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Event:
BFC SYNDICATE 6
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Rixon misses with an attempted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stojanov.#TD2#
Rixon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rixon's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Rixon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stojanov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rixon is looking to defend but Stojanov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rixon! Stojanov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rixon taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lukas Stojanov! |
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Event:
145 Super Series
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barushki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rixon defends well and Barushki ends up having to push Rixon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barushki has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Rixon counters with a single leg into guard. Barushki didn't expect that. #ES#
Barushki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Barushki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rixon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Barushki . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Barushki gets caught napping as Rixon dives in and scores a takedown. Barushki manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Barushki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rixon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barushki . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Barushki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barushki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barushki being controlled here, momentarily.
Barushki is trying to keep Rixon in close.
Rixon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barushki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rixon looking to sit in guard and control but Barushki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barushki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barushki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rixon wants to sweep but no luck.
Barushki wants to control from the top but Rixon keeps moving. #T3#
Barushki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barushki slips nicely into half guard.
Barushki wants to pass the guard but Rixon is defending well.
Rixon is trying to stand back up but Barushki is controlling him
Barushki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rixon wants to improve his position but Barushki is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rixon darts in looking for a takedown but Barushki gets double underhooks and turns Rixon into the cage.
Barushki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barushki wants to clinch.
Barushki dives in and grabs Rixon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rixon pushes down on Barushki 's head and hops out.
Barushki fails with the takedown.
Rixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Barushki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rixon sprawls and moves away.
Rixon has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rixon shoots in but Barushki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barushki tries to counter by clinching up but Rixon breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Barushki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rixon wants to get back to his feet but Barushki passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Barushki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barushki tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Rixon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rixon. #ES#
Barushki has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rixon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Barushki leaning against his opponent.
Barushki tries to throw a body punch but Rixon avoids it by throwing Barushki back against the cage.
Rixon is working for takedown but Barushki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barushki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rixon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barushki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barushki wants to get back to striking at distance but Rixon won't allow it.
#T1##BC2#
Rixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Barushki gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Rixon sneaks out the side door and pushes Barushki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Barushki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barushki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rixon closes the distance and clinches up with Barushki , looking for a takedown. Rixon pushes Barushki against the cage but Barushki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artur Barushki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Rixon.
Rixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rixon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Artur Barushki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rixon is breathing heavily.
Rixon wants to land a leg kick but Barushki is out of range. #T2#
Rixon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barushki circles away.
Barushki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barushki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Barushki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barushki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barushki feints a jab promting Rixon to slip. Barushki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rixon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barushki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barushki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Barushki pushes Rixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Barushki pushes off an throws an elbow but Rixon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Barushki 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Rixon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barushki trying to control but Rixon postures up.
Rixon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rixon trying to control from half guard but Barushki is working away.
Barushki is trying to get back to full guard.
Rixon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barushki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Barushki is pulling down on Rixon's head to control his posture.
Rixon trying to move into half guard but instead Barushki has managed to sweep!#REVR##SU#
Barushki stands up from Rixon's guard - Barushki perhaps looking for a knockout.
A punch combination from Barushki misses.
Rixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barushki defends well and Rixon ends up having to push Barushki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Barushki closes the distance and pushes Rixon back into the cage.
Rixon looking for a takedown.
Barushki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rixon avoids it.
Barushki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rixon can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barushki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rixon pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Barushki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barushki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rixon tries to clinch up
and Barushki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barushki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rixon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rixon is looking to clinch but Barushki is avoiding it.
Barushki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Rixon counters with a shoot takedown. Barushki fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Barushki wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rixon takes a swing at Barushki 's ribcage but misses.
Rixon darts in trying to clinch
and Barushki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Barushki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rixon at a distance.
Barushki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rixon.
#CL#
Barushki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Barushki is pressed up against the cage. Rixon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barushki down to the mat. Barushki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Rixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2##CL#
Barushki darts in and clinches Rixon up against the cage.
Rixon tries to pull guard but Barushki holds him up against the cage and eventually Rixon drops back down to his feet.
Artur Barushki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Rixon.
Rixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Barushki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barushki avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Rixon is predictable there
and Barushki counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rixon throws a body punch but Barushki moves out of range.
Barushki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barushki shoots in and drives through. Rixon sprawls well.
Barushki throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Rixon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rixon. #T3#
Barushki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rixon preventing the sweep.
Barushki is pulling down on Rixon's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barushki keeping moving, preventing Rixon from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rixon looking to sit in guard and control but Barushki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barushki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rixon keeping moving, preventing Barushki from controlling successfully.
Rixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barushki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rixon is keeping the position for now.
Matthew Rixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artur Barushki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Rixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Barushki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barushki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Barushki ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Rixon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rixon is in Mendez 's guard.
Rixon wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Rixon throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Rixon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendez dives on top into guard.#REVR##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rixon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Mendez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Rixon has his feet on Mendez 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Rixon misses its intended target.
Rixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1##CL2#
Rixon closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.
Mendez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rixon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rixon prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendez trying to control the position but instead, Rixon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendez into the cage.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Rixon holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendez drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Mendez . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rixon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Rixon keeps moving.
Rixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Still in half guard, Mendez seems content to control.
Rixon has his hands clasped together around Mendez 's back. He's all about the action.
Rixon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendez is fighting to break Rixon's control of his arms but Rixon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rixon pulls Mendez in to control the position.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mendez content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mendez is looking to pass into half guard but Rixon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rixon is in guard.#REVB#
Rixon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendez tries to get out of the position.
Mendez wants to sweep here but Rixon controlling him for the moment.
Mendez controlling the position.
Rixon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet but Rixon passes into half guard.
#T4#
Rixon is thwarting Mendez 's attempts to control the position.
Mendez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rixon. #ES#
Mendez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Mendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rixon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendez is in Rixon's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rixon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Rixon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rixon circles away.
A head kick misses from Rixon.
Mendez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Mendez moves into the clinch.
Rixon leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Rixon jumps into guard, dragging Mendez to the mat.
Matthew Rixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendez sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rixon is looking for a triangle but Mendez pushes his legs off easily.
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rixon on the ground.
Mendez postures up.
#T1#
Rixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rixon stops Mendez from standing up.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rixon wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Rixon stands and throws Mendez 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendez tries to buck Rixon off but Rixon is having none of it.#T2#
Mendez struggling a bit here.
Rixon trying to control the action but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Rixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rixon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Rixon advances nicely into full mount.
Rixon lands a big shot there that rocks Mendez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rixon lands a couple of good shots and Mendez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mendez is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez is trying to break free.
#ES#
Mendez manages to escape to his feet. #TD2#
Rixon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rixon is in Mendez 's guard.#T4#
Rixon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendez wants to improve his position but instead Rixon has moved into half guard.
Rixon lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mendez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rixon defends it easily.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Rixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rixon shoots in for a double leg but Mendez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rixon shoots for a takedown but Mendez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Mendez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rixon drags the fight down to the ground.
Rixon keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendez looking to sit in guard and control but Rixon 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.#SUB2#
Rixon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mendez is pulling down on Rixon's head. It's preventing any offense from Rixon, at least for the moment.#T1#
Rixon postures up.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Rixon from controlling successfully.
Mendez wants to stand up but Rixon is controlling him.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rixon wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rixon throwing strikes from guard but Mendez blocks nicely. #SUB#
Mendez working for a triangle but Rixon defends it easily.
Mendez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rixon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mendez 's guard.#T3#
Rixon won't allow Mendez to sweep him here.
Rixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rixon stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez .
Rixon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rixon slips nicely into half guard.
Rixon working over Mendez with some ground and pound. Mendez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mendez wants to control but Rixon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rixon. #SUB2#
Rixon is looking for a kimura but Mendez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rixon to get the leverage.
Mendez tries to kick Rixon off but Rixon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rixon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rixon is keen to just control but Mendez is a slippery customer.
Rixon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rixon throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Rixon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mendez .
Raul Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Rixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rixon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendez is fending him off so far but Rixon persists. Nope, Mendez circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matthew Rixon.
I've got Rixon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Rixon! |
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