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Event:
SPFC 3
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Williano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuleshov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Williano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuleshov.
As Williano tries to get set, Kuleshov tries to push him back and clinch up but Williano manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Kuleshov closes the distance and clinches.
Williano keeps control of Kuleshov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuleshov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williano.
Kuleshov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuleshov taking a breather.
Williano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuleshov after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Kuleshov tries to score a body lock takedown but Williano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Williano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williano misses with a head kick.
Kuleshov fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Kuleshov pushes Williano up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuleshov tries for a takedown but Williano manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Kuleshov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Williano breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kuleshov moves into range and clinches up with Williano.
Kuleshov taking a breather.#T2##BC#
Kuleshov breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Kuleshov.
Kuleshov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Williano tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Kuleshov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Williano gets control of Kuleshov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Williano controls Kuleshov momentarily but Kuleshov frees himself.
Kuleshov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williano controlling Kuleshov's posture. #T3#
Kuleshov is stalling in the full guard.
Kuleshov wants to control from the top but Williano keeps moving.
Williano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuleshov is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU#
Kuleshov gets to his feet - Williano follows without any prompting.
Kuleshov darts in looking for a takedown but Williano gets double underhooks and turns Kuleshov into the cage.
Williano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williano connects with a right hand. Kuleshov shakes it off.
Kuleshov tries to clinch up but Williano circles away and keeps his distance.
Williano unleashes a big counter combination but Kuleshov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Kuleshov clinches.
Kuleshov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuleshov tries to pull guard but Williano won't allow it.
Kuleshov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williano walks away with a smile on his face. Kuleshov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexei Kuleshov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuleshov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuleshov wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuleshov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuleshov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williano throws a counter combo.
Kuleshov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reegiano Williano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Williano looks to throw the jab but Kuleshov is out of range.
Kuleshov is looking to counter the offense by Williano and move into the clinch.
Kuleshov tries to clinch up but Williano circles away and keeps his distance.
Williano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuleshov circles away quickly and effectively.
Williano shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuleshov tries to sprawl out of it but Williano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuleshov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuleshov sprawls well. Kuleshov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williano gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuleshov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williano sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williano shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuleshov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexei Kuleshov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reegiano Williano.
Williano throws a sloppy head kick and Kuleshov moves out of range easily.
Kuleshov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williano.
Williano is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Kuleshov has managed to clinch.
Williano has a couple of punches blocked by Kuleshov.
Kuleshov wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Kuleshov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Williano uses from the top position.
Kuleshov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuleshov, not yet.
Kuleshov has a closed guard, preventing Williano from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuleshov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williano's guard. #REVR#
Kuleshov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Kuleshov stopping the sweep attempt from Williano.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williano has a closed guard, preventing Kuleshov from standing up.
Kuleshov preventing the sweep.
Kuleshov wants to pass the guard but Williano is keeping the position.
Kuleshov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuleshov trying to control the position from guard on top but Williano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuleshov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuleshov controls the pace.#T3#
Kuleshov wants to control from the top but Williano keeps moving.
Kuleshov wants to stand but Williano has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuleshov connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Reegiano Williano has been cut.
Williano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williano is defended easily by Kuleshov.#CL#
Kuleshov closes the distance and pushes Williano back into the cage.#T4#
Kuleshov misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Kuleshov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Williano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williano wants to control from the top but Kuleshov keeps moving.
Kuleshov is looking to stand up but Williano isn't so interested in that idea.
Williano wants to get up but he can't break Kuleshov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuleshov keeping moving, preventing Williano from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Williano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Kuleshov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reegiano Williano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Williano misses.
Kuleshov throwing a counter right hand but Williano manages to avoid it.
Kuleshov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuleshov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuleshov wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuleshov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuleshov tries to clinch up.
Williano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williano throws a right and a left that Kuleshov avoids nicely.
Kuleshov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williano.
#T1##CL2#
Williano moves into the clinch.
Williano jumps guard but Kuleshov stands there with Williano around his waist. Williano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuleshov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williano is working for takedown but Kuleshov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexei Kuleshov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reegiano Williano.
Kuleshov is trying to pull guard but Williano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuleshov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williano after a bit of a struggle.
Kuleshov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuleshov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuleshov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Kuleshov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuleshovs head.
Kuleshov letting Williano take a breather here.
Williano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuleshov to keep the fight standing.
Kuleshov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuleshov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Williano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williano dives in and grabs Kuleshov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuleshov pushes down on Williano's head and hops out.
Williano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Williano scores with a nice strike.
Williano has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Williano shoots in and drives through. Kuleshov sprawls well.
Williano leaves Kuleshov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuleshov doesn't manage to clinch there - Williano circles away.
Kuleshov slaps away a takedown attempt from Williano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuleshov scores with a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuleshov or perhaps it was just good defense by Williano, which made it look bad. #T4#
Williano needs to keep his hands up - Kuleshov had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Kuleshov clinches up against the cage.
Kuleshov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williano walks away with a smile on his face. Kuleshov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuleshov tries to clinch there but Williano circles away.
Williano misses with a takedown attempt - Kuleshov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuleshov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuleshov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Kuleshov moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reegiano Williano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williano 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reegiano Williano!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Reegiano Williano waved his t-shirt featuring Shinobi's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuleshov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arshavin swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Arshavin closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arshavin.
Kuleshov wants to take the fight to the mat but Arshavin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Arshavin breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Arshavin forces Kuleshov back against the cage and clinches.
Kuleshov misses with a knee strike.
Arshavin misses with a knee to the head.
Kuleshov struggles to land a body shot inside as Arshavin controls his hands.
Arshavin is pushing Kuleshov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuleshov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Arshavin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1#
Arshavin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuleshov is retaining full guard.
Kuleshov controls Arshavin momentarily but Arshavin frees himself.
Arshavin wants to control from the top but Kuleshov keeps moving. #SU2#
Arshavin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kuleshov, up you get!
Kuleshov checks a low kick from Arshavin.
Kuleshov misses with a two punch combination.
Arshavin with the counter takedown but Kuleshov avoids it easily.
Kuleshov leaves Arshavin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuleshov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuleshov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuleshov goes for a double leg but Arshavin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arshavin continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Kuleshov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuleshov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arshavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuleshov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arshavin circles away quickly and effectively.
Arshavin with the counter takedown but Kuleshov avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Arshavin.
Kuleshov is breathing heavily.
Kuleshov looks to score with a jab to the body but Arshavin is just out of range.#TD2#
Arshavin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kuleshov!
Arshavin is staying tight to Kuleshov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Arshavin stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Kuleshov looks to land a combination but Arshavin avoids it well.
And Arshavin responds with a good body kick, but Kuleshov manages to step out the way in time.
Nice sprawl there from Kuleshov as Arshavin shoots in.#CL2#
Arshavin clinches up with Kuleshov and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuleshov. #BC2#
Arshavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arshavin.
Kuleshov scores with a jab. Arshavin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arshavin shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuleshov sprawls well. He's pushed Arshavin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Arshavin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Arshavin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arshavin throwing shots but Kuleshov is blocking nicely. #SU2#
Arshavin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Arshavin moves into the clinch.
Arshavin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuleshov smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arshavin has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Kuleshov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Arshavin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Arshavin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuleshov pushes Arshavin off but Arshavin dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Arshavin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuleshov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Arshavin has hold of Kuleshov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kuleshov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Arshavin cranks the arm and Kuleshov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kuleshov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Zlatan Arshavin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuleshov misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Kuleshov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Garner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuleshov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuleshov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuleshov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Garner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuleshov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuleshov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kuleshov has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Garner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Garner looking for submissions off his back.
Garner won't allow Kuleshov to pass to mount.
Kuleshov moves into full mount! Garner won't be happy about that!
Kuleshov controlling from mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garner can't escape the position.
Kuleshov content just to control the position here.
Garner swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Garner is trying to escape the mount.
Kuleshov unloads with some shots from mount but Garner bucks and avoids them well.
Kuleshov unloads with some shots from mount but Garner bucks and avoids them well.
Kuleshov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garner throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3#
Garner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuleshov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garner is looking to get to half guard.
Garner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kuleshov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kuleshov controlling his opponent. #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.
Garner is working to get back to half guard.
Kuleshov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Garner because Kuleshov loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garner regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuleshov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuleshov wants to pass to mount but Garner is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Garner looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Kuleshov dominated that round.
That's time! Garner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Kuleshov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kuleshov stays in close to Garner's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Garner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuleshov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuleshov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuleshov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Garner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kuleshov uses it to pass to side control.
Garner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Garner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuleshov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuleshov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Garner tries to bench press Kuleshov off him but Kuleshov keeps the position.
Garner is working hard here to advance position.
Kuleshov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garner is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuleshov is staying tight to Garner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kuleshov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The strikes coming from Kuleshov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Garner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuleshov takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Garner to pass into mount. #T3#
Kuleshov controlling the pace for now.
Kuleshov misses with a head shot.
Kuleshov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Garner because Kuleshov loaded up on that one.
Garner is looking to improve his position but Kuleshov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuleshov throwing strikes here but Garner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Garner is looking to improve his position but Kuleshov isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Kuleshov controlling his opponent.
Garner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kuleshov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kuleshov controlling from the full mount.
Garner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alexei Kuleshov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kuleshov working for a guillotine from mount but Garner is in no mood to give up.
Kuleshov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Kuleshov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kuleshov scores with a takedown into Garner's guard.#SUB#
Garner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuleshov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Garner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuleshov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuleshov has managed to get both his arms back between Garner's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Garner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Garner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Kuleshov stands up and waves to Garner to follow him. #TD2#
Kuleshov gets a double leg takedown into Garner's guard.
Garner is wriggling around but Kuleshov manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVR#
Kuleshov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kuleshov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Garner looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kuleshov passes into side control!
Garner misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T3##SU2#
Kuleshov decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Garner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuleshov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Garner working for a triangle but Kuleshov defends it easily.
#SUB#
Garner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuleshov defends well.#T4#
Kuleshov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuleshov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Garner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuleshov passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Kuleshov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuleshov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Kuleshov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kuleshov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Talley was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuleshov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuleshov won't allow Talley to get back to his feet.
Kuleshov trying to control the position from guard on top but Talley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talley trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Talley is looking for a triangle but Kuleshov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Talley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Talley wants to stand up but Kuleshov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuleshov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuleshov has managed to get both his arms back between Talley's legs - danger averted.
Talley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuleshov is one step ahead there.
Talley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Talley throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Talley looking to control.
Kuleshov content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kuleshov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Talley is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Talley is not content to let Kuleshov control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kuleshov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Talley wants to get back to his feet.
Talley tries to get to full guard but Kuleshov has control of the leg.
Talley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Talley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuleshov is controlling him.
Kuleshov won't allow Talley to sweep him here. #T3#
Kuleshov stays in close to Talley's body and controls the position.
Talley wants to stand up but Kuleshov is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Talley is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kuleshov working a defensive guard here.
Kuleshov wants to stand up but Talley is controlling him.
Talley stays in close to Kuleshov's body and controls the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Talley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuleshov for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Talley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick from Talley lands but Kuleshov takes it in his stride.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Kuleshov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Talley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Greg Talley will probably get the nod.
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#
Talley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuleshov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Talley tries to clinch up
letting Kuleshov counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Talley is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Greg Talley has been cut.#CL2#
Kuleshov forces Talley back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Talley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Kuleshov breaks from the clinch.
Talley seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Kuleshov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Talley's guard.
Kuleshov looking to sit in guard and control but Talley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kuleshov working for a triangle but Talley defends it easily.
Talley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Talley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuleshov is proving hard to escape from.
Talley is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuleshov has wrist control.#SU#
Talley gets to his feet. Kuleshov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Talley shoots in and gets a takedown into Kuleshov's guard.
Kuleshov being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Talley wants to get up but he can't break Kuleshov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Talley prevents Kuleshov from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Kuleshov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Talley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kuleshov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kuleshov manages to end up in side control.
Talley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SU2#
Kuleshov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Talley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuleshov as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Kuleshov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Talley wants to control but Kuleshov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuleshov blocks the strikes from Talley.
Talley pushes Kuleshov off looking to stand but Kuleshov dives back in and keeps control.
Talley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Talley is trying to stand up here but Kuleshov is controlling him well. #T4#
Talley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuleshov. #ES#
Talley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Kuleshov feints and as Talley raises his hands in defense, Kuleshov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuleshov stops Talley from standing up.
Talley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Talley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuleshov trying to control but Talley is working from the bottom.
Kuleshov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Talley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greg Talley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Talley wants to stand but Kuleshov is controlling the position.
Kuleshov wants to control from the top but Talley keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexei Kuleshov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Greg Talley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kuleshov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Talley did well to prevent Kuleshov getting side control.
Talley is looking to escape.
Kuleshov works his way into full mount!
Talley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Talley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuleshov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Talley has picked Kuleshov up and slammed him! Kuleshov can't keep hold of the triangle and Talley manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Talley wants to control but Kuleshov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Talley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Talley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuleshov tries to escape but Talley is in control.
Kuleshov is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kuleshov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Talley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Talley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuleshov wants to get back to his feet but Talley is dominant here and he's now got Kuleshov's back!
You can see the frustration on Kuleshov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Talley has good solid back control here. #T3#
Kuleshov is trying to get back to his feet but Talley has full control of the position and if anything, Kuleshov has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Kuleshov 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 Talley off. It looks like it's working - Talley slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Kuleshov displaying calm under pressure there.
Talley tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Kuleshov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kuleshov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Talley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kuleshov.
Talley wants to control but Kuleshov postures up.#SU2#
Kuleshov stands up and beckons Talley to his feet.
Kuleshov throws a series of punches but Talley avoids them all with ease.
Talley tries to counter by clinching up but Kuleshov breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuleshov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Talley lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kuleshov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Kuleshov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Kuleshov kicks Talley off and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Kuleshov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuleshov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Kuleshov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 610 Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Young shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuleshov tries to sprawl out of it but Young keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuleshov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuleshov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young throws a nice head kick!
Kuleshov stuffs the takedown attempt from Young. Young gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young shoots for a takedown but Kuleshov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexei Kuleshov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Young.#CL2#
Young has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuleshov is trying to pull guard but Young has him pressed against the cage.
Kuleshov stops a takedown attempt from Young.
Young is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuleshov to keep the fight standing.#T1##BC2#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Kuleshov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Young tries to clinch but Kuleshov moves away
and Kuleshov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Young instigates a clinch.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Kuleshov controls the action.
#TD2#
Young pulls guard.
Young keeping moving, preventing Kuleshov from controlling successfully.
Kuleshov throwing strikes but missing.
Young keeping moving, preventing Kuleshov from controlling successfully.
Young wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Kuleshov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Young looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuleshov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuleshov shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Kuleshov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Young manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Kuleshov misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Young clinches.
Kuleshov working hard to break the clinch.
Young lands a left hand.
Kuleshov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Young has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuleshov after a bit of a struggle.
Kuleshov is trying to break the clinch but Young has him pressed against the cage.
Young tries to pull guard but Kuleshov won't allow it.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Kuleshov controls the action.
Young is trying to drag Kuleshov to the mat but Kuleshov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Young manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Kuleshov as Young shoots in.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuleshov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuleshov moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Kuleshov misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuleshov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuleshov wants it to stay on the feet.
Young looks winded!
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuleshov circles away.
Young displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuleshov.
Young drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuleshov defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Young dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kuleshov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Young is predictable there
and Kuleshov counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Kuleshov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Young pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuleshov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Kuleshov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuleshov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuleshov thows a leg kick but Young checks it
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuleshov tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Young wants to counter with a clinch but Kuleshov pushes him away.
Kuleshov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Young. No joy for Kuleshov on that attempt. #T1#
Young shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuleshov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Young's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young fails to land the takedown.
Kuleshov feinted with a counter takedown.
Young looks for a takedown but Kuleshov sprawls well.
Alexei Kuleshov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Young.
Young tries to clinch but Kuleshov moves out of range.
Kuleshov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuleshov fails with a takedown attempt.
Young shoots in but Kuleshov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Young changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuleshov tries to avoid it but Young manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuleshov to the ground. Kuleshov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Young is breathing heavily.
Young fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Young successfully pulls guard.
Young controls Kuleshov momentarily but Kuleshov frees himself.
Kuleshov stops Young from standing up. #T3#
Kuleshov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Young keeping moving, preventing Kuleshov from controlling successfully.
Kuleshov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Young being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuleshov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Kuleshov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Young tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuleshov avoids the damage to the body.
Young is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuleshov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Young is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kuleshov stalling.
Young is pressed up against the cage. Kuleshov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Young down to the mat. Young avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kuleshov closes the distance and clinches up with Young, looking for a takedown. Kuleshov pushes Young against the cage but Young circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexei Kuleshov is winning the standup battle so far.
Young throws the kick towards the body but Kuleshov avoids it.#CL2#
Young clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Young.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexei Kuleshov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kuleshov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kuleshov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Young sprawls well. Young wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuleshov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuleshov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Young counters with a two punch combo.
Kuleshov slaps away a takedown attempt from Young, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuleshov shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Kuleshov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Young manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Kuleshov. 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.
Kuleshov fails with the takedown.#T1#
Young fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Young fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Young keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Young wants to clinch.
Kuleshov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alexei Kuleshov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuleshov as he jumps to the side.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Young rushes Kuleshov and presses him up against the cage.
Kuleshov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kuleshov tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the cage.
Young is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Well,Kuleshov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuleshov avoids it really well and circles away.
Young fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuleshov shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuleshov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Kuleshov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Young sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuleshov staying out of range there.
Kuleshov dives in for a single leg takedown but Young sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kuleshov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Young sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Young tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Young pushes Kuleshov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuleshov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuleshov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Young fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Young tries for a takedown. No joy.
Young has Kuleshov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuleshov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuleshov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Young smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Young or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuleshov, which made it look bad.
It looked like Kuleshov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuleshov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuleshov tries for a takedown but Young circles away easily
and Young makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Young shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuleshov sprawls well. He's pushed Young's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young shoots in and drives through. Kuleshov sprawls well.
Kuleshov shoots for a takedown but Young saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuleshov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side.
Alexei Kuleshov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuleshov will feel that in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Will Young!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Will Young!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Will Young!
Will Young wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 609 Round 1
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz stalks Kuleshov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuleshov's face. Kuleshov staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuleshov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Kuleshov rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Kuleshov keeps it at a distance.
Kuleshov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuleshov circles away.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuleshov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuleshov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuleshov somewhat.#T1##CL#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kuleshov jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kuleshov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Kuleshov has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuleshov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Kuleshov is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries a body shot but Kuleshov blocks it.
Kuleshov has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuleshov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuleshov or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Kuleshov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuleshov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuleshov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kuleshov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuleshov is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Diaz just leaning against Kuleshov, taking a breather.
Diaz tries to stall but Kuleshov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Kuleshov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Kuleshov pulls guard effortlessly.
Diaz throws a strike but Kuleshov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kuleshov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuleshov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Kuleshov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuleshov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Kuleshov isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Diaz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kuleshov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diaz to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Kuleshov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Kuleshov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Kuleshov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuleshov misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Kuleshov in a clinch.
Diaz stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuleshov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz trying to stall but Kuleshov improves his position.
Kuleshov blocking some punches.
#T1#
Kuleshov stalling against the cage.
Kuleshov wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Kuleshov tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuleshov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuleshov has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nate Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Kuleshov.#BC2#
Kuleshov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuleshov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuleshov shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Kuleshov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Kuleshov is quick to defend against it.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Diaz tries to clinch there but Kuleshov circles away.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kuleshov shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Kuleshov pushes him off.#CL#
Diaz forces Kuleshov back against the cage and clinches.
Kuleshov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Kuleshov blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Kuleshov being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Diaz is looking to clinch but Kuleshov is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuleshov! But no joy.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuleshov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Kuleshov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuleshov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kuleshov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz taking a breather. #TD2#
Kuleshov jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Kuleshov has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuleshov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuleshov seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuleshov keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuleshov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuleshov.#CUT2#
It looks like Nate Diaz has been cut.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuleshov.
Nate Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Kuleshov in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diaz.
Kuleshov is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Kuleshov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diaz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Diaz is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Kuleshov is avoiding it.
Kuleshov tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Kuleshov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nate Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Kuleshov.
Kuleshov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuleshov. Kuleshov gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuleshov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Kuleshov.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nate Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuleshov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Kuleshov avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
Kuleshov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuleshov shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz looking to throw knees to the head but Kuleshov is blocking nicely.
Kuleshov goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuleshov can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Kuleshov. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Diaz clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Kuleshov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
#T3#
Kuleshov tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuleshov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuleshov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuleshov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz wants to stall.
Kuleshov wants a takedown.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Kuleshov.
#BC2#
Kuleshov breaks from the clinch.
Kuleshov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuleshov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Kuleshov ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Kuleshov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diaz to keep the fight standing.
Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuleshov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuleshov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuleshov is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Nate Diaz!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Nate Diaz!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
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