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Event:
BFC 29: Butcher Vs. Bob
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Khalimov swings widly with a right hand
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warren lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Murad Khalimov has been cut.
Warren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warren tries to land a front kick but Khalimov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khalimov misses with an uppercut. Warren saw that one coming.
Dexter Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warren tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Khalimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Khalimov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Khalimov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warren has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khalimov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
It looks like Khalimov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Khalimov is working for a kimura but Warren is defending it quite comfortably.
Warren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warren tries to get out of the position.
Khalimov stops Warren from getting back to his feet.
Khalimov moves nicely into side control.
Warren is pushing Khalimov's head away, looking to escape. Khalimov manages to hold on to the position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khalimov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khalimov moves into full mount!
Khalimov tries to control but Warren wriggling away.
BOOM! Khalimov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Khalimov trying to control but Warren is having none of it. #SUB2#
Khalimov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Warren has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Warren!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khalimov is on top in guard.
 #T3#
Khalimov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Warren wants to stand up but Khalimov is controlling him.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Khalimov from controlling successfully.
Khalimov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Warren's guard.
Warren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khalimov on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khalimov is pressing down on Warren's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warren is holding on for now.
Khalimov slows the pace down in half guard.
Khalimov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Khalimov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khalimov.
Khalimov controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murad Khalimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murad Khalimov's cut.
That's time! Warren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Khalimov needs to keep his hands up - Warren had a free shot at his head there.
Warren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khalimov blocks a head kick by Warren.
Khalimov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been told by Warren's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khalimov moves out of range of the leg kick from Warren.
Warren blocks a jab.
It looked like Warren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warren throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren scores with a head kick. Khalimov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Warren works over Khalimov's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Warren has Khalimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Warren tries to circle away but Khalimov has him pinned against the cage.
Khalimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Warren controls his hands.
#T1#
Khalimov tries to score a body lock takedown but Warren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Warren.
Khalimov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Khalimov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Khalimov manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Khalimov is working to tighten his grip on Warren's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Warren has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Khalimov is really squeezing tight and eventually Warren passes out! Khalimov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Murad Khalimov! |
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Event:
BFC 25: Butcher Vs. Cain
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conchobhar throws a body punch but Khalimov moves out of range.
Khalimov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khalimov throws the left hand but Conchobhar avoids the punch easily.
Khalimov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conchobhar tries to avoid it but Khalimov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conchobhar to the ground. Conchobhar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conchobhar 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.
Khalimov misses with a looping right.
Conchobhar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Conchobhar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khalimov under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Murad Khalimov has been cut.
Conchobhar scores with a sloppy right hand. Khalimov should have avoided that one.
Conchobhar fails to land with a series of punches.
Conchobhar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khalimov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khalimov tries to move into range but Conchobhar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conchobhar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khalimov backs up against the cage.
Conchobhar lands a jab.
Conchobhar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Conchobhar misses the target.
Khalimov misses with a low kick.
Conchobhar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Conchobhar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Khalimov eats them both and turns towards Conchobhar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Conchobhar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Conchobhar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Conchobhar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Conchobhar duly obliges.
Khalimov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Conchobhar lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#That has opened up Murad Khalimov's cut even more.
Conchobhar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conchobhar staying out of range there.
It looked like Conchobhar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khalimov.
Conchobhar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Conchobhar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khalimov backs up against the cage.
Khalimov misses with an uppercut.
Conchobhar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khalimov throws a jab when Conchobhar was well out of range.
No luck for Khalimov with that takedown attempt.
Conchobhar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Conchobhar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khalimov circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Conchobhar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khalimov doesn't seem phased though.
Herleifr Conchobhar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalimov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Murad Khalimov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Conchobhar throws a series of strikes that have Khalimov backpedaling.
#ROC#Khalimov is rocked!
Conchobhar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conchobhar jabs Khalimov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khalimov connects with a body shot.
Conchobhar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Khalimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conchobhar.
Nice shot by Conchobhar.
Conchobhar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khalimov slips under a jab.
Conchobhar throws a jab when Khalimov was well out of range.
Conchobhar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKhalimov.
Conchobhar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khalimov.
Conchobhar is working the combinations to good effect here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khalimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Conchobhar throws a poor cross that misses
and Khalimov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Conchobhar. That snapped Khalimov's head back.
#CUT#Murad Khalimov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Conchobhar ducks under a wild hook from Khalimov.
Conchobhar misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Khalimov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Conchobhar was covering up waiting for the punch and Khalimov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Khalimov trying to control but Conchobhar is working from the bottom.
Khalimov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Conchobhar's head.
Khalimov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conchobhar is looking to stand up but Khalimov isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Conchobhar keeping moving, preventing Khalimov from controlling successfully.
Khalimov advances to half guard.
Khalimov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Khalimov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conchobhar wants to get back to his feet.
Khalimov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conchobhar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalimov passes to full mount!
Conchobhar's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herleifr Conchobhar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murad Khalimov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Conchobhar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Conchobhar digs a good hook to Khalimov's body.
Khalimov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conchobhar lands with a nice body punch.
Conchobhar tests Khalimov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conchobhar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Conchobhar scores with a nice right hand.
Conchobhar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khalimov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khalimov shoots in looking for a takedown. Conchobhar tries to sprawl out of it but Khalimov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conchobhar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herleifr Conchobhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Conchobhar with a nice cross.#T1#
Conchobhar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khalimov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khalimov misses with a hook. Conchobhar ducked under it nicely.
Conchobhar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conchobhar lands a nice looking body shot.
Conchobhar lands a lovely overhand right.
Khalimov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khalimov walks into a straight right hand from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar lands the left hand.
Khalimov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Conchobhar throws a shot from downtown. Khalimov moves away and avoids it.
Conchobhar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Murad Khalimov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Herleifr Conchobhar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Herleifr Conchobhar made sure he mentioned Hot Spunk, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
BFC Bloodbath 4
Date: Oct 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Khalimov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy left from Khalimov finds it's target.
Khalimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khalimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalimov.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khalimov circles away.
Khalimov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khalimov tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khalimov to the ground. Khalimov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khalimov.
Murphy leaves Khalimov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khalimov. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##TD#
Murphy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khalimov was covering up waiting for the punch and Murphy finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Khalimov working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy landing some decent shots from guard.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Khalimov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy landing some decent shots from guard.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalimov is retaining full guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Khalimov keeps moving.
Khalimov keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy stands up over Khalimov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Khalimov has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
Murphy advances to half guard.
Khalimov is trying to stand up here but Murphy is controlling him well.
Murphy 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.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Khalimov trying to hold on to Murphy's head to control him but Murphy postures up.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Khalimov is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Khalimov's hands, connecting with Khalimov's forehead.
Murphy prevents Khalimov from improving his position.
Khalimov is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Murphy winds up and cracks Khalimov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy winds up and cracks Khalimov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Khalimov is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Khalimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khalimov wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khalimov circles away.
Khalimov feints a counter leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Murphy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Khalimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khalimov doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Khalimov finds it's way through Murphy's defenses. #TD#
Murphy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khalimov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Murphy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Khalimov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murphy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Murphy'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.#T2#
Murphy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Murphy working away.
Murphy landing a few strikes.
Murphy lands a nice forearm strike.
Murphy lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalimov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalimov keeps working.
Murphy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Murphy is chipping away with strikes.
Khalimov taking a bit of punishment here - Murphy scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalimov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Murphy is putting a hurting on Khalimov here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Murphy cracks Khalimov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Khalimov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Murphy looks up at the clock and then as Khalimov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Murphy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Khalimov tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Murphy working away.
Murphy working the ground and pound.
Patrick Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalimov is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Khalimov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Khalimov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Murphy lands a nice forearm strike.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khalimov can do to turn this around?#T4#
Murphy working the ground and pound from side control.
Murphy working the ground and pound.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalimov keeps working.
Khalimov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Murphy connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalimov is looking for a sweep.
Murphy scores with punches from side control.
Murphy grinds an elbow into Khalimov's temple.
Khalimov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Murphy connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Khalimov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khalimov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Khalimov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murphy showed some decent athleticism there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Khalimov's temple.
Khalimov wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Murphy is keen to just control but Khalimov is a slippery customer.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murphy working over Khalimov with some ground and pound. Khalimov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khalimov is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Khalimov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Khalimov's head.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khalimov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Khalimov!
Murphy landing strikes from the mount.
Murphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Murphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Murphy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khalimov looks a forlorn figure.
Murphy unloading with bombs!#T2#
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!
Murphy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Khalimov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murphy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Murphy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Murphy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy working Khalimov over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Murphy.#ROC#Khalimov is rocked!
Murphy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Khalimov is still in real trouble! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy connects with a bit shot that sees Khalimov covering up! More strikes from Murphy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Murphy is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Murphy! |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 3
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mvarre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khalimov is out of range and Mvarre settles back down.
Khalimov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mvarre throws a good cross that connects.
Mvarre throws an overhand right that lands on Khalimov's shoulder, as Khalimov tries to avoid the shot.
Khalimov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mvarre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mvarre misses the shot to the body.
Khalimov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donk. Mvarre catches Khalimov right on the button with a cross.
Pierre Mvarre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalimov misses with a wild body shot.
Khalimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mvarre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mvarre lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Murad Khalimov has been cut.
Mvarre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mvarre slips a jab and a cross from Khalimov.
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!
Mvarre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khalimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Khalimov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mvarre.
Mvarre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Khalimov moves into the clinch.
Khalimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mvarre is defending well for now.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mvarre.
Mvarre letting Khalimov take a breather here.#TD#
Khalimov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mvarre is trying to keep an underhook but Khalimov manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Khalimov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mvarre sees it coming and defends easily.
Khalimov stops Mvarre from getting back to his feet.
Khalimov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mvarre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalimov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khalimov drops an elbow to the side of Mvarre's head.
Khalimov slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Mvarre is defending against the submission attempts here by Khalimov.
Mvarre is looking for a sweep. Khalimov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Khalimov prevents Mvarre from standing back up.
#SUB#
Khalimov wants to work for an arm triangle but Mvarre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khalimov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mvarre is looking for a sweep. Khalimov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mvarre is trying to stand.
Khalimov working the head and body with strikes.
Khalimov lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalimov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Khalimov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mvarre has hold of Khalimov's hands but Khalimov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mvarre is trying to stand back up but Khalimov is controlling him
#SUB#
Khalimov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mvarre could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Khalimov has cracked it and Mvarre is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Khalimov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murad Khalimov! |
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Event:
BFC BLOODBATH 2
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalimov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Side thuds a left hand into Khalimov's body.
We've been told by Side's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Side comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Side swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khalimov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khalimov misses with a jab to the body
letting Side counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Murad Khalimov has been cut.
Khalimov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Side on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Side there.
Side lands a nice looking body shot.
Murad Khalimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalimov throws a leg kick
and Side counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Side lands a left and a right that send Khalimov crashing to the mat, dazed. Side thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Khalimov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalimov dives in for a single leg takedown but Side sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Side was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khalimov dives in and grabs Side's left leg, looking for a takedown. Side pushes down on Khalimov's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Side misses its target.
Khalimov looks winded!#T1#
Khalimov misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Side counters with a crisp right hand that drops Khalimov! Side lets Khalimov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Khalimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Side finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Murad Khalimov's cut even more.
Khalimov misses with a left hand
and Side counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iron Side!
After winning the bout, Iron Side thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BFC 9: Gracie Vs. The Blade 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Khalimov. #ES2#
Tiger throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Khalimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Tiger.#TD#
Khalimov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tiger!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiger is looking for a sweep.
Khalimov wants to control but Tiger is keeping him busy.
Khalimov scoring with punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Khalimov.#SUB#
Khalimov is trying to get an arm triangle but Tiger is defending well.
Tiger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Khalimov controlling the position.
Khalimov trying to control the action but Tiger is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Khalimov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khalimov cracks Tiger with a big elbow. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Khalimov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tiger gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Khalimov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tiger's face.
Tiger holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Khalimov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Khalimov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalimov controlling from mount. #T3#
Tiger is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tiger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tiger is squirming around, avoiding Khalimov's attempts to control the action.
Khalimov is really struggling to control Tiger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tiger is looking to improve his position but Khalimov isn't that keen on the idea.
Tiger avoids a series of strikes thrown by Khalimov.
#SUB#
Khalimov looking for a guillotine from mount but Tiger is having none of it. #T4#
Khalimov misses with a head shot.
Tiger avoids a series of strikes thrown by Khalimov.
Khalimov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Khalimov throws some wild stikes that Tiger manages to avoid easily.
Khalimov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Khalimov looking to finish Tiger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tiger!
Khalimov controlling from mount. #SUB#
Khalimov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murad Khalimov 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#
Tiger cracks Khalimov with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Murad Khalimov has been cut.
Khalimov misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiger! But no joy.#TD#
Khalimov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tiger sprawls well initially but Khalimov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tiger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalimov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khalimov controlling the action here.
Khalimov 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.
Khalimov winds up and cracks Tiger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalimov not doing much here.
Tiger is trying to maintain the position but Khalimov is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Khalimov trying to control the pace.
Khalimov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Khalimov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tiger sees it coming and defends easily.
Khalimov controlling the action here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khalimov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khalimov wants to pass to mount but Tiger is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Khalimov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tiger is just riding it out for now. Khalimov eventually gives up the hold.
Tiger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiger.#T3#
Khalimov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khalimov distracts Tiger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khalimov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khalimov wants to pass the guard but Tiger is keeping the position.
Khalimov passes Tiger's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Khalimov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tiger sees it coming and defends easily.
Tiger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khalimov. #T4#
Tiger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khalimov.
Tiger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Khalimov thows a huge punch but Tiger dodges it nicely.
Khalimov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tiger wants to control but Khalimov is keeping busy.
Khalimov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalimov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tiger to regain full guard.
Khalimov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khalimov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murad Khalimov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murad Khalimov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tiger avoids a kick to the body.
Tiger throws a series of strikes that have Khalimov backpedaling.
Khalimov missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Tiger. That snapped Khalimov's head back.
Nice jab there from Tiger. #TD#
Khalimov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Khalimov trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Tiger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khalimov trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Khalimov landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Khalimov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Khalimov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiger is keeping the position for now.
Murad Khalimov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Khalimov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tiger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khalimov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khalimov throwing strikes but missing.
Khalimov stands and throws Tiger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Khalimov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Khalimov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tiger looks a forlorn figure.
#T3##SUB#
Khalimov has hold of Tiger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tiger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Khalimov controlling from mount. #SUB#
Khalimov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tiger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tiger! #SUB#
Khalimov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Tiger wants to pass the guard but Khalimov is keeping the position.
Khalimov wants to sweep but no luck.
Murad Khalimov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khalimov managing to control the position.
Khalimov'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalimov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lion Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalimov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murad Khalimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khalimov, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murad Khalimov! |
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