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Event:
Decades Dawn
Date: Jan 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Durdynets tries to clinch but Cassel is having none of it.
Durdynets gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cassel counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassel misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Durdynets counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cassel! #SUB2#
Durdynets is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cassel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cassel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Durdynets asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Durdynets lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durdynets wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cassel keeps working.
Cassel dodges the ground and pound from Durdynets.
Durdynets has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Durdynets is looking to take a break and control but Cassel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durdynets working the ground and pound but Cassel is defending the strikes.
Cassel prevents Durdynets from moving into mount.
Cassel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Durdynets has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Durdynets laying and praying for a moment but Cassel takes advantage and regains half guard.
Durdynets sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Durdynets works his way into side control.
Durdynets staying calm.
Cassel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Durdynets is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cassel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cassel is not content to let Durdynets control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Durdynets is trying to get an arm triangle but Cassel is defending well.
The strikes coming from Durdynets are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cassel tries to escape but Durdynets is in control.
Cassel is trying to escape the position but Durdynets is controlling the position.
Cassel pushes Durdynets away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Durdynets gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Durdynets lands a decent elbow from side control.
Durdynets lands a few punches from side control.
Cassel is trying to buck Durdynets off.
Durdynets in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Durdynets working the ground and pound.
Cassel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cassel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Durdynets has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Durdynets creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durdynets is looking to take a break and control but Cassel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cassel is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasyl Durdynets dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Durdynets closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cassel's guard.
Durdynets trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durdynets scoring with some ground and pound.
Cassel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Durdynets working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cassel's head.
Durdynets wants to control from the top but Cassel keeps moving.
Durdynets trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durdynets missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Durdynets scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Durdynets trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durdynets throws a strike but Cassel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cassel won't allow Durdynets to get back to his feet. #SU#
Cassel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jorge Cassel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassel stuffs the takedown attempt from Durdynets. Durdynets gets slowly back to his feet.
Durdynets tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durdynets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Durdynets.
Jorge Cassel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cassel fails to land with a series of punches.
Cassel tries to clinch up.
Durdynets shoots and misses
and Cassel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jorge Cassel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasyl Durdynets.
Cassel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durdynets misses with a takedown
and Cassel counters with a straight right hand.
Durdynets is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Durdynets takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassel lands a left hand.
#BC#
Cassel breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Durdynets fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cassel, pushing him back against the cage.
Durdynets has Cassel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cassel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Durdynets has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cassel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Durdynets has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cassel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Durdynets can't get the takedown.
Durdynets has Cassel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cassel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Cassel manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Cassel feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Durdynets collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Cassel!
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Event:
SAFO Canada
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Durdynets is looking to clinch.
Dong moves in looking to clinch but Durdynets pushes him off.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durdynets swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong.#CL#
Durdynets closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Dong drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Durdynets looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durdynets wants to stand and escape but Dong is having none of it.
Dong sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Dong stops Durdynets from standing up. #SU2#
Dong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Durdynets, up you get! #CL#
Durdynets instigates a clinch.
Dong just leaning against Durdynets, taking a breather.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dong working hard to break the clinch.
Dong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dong is trying to break the clinch but Durdynets is controlling him.
We've been hearing reports that Durdynets has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dong is looking to break free of the clinch but Durdynets has double underhooks.
Durdynets throws a head punch that misses.
Durdynets missing with knees to the body.
Durdynets lands with a right to the head.
Dong wants to break free but Durdynets has control.
Durdynets misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Dong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durdynets.
Durdynets lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durdynets fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Durdynets taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vasyl Durdynets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Dong.
Dong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Durdynets gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Durdynets.
Durdynets with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durdynets lands a hook that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Durdynets prevents it.
#TD2#
Dong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Dong is looking to take a break and control but Durdynets is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durdynets is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2#
Dong stands up. #CL#
Durdynets moves into the clinch.
Durdynets lands a shoulder strike.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Dong misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Dong blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Durdynets fails to land.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Durdynets swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durdynets misses with some punches.
Dong is trying to force a seperation but Durdynets has the dominant position.#TD#
Durdynets has picked Dong up - he's going for a ride! Durdynets dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Durdynets is keen to just control but Dong is a slippery customer.
Dong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Durdynets trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durdynets is fighting to break Dong's control of his arms but Dong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasyl Durdynets dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Durdynets tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Dong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Durdynets forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Durdynets lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Dong jumps guard and drags Durdynets to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Durdynets trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durdynets throws an elbow that misses. Dong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Durdynets's guard. Nice move by Dong!#REVB#
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Durdynets gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durdynets wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #T1#
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Durdynets really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Durdynets from controlling successfully.
Durdynets landing with the ground and pound.
Durdynets not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Durdynets from controlling successfully.
Durdynets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Durdynets working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
Durdynets throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franklin Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong is on top in guard.
#REVB##ES#
Durdynets has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Durdynets is trying to drag Dong to the mat but Dong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Dong jumps guard.
Durdynets connects with a couple of short punches.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durdynets tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong is retaining full guard.
Dong is trying to control the position but Durdynets postures up. #T3#
Durdynets keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong's head.
Durdynets makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Durdynets landing some decent shots from guard.
Durdynets working some strikes from top position.
Dong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Durdynets has one foot on Dong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Durdynets tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Durdynets instigates a clinch.
Durdynets landing knees to the head.
#T4#
Dong takes a knee right on 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!
Durdynets landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dong managing to block the knees to the body from Durdynets.
Durdynets tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Dong wants the takedown. Durdynets is fighting it off but Dong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Durdynets's guard against the cage.
Durdynets is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dong dives into side control.
Durdynets on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Durdynets tries to get out of the position.#REVR#
Durdynets wants to get back to his feet but Dong drags him back down.
Dong staying calm.#SU2#
Dong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasyl Durdynets dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dong tries to clinch but Durdynets is having none of it.
Durdynets is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durdynets tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dong tries to clinch but Durdynets is having none of it. #CL#
Durdynets closes the distance and pushes Dong back into the cage.
Durdynets using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Durdynets - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Durdynets manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durdynets.
Durdynets taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Durdynets unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Durdynets has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Dong leaning against his opponent.
Dong avoiding damage as Durdynets throws knees to the body.
Durdynets wants to take the fight to the mat but Dong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Durdynets is stalling here.
Durdynets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong is trying to break free.
Durdynets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durdynets lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durdynets seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dong can turn it around.
Dong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durdynets avoids it.
Durdynets displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dong up against the cage.
Dong blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Durdynets working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durdynets swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Dong gets control of Durdynets's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Durdynets in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dong controls Durdynets momentarily but Durdynets frees himself.
Durdynets has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durdynets.
Dong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Durdynets's guard. #REVB#
Dong prevents Durdynets from getting back to his feet.
Durdynets is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dong dives into side control.
Dong trying to control the action but Durdynets is working from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Dong stands up and beckons Durdynets to his feet.
Durdynets tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dong swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Durdynets closes the distance and clinches.
Durdynets takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durdynets.
Durdynets stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Durdynets tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dong avoids it.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Durdynets gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Durdynets is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dong sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Durdynets sits in half guard.
Durdynets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Durdynets seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durdynets thows a huge punch but Dong dodges it nicely.
Franklin Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasyl Durdynets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Durdynets seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasyl Durdynets showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durdynets, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasyl Durdynets!
Vasyl Durdynets was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
SMASH: Tai vs Goodwin
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Durdynets shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sully fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durdynets on the side of the head.
Sully stuffs the takedown.
Sully sizes up Durdynets with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sully cracks Durdynets with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durdynets takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sully lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sully lands with a kick to the temple. Durdynets shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A shot to the liver by Sully. Beautiful body shot.
Durdynets fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasyl Durdynets. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Durdynets shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sully trying to control but Durdynets postures up.
Durdynets definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Durdynets thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sully's head.
Well, if Durdynets is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sully really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durdynets. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Durdynets'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.
Sully tries to get to full guard but Durdynets has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Durdynets is looking for a kimura here.
Sully keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Durdynets throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sully to regain full guard.
Durdynets is working Sully over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Durdynets postures up in Sully's guard and throws a big left but Sully blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Durdynets accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Durdynets looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Durdynets advances to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Durdynets is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Durdynets landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Durdynets lands with a punch from half guard.
Durdynets throwing shots but Sully is blocking nicely.
Durdynets really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sully is staying active underneath Durdynets, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Durdynets is trying to work for a kimura but Sully is defending well.
#T4#
Durdynets wants to take a breather but Sully is having none of it.
Sully is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durdynets's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durdynets's back!#ES#
Sully has his opponent's back but Durdynets is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Sully.
Durdynets darts in looking for a takedown but Sully gets double underhooks and turns Durdynets into the cage.
Ropho Sully is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durdynets shoots in but no luck this time.
Sully scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Durdynets pushes Sully up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Durdynets wants the takedown. Sully is fighting it off but Durdynets persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sully's guard against the cage.
Durdynets wants to control from the top but Sully keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durdynets throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ropho Sully will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sully moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sully stuffs the takedown.
Durdynets takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sully lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durdynets circles away quickly and effectively.
Durdynets appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Sully. No joy for Durdynets on that attempt.
Sully scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sully scores with a jab.
Sully keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasyl Durdynets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sully lands a head kick!
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!
Sully catches Durdynets with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Durdynets shoots for a double leg takedown but Sully sprawls well. He's pushed Durdynets's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice cross by Sully.
No joy there for Sully, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durdynets takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Durdynets shoots in and gets a takedown into Sully's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sully controls Durdynets momentarily but Durdynets frees himself.
Durdynets wants to pass the guard but Sully is keeping the position.
Durdynets stops Sully from standing up.
Sully is controlling Durdynets's posture.
Durdynets wants to control from the top but Sully keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sully looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Durdynets is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Durdynets throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sully's waist but Sully gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durdynets off to one side.
Durdynets looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sully is fending him off so far but Durdynets persists. Nope, Sully circles away and we're back to standing.
Durdynets dives in for a single leg takedown but Sully sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Durdynets chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sully can pounce on him.
Sully lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Durdynets backs up against the cage.
Durdynets tries for a takedown but Sully sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Durdynets takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sully cracks a nice hook into Durdynets's ribs.
Durdynets takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sully ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sully lands a leg kick that knocks Durdynets off balance momentarily.
Durdynets sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Durdynets takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sully cracks the inside of Durdynets's front leg.
Sully connects with a right hand. Durdynets shakes it off.
Sully looks to land a combination. Durdynets sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sully pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Durdynets back to the cage. Sully follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sully misses with a double jab.
Durdynets shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sully fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sully dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Durdynets takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ropho Sully seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durdynets fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Sully was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sully looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sully!
#T4#
Sully scores with a hook to the body. Durdynets takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sully lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sully.
Sully throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durdynets drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sully sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Durdynets looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sully!#ES2#
Sully throws Durdynets to one side and escapes!
Sully has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Sully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durdynets is defended easily by Sully.
Ropho Sully is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sully!
Ropho Sully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Sully, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ropho Sully showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sully lands with a straight right. Durdynets didn't see that one coming.
Sully lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice takedown defense from Sully. No joy for Durdynets on that attempt.
Sully scores with a nice head shot.
Durdynets ducks right into an uppercut from Sully.
Durdynets tries to clinch but Sully is having none of it.
Sully lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Durdynets dives in and scores a takedown into Sully's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sully wants to stand but Durdynets is controlling the position.
Durdynets trying to control but Sully is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Sully wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Sully. No joy for Durdynets on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Sully tries to keep at a distance but Durdynets has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sully is pressed up against the cage. Durdynets has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sully down to the mat. Sully avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasyl Durdynets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sully cracks Durdynets with an open hand slap.
Sully fakes the leg kick and cracks Durdynets in the body.
Sully with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sully lands a right hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Sully as he connects with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Sully.
Sully displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sully fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durdynets on the side of the head.
Sully tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durdynets shoots in for a takedown but Sully shows good takedown defense.
Sully lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sully scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sully - that will leave a mark!
Durdynets looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sully displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sully cracks Durdynets with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durdynets fails with a takedown attempt.
Sully lands a jab.
Durdynets is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sully sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sully lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sully lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durdynets will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot by Sully.
Durdynets walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sully scores with a shot to the body.
Sully displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Durdynets takes one on the button.#T3#
Durdynets shoots in looking for a takedown. Sully tries to sprawl out of it but Durdynets keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sully manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sully lands a really nice looking cross but Durdynets seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Sully as he connects with a hook.
Sully will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sully looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durdynets drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sully sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Durdynets looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sully is pulling down on Durdynets's head to control his posture.
Durdynets has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Durdynets wants to pass the guard but Sully is keeping the position.
Vasyl Durdynets overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Durdynets slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Durdynets tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Durdynets prevents Sully from escaping the position.
Vasyl Durdynets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ropho Sully comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sully 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ropho Sully!
A less than humble Ropho Sully misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Durdynets shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Durdynets's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab lands there for West.
Durdynets walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
West lands with a right hand.
A left lands for West.
West thuds his right hand into Durdynets's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durdynets defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
Durdynets feinted with a counter takedown.
Durdynets looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
West drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Durdynets defends it well.#TD#
Durdynets fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging West to the ground. Durdynets is now in West's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Durdynets lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Durdynets stops West from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durdynets scoring with some ground and pound.
Durdynets is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Durdynets keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of West's head.
Durdynets controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
West throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
West has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Durdynets has passed into side control.
West wants to get back to his feet but Durdynets is dominant here and he's now got West's back!#SUB#
Durdynets has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for West! Can he survive? No! He's out! Durdynets gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasyl Durdynets!
After the fight, Vasyl Durdynets 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Durdynets shoots in but no luck this time.
Durdynets shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skinner defends it nicely.
Durdynets shoots for a double leg takedown but Skinner sprawls well. He's pushed Durdynets's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasyl Durdynets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durdynets in his tracks.
Durdynets shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skinner pinned against the cage. Skinner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skinner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durdynetss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durdynets is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Skinner moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Skinner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Pan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pan.
Vasyl Durdynets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pan lands a nice looking body shot.
Pan swats away the attempt to clinch by Durdynets.
Pan tries a head kick but it misses.
Durdynets will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Durdynets throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Durdynets is in Pan's guard.
Pan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durdynets. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Durdynets working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pan's head.
Durdynets works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pan is staying active underneath Durdynets, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1##SUB#
Durdynets is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pan is looking to improve his position.
Durdynets working over Pan with some ground and pound. Pan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Durdynets is keen to just control but Pan is a slippery customer.
Durdynets content to control rather than advance.
Durdynets seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Pan actively working from the bottom here.
Durdynets not doing much here.
Pan is looking for a sweep. Durdynets is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Durdynets lands with a punch from half guard.
Pan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Durdynets scores with a couple of nice shots.
Durdynets is thwarting Pan's attempts to control the position.
Pan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Durdynets is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Durdynets looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pan taking some punishment here, with Durdynets in his half guard.
Pan trying to control here.
Durdynets has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pan wants to get back to his feet.
Durdynets is trying to control. Pan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pan tries to get to full guard but Durdynets has control of the leg.
Durdynets looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Durdynets lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pan missing with punches from the bottom.
Pan is concentrating on defense, preventing Durdynets from advancing position. #SUB#
Durdynets is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pan is just riding it out for now. Durdynets eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Durdynets is trying for a kimura here. Pan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Durdynets wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasyl Durdynets!
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