!
Kovalev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Francis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Kovalev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Francis gets back to half guard.
Kovalev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kovalev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Francis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kovalev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Francis on the ground.
Kovalev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Francis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kovalev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Francis is looking to escape.#ES2#
Francis has one foot on Kovalev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis throws a hook but Kovalev avoids it easily.
Francis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kovalev looking to score a takedown here. Francis is defending well but Kovalev drives through and ends up in Francis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Francis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kovalev postures up.
Kovalev is in close to Francis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kovalev is looking to work some ground and pound but Francis has wrist control.
Kovalev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Francis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kovalev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kovalev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kovalev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovalev throwing strikes but missing.
Francis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovalev.
Kovalev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kovalev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Francis is rocked!
Kovalev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Francis is still in real trouble! Can Kovalev finish him?
Kovalev postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Francis covers up, he's hurt! Kovalev keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kovalev and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kovalev can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kovalev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Boy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Volkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Boy finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Boy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Volkov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Boy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Volkov pulls down on the head and he's put Boy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikolai Volkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Margumedovic fails with the takedown.
Margumedovic is looking to clinch.
Margumedovic tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Hayden moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hayden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Margumedovic fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Hayden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hayden lands a hook that snaps the head of Margumedovic backwards. #TD2#
Hayden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hayden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Margumedovic trying to hold on to Hayden's head to control him but Hayden postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hayden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Hayden wants to free his trapped foot but Margumedovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hayden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hayden slows the pace down in half guard.
Margumedovic trying to control but Hayden postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Margumedovic is looking for a sweep. Hayden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hayden is looking for a kimura here.
Margumedovic won't allow Hayden to pass to mount.
Hayden sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Hayden drives through and clinches with Margumedovic against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayden can't get the takedown.
Hayden tries to pull guard but Margumedovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Hayden drops back down to his feet.
Hayden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Margumedovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islam Margumedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Hayden.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Margumedovic is defended easily by Hayden.#T4#
Margumedovic misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Hayden counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Margumedovic pulls guard. #SUB#
Margumedovic pushes a forearm under Hayden's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hayden is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Margumedovic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Volkov clinches with his opponent.
Volkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Volkov keeps control of Ellis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Ellis manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Volkov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Ellis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ellis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ellis looks for a takedown but Volkov sprawls well.
Ellis misses with a takedown #CL#
and Volkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov is trying to drag Ellis to the mat but Ellis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Ellis breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Volkov pulls guard.
Ellis wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov pulls Ellis in close to his closed guard and prevents Ellis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ellis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Volkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Volkov has a closed guard, preventing Ellis from standing up. #T2#
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Ellis wants to stand but Volkov is controlling his posture from full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Volkov wants to stand and escape but Ellis is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ellis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Volkov pushes Ellis up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ellis backwards. #T3##TD#
Volkov jumps guard.
Ellis stops Volkov from standing up.
Volkov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ellis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ellis wants to get up but he can't break Volkov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ellis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ellis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Volkov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ellis, into his guard. #REVR#
Volkov content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Volkov postures up.
Volkov wants to get up but he can't break Ellis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Volkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Volkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ellis misses with a kick to the body
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Ellis fails with the takedown
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ellis, which made it look bad.
Ellis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Volkov is fending him off so far but Ellis persists. Nope, Volkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikolai Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of London Ellis.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volkov but Volkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Ellis looks to move away, Volkov throws a big counter combo but Ellis just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ellis or perhaps it was just good defense by Volkov, which made it look bad.
Ellis tries for a takedown but Volkov circles away easily
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##TD#
Volkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ellis was covering up waiting for the punch and Volkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Volkov is stalling in the full guard.
Ellis wants to sweep here but Volkov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Volkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Ellis trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ellis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ellis thinking.
Ellis tries for a takedown but Volkov circles away easily
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Volkov pushes Ellis up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Volkov jumps guard.
Ellis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ellis tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard. #T4#
Ellis trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov pulls Ellis in close to his closed guard and prevents Ellis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Volkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellis wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Volkov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Volkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ellis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ellis is being controlled here.
Ellis looking for a sweep but Volkov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Volkov controlling from mount.
Ellis is looking to improve his position but Volkov isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov avoids the attempt from Ellis to control.
Volkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Ellis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Volkov content just to control the position here.
Ellis tries to hold on but Volkov pushes him away.
Volkov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ellis to take his back!
Ellis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Volkov.
Ellis is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Ellis wants to control his opponent's hands but Volkov gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Ellis right now.
Ellis is trying to break free.
Volkov biding his time, controlling Ellis.
Ellis trying to control the hands but Volkov won't let him.
I would not like to be Ellis right now.
#T3#
Volkov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ellis tries to break free.
Ellis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ellis is trying to stand back up.
Ellis breaks Volkov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellis is fighting to break Volkov's control of his arms but Volkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
London Ellis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Volkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown but Kadyrovich shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Kadyrovich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Doumbe on his heels. He'll look to pass Doumbe's guard now, I'm sure.
Doumbe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kadyrovich jumps guard but Doumbe stands there with Kadyrovich around his waist. Kadyrovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doumbe stops a takedown attempt from Kadyrovich.
Kadyrovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Cedric Doumbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramzan Kadyrovich.
Doumbe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kadyrovich is pressed up against the cage. Doumbe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kadyrovich down to the mat. Kadyrovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Doumbe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kadyrovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doumbe somewhat.
Kadyrovich unleashes a big counter combination but Doumbe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Doumbe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##TD2#
Kadyrovich dives in and scores a takedown into Doumbe's guard.
Doumbe pushes Kadyrovich off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Kadyrovich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doumbe did well to prevent Kadyrovich getting side control.
Doumbe kicks off Kadyrovich and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doumbe wants to clinch#TD2#
and Kadyrovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Doumbe seems keen to control Kadyrovich's posture.
Kadyrovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doumbe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Doumbe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kadyrovich trying to control from the bottom.
Doumbe slows the pace down in half guard.
Kadyrovich tries to roll over but Doumbe keeps him under control.
Doumbe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Kadyrovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doumbe is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Doumbe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kadyrovich is looking to improve his position.
Doumbe wants to free his trapped foot but Kadyrovich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doumbe performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Doumbe is trying to control. Kadyrovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kadyrovich trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doumbe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kadyrovich defends it nicely.#TD2#
Kadyrovich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doumbe is defending against the submission attempts here by Kadyrovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Doumbe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Doumbe. #CUT#It looks like Ramzan Kadyrovich has been cut.#TD2#
Kadyrovich gets a takedown into half guard.
Cedric Doumbe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kadyrovich is working for a kimura here but Doumbe manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kadyrovich's guard.
Kadyrovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadyrovich is pulling down on Doumbe's head to control his posture.
Doumbe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kadyrovich can do to turn this around?
Doumbe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Doumbe trying to control but Kadyrovich is working from the bottom.
Doumbe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doumbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kadyrovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doumbe is looking to stand up but Kadyrovich won't let him.
Doumbe prevents Kadyrovich from getting back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kadyrovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doumbe.
Kadyrovich wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kadyrovich leaves Doumbe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kadyrovich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Kadyrovich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Doumbe's guard.
Doumbe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kadyrovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Kadyrovich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Doumbe quickly recovers to half guard.
Doumbe kicks off Kadyrovich and gets to his feet.
Doumbe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kadyrovich only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Doumbe.
Doumbe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kadyrovich shoots for a takedown but Doumbe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Doumbe tries to counter with a takedown but Kadyrovich is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Kadyrovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Doumbe manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doumbe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doumbe moves in looking to clinch but Kadyrovich pushes him off.
Doumbe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4##TD2#
Kadyrovich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kadyrovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kadyrovich is trying to work for a kimura but Doumbe is defending well.
#ES#
Doumbe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kadyrovich is on him like a limpet, forcing Doumbe back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Doumbe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ramzan Kadyrovich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kadyrovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Kadyrovich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kadyrovich tries to stand but Doumbe is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Kadyrovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kadyrovich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doumbe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kadyrovich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Doumbe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kadyrovich but great work by Doumbe.#T1##SU#
Doumbe stands up.
Doumbe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doumbe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kadyrovich circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Doumbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doumbe goes for a double leg but Kadyrovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kadyrovich continues to drive forward.
Kadyrovich is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doumbe gets through Kadyrovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doumbe tries to score a body lock takedown but Kadyrovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kadyrovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doumbe.
#T2##BC#
Doumbe manages to break the clinch.
Kadyrovich walks into a straight right hand from Doumbe.#TD2#
Kadyrovich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kadyrovich wants to stand but Doumbe has his arm trapped.
Doumbe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kadyrovich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kadyrovich is trying to work for a kimura but Doumbe is defending well.
Kadyrovich trying to pass the guard but Doumbe defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Kadyrovich is trying to work for a kimura but Doumbe is defending well.
Kadyrovich tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Doumbe is pressing down on Kadyrovich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kadyrovich wants to stand and escape but instead Doumbe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doumbe tries to stand but Kadyrovich is controlling from the bottom.
Doumbe throws a big right hand that misses.
Kadyrovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Doumbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kadyrovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doumbe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramzan Kadyrovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cedric Doumbe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doumbe won't allow Kadyrovich to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Doumbe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doumbe 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Doumbe! |
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