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Event:
CMMA 54 Ivanov vs Hanski
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Ivanov throws a head kick that misses.
Hanski misses with a hook.
Hanski darts in trying to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Hanski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Hanski takes the fight into the clinch.
Hanski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivanov 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.
Ivanov scores with a shot to the side of Hanski's head. #CUT#It looks like Koskisen Hanski has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivanov can't find room to land a body shot as Hanski controls the action.
Ivanov blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Ivanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanski swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanov prevents a body shot from Hanski.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanski.
Hanski cracks Ivanov with a nice body shot.
Hanski stalls.
Hanski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanski misses with some punches.
Ivanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivanov.
Hanski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanski stalling in the clinch but Ivanov improves position.
Ivanov has a couple of punches blocked by Hanski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanski.#T2#
Hanski struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
Hanski blocking some punches.
Hanski blocks an uppercut.
Hanski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Ivanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanski.
Hanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanov.
Hanski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hanski throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanski.#CUT2#It looks like Sergei Ivanov has been cut.
Hanski lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanov fails to land.
Hanski misses with some punches.
Hanski prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
A nice left hand lands by Hanski.
Ivanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanski misses with some punches.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hanski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanski swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanski throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Ivanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanov.
Hanski misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hanski scores with a shot to the side of Ivanov's head.
Hanski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ivanov - that landed with a thud.
Hanski blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Hanski.
Hanski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ivanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hanski can turn it around.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Hanski tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Hanski misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivanov.
Hanski works on Ivanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanov fails to land.
Ivanov misses with a punch to the body.
Hanski misses with the head strike.
Hanski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanski misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanski throws a head punch that misses.
Hanski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanov or not.
Hanski has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koskisen Hanski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Ivanov.
A swing and a miss from Hanski.
Ivanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hanski misses with a straight right.
Ivanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ivanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hanski throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanov counters with a straight right hand.
Hanski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanski looks to land a right hand but Ivanov moved out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hanski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanski tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ivanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanski misses with a body shot
and Ivanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanov throws a shot from downtown. Hanski moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Ivanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanski.
Ivanov slips a jab from Hanski.
Ivanov is looking to counter punch.
Hanski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a lazy right hand but Hanski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanski misses with a right hand
enabling Ivanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ivanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ivanov.
Hanski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanski missing with a left hand there. Ivanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Ivanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanski lands the left hand.
Hanski misses with a right hand
and Ivanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ivanov connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Hanski throws the left hand but Ivanov avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanski throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD#
and Ivanov counters with a head kick that drops Hanski to the mat! Hanski scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hanski wants to clinch up but Ivanov keeps it at a distance.
Ivanov is looking to counter punch.
Ivanov looks to throw the jab but Hanski is out of range.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanski misses with a right hand
and Ivanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanski moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ivanov walks into a jab.
Hanski drops his hands momentarily and Ivanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Hanski is rocked!
Hanski lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Hanski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanski cracks Ivanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanski tries to move into range but Ivanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanski swings for the body but Ivanov moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ivanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanski throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.
It looked like Ivanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanski misses with a hook to the body
and Ivanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanov misses with a head kick.
Ivanov moves forwards but Hanski connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Hanski misses with a body shot.
Hanski misses the body punch
and Ivanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Ivanov misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ivanov's head.
Ivanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanski's head backwards.
Hanski lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Ivanov is rocked!
Ivanov leaves his chin hanging out and Hanski seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ivanov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koskisen Hanski!
A determined Koskisen Hanski didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
CMMA 44 Barnes vs Salvador
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison throws a lazy head kick
and Ivanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harrison misses with a body kick.
Ivanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ivanov lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Sean Harrison has been cut.
Harrison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harrison misses with a body shot.
Ivanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been informed that Ivanov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harrison checks a low kick from Ivanov.
Harrison is looking for a counter combo.
Harrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Ivanov unleashes a big counter combination but Harrison bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrison.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Harrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrison misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Harrison throws a hook to the side of Ivanov's head but Ivanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harrison throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ivanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivanov with a hook.
Ivanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harrison's head backwards.
Ivanov connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Harrison to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ivanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergei Ivanov! |
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Event:
CMMA 36 Nycz vs Pizza
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Liam Ghambe has been cut.
Ivanov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghambe.
Ivanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ghambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ghambe with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ghambe.
Ghambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghambe.
Ghambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ivanov misses.
Jab by Ghambe.
Ghambe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanov slips under a jab from Ghambe.
Ivanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov cracks a nice hook into Ghambe's ribs.
Ghambe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov avoids the body shot from Ghambe.
Ivanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Ghambe.
Ghambe tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ghambe looks to clinch
enabling Ivanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Ghambe.
Ghambe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ghambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghambe.
Ivanov throws out a counter right but Ghambe avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Ivanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Ivanov looks to move away, Ghambe throws a big counter combo but Ivanov just gets out of the way.
Ghambe throws a shot to the body.
Ghambe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov cracks Ghambe with a good jab.
Liam Ghambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ghambe misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Ghambe takes a swing at Ivanov's ribcage but misses.
Ghambe looks to land a right hand but Ivanov moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghambe jabs at Ivanov's body.
Ivanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ivanov swings for the body but Ghambe moves out of range.
Ivanov moves out of range as Ghambe strikes.
A jab from Ghambe does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Sergei Ivanov has been cut.
Ghambe swings for the body but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ivanov scores with a leg kick.
Ghambe misses with a left hand
and Ivanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A swing and a miss from Ghambe.
Ivanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ivanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghambe.
Ghambe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ghambe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ivanov in his tracks.
Ghambe throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ghambe scores with a nice head shot.
Ivanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut
and Ghambe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ghambe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ghambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
Ghambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Ivanov throws the left hand but Ghambe avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Ghambe misses.
Ghambe 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!
Ghambe connects with a body shot that sends Ivanov's belly button to the back.
Ivanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghambe.
Ghambe backing away here, and Ivanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ghambe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ghambe throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghambe connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Ghambe finds it's target.#ROC#Ivanov is rocked!
Ghambe jabs Ivanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghambe finish him?
Ghambe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ivanov looks winded!
Ghambe shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ivanov takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ghambe sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ivanov bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Ghambe!
Liam Ghambe thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 5
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chungus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chungus 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.
Chungus checks the leg kick.
Ivanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Big Chungus has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanov.
Chungus throws a jab when Ivanov was well out of range.
Chungus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chungus misses with a hook to the body
and Ivanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chungus misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ivanov counter with a right hand.
Chungus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chungus misses the body punch
and Ivanov counters with a nice body shot.
Ivanov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Chungus thuds his right hand into Ivanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Sergei Ivanov has been cut.
Chungus lands a slapping body shot.
Chungus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ivanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chungus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanov. #KD#
Ivanov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chungus sprawling to the canvas! Chungus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ivanov finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
and Ivanov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Chungus! He's just covering up as Ivanov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Ivanov! |
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Event:
A&E: Rising Stars IV
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conors doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Ivanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Conors toppling to the canvas! Conors scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ivanov finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Brenon Conors has been cut.
Conors looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ivanov punishes Conors's body with a nice straight punch.
Ivanov digs a good body shot into Conors's ribs.
Ivanov lands with a big right hook that stumbles Conors - he's out on his feet here! Ivanov follows up with another monster hook that separates Conors from consciousness! Conors falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ivanov stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergei Ivanov! |
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