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Event:
Pulse 36
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Turner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morinoivcus but Morinoivcus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morinoivcus with the counter takedown but Turner avoids it easily.#TD#
Turner shoots in and bounces Morinoivcus off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Turner trying to control but Morinoivcus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Turner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morinoivcus has his hands on Turner's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
Morinoivcus keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully. #T1#
Morinoivcus wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morinoivcus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morinoivcus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morinoivcus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Turner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turner won't allow Morinoivcus to sweep him here.
Morinoivcus trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Morinoivcus closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the ropes.#TD2#
Morinoivcus jumps into guard, dragging Turner to the mat.
#T2#
Morinoivcus pulls Turner in close to his closed guard and prevents Turner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turner passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB#
Turner is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morinoivcus tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Turner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morinoivcus is concentrating on defense, preventing Turner from advancing position.
Morinoivcus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Turner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morinoivcus is just riding it out for now. Turner eventually gives up the hold.
Morinoivcus is not content to let Turner control the position.#SUB#
Turner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morinoivcus sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Turner is looking for a kimura here.
Morinoivcus is positioning himself well to prevent Turner advancing to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Turner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morinoivcus is just riding it out for now. Turner eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Morinoivcus with the active half guard here but Turner passes nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Morinoivcus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morinoivcus is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Turner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Turner or perhaps it was just good defense by Morinoivcus, which made it look bad.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
so Morinoivcus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Morinoivcus dives into side control.
#REVR#
Morinoivcus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Morinoivcus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is trying to improve his position.
Turner is not content to let Morinoivcus control the position. #T1#
Turner tries to bench press Morinoivcus off him but Morinoivcus keeps the position.
Turner is trying to control Morinoivcus's posture but Morinoivcus avoids it.
Turner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morinoivcus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turner struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Morinoivcus swings around for an armbar but Turner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morinoivcus's guard.
Morinoivcus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morinoivcus wants to stand but Turner is controlling the position.
Morinoivcus wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
Turner postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morinoivcus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Morinoivcus's legs - danger averted.
Morinoivcus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner wants to stand but Morinoivcus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morinoivcus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morinoivcus wants to stand up but Turner is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab by Morinoivcus.#T3#
Morinoivcus shoots in looking for a takedown but Turner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morinoivcus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turner is defended easily by Morinoivcus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Morinoivcus closes the distance and clinches.
Turner tries for a takedown but Morinoivcus manages to get underhooks.
Morinoivcus stops a takedown attempt from Turner.
#BC2#
Morinoivcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Morinoivcus has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Morinoivcus breaks the clinch.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Morinoivcus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turner, pushing him back against the ropes.#T4##TD2#
Turner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Morinoivcus is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Turner to the mat. Turner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Turner has his foot on Morinoivcus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morinoivcus works his way back into a safe position though.
Morinoivcus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Turner is looking for a triangle here but Morinoivcus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morinoivcus controls the position.
Morinoivcus trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Turner's face as Morinoivcus controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Morinoivcus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from Morinoivcus. Morinoivcus gets slowly back to his feet.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Morinoivcus counters by moving into the clinch.
Turner wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Morinoivcus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Turner uses from the top position.
Morinoivcus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morinoivcus keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Turner trying to control but Morinoivcus is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Turner won't allow Morinoivcus to sweep him here. #T1#
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Morinoivcus is retaining full guard.
Morinoivcus working a defensive guard here.
Turner wants to control from the top but Morinoivcus keeps moving.
Morinoivcus 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.
Morinoivcus has Turner pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Morinoivcus has Turner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Turner is trying to drag Morinoivcus to the mat but Morinoivcus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Morinoivcus has clasped his hands together around Turner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Morinoivcus keeps moving and retains side control.
Morinoivcus working away.
Morinoivcus moves into full mount!
Turner can't escape the position.
Stanislav Morinoivcus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Turner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morinoivcus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morinoivcus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morinoivcus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morinoivcus avoids the attempt from Turner to control.
Morinoivcus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Morinoivcus lands with some strikes.
Morinoivcus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turner wants to hold on but Morinoivcus pushes him away.
Morinoivcus controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Turner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turner wants to hold on but Morinoivcus pushes him away.#SUB2#
Morinoivcus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Turner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Turner is trying to control Morinoivcus's posture but Morinoivcus avoids it.
Morinoivcus in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Turner looking for a sweep but Morinoivcus has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanislav Morinoivcus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morinoivcus 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislav Morinoivcus!
Stanislav Morinoivcus took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Pulse 33
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Morinoivcus fails to land with a series of punches.
Skandalaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Morinoivcus moves into the clinch successfully.
Morinoivcus is looking for a takedown.
Morinoivcus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Morinoivcus has a couple of punches blocked by Skandalaki.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skandalaki as Morinoivcus tries to tie him up.
Skandalaki avoiding damage as Morinoivcus throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skandalaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morinoivcus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Skandalaki to keep the fight standing.
Morinoivcus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Skandalaki landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Stanislav Morinoivcus has been cut.
Morinoivcus looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Morinoivcus wants to stall.
Morinoivcus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Skandalaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morinoivcus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Morinoivcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morinoivcus tries to pull guard but Skandalaki won't allow it.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morinoivcus missing with knees to the body.
Morinoivcus has a couple of punches blocked by Skandalaki.
Morinoivcus tries for a takedown but Skandalaki manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skandalaki.
Morinoivcus stalling in the clinch but Skandalaki improves position.
Morinoivcus tries to circle away but Skandalaki has him pinned against the ropes.
Morinoivcus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skandalaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morinoivcus tries to pull guard but Skandalaki won't allow it.
Morinoivcus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Skandalaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Morinoivcus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Morinoivcus with that takedown attempt.
Morinoivcus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skandalaki steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Morinoivcus tries to close the distance and clinch but Skandalaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skandalaki wants to counter with a clinch but Morinoivcus pushes him away.
Morinoivcus misses with a takedown attempt - Skandalaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skandalaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Morinoivcus.
Morinoivcus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skandalaki defends it nicely.
Morinoivcus moves out of the way of the counter high kick from Skandalaki.#T4#
Morinoivcus fails with the takedown
and Skandalaki counters with a thumping low kick.
Morinoivcus looks for a takedown but Skandalaki sprawls well.
Morinoivcus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skandalaki is fending him off so far but Morinoivcus persists. Nope, Skandalaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Morinoivcus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skandalaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Skandalaki's guard now, I'm sure.
Morinoivcus wants to pass the guard but Skandalaki is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Skandalaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanislav Morinoivcus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Morinoivcus is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Morinoivcus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Morinoivcus wants to pass the guard but Skandalaki is keeping the position.
Skandalaki wants to stand but Morinoivcus is controlling the position.
Morinoivcus throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morinoivcus content to stall in guard here.
Morinoivcus working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Morinoivcus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morinoivcus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Skandalaki for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morinoivcus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skandalaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanislav Morinoivcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morinoivcus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gianni Skandalaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Morinoivcus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Morinoivcus wants to control from the top but Skandalaki keeps moving. #T2#
Morinoivcus prevents Skandalaki from getting back to his feet.
Morinoivcus wants to control from the top but Skandalaki keeps moving.
Morinoivcus lands a couple of elbows.
Skandalaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morinoivcus throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morinoivcus trying to control the position from guard on top but Skandalaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morinoivcus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skandalaki swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Morinoivcus tries for a takedown but Skandalaki circles away easily
and Skandalaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morinoivcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Morinoivcus shoots and misses
and Skandalaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Morinoivcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morinoivcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Morinoivcus gets a double leg takedown into Skandalaki's guard.
Stanislav Morinoivcus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morinoivcus won't allow Skandalaki to get back to his feet.
Morinoivcus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Morinoivcus passes Skandalaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morinoivcus throwing shots but Skandalaki is blocking nicely.
Skandalaki tries to kick Morinoivcus off in order to stand up. Morinoivcus Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Skandalaki is not content to let Morinoivcus control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morinoivcus lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Morinoivcus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanislav Morinoivcus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Morinoivcus drives through with a takedown into Skandalaki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Skandalaki is wriggling around but Morinoivcus manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Skandalaki won't allow Morinoivcus to pass to mount.
Skandalaki is not content to let Morinoivcus control the position.
Skandalaki tries to kick Morinoivcus off but Morinoivcus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morinoivcus is pressing down on Skandalaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skandalaki is holding on for now.
Morinoivcus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Skandalaki tries to kick Morinoivcus off but Morinoivcus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Morinoivcus is looking for a kimura here.
Morinoivcus tries to pass to full mount but Skandalaki defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morinoivcus is keen to just control but Skandalaki is a slippery customer.#SU#
Morinoivcus stands up out of the half guard.
Morinoivcus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morinoivcus looks for a takedown but Skandalaki sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Skandalaki misses.
Morinoivcus has his takedown stuffed
and Morinoivcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Morinoivcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morinoivcus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skandalaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Morinoivcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skandalaki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Morinoivcus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skandalaki as he jumps to the side.
Skandalaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Morinoivcus is wise to it.
Stanislav Morinoivcus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Morinoivcus tries for a takedown but Skandalaki circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gianni Skandalaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morinoivcus fails with the takedown.
Skandalaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morinoivcus with a body shot.
Morinoivcus darts in looking for a takedown but Skandalaki gets double underhooks and turns Morinoivcus into the ropes.
Morinoivcus tries for a takedown but Skandalaki circles away easily
and Skandalaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Morinoivcus tries to clinch but Skandalaki is having none of it.
Morinoivcus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skandalaki counters with a body kick.
Skandalaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skandalaki tries to counter with a clinch but Morinoivcus shakes him off and moves away.
Morinoivcus shoots and misses
and Skandalaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morinoivcus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skandalaki counters with a body kick that stops Morinoivcus in his tracks momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morinoivcus tries for a takedown but Skandalaki circles away easily
and Skandalaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Skandalaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skandalaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Skandalaki!
An out of breath Gianni Skandalaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Pulse 30
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Morinoivcus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Westjoin lands with a good body shot.
Westjoin lands with an overhand left.
Morinoivcus tries to clinch up
and Morinoivcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Westjoin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Westjoin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Westjoin lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westjoin swats away the attempt to clinch by Morinoivcus.
Morinoivcus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Westjoin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Morinoivcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Morinoivcus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Westjoin sizes up Morinoivcus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Westjoin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morinoivcus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morinoivcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morinoivcus shoots in but Westjoin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morinoivcus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Westjoin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Westjoin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Morinoivcus is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Westjoin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Westjoin prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Westjoin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Morinoivcus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westjoin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Morinoivcus tries to pull guard but Westjoin forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Morinoivcus looking to throw knees to the head but Westjoin is blocking nicely.
Morinoivcus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Westjoin scores with a shot to the side of Morinoivcus's head.
Oh Morinoivcus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westjoin lands a big right hand that drops Morinoivcus! The killer instinct kicks in and Westjoin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Westjoin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oregano Westjoin!
A very excited looking Oregano Westjoin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Pulse 26
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Heras fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Heras blocks the low kick.
Heras lands a jab-cross combination.
Lance Heras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morinoivcus shoots in looking for a takedown but Heras manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morinoivcus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Heras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morinoivcus as he jumps to the side.
Morinoivcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heras is looking to counter punch.
Heras connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Morinoivcus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heras working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Morinoivcus pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Morinoivcus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morinoivcus pulls Heras in close to prevent any damage.
Heras has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Morinoivcus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heras gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Heras stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Morinoivcus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heras's waist but Heras gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morinoivcus off to one side.
Heras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morinoivcus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heras with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heras tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morinoivcus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heras somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Heras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Heras. #T2#
Morinoivcus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick by Morinoivcus misses
and Heras counters with a series of strikes. Morinoivcus will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Heras with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Morinoivcus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Heras is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Morinoivcus dives into side control.
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!#REVR#
Heras takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Morinoivcus tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Morinoivcus working the head with strikes.
Morinoivcus trying to control the position but Heras is working away.
Heras is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Morinoivcus is controlling him well.
Heras on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Morinoivcus advances nicely into full mount.
Morinoivcus working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Heras defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Morinoivcus.
Morinoivcus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Heras is trying to escape the mount.
Morinoivcus content just to control the position here.
Morinoivcus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morinoivcus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morinoivcus working Heras over with strikes here.
Heras is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morinoivcus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Heras tries to reverse the position but Morinoivcus maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Morinoivcus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Heras scores with a punch to the head.
Heras shoots for a double leg takedown but Morinoivcus sprawls well. He's pushed Heras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heras sets himself, and Morinoivcus steps forward looking for the clinch! Heras avoids it this time.
Heras throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Morinoivcus moves into the clinch.#BC#
Heras manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Morinoivcus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morinoivcus looking for a takedown.
Morinoivcus jumps guard but Heras stands there with Morinoivcus around his waist. Morinoivcus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Morinoivcus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Morinoivcus manages to end up in side control.
Heras tries to improve position but can't.
Morinoivcus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Heras tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morinoivcus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heras knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morinoivcus on the ground.#T1#
Morinoivcus lands a nice forearm strike.
Heras is trying to improve his position.
Morinoivcus wants to stand but Heras is controlling his arm.
Heras takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Morinoivcus works to advance to full mount. Heras defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Morinoivcus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Morinoivcus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Morinoivcus is landing with some decent strikes but Heras is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2##SUB2#
Morinoivcus is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Heras is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Heras flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Morinoivcus anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Heras and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Morinoivcus slips an arm under Heras chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Morinoivcus has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Morinoivcus is squeezing on Heras like an anaconda would it's prey. Heras fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stanislav Morinoivcus!
Stanislav Morinoivcus opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Pulse 20
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Morinoivcus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bidam.
Bidam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morinoivcus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bidam works Morinoivcus's body with a nice hook.
Bidam throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Stanislav Morinoivcus has been cut.
Bidam cracks a nice hook into Morinoivcus's ribs.
Bidam has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Morinoivcus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bidam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bidam goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bidam throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Morinoivcus's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Bidam dives in looking to finish as Morinoivcus flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Bidam's strikes! Bidam is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Morinoivcus's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Morinoivcus was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hwoarang Bidam!
In his post fight interview, Hwoarang Bidam started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Pulse 16
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Morinoivcus closes the distance and clinches.
Morinoivcus is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Taylor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morinoivcus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morinoivcus has Taylor pushed against the ropes.
Morinoivcus digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Morinoivcus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Taylor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Taylor is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Morinoivcus off. It looks like it's working - Morinoivcus slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Taylor displaying calm under pressure there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morinoivcus leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morinoivcus is looking for the big counter here.
Taylor dives in and grabs Morinoivcus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morinoivcus pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morinoivcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Morinoivcus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.#ES#
Taylor wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into Morinoivcus's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morinoivcus striking off his back but it's not causing Taylor any problems. #SUB#
Taylor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taylor forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morinoivcus can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Morinoivcus defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Morinoivcus trying to control but Taylor postures up.
Morinoivcus is trying to get back to full guard.
Morinoivcus 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.#SUB#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morinoivcus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Morinoivcus defending well. #SUB#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Morinoivcus is defending well.
Morinoivcus wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Taylor is working for a kimura but Morinoivcus is defending it quite comfortably.
Morinoivcus is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
Taylor stops Morinoivcus from getting back to his feet.
Morinoivcus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Morinoivcus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morinoivcus trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Taylor works his way into side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Taylor has hold of Morinoivcus's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Morinoivcus seems comfortable defending it but Taylor has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Morinoivcus is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Morinoivcus is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Taylor couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Taylor!
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