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Event:
CFC 435A: New Genesis
Date: Oct 18, 2021 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Rodionovich.
Rodionovich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodionovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Rodionovich avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodionovich!
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodionovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Rodionovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodionovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodionovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Rodionovich was well out of range.
Rodionovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Rodionovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick from Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodionovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Rodionovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Rodionovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilbrandt.#T1#
Rodionovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Rodionovich's leg. Rodionovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to Rodionovich's body. Rodionovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodionovich checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodionovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Rodionovich's shoulder, as Rodionovich tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt punishes Rodionovich's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodionovich checks a leg kick.
Rodionovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Rodionovich's leg. Rodionovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt motions for Rodionovich to come forward. Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodionovich moves away.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Rodionovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodionovich takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Rodionovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rodionovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Rodionovich jumps back.
Rodionovich is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dilbrandt is able to avoid easily.
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Rodionovich moves into the clinch.
Rodionovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dilbrandt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodionovich fails to pull guard.
Dilbrandt pushes Rodionovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rodionovich tries to pull guard but Dilbrandt won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grachyov Rodionovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodionovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dilbrandt walks away with a smile on his face. Rodionovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Rodionovich's head but Rodionovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodionovich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodionovich misses with a two punch combination.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks Rodionovich with an uppercut!
Rodionovich throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick.
Rodionovich throws a right hand that Dilbrandt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilbrandt also avoids with ease.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Rodionovich counters with a series of strikes. Dilbrandt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Rodionovich is looking for a counter combo.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Rodionovich's head but Rodionovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodionovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily.
Rodionovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodionovich misses the shot to the body.
Rodionovich throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodionovich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodionovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Rodionovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodionovich's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Rodionovich's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt thumps Rodionovich with a low kick.
Rodionovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Dilbrandt 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#
Sloppy strikes from Rodionovich. Those never looked like landing.
Rodionovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dilbrandt in his tracks.
Rodionovich thows a leg kick but Dilbrandt checks it #TD2#
and Dilbrandt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodionovich!
Rodionovich is looking to regain half guard here but Dilbrandt keeps moving and retains side control.
Dilbrandt in side control, throwing shots but Rodionovich defends.
Dilbrandt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Rodionovich is working from the bottom. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rodionovich's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dilbrandt tries to score with some ground and pound. Rodionovich controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but Rodionovich is working away.
Rodionovich is being controlled here.
Rodionovich is looking for a sweep.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Rodionovich is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dilbrandt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodionovich haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodionovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodionovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dilbrandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Rodionovich throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Rodionovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodionovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Rodionovich moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt cracks a nice hook into Rodionovich's ribs.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
Rodionovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodionovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Rodionovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodionovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Rodionovich down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Rodionovich is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Rodionovich moves out of range.
No joy there for Rodionovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Rodionovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodionovich swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Rodionovich misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodionovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grachyov Rodionovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodionovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt. #T4#
Rodionovich throws a chopping leg kick but Dilbrandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rodionovich slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dilbrandt manages to circle out of the way.
Rodionovich avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and Rodionovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Rodionovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Rodionovich moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodionovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodionovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodionovich throws a right hand that Dilbrandt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilbrandt also avoids with ease.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Rodionovich.
Rodionovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt lands a really nice looking cross but Rodionovich seems unphased.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Rodionovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to Rodionovich's midsection.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodionovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Rodionovich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dilbrandt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodionovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Rodionovich avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing.
Dilbrandt cracks Rodionovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
David Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodionovich is out of range.
Rodionovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodionovich ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Rodionovich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodionovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodionovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.#T2#
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodionovich. That did some damage!
Rodionovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Dilbrandt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodionovich checks a leg kick.
Rodionovich lands with a nice combination. Dilbrandt backs away looking to recover.
Rodionovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but Rodionovich avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodionovich at a distance.
Rodionovich throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodionovich is able to avoid easily.
Rodionovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
Rodionovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodionovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich is looking for a counter combo.
Rodionovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Rodionovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodionovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodionovich checks the leg kick.
Rodionovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dilbrandt manages to circle out of the way.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Rodionovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dilbrandt manages to circle out of the way.
Dilbrandt tries a low kick but Rodionovich avoids it.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodionovich is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodionovich misses the target.
Dilbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodionovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodionovich is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Rodionovich off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Rodionovich misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodionovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodionovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodionovich avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Nice cross by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodionovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grachyov Rodionovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodionovich at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dilbrandt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ares Galvao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galvao fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Rodionovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galvao is trying to drag Rodionovich to the mat but Rodionovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galvao wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rodionovich manages to pull guard.
Rodionovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodionovich keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rodionovich has his hands on Galvao's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Galvao's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Rodionovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Galvao passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galvao in particular looking to stall.
Rodionovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Rodionovich is controlling Galvao's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rodionovich is looking to improve his position.
Rodionovich is trying is best to control the position here.
Galvao is trying to control. Rodionovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Rodionovich is controlling Galvao's trapped leg to prevent Galvao from advancing to side control.
Rodionovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galvao is working away from the top position though.
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Rodionovich is defending well.
Rodionovich is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Galvao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Galvao is looking to advance position but Rodionovich won't allow it.
Galvao is thwarting Rodionovich's attempts to control the position.
Rodionovich is not content to let Galvao control the position.#T7#
Rodionovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodionovich.
Galvao is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Rodionovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galvao defends it easily.
Galvao being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Galvao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galvao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Rodionovich is pulling down on Galvao's head. It's preventing any offense from Galvao, at least for the moment.
Rodionovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Rodionovich controlling the position.#SUB2#
Rodionovich isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Galvao stacks Rodionovich on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Galvao! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (3) vs (0) Rodionovich
Rodionovich is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Galvao wants to take a breather but Rodionovich manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Galvao.
Rodionovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galvao's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (3) vs (2) Rodionovich#SUB2#
Rodionovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Galvao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodionovich has Galvao in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (5) vs (2) Rodionovich
Rodionovich wants to improve his position but instead Galvao has moved into half guard.
#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodionovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodionovich controlling Galvao's posture.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Rodionovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galvao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodionovich controlling Galvao's posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodionovich tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Rodionovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rodionovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galvao is aware though and is defending well.
Galvao stopping the sweep attempt from Rodionovich.
Galvao trying to control but Rodionovich is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodionovich looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC Hilo
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Alejandro Sepulveda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rodionovich instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rodionovich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rodionovich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rodionovich keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Sepulveda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rodionovich keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Sepulveda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodionovich has Sepulveda pulled in close to control his posture.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sepulveda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rodionovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodionovich, not yet. #SUB#
Sepulveda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodionovich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodionovich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodionovich! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sepulveda (0) vs (4) Rodionovich
Sepulveda struggling a bit here.
Sepulveda being controlled for a moment.
Sepulveda can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sepulveda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sepulveda wants to control but Rodionovich is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Rodionovich 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.
Rodionovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Sepulveda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rodionovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Sepulveda actively working from the bottom here.
Rodionovich wants to control but Sepulveda is keeping him busy.
Sepulveda wants to get back to full guard.
Sepulveda trying to control here.
Rodionovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Sepulveda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Sepulveda wants to control but Rodionovich is keeping busy.
Rodionovich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodionovich wants to pass the guard but Sepulveda is defending well.
Rodionovich is keen to just control but Sepulveda is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Rodionovich is working for a kimura but Sepulveda is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Sepulveda wants to control but Rodionovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sepulveda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodionovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodionovich's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sepulveda (4) vs (4) Rodionovich
Rodionovich trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Sepulveda looking for the choke but no joy.
Sepulveda gets his hands free as Rodionovich looks to control. #SUB#
Rodionovich defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepulveda (4) vs (6) Rodionovich#T6#
Sepulveda keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rodionovich drops back looking for a leg! Sepulveda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sepulveda manages to kick Rodionovich off! Rodionovich jumps back into Sepulveda's guard.
Sepulveda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepulveda (6) vs (6) Rodionovich
Sepulveda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodionovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sepulveda wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodionovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sepulveda is looking for a kimura but Rodionovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sepulveda to get the leverage. #T7#
Sepulveda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodionovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sepulveda looking for a submission but Rodionovich manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sepulveda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodionovich looking to control.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving. #T8#
Sepulveda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodionovich is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rodionovich is pulling down on Sepulveda's head. It's preventing any offense from Sepulveda, at least for the moment.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB2#
Rodionovich is looking for a triangle but Sepulveda pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Sepulveda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodionovich is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodionovich has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepulveda (6) vs (8) Rodionovich
Sepulveda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Sepulveda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rodionovich is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sepulveda. Score +3 for passing guard: Sepulveda (6) vs (11) Rodionovich#T10##SUB2#
Rodionovich tries for a kimura but Sepulveda is defending well.
Sepulveda tries to improve position but can't.
Rodionovich has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sepulveda (6) vs (13) Rodionovich
Rodionovich looking to control but Sepulveda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sepulveda is looking to improve his position but Rodionovich isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodionovich looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Rodionovich moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sepulveda (6) vs (16) Rodionovich
Rodionovich is hanging on to Sepulveda's back as he tries to escape.
Sepulveda wants to control his opponent's hands but Rodionovich gets his hands free.
Sepulveda turns into Rodionovich and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepulveda (8) vs (16) Rodionovich
Sepulveda looking to sit in guard and control but Rodionovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepulveda (8) vs (18) Rodionovich
Sepulveda keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sepulveda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodionovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Rodionovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Sepulveda keeps moving.
Well,Sepulveda is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Rodionovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sepulveda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodionovich has Sepulveda in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepulveda (10) vs (18) Rodionovich
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving.
Rodionovich controlling Sepulveda's posture. #T13#
Sepulveda stays in close to Rodionovich's body and controls the position.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodionovich working a defensive guard here.
Rodionovich keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully. #T14#
Sepulveda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodionovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sepulveda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepulveda (10) vs (20) Rodionovich
Rodionovich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rodionovich is taking a breather. Sepulveda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Sepulveda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sepulveda trying to hold on to Rodionovich's head to control him but Rodionovich postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodionovich wins on points by 20 to 10. |
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Event:
CACC 215
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Alejandro Sepulveda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sepulveda tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodionovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Sepulveda moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Rodionovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rodionovich keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sepulveda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodionovich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodionovich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodionovich! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sepulveda (0) vs (4) Rodionovich
Rodionovich tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sepulveda struggling a bit here.
Sepulveda is looking for a sweep.
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Sepulveda regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodionovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sepulveda keeps working.
Sepulveda wants to control but Rodionovich is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back.
Rodionovich is looking to take a break and control but Sepulveda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Rodionovich 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.
Sepulveda is trying to maintain the position but Rodionovich is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sepulveda is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodionovich.
#SUB#
Sepulveda actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Rodionovich 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.
Rodionovich wants to pass the guard but Sepulveda is defending well.
Sepulveda gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Sepulveda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sepulveda controls Rodionovich momentarily but Rodionovich frees himself. #T4#
Rodionovich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sepulveda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sepulveda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodionovich's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepulveda (2) vs (4) Rodionovich
Rodionovich keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodionovich managing to control the position.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sepulveda is really struggling to control Rodionovich but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Rodionovich controlling Sepulveda's posture.
Sepulveda looking to sit in guard and control but Rodionovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepulveda (2) vs (6) Rodionovich
Rodionovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Sepulveda is retaining full guard.
Rodionovich trying to control but Sepulveda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodionovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7##SUB#
Sepulveda is looking for a triangle but Rodionovich pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Sepulveda is looking for a triangle but Rodionovich pushes his legs off easily.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Sepulveda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sepulveda trying to control the position.
Sepulveda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sepulveda keeping full guard, as Rodionovich tries to pass. #T8##SUB#
Rodionovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sepulveda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodionovich has managed to get both his arms back between Sepulveda's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rodionovich lying in Sepulveda's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sepulveda decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Rodionovich taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alejandro Sepulveda!
During a confident post fight interview, Alejandro Sepulveda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 206: Turturro vs Ty
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Alejandro Sepulveda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Sepulveda drives through and clinches with Rodionovich against the ropes.
#TD2#
Rodionovich jumps into guard, dragging Sepulveda to the mat.
Sepulveda trying to control but Rodionovich is working from the bottom.
Sepulveda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodionovich keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda stopping the sweep attempt from Rodionovich.#T1#
Rodionovich keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sepulveda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving.
Sepulveda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodionovich is trying to keep Sepulveda in close.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving.
Rodionovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sepulveda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Rodionovich is controlling Sepulveda's posture.
Rodionovich keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rodionovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sepulveda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sepulveda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodionovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sepulveda is one step ahead there.
Sepulveda trying to control but Rodionovich is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Rodionovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodionovich keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Sepulveda looking to sit in guard and control but Rodionovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepulveda (0) vs (2) Rodionovich#SUB#
Sepulveda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodionovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodionovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Sepulveda keeping full guard, as Rodionovich tries to pass.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Sepulveda keeps moving.
Rodionovich passes Sepulveda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodionovich is looking to take a break and control but Sepulveda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sepulveda is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rodionovich seems to be looking for submissions.
Sepulveda is not content to let Rodionovich control the position.#SUB#
Sepulveda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodionovich pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Sepulveda wants to control but Rodionovich is keeping busy.
Rodionovich is looking to take a break and control but Sepulveda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodionovich is pressing down on Sepulveda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sepulveda is holding on for now.
Sepulveda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodionovich is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back.
Sepulveda wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sepulveda is just riding it out for now. Rodionovich eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Rodionovich is looking for a kimura but Sepulveda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodionovich to get the leverage. #SUB#
Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back.
Rodionovich is looking to take a break and control but Sepulveda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sepulveda wants to control but Rodionovich is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7##SUB2#
Rodionovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sepulveda sees it coming and defends easily.
Sepulveda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rodionovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Rodionovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sepulveda controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sepulveda moves into full guard.
Rodionovich trying to control but Sepulveda is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodionovich looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sepulveda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodionovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodionovich is looking to advance position but Sepulveda has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sepulveda (4) vs (2) Rodionovich#SUB#
Sepulveda working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Rodionovich defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sepulveda. #T9##SUB#
Sepulveda goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rodionovich is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepulveda (4) vs (4) Rodionovich#SUB#
Rodionovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sepulveda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodionovich has managed to get both his arms back between Sepulveda's legs - danger averted.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Sepulveda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodionovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sepulveda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sepulveda is pulling down on Rodionovich's head to control his posture.
Rodionovich works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Rodionovich is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Rodionovich is working for a kimura but Sepulveda is defending it quite comfortably.
Sepulveda is looking to control Rodionovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sepulveda avoid being mounted?
Rodionovich is keen to just control but Sepulveda is a slippery customer.
Sepulveda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11##SUB#
Sepulveda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sepulveda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodionovich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sepulveda wants to control but Rodionovich is keeping busy.
#T12##SUB2#
Rodionovich seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sepulveda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodionovich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodionovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sepulveda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sepulveda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sepulveda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodionovich is looking to stall here but Sepulveda recovers full guard. #T13#
Sepulveda looking to control.
Rodionovich controlling from the top position.
Rodionovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sepulveda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodionovich defends it easily.
Rodionovich wants to pass the guard but Sepulveda is keeping the position.#T14##SUB#
Sepulveda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodionovich has picked Sepulveda up and slammed him! Sepulveda can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodionovich manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sepulveda (4) vs (7) Rodionovich
Sepulveda is looking to regain half guard here but Rodionovich keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodionovich is looking to take a break and control but Sepulveda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sepulveda can't do much from the bottom here.
Sepulveda is trying to escape the position but Rodionovich is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying to get an arm triangle but Sepulveda is defending well.
Sepulveda is trying to control Rodionovich's posture but Rodionovich avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodionovich wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
CACC 199:Feltre vRodionovich 2
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Rodionovich drives through and clinches with Feltre against the ropes.
Feltre goes for a takedown attempt but Rodionovich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Feltre looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feltre (2) vs (0) Rodionovich
Feltre passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (5) vs (0) Rodionovich
Rodionovich gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Feltre (7) vs (0) Rodionovich
Feltre wants to take Rodionovich's back but he can't do it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich wants to control but Feltre is having none of it.
Rodionovich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Rodionovich stops Feltre from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We've been hearing good reports from Feltre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rodionovich tries to hold on but Feltre postures up.
Feltre pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Feltre has hold of Rodionovich's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rodionovich manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Feltre fails to advance to Rodionovich's back. #T2#
Rodionovich is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Feltre has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Feltre (10) vs (0) Rodionovich#SUB#
Rodionovich defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Feltre's arms. #SUB#
Feltre looking to break Rodionovich's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rodionovich remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Feltre will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Rodionovich preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Feltre.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Feltre's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
Rodionovich is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Feltre is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rodionovich knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rodionovich for a finish.
Will Feltre go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Rodionovich is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Feltre gets his way!
#T4#
Feltre wants to control but Rodionovich is keeping busy.#SUB#
Rodionovich is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Feltre gets his way!
#SUB#
Rodionovich is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Feltre gets his way!
Feltre biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Feltre looking for the choke but no joy. #T5#
Feltre doesn't have the hooks in and Rodionovich manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (10) vs (2) Rodionovich
Feltre can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodionovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodionovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feltre keeps working.
Feltre wants to improve his position but Rodionovich is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rodionovich is looking for a kimura but Feltre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodionovich to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Feltre is just riding it out for now. Rodionovich eventually gives up the hold.
Rodionovich is thwarting Feltre's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Rodionovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Feltre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodionovich trying to pass the guard but Feltre defending well.
Feltre is looking to improve his position.
Feltre wants to get back to full guard but Rodionovich has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (10) vs (5) Rodionovich#SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Feltre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Rodionovich trying to control the action but Feltre is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying to get an arm triangle but Feltre is defending well.
Feltre sneaks back into half guard.
Rodionovich trying to pass the guard but Feltre defending well.
Rodionovich trying to control from half guard but Feltre is working away. #T8##SUB2#
Rodionovich is working for a submission of some sort.
Feltre is positioning himself well to prevent Rodionovich advancing to mount.
Feltre wants to control but Rodionovich is keeping busy.
Rodionovich prevents Feltre from improving his position.
Rodionovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feltre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Feltre is looking for a sweep. Rodionovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Rodionovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feltre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Feltre is looking for a sweep. Rodionovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodionovich frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (10) vs (8) Rodionovich
Feltre is looking to get to half guard.
Rodionovich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodionovich wants to control the pace but Feltre is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Feltre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rodionovich goes for an armbar but Feltre turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Feltre. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (12) vs (8) Rodionovich
Feltre passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (15) vs (8) Rodionovich
Feltre advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Feltre (17) vs (8) Rodionovich
Rodionovich is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Feltre looking to control but Rodionovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11##SUB#
Feltre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rodionovich is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rodionovich and Feltre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Feltre passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rodionovich! Score +2 for reaching mount: Feltre (19) vs (8) Rodionovich
Feltre wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Feltre is trying to control here but Rodionovich has managed to regain half guard.
#T12##SUB#
Feltre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Feltre wants to pass the guard but Rodionovich is defending well.
Feltre is working hard here to advance position.
Feltre wants to control but Rodionovich is keeping him busy.
Rodionovich trying to control but Feltre postures up.
#T13#
Rodionovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Feltre wants to free his trapped foot but Rodionovich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Feltre is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (22) vs (8) Rodionovich
Feltre fails to move to back control.
Rodionovich tries to lock up and control but Feltre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Feltre seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rodionovich is holding on tight.
Rodionovich is squirming around, avoiding Feltre's attempts to control the action.
Rodionovich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feltre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feltre takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
After the fight, Felipe Feltre was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 193: Steel vs Arias
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Rodionovich forces Judge back against the ropes and clinches.
Judge is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Rodionovich decides to pull guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving.
Judge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge trying to control but Rodionovich is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich trying to control the position.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodionovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Judge wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position but Judge postures up.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodionovich is retaining full guard.
Rodionovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Rodionovich keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully. #T2#
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodionovich is keeping the position for now.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodionovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Rodionovich defends it. #T3#
Judge prevents Rodionovich from improving his position.#SUB#
Judge 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.
Rodionovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Judge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodionovich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Rodionovich is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Rodionovich is defending it quite comfortably.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodionovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodionovich is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold.
Judge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodionovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Judge is stalling here. Rodionovich is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Judge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rodionovich has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (0) vs (4) Rodionovich
Judge tries to buck Rodionovich off but Rodionovich is having none of it.
Rodionovich takes a little break here. Judge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Judge prevents Rodionovich from improving position.
Judge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Judge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodionovich off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (4) vs (4) Rodionovich#SUB#
Judge has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rodionovich has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T6#
Rodionovich trying to control the action but Judge just sinks the hooks in.
Rodionovich can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Rodionovich defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Judge's arms. #SUB#
Judge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rodionovich has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Judge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7##SUB#
Judge is looking for the choke from the back position but Rodionovich is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Judge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rodionovich defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rodionovich looking very determined here, making life difficult for Judge.
Rodionovich trying to control the hands but Judge breaks the grip.
Rodionovich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Judge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Judge looking for the choke but no joy. #T8#
Judge gets his hands free as Rodionovich looks to control. #SUB#
Judge working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rodionovich is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Judge working for the choke.
Judge doesn't have the hooks in and Rodionovich manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (4) vs (6) Rodionovich#SUB#
Judge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodionovich defends well.
Judge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Rodionovich looking to pass the guard.
Rodionovich postures up.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for a triangle but Rodionovich pushes his legs off easily.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Rodionovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now.
Judge being controlled here, momentarily.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge managing to control the position.
Rodionovich wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Judge is trying to keep Rodionovich in close.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodionovich pushing down on Judge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Judge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodionovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (6) vs (6) Rodionovich
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12##SUB2#
Rodionovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Judge has gone for a leg lock! Rodionovich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (6) vs (8) Rodionovich
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Judge holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Judge looking to control.
Judge has control of Rodionovich's left arm, preventing Rodionovich from doing any damage.
Judge wants to sweep here but Rodionovich controlling him for the moment.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge trying to keep a closed guard but Rodionovich is proving a slippery customer.
Rodionovich looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Judge is pulling down on Rodionovich's head to control his posture.
Judge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodionovich wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Rodionovich content to stall in guard here.
Judge wants to sweep here but Rodionovich controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodionovich wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodionovich wins on points by 8 to 6. |
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Event:
CACC 186: Ribbler vs Lee
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Klaus Chugman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chugman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodionovich! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chugman (4) vs (0) Rodionovich#SUB#
Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodionovich, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Chugman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodionovich is not content to let Chugman control the position.
Rodionovich struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodionovich has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Chugman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodionovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Chugman swings around for an armbar but Rodionovich sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chugman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (4) vs (2) Rodionovich
Rodionovich trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodionovich defends it easily.
Rodionovich preventing the sweep. #T2#
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully.
Rodionovich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chugman's guard. #SUB2#
Rodionovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chugman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chugman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodionovich pulls his head out easily.
Chugman manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodionovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodionovich defends it easily.#SUB#
Chugman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodionovich has picked Chugman up and slammed him! Chugman can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodionovich manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (4) vs (5) Rodionovich
You can see the frustration on Chugman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodionovich moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chugman (4) vs (7) Rodionovich
Rodionovich trying to control but Chugman is having none of it. #T4#
Chugman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rodionovich trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodionovich postures up.
Chugman has control of Rodionovich's left arm, preventing Rodionovich from doing any damage.
Rodionovich trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodionovich is one step ahead there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving. #T5##SUB#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chugman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodionovich looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chugman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodionovich has picked Chugman up and slammed him! Chugman can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodionovich manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (4) vs (10) Rodionovich
Chugman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chugman is not content to let Rodionovich control the position. #T6#
Chugman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chugman is refusing to be controlled, as Rodionovich sits in half guard. #SUB#
Chugman actively working from the bottom here.
Chugman is not content to let Rodionovich control the position.
Rodionovich wants to free his trapped foot but Chugman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chugman keeping control of the position. #T7#
Chugman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying to work for a kimura but Chugman is defending well.
Chugman trying to control but Rodionovich postures up.
#SUB2#
Rodionovich is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Chugman as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB#
Rodionovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Rodionovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman trying to keep a closed guard but Rodionovich is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chugman controls Rodionovich momentarily but Rodionovich frees himself.
Chugman has control of Rodionovich's left arm, preventing Rodionovich from doing any damage.
Rodionovich trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9##SUB#
Chugman working for a triangle but Rodionovich defends it easily.
Rodionovich passes Chugman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chugman is trying to maintain the position but Rodionovich is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodionovich is keen to just control but Chugman is a slippery customer.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Rodionovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chugman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10##SUB#
Rodionovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodionovich has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chugman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodionovich is aware though and is defending well.
Rodionovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodionovich defends well.
Rodionovich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving. #T11#
Chugman controls Rodionovich momentarily but Rodionovich frees himself.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodionovich defends well.#T12#
Rodionovich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodionovich passes Chugman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodionovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chugman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Chugman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodionovich pulls his head out easily.
Rodionovich trying to mount his opponent but Chugman defends it.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Rodionovich is controlling well.
Chugman gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Chugman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodionovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Chugman has his foot on Rodionovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodionovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodionovich wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.
Rodionovich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully.
Chugman is trying to keep Rodionovich in close.
#T14#
Chugman can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodionovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chugman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chugman wants to get back to full guard.
Rodionovich is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Rodionovich is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rodionovich has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (4) vs (13) Rodionovich
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CACC 176: Jello vs Vicini
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nobunaga Tanaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tanaka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Rodionovich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodionovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodionovich is trying to pull guard but Tanaka has him pressed against the ropes.
Rodionovich tries to pull guard but Tanaka won't allow it.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grachyov Rodionovich.#TD2#
Rodionovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tanaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodionovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodionovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodionovich, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka stands and throws Rodionovich's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tanaka (3) vs (0) Rodionovich
Tanaka has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rodionovich! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tanaka (5) vs (0) Rodionovich
Tanaka wants to control but instead Rodionovich manages to regain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Tanaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodionovich is just riding it out for now. Tanaka eventually gives up the hold.
Rodionovich desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodionovich wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Rodionovich tries to get to full guard but Tanaka has control of the leg.
Rodionovich is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodionovich trying to control from the bottom.
Tanaka is keen to just control but Rodionovich is a slippery customer.
Tanaka works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tanaka (8) vs (0) Rodionovich
Tanaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodionovich is looking to escape. #T3#
Rodionovich has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tanaka (11) vs (0) Rodionovich
Tanaka is hanging on to Rodionovich's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Tanaka has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rodionovich has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Rodionovich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tanaka controlling the positon.#T4##SUB#
Rodionovich is in a bad position with Tanaka working for a choke. Rodionovich manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (11) vs (2) Rodionovich
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tanaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tanaka wants to control the position but Rodionovich says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rodionovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tanaka has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Tanaka controlling the position well.
Tanaka trying to hold on to Rodionovich's head to control him but Rodionovich postures up.
Tanaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodionovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodionovich's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tanaka (15) vs (2) Rodionovich
I really don't envy Rodionovich right now.
Rodionovich staying busy and making it hard for Tanaka to control. #SUB#
Tanaka has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rodionovich has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T6##SUB#
Rodionovich fending off the submission attempt from Tanaka.
Rodionovich wants to control his opponent's hands but Tanaka gets his hands free. #SUB#
Rodionovich defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (15) vs (4) Rodionovich#SUB#
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodionovich defends it easily.#T7#
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Rodionovich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodionovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #T8#
Tanaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodionovich manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (17) vs (4) Rodionovich
Tanaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodionovich trying to control the position.
Tanaka forces his way into half guard.
Rodionovich is trying to control but Tanaka manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tanaka (20) vs (4) Rodionovich
Rodionovich wants to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.#T9#
Rodionovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanaka has a good base and remains in mount.
Tanaka trying to control but Rodionovich is having none of it. #T10##SUB#
Tanaka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rodionovich has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rodionovich! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (20) vs (6) Rodionovich#SUB2#
Rodionovich has gone for a leg lock! Tanaka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodionovich's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (22) vs (6) Rodionovich
Rodionovich has Tanaka pulled in close to control his posture.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Rodionovich is keeping the position.#T11#
Rodionovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodionovich looking to control.
Tanaka trying to control but Rodionovich is working from the bottom.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position but Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Tanaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodionovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tanaka has managed to get both his arms back between Rodionovich's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodionovich looking to control.
#T13#
Tanaka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Tanaka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodionovich dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (22) vs (8) Rodionovich
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #T14#
Rodionovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard.
Tanaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rodionovich is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying to work for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well.
Tanaka manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Nobunaga Tanaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 169: Andersson vs Jello
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rodionovich takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Por Pramuk manages to pull guard.
Por Pramuk keeping full guard, as Rodionovich tries to pass.
Por Pramuk trying to keep a closed guard but Rodionovich is proving a slippery customer.
Por Pramuk working a defensive guard but Rodionovich passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Por Pramuk tries to get to full guard but Rodionovich has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions off his back.
Por Pramuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk wants to improve his position but Rodionovich is controlling well.
Por Pramuk is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Por Pramuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodionovich pulls his head out easily.
Rodionovich slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Rodionovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Por Pramuk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodionovich.
Rodionovich wants to free his trapped foot but Por Pramuk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Por Pramuk is looking for a sweep. Rodionovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Rodionovich trying to control from half guard but Por Pramuk is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Por Pramuk tries to get to full guard but Rodionovich has control of the leg.
Rodionovich is thwarting Por Pramuk's attempts to control the position.
Por Pramuk is looking to improve his position.
Por Pramuk gets full guard.#SUB#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Rodionovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Por Pramuk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodionovich has Por Pramuk in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (2) vs (0) Rodionovich
Rodionovich keeping full guard, as Por Pramuk tries to pass. #T3#
Por Pramuk is stalling in the full guard.
Rodionovich controlling the position.
Por Pramuk trying to control but Rodionovich is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Por Pramuk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodionovich is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodionovich has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (2) vs (2) Rodionovich
Rodionovich is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Por Pramuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodionovich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Por Pramuk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodionovich manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (4) vs (2) Rodionovich
Rodionovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Por Pramuk wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving. #T5#
Rodionovich controlling the position.
Por Pramuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Por Pramuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rodionovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Por Pramuk has Rodionovich in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (4) vs (4) Rodionovich
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Por Pramuk keeps moving. #T6#
Rodionovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Por Pramuk is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Por Pramuk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Por Pramuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodionovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodionovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodionovich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T7#
Rodionovich is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Rodionovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Por Pramuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodionovich has managed to get both his arms back between Por Pramuk's legs - danger averted.
Rodionovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Por Pramuk is keeping the position for now.
Por Pramuk trying to keep a closed guard but Rodionovich is proving a slippery customer.
Rodionovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Por Pramuk is keeping the position for now.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Por Pramuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Por Pramuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
Por Pramuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in The Power Plant inform me that Rodionovich has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Por Pramuk has his foot on Rodionovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodionovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodionovich pushes down on Por Pramuk's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Por Pramuk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodionovich wants to take a breather but Por Pramuk is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rodionovich is looking for a kimura here.
Rodionovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Por Pramuk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Rodionovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Por Pramuk sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodionovich is looking to take a break and control but Por Pramuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Por Pramuk tries to get to full guard but Rodionovich has control of the leg.
Por Pramuk regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rodionovich drops back looking for a leg! Por Pramuk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Por Pramuk manages to kick Rodionovich off! Rodionovich jumps back into Por Pramuk's guard.
Por Pramuk keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #T10#
Rodionovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Por Pramuk is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Por Pramuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodionovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodionovich stays in close to Por Pramuk's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Por Pramuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodionovich is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Por Pramuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodionovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Por Pramuk keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #T11#
Rodionovich looking to pass the guard.
Rodionovich preventing the sweep.
Rodionovich postures up.
Por Pramuk 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.
Por Pramuk keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12#
Por Pramuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Por Pramuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Rodionovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Por Pramuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodionovich has managed to get both his arms back between Por Pramuk's legs - danger averted.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Por Pramuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodionovich sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Por Pramuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodionovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodionovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodionovich trying to control but Por Pramuk is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Por Pramuk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rodionovich uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Por Pramuk (4) vs (7) Rodionovich
Por Pramuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodionovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Rodionovich in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Por Pramuk is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grachyov Rodionovich!
The defeated Dieselnoi Por Pramuk had this to say: 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'. |
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Event:
CACC 158: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Rodionovich clinches.
Rodionovich tries to pull guard but Kuronoa holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rodionovich drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Kuronoa pulls guard.
Kuronoa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodionovich manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (0) Rodionovich
Kuronoa slips nicely into half guard.
Rodionovich wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kuronoa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping busy.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodionovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodionovich is retaining full guard.
Kuronoa looking to sit in guard and control but Rodionovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (2) Rodionovich
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodionovich looking to pass the guard.
Rodionovich postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Kuronoa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodionovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving. #SUB#
Kuronoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodionovich defends it easily.
Kuronoa trying to keep a closed guard but Rodionovich is proving a slippery customer.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rodionovich has gone for a leg lock! Kuronoa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodionovich's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (2) Rodionovich#T3#
Kuronoa is fighting to break Rodionovich's control of his arms but Rodionovich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rodionovich controls Kuronoa momentarily but Kuronoa frees himself.
Kuronoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodionovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuronoa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodionovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuronoa is one step ahead there. #T4#
Kuronoa trying to control but Rodionovich is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuronoa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuronoa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodionovich's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodionovich is refusing to be controlled, as Kuronoa sits in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Kuronoa seems to be working for a kimura but Rodionovich defends the submission attempt.
Rodionovich wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping busy.
Rodionovich wants to improve his position but Kuronoa is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kuronoa seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rodionovich has recovered full guard.
Rodionovich has his hands on Kuronoa's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving.
Kuronoa passes Rodionovich's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a kimura but Rodionovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuronoa to get the leverage. #T7##SUB2#
Rodionovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuronoa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuronoa wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodionovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuronoa trying to control the action but Rodionovich is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rodionovich trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Rodionovich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving.
Kuronoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodionovich is keeping the position for now.
Rodionovich looking to control.
#T9#
Rodionovich keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuronoa looking to pass the guard.
Kuronoa looking to sit in guard and control but Rodionovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (4) Rodionovich#SUB#
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodionovich is aware though and is defending well.
Kuronoa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Kuronoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodionovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodionovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving. #T10##SUB#
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving. #SUB#
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB#
Kuronoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodionovich defends it easily.
My spies in The Power Plant inform me that Rodionovich has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuronoa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kuronoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Rodionovich looking to pass the guard.
Rodionovich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuronoa's guard.
Rodionovich is looking to take a break and control but Kuronoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Kuronoa is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodionovich.
Kuronoa tries to get to full guard but Rodionovich has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Rodionovich is looking for a kimura but Kuronoa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodionovich to get the leverage.
Kuronoa is trying to maintain the position but Rodionovich is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodionovich pulls his head out easily.
Rodionovich stalling away here and it's allowed Kuronoa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13##SUB2#
Rodionovich drops back looking for a leg! Kuronoa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuronoa manages to kick Rodionovich off! Rodionovich jumps back into Kuronoa's guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodionovich postures up.
#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kuronoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodionovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodionovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T14##SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Rodionovich pushes his legs off easily.
Rodionovich trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Rodionovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodionovich stays in close to Kuronoa's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kuronoa gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kuronoa takes the fight on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
CACC 146: Hozdic vs Tormenta
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Feltre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Rodionovich clinches up against the ropes.#TD#
Feltre works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feltre (2) vs (0) Rodionovich
Rodionovich working a defensive guard here.
Feltre wants to pass the guard but Rodionovich is keeping the position.
Feltre pushes down on Rodionovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich is pressing down on Feltre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Feltre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodionovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feltre passes into half guard. #T1#
Rodionovich wants to improve his position but Feltre is controlling well.
Feltre trying to control from half guard but Rodionovich is working away.
Feltre working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rodionovich's thigh. Rodionovich counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rodionovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Feltre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Feltre is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Feltre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodionovich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Feltre works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (5) vs (0) Rodionovich
Rodionovich wants to control but Feltre postures up.
Feltre controls the position.
Rodionovich stops Feltre from passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Feltre working away.#T3##SUB#
Feltre swings around for an armbar but Rodionovich sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Feltre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (5) vs (2) Rodionovich
Rodionovich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodionovich postures up.
Rodionovich looking to sit in guard and control but Feltre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (7) vs (2) Rodionovich
Feltre passes Rodionovich's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Feltre wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodionovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Feltre is thwarting Rodionovich's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Feltre passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (10) vs (2) Rodionovich
Rodionovich tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Feltre looking to isolate an arm here. Rodionovich doesn't see it coming and as Feltre extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Feltre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Feltre!
In his post fight interview, Felipe Feltre started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CFC 431
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodionovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodionovich looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Built moves out of range as Rodionovich strikes.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodionovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Rodionovich dips to his left and cracks Built with an uppercut!
Rodionovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Rodionovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodionovich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Built rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich misses with a body shot.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Built moves away from the strike by Rodionovich.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Built moves out of range as Rodionovich strikes.
Built throws a big counter combination but Rodionovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Rodionovich misses the shot to the body.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodionovich. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodionovich throws out the jab.
As Rodionovich looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Rodionovich just gets out of the way.
Rodionovich misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Built circles away quickly and effectively.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodionovich misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich misses with a looping left.
As Rodionovich looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Rodionovich just gets out of the way.
Built doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodionovich looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rodionovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Rodionovich throws a combination that misses
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodionovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Rodionovich misses with a hook
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Grachyov Rodionovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodionovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Rodionovich.
Rodionovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Rodionovich throws a one two combo.
Rodionovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodionovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich cracks Built with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Rodionovich finds it's way through Built's defenses.
Rodionovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodionovich takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Rodionovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodionovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Rodionovich throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Rodionovich misses.
Rodionovich scores with a hook to the body. Built takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodionovich misses the shot to the body.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Rodionovich misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodionovich misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Rodionovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodionovich misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that 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.#R2#
No joy there for Rodionovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodionovich misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodionovich misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodionovich misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich misses the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rodionovich might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Built has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodionovich swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich scores with a jab to the body.
Rodionovich misses the jab.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Rodionovich misses with a looping right.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodionovich throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Rodionovich.
Rodionovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Built is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rodionovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodionovich throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Rodionovich swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodionovich misses with a wild combination.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Rodionovich misses with a body punch
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodionovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Rodionovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodionovich can do to turn this around?
Rodionovich misses with a looping right.
Rodionovich misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich lands a body shot.
Rodionovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodionovich misses with a straight left.
Built throws a big counter combination but Rodionovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodionovich swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice cross by Rodionovich.#T3#
Rodionovich lands with a shot to the body.
Rodionovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Rodionovich misses its intended target.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodionovich misses the body punch
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Rodionovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodionovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodionovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodionovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Rodionovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Built on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Built blocks a jab.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Rodionovich misses.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodionovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Built on the side of the head.
Rodionovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodionovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodionovich throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodionovich throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Rodionovich misses
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich looks to land a combination but Built avoids it well.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that second round.
That's time! Built'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#
Rodionovich with a jab.
Rodionovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Rodionovich misses its intended target.
Rodionovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodionovich misses with a hook
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Rodionovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Rodionovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodionovich lands with a right hand.
Rodionovich throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Rodionovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Rodionovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodionovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodionovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Built momentarily.
Rodionovich throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodionovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Rodionovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodionovich throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Rodionovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Rodionovich misses its intended target.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Rodionovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodionovich misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Rodionovich.
Rodionovich misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Built takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodionovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodionovich loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Rodionovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich misses with an uppercut.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Built slips a jab from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Rodionovich misses with a hook.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Rodionovich misses with a hook to the body
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Rodionovich.
Rodionovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Grachyov Rodionovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodionovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built throws a big counter combination but Rodionovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodionovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Rodionovich. #T4#
A punch combination from Rodionovich misses.
Built throws a big counter combination but Rodionovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodionovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
As Rodionovich looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Rodionovich just gets out of the way.
Rodionovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built needs to keep his hands up - Rodionovich had a free shot at his head there.
Rodionovich throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodionovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Built showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodionovich.
Built throws a big counter combination but Rodionovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Molokai Built showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Built 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Molokai Built!
After the fight, Molokai Built was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
PF26 Savitaipale v Zemin
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodionovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodionovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodionovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sagaki misses with a left hand
and Rodionovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodionovich throws a shot from downtown. Sagaki moves away and avoids it.
Sagaki ducks under a wild hook from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich lands with a nice combination. Sagaki backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sagaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Sagaki seems to be working for a kimura but Rodionovich defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki trying to control from half guard but Rodionovich is working away. #T1#
Rodionovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagaki lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Rodionovich actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rodionovich looking for subs from the bottom but Sagaki mounts him!
Rodionovich is working to get back to half guard.
Rodionovich tries to hold on but Sagaki pushes him away. #T2#
Rodionovich in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sagaki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC2#Rodionovich is rocked!
Rodionovich taking shots to the head.
Oh Rodionovich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sagaki looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rodionovich covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 99
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zatsch just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Ravenberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Ravenberg finds it's way through Zatsch's defenses.
Ravenberg swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zatsch to counter with a crisp jab.
Ravenberg fails with the takedown
and Zatsch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zatsch throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ravenberg counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Ravenberg. Beautiful body shot.
Ravenberg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ravenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Ravenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zatsch doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenberg lands a right hook to the body.
Ravenberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Zatsch counters by moving into the clinch.
Ravenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Zatsch.
Zatsch lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ravenberg.
Ravenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Zatsch.
Ravenberg breaks the clinch.
Zatsch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ravenberg's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zatsch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ravenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zatsch moves out of range as Ravenberg strikes.
Zatsch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zatsch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ravenberg thuds a left hand into Zatsch's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ravenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zatsch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ravenberg misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Ravenberg.
Ravenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zatsch doesn't seem bothered though.
Ravenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zatsch manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg misses with a looping left.
Ravenberg tries for a takedown but Zatsch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zatsch misses with a body shot.
Ravenberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Zatsch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ravenberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zatsch counters with a stiff right hand.
Ravenberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ravenberg misses with a body shot.
Zatsch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ravenberg misses with a hook. Zatsch ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ravenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zatsch.
Ravenberg throws a counter combo.
Ravenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zatsch.
Zatsch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ravenberg moves out of range as Zatsch strikes.
Zatsch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ravenberg throws a lazy right hand but Zatsch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Ravenberg with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Ravenberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Zatsch.
Ravenberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zatsch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ravenberg fails with the takedown.
Ravenberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zatsch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatsch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ravenberg moves away.
A nice side step and Ravenberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Earl Ravenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zatsch just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ravenberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenberg throws out a loose jab but Zatsch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zatsch is looking to counter punch.
Ravenberg jabs Zatsch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ravenberg misses the jab.
Mutt Zatsch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Ravenberg.
Zatsch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ravenberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ravenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Zatsch sprawls well. He's pushed Ravenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zatsch misses with a jab to the body
and Ravenberg moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zatsch.
A short body shot lands from Ravenberg as the two fighters clinch.
Ravenberg breaks the clinch.
Zatsch misses with a right hand
and Ravenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zatsch misses with a hook
and Ravenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zatsch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ravenberg.
Zatsch punishes Ravenberg's body with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ravenberg scores with a body shot.
Ravenberg cracks Zatsch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zatsch in his tracks.
Ravenberg looks to land a combination but Zatsch avoids it well.
Ravenberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zatsch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zatsch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ravenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Zatsch is just out of range.
Ravenberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zatsch throws a hook to the side of Ravenberg's head but Ravenberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ravenberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zatsch slips a jab from Ravenberg.
Ravenberg feints and as Zatsch raises his hands in defense, Ravenberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ravenberg postures up in Zatsch's guard and throws a big left but Zatsch blocks it.
Zatsch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ravenberg defends it easily.
Zatsch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ravenberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zatsch controlling the position.
Ravenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Zatsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zatsch working for a triangle but Ravenberg defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Ravenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ravenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ravenberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zatsch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ravenberg throws out a loose jab but Zatsch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ravenberg avoids the body shot from Zatsch.
Ravenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zatsch digs a good body shot into Ravenberg's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenberg throws a series of strikes that have Zatsch backpedaling.
Zatsch walks into a straight right hand from Ravenberg.
Zatsch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ravenberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Zatsch tries to clinch but Ravenberg moves away
and Ravenberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Zatsch swings for the body but Ravenberg moves out of range.
Mutt Zatsch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Zatsch.
Ravenberg is looking for the big counter here.
Ravenberg moves out of range as Zatsch strikes.
Ravenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ravenberg throws a shot to the body.
Ravenberg throws a nice looking combination but Zatsch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ravenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zatsch.
Zatsch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zatsch misses with a jab to the body
and Ravenberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zatsch looks to score with a jab to the body but Ravenberg is just out of range.
Ravenberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zatsch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zatsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zatsch looking to control but Ravenberg passes into half guard.
Ravenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zatsch defending well though.
Ravenberg with the ground and pound but Zatsch uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zatsch trying to keep a closed guard but Ravenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Ravenberg controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ravenberg advances position into side control!
Zatsch takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ravenberg working the head with strikes.
Zatsch taking a bit of punishment here - Ravenberg scoring with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ravenberg working away.
Ravenberg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ravenberg working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ravenberg trying to control the action but Zatsch is working from the bottom.
Zatsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earl Ravenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ravenberg 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Ravenberg!
Earl Ravenberg took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 94: Pandemic
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Hull misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zatsch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hull misses with a wild body shot.
Hull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zatsch in his tracks.
Hull misses with a hook.
Zatsch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zatsch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zatsch avoids the head kick by Hull.
Zatsch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Zatsch instigates a clinch.
Zatsch lands a shoulder strike.
Hull takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hull looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zatsch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zatsch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hull throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zatsch blocks it with crossed arms.
Zatsch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zatsch's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatsch lands a nice shot to the body.
Zatsch dodges an elbow strike from Hull.
#BC#
Zatsch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hull looks to score with a jab to the body but Zatsch is just out of range.
Zatsch is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Zatsch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zatsch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hull looks winded!
Zatsch landing knees to the body.
#T1##BC#
Zatsch breaks the clinch.
Mutt Zatsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zatsch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hull's hands.
Zatsch lands with a good body shot.
Hull takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Zatsch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hull throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zatsch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Zatsch.
Hull looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hull tries a knee to the head but Zatsch blocks it.
Hull blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hull looking to throw knees to the head but Zatsch is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zatsch.
Hull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hull throws an elbow but it misses.
Hull throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zatsch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hulls head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zatsch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zatsch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zatsch cracks Hull with a nice body shot.
Zatsch lands a hook that snaps the head of Hull backwards.
A short right from Zatsch. #T2#
Zatsch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hull tries to break free but Zatsch pushes him back against the cage.
Zatsch missing with knees to the body.
Zatsch lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Zatsch breaks the clinch.
Hull looks to land a left hand but Zatsch moved out of range nicely.
Zatsch moves out of range of the body kick.
Zatsch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zatsch avoids the body shot from Hull.
Zatsch lands a really nice looking cross but Hull seems unphased.
#CL#
Zatsch closes the distance and clinches.
Zatsch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zatsch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zatsch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hulls head.
A nice left hand lands by Hull.
Zatsch blocks an elbow strike from Hull.
Zatsch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hull's face.
Zatsch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zatsch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zatsch blocks the elbow strike.
Zatsch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Hull creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zatsch's defenses.
Zatsch scores a nice knee to the body.
Zatsch lands with a light punch inside.
Zatsch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hull.
Zatsch lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Zatsch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hull uses from the top position. #SUB#
Hull is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Zatsch has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hull is looking to defend but Zatsch has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hull! Zatsch pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hull taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mutt Zatsch!
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Event:
FARTMMA 81: Awakenings
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Zatsch just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta takes a swing at Zatsch's ribcage but misses.
Zonta blocks a jab.
It seemed like Zonta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zatsch drops his hands momentarily and Zonta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zonta throws the left hand but Zatsch avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Zonta.
Zatsch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zonta.
Zatsch lands a jab to the nose.
Zatsch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zonta's head.
Zonta misses with a lunging right hand
and Zatsch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zatsch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut lands for Zatsch. That snapped Zonta's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Zatsch forces Zonta back against the cage and clinches.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zatsch avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zonta throws an elbow but misses.
Zatsch scores with a knee to the head.
Zatsch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zatsch.
Zatsch working aggressively here.
Zatsch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zonta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zonta tries to land knees in the clinch but Zatsch avoids the damage to the body.
Zatsch misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zatsch.
Zatsch has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Zatsch lands with a left to the head.
Zatsch struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body.
Zatsch has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Zatsch working aggressively here.
Zonta looking to slow down the pace here.
Zonta tries to work over Zatsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zatsch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zatsch obliges.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Zatsch.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Zatsch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zatsch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Zatsch cracks Zonta with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zatsch.
Zonta swinging wildly here.
Zonta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zatsch misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Zatsch moves into the clinch.
Zonta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zonta tries to work over Zatsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zatsch tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Zatsch back against the cage.
Zatsch has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Zonta managing to block the knees to the body from Zatsch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zatsch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zatsch struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Zatsch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zatsch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zatsch misses with a punch on the inside.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Zatsch controls the action.
Zonta tries to work over Zatsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Zonta lands with a light punch inside.
Zonta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zatsch misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zatsch's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Zatsch.
Zatsch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zonta.
Zatsch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zatsch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zonta tries to work over Zatsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Zatsch controls the action.
Zonta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zatsch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zatsch avoids the elbow strike from Zonta, against the cage.
Zonta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from Zatsch.
Zatsch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zatsch's elbow.
Zonta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zatsch missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Zatsch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zatsch tries to land knees in the clinch but Zonta avoids the damage to the body.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Zatsch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zonta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zatschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zatsch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zatsch throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
Zonta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zonta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zatsch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mutt Zatsch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zatsch scores with a punch to the head.
Zonta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zonta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zatsch lands a nice looking body shot.
Zonta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zatsch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zatsch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Zatsch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zatsch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zonta's head.
Zatsch misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mutt Zatsch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zatsch scores with a hook.
Zonta staying out of range there.
Zatsch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Zonta.
Zatsch tries to clinch but Zonta is having none of it.
Zonta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zatsch.
Zonta misses with an uppercut.
Zonta throws a hook but Zatsch blocks it.
Zatsch jabs at Zonta's body.
Zonta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zonta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zatsch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zatsch to counter with a crisp jab.
Zonta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta misses the jab.
Zatsch slips under a jab from Zonta.
A cross from Zatsch lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zatsch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zonta moves away.
Zatsch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Zatsch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zatsch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zonta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mutt Zatsch is winning the standup battle so far.
Zatsch throws a body shot but no joy.
Zatsch lands a jab to the head.
Zatsch slips a straight right by Zonta.
Zatsch cracks Zonta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mutt Zatsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zatsch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zonta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Zonta.
Zatsch scores with the left hand. Zonta knows he should have avoided that one.
Zonta loads up on a big right hand but Zatsch slips the punch.
Zatsch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zatsch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonta can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zatsch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zatsch misses with a straight left.
Zonta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zonta throws a big shot that misses.
Zatsch lands with a hook. Zonta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zatsch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Zonta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Zonta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zatsch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Zatsch misses.
Zatsch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zontas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zonta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zonta cracks Zatsch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zatsch thuds a left hand into Zonta's body.
Zatsch misses with a body shot.
Zonta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zatsch has time to react.
Zatsch ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zonta connects with a nice looking jab.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Zatsch.
Zatsch lands the left hand.
Zonta walks into a left hand.
Zatsch lands with an overhand left.
Zatsch moves out of range of the strikes.
Zatsch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zatsch. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Zonta misses with an uppercut.
Zonta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Zonta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zatsch misses with an uppercut.
Zonta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zatsch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Zatsch misses the target.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zatsch moves away.
Zonta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zatsch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zonta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zatsch lunges at Zonta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zonta's hand.
Zatsch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zonta circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Zonta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zatsch lands a nice shot that snaps Zonta's head back.
A swing and a miss from Zonta.
Zonta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zatsch.
Zatsch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Zatsch.
Zonta wants to counter the offense by Zatsch and move into the clinch position.
Zatsch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Zonta. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Zatsch lands a jab to Zonta's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Zonta gets tackled into the cage by Zatsch. Zatsch maintains the clinch.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zatsch blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Zatsch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zonta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zatsch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zonta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zonta slips under a jab.
Zatsch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zonta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zonta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zatsch.
Zonta throws the left hand but Zatsch avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Zatsch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mutt Zatsch dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zatsch moves away from the strike by Zonta.
Zonta misses with a straight left.
It looked like Zatsch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a looping left.
A big right from Zonta misses.
Zonta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zonta slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Zonta.
Zatsch staying out of range there.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Zatsch is just out of range.
Zatsch slips under a jab from Zonta.
Zonta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zatsch.
Zatsch slips a straight right by Zonta.
Zonta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta misses with a hook. Zatsch ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Zonta tries to keep at a distance but Zatsch has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Zatsch breaks from the clinch.
Zatsch moves away from the strike by Zonta.
Zatsch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Zatsch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Zatsch.
Zatsch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Zatsch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zatsch misses with a body shot.
Zonta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zatsch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zatsch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zatsch lands with a shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zatsch here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zatsch throws a shot to the body.
Zatsch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Zatsch.
Zatsch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zatsch lands a jab.
Zatsch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatsch ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zatsch walks into a jab.
Zatsch connects with a body shot that sends Zonta's belly button to the back.
Zatsch lands a slapping body shot.
Zonta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zatsch counters with a nice uppercut.
Zatsch misses with a body shot.
Zatsch throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
Zonta catches Zatsch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zatsch with a jab.
Zatsch scores with a body shot.
Zatsch scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Zonta.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zatsch cracks Zonta with a good jab.
Zatsch throws a poor cross that misses
and Zonta counters with a stiff right hand.
Zatsch is looking to clinch but Zonta is avoiding it.
Zonta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zatsch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zonta misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Zatsch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zonta works Zatsch's body with a nice hook.
Zatsch tests Zonta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zatsch scores with a decent looking hook.
Zonta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zonta walks into a left hand.
Zonta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zonta lands with a shot to the body.
Zonta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zatsch slips under a jab.
Zonta misses with a body shot.
Zonta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zatsch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Zatsch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zatsch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Zatsch misses.
Zatsch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Zonta connects with a jab.
Zatsch wants to clinch up but Zonta keeps it at a distance.
Zonta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zatsch sizes up Zonta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zonta throws a lazy right hand but Zatsch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zonta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zatsch to score with a decent uppercut.
Zatsch scores with a jab to the head.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zatsch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zatsch scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zonta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Zatsch is rocked!
Zatsch lands a nice shot that snaps Zonta's head back.
Oh Zatsch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Zatsch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zatsch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta throws a hook but Zatsch blocks it.
It looked like Zatsch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zonta.
Zatsch tries to clinch but Zonta moves out of range. #CL#
Zatsch moves into the clinch.
Mutt Zatsch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zatsch can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mutt Zatsch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zatsch 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mutt Zatsch!
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Event:
FARTMMA 75: The Comeback
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Zatsch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zan scores with a nice right hand.
Zatsch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zan defends it nicely.#TD2#
Zatsch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zatsch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zatsch looking to pass the guard.
Zatsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Zan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zatsch on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatsch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zatsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zan is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Zatsch trying to control but Zan is working from the bottom.
Zan wants to sweep but no luck.
Zan keeping full guard, as Zatsch tries to pass.
Zan has Zatsch pulled in close to control his posture.
Zatsch wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zatsch shoots for a takedown but Zan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutt Zatsch.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zatsch closes the distance and clinches up with Zan, looking for a takedown. Zatsch pushes Zan against the cage but Zan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zatsch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zatsch is defended easily by Zan.
Zatsch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zan pinned against the cage. Zan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at The Foundry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan dips to his left and cracks Zatsch with an uppercut!
Zatsch with a poor takedown
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
Zatsch dives in for a single leg takedown but Zan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zan scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zatsch.
Zatsch shoots for a takedown but Zan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zatsch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zan's waist but Zan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zatsch off to one side.
Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan throws a body punch but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zan sprawls well. Zan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zatsch gets slowly back to his feet.
Zatsch tries for a takedown but Zan circles away easily
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
Zatsch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zan as he avoids it easily.
Zatsch shoots in for a double leg but Zan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zatsch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zan scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#
Zatsch is rocked!
Zan throws a jab when Zatsch was well out of range.
Zatsch is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zatsch shoots for a double leg takedown but Zan sprawls well. He's pushed Zatsch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zatsch seems to have recovered his senses.
Zatsch dives in for a single leg takedown but Zan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zatsch slips a jab from Zan.
Zan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zatsch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zan sprawls well. Zan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zatsch gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Zan throws the left hand but Zatsch avoids the punch easily.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Zan has Zatsch up against the cage in a clinch.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zatsch wants a takedown but no success here.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Zatsch. #TD2#
Zatsch drags the fight down to the ground.
Our spies down at at Team Alpha Midget inform us that Zatsch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zatsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Zatsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Zatsch is looking for a triangle but Zan pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tan Zan dominated that 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.
#R2#
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zatsch moves away.
Zan scores with a body shot.
Zan scores with the left hand. Zatsch knows he should have avoided that one.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zatsch moves away.
Zatsch shoots for a double leg takedown but Zan sprawls well. He's pushed Zatsch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zatsch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zan as he avoids it easily.
Zatsch shoots in looking for a takedown. Zan tries to sprawl out of it but Zatsch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutt Zatsch.
Zatsch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zan tries to avoid it but Zatsch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zan to the ground. Zan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zatsch shoots in but Zan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatsch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Zatsch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Zatsch is out of range.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zatsch sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Zatsch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zatsch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zatsch keeps the fight on the outside.
Mutt Zatsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zatsch avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zatsch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zatsch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zatsch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zan as he avoids it easily.
Zan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zatsch can do to turn this around?
Zatsch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zatsch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Zatsch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zatsch throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Zan lands a lovely overhand right.
Zan swings for the body but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zan misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zatsch. #T2#
Zatsch connects with a body shot that sends Zan's belly button to the back.
Zan stuffs the takedown attempt from Zatsch. Zatsch gets slowly back to his feet.
Zatsch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan throws a body punch but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zan fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatsch shoots for a takedown but Zan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zatsch shoots in but Zan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zatsch closes the distance and clinches up with Zan, looking for a takedown. Zatsch pushes Zan against the cage but Zan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zatsch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zatsch is breathing heavily.#CL#
Zan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zatsch, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan presses Zatsch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Zatsch's head.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Zatsch controls his hands.
#T3#
Zatsch is trying to pull guard but Zan has him pressed against the cage.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Zatsch avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan lands a right hand. #TD2#
Zatsch pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Zatsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Zatsch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zan is aware though and is defending well.
Zan wants to stand but Zatsch is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Zatsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zatsch has a closed guard, preventing Zan from standing up. #T4#
Zan is pushing down on Zatsch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zatsch is fighting to maintain full guard but Zan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Zatsch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zatsch trying to hold on to Zan's head to control him but Zan postures up.
Zatsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Zan is thwarting Zatsch's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Zatsch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zan pulls his head out easily.
Zan trying to control the action but Zatsch is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tan Zan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zatsch misses with a takedown attempt
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for Zan.
Zan lands with a shot to the body.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Zan wants to clinch.
Zatsch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zan cracks Zatsch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zatsch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zan's waist but Zan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zatsch off to one side.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutt Zatsch.
Zan leaves Zatsch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Zan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan digs a good hook to Zatsch's body.
Zatsch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zatsch misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Zatsch gets tackled into the cage by Zan. Zan maintains the clinch.
Zan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zatsch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zan walks away with a smile on his face. Zatsch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zan takes a swing at Zatsch's ribcage but misses.
Zan is looking to wear down Zatsch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zatsch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
Zan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zatsch has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Zan clinches with his opponent.
Mutt Zatsch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zatsch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zatsch missing with knees to the body.
Zan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zatsch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zatsch or not.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Zatsch backwards.
Zan dips a shoulder and cracks Zatsch with a mighty uppercut! Zatsch falls back against the cage and Zan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zatsch is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
During a confident post fight interview, Tan Zan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FARTMMA 66
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
O Sullivan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zatsch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Sullivan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zatsch to score with a decent uppercut.
O Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Zatsch is just out of range.
O Sullivan loads up on a big right hand but Zatsch slips the punch.
O Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zatsch.
A big right from Zatsch misses.
O Sullivan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Sullivan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zatsch.
O Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zatsch throws out the jab.
O Sullivan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zatsch moves away.
A swing and a miss from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Sullivan scores with a jab. Zatsch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for O Sullivan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Sullivan cracks Zatsch with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Sullivan throws the left hand but Zatsch avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zatsch throws a lazy right hand but O Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
O Sullivan clinches up against the cage.
O Sullivan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zatsch lands a knee to the body.
O Sullivan swings wildly with an uppercut but Zatsch uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
O Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Zatsch. #BC#
Zatsch manages to break the clinch.
O Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
Zatsch misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Zatsch misses.
O Sullivan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zatsch doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Zatsch.
Zatsch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zatsch ducks under a wild hook from O Sullivan.
Zatsch misses with an uppercut.
Zatsch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Sullivan! But no joy.
Zatsch lands with a right hand.
O Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zatsch.
Zatsch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Zatsch.
Zatsch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zatsch throws a shot to the body.
O Sullivan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zatsch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Sullivan throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from O Sullivan misses its intended target.
O Sullivan missing with a left hand there. Zatsch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Zatsch throws an overhand right that lands on O Sullivan's shoulder, as O Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Mutt Zatsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Zatsch is just out of range.
Zatsch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zatsch throws a body punch but O Sullivan moves out of range.
O Sullivan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Sullivan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Sullivan misses with a hook. Zatsch ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Sullivan. Zatsch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zatsch throws a body punch but O Sullivan moves out of range.
O Sullivan tries to counter with a clinch but Zatsch shakes him off and moves away.
Zatsch with a hook.
Zatsch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Sullivan doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Zatsch misses.
O Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zatsch throws out the jab.
A jab from Zatsch misses.
Zatsch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Zatsch misses the target.
Zatsch misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Zatsch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Zatsch throws a shot from downtown. O Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
A combination from O Sullivan does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Sullivan connects with the punch.
Zatsch works the jab nicely.
O Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zatsch lands with an overhand left.
O Sullivan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zatsch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Sullivan.
Zatsch misses with a straight right.
Zatsch lunges at O Sullivan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Sullivan's hand.
Zatsch avoids the body shot from O Sullivan.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Sullivan. Zatsch does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Zatsch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zatsch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zatsch throws a hook but O Sullivan blocks it.
O Sullivan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Sullivan moves out of range as Zatsch strikes.
A little jabbing left from O Sullivan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zatsch throws an overhand right that lands on O Sullivan's shoulder, as O Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
O Sullivan throws out a counter right but Zatsch avoids it with no problem.
Zatsch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
O Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zatsch manages to avoid it.
Zatsch throws the left hand but O Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
O Sullivan tries to move into range but Zatsch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zatsch lands with a nice body punch.
Zatsch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zatsch.#CL#
O Sullivan gets tackled into the cage by Zatsch. Zatsch maintains the clinch.
Zatsch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zatsch misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Sullivan working aggressively here.
O Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Zatsch.
O Sullivan jumps guard but Zatsch stands there with O Sullivan around his waist. O Sullivan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
O Sullivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
O Sullivan pulls Zatsch into guard.
Zatsch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mutt Zatsch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zatsch lands a head shot.
Zatsch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zatsch lands a body shot.
O Sullivan takes a swing at Zatsch's ribcage but misses.
O Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zatsch moves away.
O Sullivan throws the left hand but Zatsch avoids the punch easily.
O Sullivan lands a nice hook to Zatsch's body. Zatsch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
O Sullivan throws a hook but Zatsch avoids it easily.
Zatsch throws a lazy right hand but O Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zatsch just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Sullivan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zatsch.
O Sullivan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zatsch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Sullivan scrambles back to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zatsch here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zatsch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Sullivan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zatsch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Zatsch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Sullivan manages to avoid it.
O Sullivan tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zatsch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zatsch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Zatsch throws a hook but O Sullivan blocks it.
Zatsch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zatsch throws a big shot that misses.
Zatsch jabs at O Sullivan's body.
Zatsch is looking to clinch.
Zatsch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Sullivan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Zatsch.
Zatsch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Sullivan.
#CL#
Zatsch clinches up against the cage.
Zatsch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Sullivans head.
Zatsch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zatsch throws a punch but it's blocked by O Sullivan.
O Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zatsch.
O Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from O Sullivan fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zatsch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zatsch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Sullivan.
Zatsch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
O Sullivan jumps guard but Zatsch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zatsch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zatsch connects with a knee to the head.
Zatsch cracks O Sullivan with a nice body shot.
Zatsch has a couple of punches blocked by O Sullivan.
O Sullivan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zatsch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Zatsch.
O Sullivan fails to pull guard.
Mutt Zatsch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate O Sullivan.
O Sullivan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Zatsch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zatsch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Sullivan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
O Sullivan jumps guard but Zatsch stands there with O Sullivan around his waist. O Sullivan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zatsch missing with knees to the body.
Zatsch blocks an uppercut.
O Sullivan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zatsch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if O Sullivan can turn it around.
O Sullivan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zatsch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Sullivan is defending well for now.
O Sullivan misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Zatsch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
O Sullivan is trying to pull guard but Zatsch has him pressed against the cage.
Zatsch lands a hook that snaps the head of O Sullivan backwards.
A right hand to the body from O Sullivan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zatsch.
Zatsch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Sullivan.
Zatsch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zatsch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Sullivan backwards.
Zatsch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Sullivan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zatsch backwards. #TD2#
O Sullivan pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zatsch advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
O Sullivan is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
O Sullivan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zatsch controlling the pace.
Zatsch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zatsch passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mutt Zatsch dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Zatsch throws a body punch but O Sullivan moves out of range.
O Sullivan scores with a sloppy right hand. Zatsch should have avoided that one.
Zatsch digs a good hook to O Sullivan's body.
#CL#
Zatsch closes the distance and pushes O Sullivan back into the cage.
O Sullivan struggles to land a body shot inside as Zatsch controls his hands.
O Sullivan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Sullivan tries a body shot but Zatsch blocks it.
O Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
Zatsch working aggressively here.
Zatsch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mutt Zatsch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zatsch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Sullivan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zatsch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zatsch lands an uppercut.
O Sullivan tries to pull guard but Zatsch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Sullivan is trying to pull guard but Zatsch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
O Sullivan jumps guard and drags Zatsch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zatsch postures up.
Zatsch wants to pass the guard but O Sullivan is keeping the position.#T1#
Zatsch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zatsch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zatsch is looking to take a break and control but O Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Sullivan seems a little lost for a moment, as Zatsch dominates the positioning.
Zatsch tries to move to mount but O Sullivan blocks the move with his legs.
O Sullivan being controlled for a moment.
Nate O Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O Sullivan is trying to improve his position.
O Sullivan is letting Zatsch control him for a moment.
Zatsch is looking to take a break and control but O Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
O Sullivan trying to remain calm as Zatsch controls from the top position.
O Sullivan tries to bench press Zatsch off him but Zatsch keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
O Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zatsch lands with an overhand left.
O Sullivan throws an overhand right that lands on Zatsch's shoulder, as Zatsch tries to avoid the shot.
Zatsch throws a big shot that misses.
O Sullivan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zatsch scores with a body shot.
#T4#
O Sullivan throws a hook but Zatsch blocks it.
Zatsch lands with a nice body punch.
Zatsch connects with a body shot that sends O Sullivan's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - O Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Sullivan tries to clinch but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch connects with a looping right hand.
Zatsch loads up on a big right hand but O Sullivan slips the punch.
O Sullivan looks to land a right hand but Zatsch moved out of range.
Zatsch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Sullivan throws a lazy uppercut
and Zatsch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zatsch works O Sullivan's body with a nice hook.
O Sullivan looks to throw the jab but Zatsch is out of range.
Zatsch misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from O Sullivan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Sullivan lands a jab to the nose.
Zatsch throws out a loose jab but O Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zatsch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mutt Zatsch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zatsch scores with a sloppy right hand. O Sullivan should have avoided that one.
Zatsch looks to score with a jab to the body but O Sullivan is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mutt Zatsch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zatsch 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mutt Zatsch!
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Event:
FARTMMA 56
Date: Aug 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Tverdovskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zatsch.
A little feinted left hand from Tverdovskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tverdovskiy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zatsch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tverdovskiy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Tverdovskiy tenderised Zatsch's leg. Zatsch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Zatsch down with leg kicks.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the body.
Zatsch avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zatsch! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Zatsch down with leg kicks. #T1#
Tverdovskiy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tverdovskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zatsch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tverdovskiy, right into the meat.
Tverdovskiy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zatsch misses with a two punch combination.
Tverdovskiy is looking to score with low kicks.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Tverdovskiy connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Tverdovskiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tverdovskiy loads up on a big right hand but Zatsch slips the punch.
Zatsch throws out a counter right but Tverdovskiy avoids it with no problem.
Tverdovskiy lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Zatsch. Those never looked like landing.
Zatsch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zatsch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tverdovskiy keeps Zatsch at a distance using the push kick.
Tverdovskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zatsch.
Zatsch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tverdovskiy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zatsch throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Zatsch scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Zatsch misses the target.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zatsch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zatsch moves out of range as Tverdovskiy throws a body kick.
Zatsch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a body kick but Zatsch moved away.
Zatsch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zatsch misses with a hook. Tverdovskiy ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Zatsch.
Zatsch takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zatsch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tverdovskiy scores with a jab.
Tverdovskiy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tverdovskiy throws a low kick but Zatsch avoids it.
Zatsch looks to throw the jab but Tverdovskiy is out of range.
Tverdovskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zatschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zatsch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tverdovskiy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zatsch scrambles back to his feet.
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zatsch.
Zatsch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zatsch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tverdovskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tverdovskiy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tverdovskiy throws a good cross that connects.
Zatsch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tverdovskiy. That one must have hurt.
Tverdovskiy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tverdovskiy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zatsch will feel that in the morning.
Tverdovskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zatsch can do to turn this around?
Tverdovskiy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zatsch is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatsch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy obviously looking to wear him down.
Tverdovskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Zatsch counters by clinching up. #T1#
Zatsch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tverdovskiy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tverdovskiy lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Tverdovskiy misses #CL2#
and Zatsch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zatsch.
Zatsch scores with a shoulder strike.
Zatsch struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
Zatsch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zatsch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tverdovskiy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zatsch walks away with a smile on his face. Tverdovskiy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zatsch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zatsch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zatsch moves out of range as Tverdovskiy throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Zatsch blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Zatsch avoids a kick to the body.
Zatsch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tverdovskiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zatsch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tverdovskiy.
Zatsch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tverdovskiy misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Zatsch counters by clinching up.
Tverdovskiy jumps guard but Zatsch stands there with Tverdovskiy around his waist. Tverdovskiy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Tverdovskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tverdovskiy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zatsch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy tries for a takedown but Zatsch manages to get underhooks.
Tverdovskiy tries to pull guard but Zatsch won't allow it.
Zatsch is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy has him pressed against the cage.
Zatsch digs a right hand underneath Tverdovskiy's ribcage. Tverdovskiy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Zatsch breaks the clinch.
Tverdovskiy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zatsch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Zatsch scores with a punch to the head.
Tverdovskiy lands a head kick!
Tverdovskiy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as Zatsch blocks the low kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Zatsch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zatsch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tverdovskiy lands a jab.
Tverdovskiy misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Zatsch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw a body kick
and Zatsch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Tverdovskiy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zatsch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tverdovskiy throws out the jab.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Tverdovskiy is predictable there
and Zatsch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tverdovskiy looks for the body kick but Zatsch saw that one coming.
Zatsch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Zatsch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Tverdovskiy catches Zatsch right on the button with a cross.
Tverdovskiy tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but Zatsch checks it.
Tverdovskiy throws a push kick but Zatsch slaps the foot to one side.
Zatsch jabs Tverdovskiy right on the nose. Tverdovskiy blinks but takes it well.
Tverdovskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zatsch was well out of range. Poor timing from Tverdovskiy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zatsch! But no joy.
Zatsch throws a series of strikes that have Tverdovskiy backpedaling.
#ROC2#
Tverdovskiy is rocked!
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tverdovskiy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zatsch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zatsch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zatsch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatsch throws a hook to the side of Tverdovskiy's head but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Zatsch moved out of range.
Zatsch misses with an uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good low kick that Zatsch was not able to check. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tverdovskiy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zatsch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zatsch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tverdovskiy misses with a shot to the body
letting Zatsch counter with a right hand.
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick
and Zatsch counters with a two punch combo.
Tverdovskiy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Tverdovskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tverdovskiy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy seems to have got his legs back now.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mutt Zatsch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tverdovskiy looks to land a body kick but Zatsch moved away.
Tverdovskiy slips a jab from Zatsch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Zatsch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy throws a shot from downtown. Zatsch moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tverdovskiy feints and then cracks Zatsch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zatsch down.
Zatsch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zatsch just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Tverdovskiy swings widly with a right hand
and Zatsch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Zatsch moves out of range of the body kick from Tverdovskiy.
Zatsch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Zatsch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tverdovskiy throws a push kick but Zatsch slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zatsch! But no joy.
Tverdovskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zatsch circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zatsch under the eye.
Tverdovskiy throws a wild body kick that Zatsch sees coming a mile off.
Zatsch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tverdovskiy tests Zatsch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tverdovskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zatsch checks a leg kick.#T4#
Zatsch checks a leg kick nicely.
Tverdovskiy tries a low kick but Zatsch avoids it.
Zatsch throws out a counter right but Tverdovskiy avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Zatsch lands a nice shot that snaps Tverdovskiy's head back.
Tverdovskiy lands a slapping body shot.
Tverdovskiy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tverdovskiy, right into the meat.
Tverdovskiy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tverdovskiy takes one to the side of the head.
Zatsch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot that snaps Zatsch's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Tverdovskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tverdovskiy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy 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:
FARTMMA 49
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Zatsch avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zatsch lands a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Zatsch as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zatsch.
Zatsch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Zatsch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zatsch pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Zatsch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zatsch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zatsch lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zatsch smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Zatsch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Zatsch has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Zatsch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zatsch working Johnson over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatsch lands a nice uppercut.
Zatsch lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Zatsch.
Knees to the body from Zatsch.
Zatsch lands a nice uppercut.
Zatsch lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zatsch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zatsch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Zatsch has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Zatsch has him pressed against the cage.
Zatsch lands a body shot.
Knees to the body from Zatsch.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Zatsch taking a breather.
Zatsch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zatsch lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zatsch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zatsch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zatsch walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Zatsch closes the distance and clinches.
Zatsch slows down the pace here.
Zatsch lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zatsch smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Zatsch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zatsch.
Zatsch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Zatsch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zatsch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zatsch lands a knee to the head.
Zatsch landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zatsch scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Zatsch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Zatsch holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Zatsch stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Zatsch.
#T3#
Zatsch landing knees to the head.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zatsch to keep the fight standing.
Zatsch lands with a right to the head.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zatsch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zatsch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zatsch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Zatsch.
Zatsch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zatsch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Zatsch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zatsch lands a body punch.
Zatsch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zatsch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Come on Zatsch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zatsch avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Zatsch's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zatsch walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Johnson swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Zatsch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zatsch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zatsch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Zatsch lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Zatsch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zatsch digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zatsch landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Zatsch lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zatsch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Zatsch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zatsch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zatsch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Zatsch.
Zatsch lands a big knee to the head and Johnson goes down! Zatsch pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mutt Zatsch!
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Event:
FARTMMA 44
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Zatsch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zatsch misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Zatsch.
Zatsch working aggressively here.
Zatsch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Managedov blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Zatsch has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zatsch connects with a knee to the head.
Zatsch misses with a body punch.
Zatsch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Managedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zatsch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zatsch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zatsch stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Zatsch.
Zatsch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Zatsch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zatsch can't find room to land a body shot as Managedov controls the action.
Zatsch working Managedov over with knees to the body.#T1#
Zatsch misses with a body punch.
Zatsch pushes Managedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Managedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zatsch is defending well.
Managedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zatsch leaning against his opponent.
Zatsch lands a hook that snaps the head of Managedov backwards.
Zatsch misses with a knee to the head.
Zatsch lands a shoulder strike.
Zatsch lands with a left to the head.
Managedov avoiding damage as Zatsch throws knees to the body.
Zatsch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Managedov backwards.
Managedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zatsch smiles and moves away.
Mutt Zatsch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daleb Managedov.
Managedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Managedov fails with the takedown
letting Zatsch counter with a right hand. #T2#
Nice cross by Zatsch.#ROC#
Managedov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Managedov tries for a takedown but Zatsch circles away easily
and Zatsch counters with a right hand to the body.
Managedov takes one to the chin there.
Zatsch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zatsch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zatsch misses with a looping left.
Managedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Managedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Managedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Managedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zatsch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Zatsch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Managedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zatsch is tightening it up a little... Managedov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Managedov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Managedov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zatsch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mutt Zatsch!
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Event:
FARTMMA 37
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Zatsch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simone.
Simone scores with a jab.
A combination from Simone does no damage.
Donk. Simone catches Zatsch right on the button with a cross.
Simone throws a lazy uppercut
and Zatsch counters with a left to the body.
Zatsch lands a jab to the nose.
Simone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zatsch is able to avoid easily.
Zatsch is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simone.
Zatsch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simone lands a nice hook to Zatsch's body. Zatsch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Zatsch is just out of range.
Zatsch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simone misses with a hook.
Zatsch is looking to counter punch.
Zatsch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simone.#T1#
Simone stuns Zatsch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zatsch is looking to clinch.
Simone throws out a counter right but Zatsch avoids it with no problem.
Simone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zatsch if he has to take too many more of those.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zatsch manages to avoid it.
Zatsch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simone.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Zatsch as he connects with a hook.
Simone connects with a single shot there.
Zatsch blocks the body kick.
Simone walks into a jab.
Simone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zatsch connects with a body shot that sends Simone's belly button to the back.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Simone misses.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Simone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Zatsch throwing a counter right hand but Simone manages to avoid it.
Simone thuds his right hand into Zatsch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Simone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zatsch misses the jab.
Simone misses with a body shot.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zatsch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Simone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zatsch connects with a jab.
Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy body kick from Simone
enabling Zatsch to counter with a crisp jab.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Simone.
Zatsch walks into a jab.
Simone misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Zatsch misses the target.
Zatsch avoids the head kick by Simone.
Simone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zatsch counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zatsch on the side of the head.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simone feints and then cracks Zatsch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zatsch down.
Simone misses with a body shot.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Simone.
Simone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zatsch circles away quickly and effectively.
Simone scores with a hook to the body. Zatsch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zatsch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simone walks into a stiff left hand from Zatsch.
Simone throws a sloppy head kick and Zatsch moves out of range easily.
Zatsch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zatsch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zatsch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Simone works over Zatsch's head and body with a nice combination.
Simone misses with a hook to the body
and Zatsch counters with a nice uppercut.
Simone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simone.
Zatsch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simone missing with a left hand there. Zatsch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zatsch takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatsch throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Zatsch is just out of range.#T1#
Simone thuds a left hand into Zatsch's body.
Zatsch moves out of range of the body kick.
Simone swings for the body but Zatsch moves out of range.
It looked like Zatsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zatschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zatsch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simone misses with a jab to the body
and Zatsch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zatsch lands an overhand right.
A lazy body kick from Simone
and Zatsch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Zatsch.
#T2#
Simone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zatsch counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone throws a lazy head kick
and Zatsch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zatsch looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Simone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simone misses with a right hand
and Zatsch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simone jabs Zatsch right on the nose. Zatsch blinks but takes it well.
Zatsch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zatsch misses with a hook
and Simone counters with a nice leg kick.
Zatsch misses with the combination.
Simone thows a body kick. Zatsch tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Simone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simone misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Zatsch moves into the clinch.
Simone fails to pull guard.
Zatsch tries to land knees in the clinch but Simone avoids the damage to the body.
Simone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simone wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Simone on the inside.
Simone lands with a short shot to the head.
Zatsch can't find room to land a body shot as Simone controls the action.
Zatsch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zatsch digs a right hand underneath Simone's ribcage. Simone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simone avoiding damage as Zatsch throws knees to the body.
Simone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simone can't find room to land a body shot as Zatsch controls the action.
A short left from Zatsch. #BC2#
Simone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Simone misses with a looping left.
Zatsch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatsch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simone misses with a lunging right hand
and Zatsch counters with a stiff right hand.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zatsch was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Simone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simone misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Zatsch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone cracks Zatsch with an open hand slap.#CL#
Zatsch moves into the clinch.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simone misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zatsch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joey Simone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zatsch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simone.
Zatsch misses with a series of wild punches.
Simone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simone thows a leg kick but Zatsch checks it
and Zatsch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Simone misses with a body punch
and Zatsch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simone takes a swing at Zatsch's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Zatsch.
Zatsch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Simone is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Simone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zatsch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zatsch moves away.
Good work by Zatsch as he checks the leg kick.
Simone swings for the body but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch misses with a hook.
Simone throws out a counter right but Zatsch avoids it with no problem.
Simone throws a head kick that misses.
Zatsch throws a body shot but no joy.
Simone cracks the inside of Zatsch's front leg.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone throws a head kick that misses.
Simone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zatsch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zatsch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutt Zatsch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simone swings for the body but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zatsch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zatsch appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Simone is predictable there
and Zatsch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simone lands with an overhand left.
Simone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zatsch. Zatsch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simone slips under a jab.
Simone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone looks to land a left hand but Zatsch moved out of range nicely.
Zatsch is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Zatsch.
Simone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zatsch checks it well. #T3#
Simone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zatsch's calf.
Zatsch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simone.
Zatsch slips a jab and a cross from Simone.
Simone scoring well with a low kick there.
Simone misses with a combination
letting Zatsch counter with a right hand.
Simone misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick there by Simone.
Simone misses with a body punch
letting Zatsch counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Simone. #T4#
Zatsch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Simone is rocked!
Zatsch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone connects with a body shot that sends Zatsch's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zatsch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone shapes to counter with a head kick.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simone punishes Zatsch's body with a nice straight punch.
Simone looks to land a body kick but Zatsch moved away.
Simone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zatsch's head.
Zatsch misses the jab.
Simone slips a jab from Zatsch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!
A very excited looking Joey Simone 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:
RFL 73 Sitsongrit Vs. Petrov
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Konstantinov is defended easily by Zatsch.
Konstantinov dives in and grabs Zatsch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zatsch pushes down on Konstantinov's head and hops out.
Zatsch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Konstantinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zatsch's waist but Zatsch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Konstantinov off to one side.
Zatsch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Konstantinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konstantinov shoots in for a double leg but Zatsch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zatsch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Konstantinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zatsch is looking to clinch.
Zatsch stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Zatsch rushes Konstantinov and presses him up against the cage.
Zatsch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zatsch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zatsch.
Konstantinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zatsch backwards.
Konstantinov is looking to control Zatsch's arms but Zatsch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Konstantinov has his back to the cage.
Zatsch misses with a knee strike.
Konstantinov can't find room to land a body shot as Zatsch controls the action.
Zatsch stalls. #T1#
Konstantinov tries a body shot but Zatsch blocks it.
Konstantinov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zatsch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Konstantinov blocks it with crossed arms.
Zatsch lands a nice knee to the body.
Konstantinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zatsch tries to land knees in the clinch but Konstantinov avoids the damage to the body.
Konstantinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zatsch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zatsch landing knees to the body.
Konstantinov leaning against his opponent.
Zatsch landing knees to the head.
Zatsch prevents a body shot from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov managing to block the knees to the body from Zatsch.
Konstantinov has a couple of punches blocked by Zatsch.
Zatsch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Konstantinov tries to work over Zatsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zatsch obliges.
Zatsch landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zatsch lands a knee to the body.
Konstantinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Konstantinov tries to work over Zatsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zatsch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Konstantinov is breathing heavily.
Zatsch is pushing Konstantinov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Zatsch.
Zatsch taking a breather.
Zatsch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Konstantinov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Konstantinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zatsch.
Zatsch landing knees to the body.
#BC2#
Zatsch manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Zatsch clinches.
Zatsch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Konstantinov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Konstantinov tries a body shot but Zatsch blocks it.
#T3#
Konstantinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zatsch's elbow.
Zatsch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Zatsch controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zatsch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Konstantinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Konstantinov trying to land knees to the body.
Konstantinov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zatsch is keeping busy.
Zatsch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zatsch misses with a knee to the head.
Zatsch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Konstantinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Konstantinov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zatsch tries to land a knee to the head but Konstantinov blocks with his arms.
#T4#
Zatsch slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Zatsch.
Zatsch blocks a body shot from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Konstantinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Konstantinov tries to work over Zatsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zatsch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konstantinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zatsch missing with knees to the body.
Zatsch lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Zatsch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Konstantinov as Zatsch tries to tie him up.
Zatsch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Konstantinov is defending well for now.
Zatsch scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zatsch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zatsch.
Zatsch receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Konstantinov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zatsch up against the cage.
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Zatsch avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mutt Zatsch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Konstantinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Zatsch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vladimir Konstantinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Konstantinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Konstantinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zatsch manages to get to full guard.
Zatsch is pulling down on Konstantinov's head to control his posture.
Konstantinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zatsch is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zatsch has control of Konstantinov's left arm, preventing Konstantinov from doing any damage.
Zatsch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Zatsch trying to keep a closed guard but Konstantinov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zatsch is pulling down on Konstantinov's head. It's preventing any offense from Konstantinov, at least for the moment.
Konstantinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zatsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zatsch seems keen to control Konstantinov's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zatsch stuffs the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Konstantinov shoots in but Zatsch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Konstantinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zatsch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Zatsch forces Konstantinov back against the cage and clinches.
Zatsch trying to land knees to the body.
Zatsch tries to stall but Konstantinov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Konstantinov pushes Zatsch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Konstantinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zatsch's elbow.
Konstantinov lands with a right to the head.
Zatsch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Konstantinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Zatsch.
Konstantinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zatsch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Konstantinov avoids it.
Zatsch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zatsch obliges.
Konstantinov has a couple of punches blocked by Zatsch.
#T3#
Konstantinov tries a knee to the head but Zatsch blocks it.
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Konstantinov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Konstantinov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zatsch crunches a lovely knee into Konstantinov's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zatsch has Konstantinov pressed against the cage.
Konstantinov can't find room to land a body shot as Zatsch controls the action.
Konstantinov missing with knees to the body.
Konstantinov avoiding damage as Zatsch throws knees to the body.
Zatsch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konstantinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zatsch taking a breather.
Zatsch has Konstantinov pressed against the cage.
Konstantinov misses with a punch to the body.
Zatsch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Konstantinov avoids it.#T4#
Zatsch blocks a body shot from Konstantinov.
Zatsch wants to stall.
Zatsch connects with a knee to the head.
Zatsch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Konstantinov blocks it with crossed arms.
Konstantinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zatsch landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Konstantinov has been cut.
A knee to the head by Zatsch.
Zatsch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Konstantinov up against the cage.
Zatsch is pushing Konstantinov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Konstantinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konstantinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zatsch with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mutt Zatsch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Konstantinov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Konstantinov gets tackled into the cage by Zatsch. Zatsch maintains the clinch.
Konstantinov managing to block the knees to the body from Zatsch.
Zatsch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zatsch leaning against his opponent.
Konstantinov managing to block the knees to the body from Zatsch.
Konstantinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Konstantinov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Konstantinov avoiding damage as Zatsch throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov throws a head punch that misses.
Zatsch scores a nice knee to the body.
Zatsch tries to land a knee to the head but Konstantinov blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatsch connects with a knee to the head.
Konstantinov looking to slow down the pace here.
Konstantinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Konstantinov has a couple of punches blocked by Zatsch.
Zatsch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Konstantinov is defending well for now.#T1#
Zatsch blocks an uppercut.
Konstantinov misses with a punch to the body.
Zatsch prevents a body shot from Konstantinov.
Come on Zatsch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Zatsch avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
Konstantinov tries to work over Zatsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Zatsch.
Zatsch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Konstantinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zatsch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Konstantinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zatsch misses with a knee strike.
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Zatsch avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
Konstantinov can't find room to land a body shot as Zatsch controls the action.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zatsch blocks a body shot from Konstantinov. #T2#
Zatsch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zatsch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Konstantinov is defending well for now.
Zatsch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zatsch misses with a knee to the head.
Konstantinov trying to stall but Zatsch improves his position.
Mutt Zatsch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zatsch working Konstantinov over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zatsch tries to land a knee to the head but Konstantinov blocks with his arms.
Konstantinov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Konstantinov fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Konstantinov working aggressively here.
Konstantinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zatsch is struggling to control the position.
Zatsch misses with a knee to the head.
Zatsch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Konstantinov tries a body shot but Zatsch blocks it.
Konstantinov tries to work over Zatsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Konstantinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Konstantinov misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Zatsch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Konstantinov tries to keep at a distance but Zatsch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Konstantinov is looking to control Zatsch's arms but Zatsch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Konstantinov has his back to the cage.
Zatsch tries to stall but Konstantinov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Konstantinov pushes Zatsch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zatsch takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zatsch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Konstantinov looking to slow down the pace here.
Konstantinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Konstantinov digs a right hand into Zatsch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zatsch's gas tank.
Zatsch scores with a knee to the head.
Zatsch connects with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Konstantinov avoiding damage as Zatsch throws knees to the body.
Konstantinov tries a body shot but Zatsch blocks it.
Konstantinov is trying to maintain a safe position but Zatsch gets an underhook and turns Konstantinov into the cage.
Zatsch wants to stall.
Zatsch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zatsch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zatsch prevents a body shot from Konstantinov.
Zatsch tries to land a knee to the head but Konstantinov blocks with his arms.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Konstantinov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Konstantinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zatsch's elbow.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch.
Zatsch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zatsch blocks a body shot from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov tries to work over Zatsch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mutt Zatsch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zatsch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mutt Zatsch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zatsch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mutt Zatsch!
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Event:
PSE 14
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zatsch avoiding damage.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Zatsch to keep the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zatsch obliges.
Zatsch looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Zatsch.
Zatsch connects with a knee to the head.
Zatsch stalling against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatsch stalling the fight.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Zatsch has him pressed against the ropes.
Mutt Zatsch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Johnson.
Zatsch prevents the takedown attempt.
Zatsch tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
#T1#
Zatsch landing knees to the head.
Zatsch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Zatsch to keep the fight standing.
Zatsch scores with a knee to the head.
Zatsch has Johnson pushed against the ropes.
Zatsch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Zatsch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zatsch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zatsch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2#
Zatsch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Zatsch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zatsch looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Zatsch with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Zatsch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Zatsch finish him?
Zatsch lands a nice knee to the body.
Zatsch misses with a knee strike.
Zatsch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the ropes.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Zatsch misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Zatsch to keep the fight standing.
Zatsch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Zatsch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Zatsch.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zatsch misses with a knee strike.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zatsch.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Zatsch.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Zatsch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Zatsch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Zatsch forces Johnson back against the ropes and clinches.#T4#
Zatsch avoiding damage.
Zatsch trying to land knees to the body.
Zatsch misses with a knee to the head.
Zatsch with a knee to the head.
Zatsch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Zatsch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zatsch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zatsch just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Zatsch working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Johnson jumps guard but Zatsch stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Zatsch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mutt Zatsch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Zatsch drives through and clinches with Johnson against the ropes.
Zatsch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zatsch working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Zatsch landing knees to the head.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zatsch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zatsch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Zatsch forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Zatsch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Zatsch manages to get underhooks.
Mutt Zatsch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Johnson.
Zatsch stalling against the ropes.
#T1#
Zatsch working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Zatsch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Zatsch lands a knee to the body.
Zatsch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zatsch.
Zatsch landing knees to the body.
Zatsch looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Zatsch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zatsch scores a nice knee to the body.
Mutt Zatsch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zatsch has Johnson pressed against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zatsch.
Zatsch seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Zatsch scores with a knee to the head.
Zatsch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zatsch lands a knee to the head.
Zatsch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zatsch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zatsch scores with a knee to the head.
Zatsch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zatsch lands a knee to the head.
Zatsch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Zatsch manages to break the clinch.
Zatsch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3##CL#
Zatsch darts in and clinches Johnson up against the ropes.
Zatsch blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Zatsch connects with a knee to the head.
Zatsch leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Zatsch misses with a knee to the head.
Zatsch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zatsch landing knees to the body.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zatsch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zatsch thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Zatsch darts in and clinches Johnson up against the ropes.#T4#
Zatsch stalling in the clinch.
Johnson being controlled against the ropes.
Zatsch gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Zatsch stalling the fight.
Zatsch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zatsch connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Zatsch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Zatsch manages to get underhooks.
Zatsch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zatsch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zatsch crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mutt Zatsch dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Zatsch clinches up against the ropes.
Zatsch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zatsch walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Zatsch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Johnson has Zatsch up against the ropes in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatsch connects with a knee to the head.
Zatsch with a knee to the head.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zatsch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mutt Zatsch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Johnson.#T1#
Zatsch landing knees to the head.
Zatsch working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zatsch landing knees to the body.
Zatsch is pushing Johnson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zatsch crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Zatsch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zatsch lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Zatsch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zatsch connects with a knee to the head.
Zatsch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T2#
Zatsch landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatsch scores a nice knee to the body.
Zatsch lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Zatsch holds him up against the ropes and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Zatsch landing knees to the body.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zatsch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zatsch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Zatsch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Zatsch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Zatsch landing knees to the head.
Zatsch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Zatsch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zatsch.
Zatsch effectively controlling the action here.
A knee to the head by Zatsch.
#T4#
Knees to the body from Zatsch.
Zatsch scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zatsch has Johnson pressed up against the ropes in a tight Thai clinch. Johnson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Zatsch - that's hurt Johnson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Johnson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Johnson doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mutt Zatsch!
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