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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
LFC 24
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Zhirkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Minster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Vasili Zhirkov has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zhirkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Minster, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Minster misses the target.
Zhirkov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Minster counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Minster. No joy for Zhirkov on that attempt.
Minster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buck Minster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Zhirkov.
Minster lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhirkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhirkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Zhirkov is rocked!
Minster measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Zhirkov! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Buck Minster!
A less than humble Buck Minster misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Vasili Zhirkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Russians don't cry'.
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Event:
LFC 20
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Tanaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhirkov finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Tanaka's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Zhirkov falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Tanaka! Hiro Tanaka retains his lightweight title!
In defeat, Vasili Zhirkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Russians don't cry'.
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Event:
LFC 17
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Leone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhirkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasili Zhirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leone thuds a left hand into Zhirkov's body.
Zhirkov darts in looking for a takedown but Leone gets double underhooks and turns Zhirkov into the cage.
Leone misses the jab.
Zhirkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zhirkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Leone, which made it look bad.
Zhirkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Zhirkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leone throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Zhirkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leone to the mat! Leone manages to get full guard.
Zhirkov stays in close to Leone's body and controls the position.
Zhirkov trying to control but Leone is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Leone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zhirkov won't allow Leone to get back to his feet. #T1#
Zhirkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leone can't keep his opponent in guard - Zhirkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zhirkov trying to control the pace.
Zhirkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zhirkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Zhirkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zhirkov controlling the action here.
Leone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zhirkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leone defending well though.
Zhirkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leone keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Zhirkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhirkov.
Zhirkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leone defending well though.
Zhirkov wants to free his trapped foot but Leone is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Zhirkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhirkov trying to control from half guard but Leone is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Zhirkov is trying to work for a kimura but Leone is defending well.
#SUB#
Zhirkov seems to be working for a kimura but Leone defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Zhirkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Zhirkov is working for a kimura but Leone is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhirkov wants to pass the guard but Leone is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Zhirkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Zhirkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zhirkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Zhirkov passes Leone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zhirkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zhirkov passes to full mount! #SUB#
Zhirkov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Leone has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leone is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Zhirkov wants to take Leone's back here but Leone is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zhirkov controlling the position easily from mount.
Leone 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#
Zhirkov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Leone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leone shrugs it off.
Zhirkov moves to take his opponent's back.
Zhirkov scores with punches from the back.
Will Zhirkov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T2#
Zhirkov keeps control of the position as Leone tries to break free.
#SUB#
Zhirkov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Leone is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Zhirkov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Leone taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasili Zhirkov!
Vasili Zhirkov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
LFC 12
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Tanaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zhirkov.
Tanaka looks to land a combination but Zhirkov avoids it well.
Zhirkov misses with a takedown attempt - Tanaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tanaka is looking for the big counter here.
Zhirkov misses with a body shot.
Zhirkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zhirkov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Zhirkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhirkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanaka's waist but Tanaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhirkov off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhirkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhirkov tries to counter with a takedown but Tanaka is quick to defend against it.
Tanaka feints with a jab and clips Zhirkov right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Zhirkov is sent crashing into the canvas and Tanaka leaps in for the kill! Zhirkov tries to get to his feet but Tanaka is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Zhirkov is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Tanaka!
Hiro Tanaka is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Vasili Zhirkov had this to say: 'Russians don't cry'.
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Event:
LFC 8
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from Leone misses.
Zhirkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leone tries to bum rush Zhirkov with a series of wild strikes but Zhirkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leone cracks Zhirkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zhirkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhirkov.
And Zhirkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Leone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zhirkov moves out of range as Leone strikes.
Zhirkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joel Leone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Zhirkov.
Zhirkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Leone as Zhirkov shoots in.
Leone misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Zhirkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zhirkov lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhirkov trying to move into half guard but instead Leone has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Zhirkov wants to hit a switch here but Leone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zhirkov there! #T1#
Zhirkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zhirkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leone's back!#SUB2#
Zhirkov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Leone is in real trouble here. Zhirkov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Leone is tapping out! Zhirkov wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasili Zhirkov!
Vasili Zhirkov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
LFC 4
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Zhirkov gets caught napping as Leroy dives in and scores a takedown. Zhirkov manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Zhirkov has an active guard here but Leroy has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Leroy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zhirkov is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhirkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zhirkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhirkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leroy advances to half guard.
Zhirkov tries to roll over but Leroy keeps him under control.
Leroy tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Zhirkov is looking to improve his position.
Zhirkov is still trying to improve position.
Still in half guard, Leroy seems content to control.
Zhirkov is pressing down on Leroy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zhirkov pulls Leroy in close to his closed guard and prevents Leroy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhirkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zhirkov is controlling Leroy's posture.
Leroy wants to control from the top but Zhirkov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhirkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Leroy gets a takedown into half guard.
Zhirkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhirkov manages to get to full guard.
Zhirkov pulls Leroy in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Zhirkov 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.#SUB2#
Zhirkov has his foot on Leroy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leroy works his way back into a safe position though.
Leroy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zhirkov on the ground.
Leroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhirkov is retaining full guard.
Zhirkov has Leroy pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Zhirkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leroy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zhirkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Zhirkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leroy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Zhirkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leroy keeping moving, preventing Zhirkov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhirkov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Leroy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Didier Leroy 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#
Zhirkov misses with a double jab.
Leroy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhirkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Leroy dives in and scores a takedown into Zhirkov's guard.#SUB2#
Zhirkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zhirkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leroy wants to control from the top but Zhirkov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroy preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zhirkov is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Zhirkov wants to control from the top but Leroy keeps moving.
Leroy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Leroy working for a triangle but Zhirkov defends it easily.
Leroy looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroy, not yet.
Leroy has momentary wrist control but Zhirkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Leroy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zhirkov controls the pace.
Leroy working a defensive guard but Zhirkov passes into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leroy has hold of Zhirkov's hands but Zhirkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Zhirkov is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhirkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Zhirkov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zhirkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Zhirkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Leroy wants to get back to full guard.
Zhirkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leroy has given up his back here. Will Zhirkov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Leroy covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Zhirkov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4##SUB2#
Zhirkov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Leroy with him. Leroy is trying to defend but Zhirkov has an arm under the chin now! Leroy grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasili Zhirkov!
A less than humble Vasili Zhirkov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Zhirkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zhirkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Power!
Zhirkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zhirkov works his way to his opponent's back.
Power trying to get back to his feet but Zhirkov is in full control for now.
Zhirkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Zhirkov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Power is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Zhirkov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Power taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasili Zhirkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasili Zhirkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Buckley misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Zhirkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Buckley to the ground. Zhirkov is now in Buckley's guard.
Buckley wants to sweep here but Zhirkov controlling him for the moment.
Zhirkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Buckley has wrist control.
Zhirkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Buckley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zhirkov on the ground.
Zhirkov controls the position.
Zhirkov working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Buckley wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Zhirkov seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Buckley is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Vasili Zhirkov!
A very excited looking Vasili Zhirkov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Zhirkov moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Zhirkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zhirkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Lang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lang being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang wants to sweep here but Zhirkov controlling him for the moment.
Zhirkov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Zhirkov passes Lang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zhirkov is thwarting Lang's attempts to control the position.
Zhirkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Zhirkov is trying for a kimura here. Lang looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zhirkov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasili Zhirkov!
Vasili Zhirkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Zhirkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kimura is just out of range.
Zhirkov blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Zhirkov closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Zhirkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Zhirkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zhirkov lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Zhirkov defends it easily.
Zhirkov with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhirkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zhirkov cracks Kimura with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Kimura prevents Zhirkov from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura looks to move to half guard but instead Zhirkov has passed into mount! Damn!
Zhirkov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kimura wants to hold on but Zhirkov pushes him away.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Zhirkov maintains control.#SUB#
Zhirkov is working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura frees his head quite easily.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zhirkov in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Zhirkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Still in half guard, Zhirkov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Zhirkov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zhirkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3##SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zhirkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhirkov pulls his head out easily.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Zhirkov is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Zhirkov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zhirkov content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Zhirkov.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Zhirkov pushes past his half guard into mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Zhirkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Zhirkov is working for a guillotine from mount but Kimura frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Zhirkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Zhirkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zhirkov taking a breather.
Kimura trying to stall but Zhirkov improves his position.
#TD2#
Kimura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kimura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zhirkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zhirkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zhirkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zhirkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhirkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kimura looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kimura has his foot on Zhirkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhirkov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zhirkov has picked Kimura up and slammed him! Kimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Zhirkov manages to pass to side control!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Zhirkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Zhirkov scoring with punches and elbows.
Zhirkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Zhirkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhirkov lands some shots froms side control.
Zhirkov staying calm.
Kimura is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zhirkov connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Kimura looks to move to half guard but instead Zhirkov has passed into mount! Damn!
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Zhirkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Zhirkov controlling the pace for now.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zhirkov content just to control the position here.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Zhirkov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Zhirkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zhirkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Zhirkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Zhirkov dominated that second round.
That's time! Zhirkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Zhirkov moves into range and clinches up with Kimura.#BC#
Zhirkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Zhirkov drives through and clinches with Kimura against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Zhirkov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zhirkov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stalling in the clinch from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov has Kimura pressed against the cage.
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zhirkov walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kimura enables Zhirkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kimura manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zhirkov controls the pace.#SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zhirkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zhirkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zhirkov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for subs off his back but Zhirkov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zhirkov slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zhirkov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zhirkov controlling from the full mount.
Kimura has given up his back.
#SUB#
Kimura showing good submission defense here.
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zhirkov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zhirkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Masahiko Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Zhirkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Zhirkov trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Zhirkov is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zhirkov to get the leverage.
Zhirkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Zhirkov has control of the leg.
Zhirkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhirkov pulls his head out easily.
Zhirkov drops an elbow to the side of Kimura's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasili Zhirkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zhirkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Zhirkov!
Vasili Zhirkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzsimmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Zhirkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zhirkov pushes down on Fitzsimmons's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Zhirkov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fitzsimmons is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasili Zhirkov!
Vasili Zhirkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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