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Event:
SSSD 41: Cartwright/Frost
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Debonaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poporovkov tries to counter with a clinch but Debonaire shakes him off and moves away.
Poporovkov tries to work over Debonaire's front leg with a kick but Debonaire checks it.
Debonaire thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Debonaire.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick
and Debonaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Poporovkov misses.
Poporovkov lands a front kick.
Poporovkov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Debonaire throws a sloppy head kick and Poporovkov moves out of range easily.
Debonaire sets himself, and Poporovkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Debonaire avoids it this time.
Poporovkov checks a low kick from Debonaire.
A jab lands there for Debonaire.
Debonaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poporovkov moves away.
Poporovkov ducks under a wild hook from Debonaire.
Poporovkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poporovkov blocks a head kick by Debonaire.
Debonaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poporovkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poporovkov wants to counter the offense by Debonaire and move into the clinch position.
A right-left combo lands from Debonaire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poporovkov misses with a low kick.
Poporovkov tries to score with a low kick but Debonaire moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Poporovkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Debonaire moves out of range of the body kick from Poporovkov.
Legend Debonaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Debonaire.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Debonaire throws a series of punches but Poporovkov moves out of range.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poporovkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Debonaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Debonaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Debonaire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poporovkov misses with a low kick.
Poporovkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick but Debonaire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poporovkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Debonaire.
Poporovkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Poporovkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Debonaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poporovkov manages to avoid it.
Poporovkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Debonaire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poporovkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poporovkov avoids a kick to the body.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debonaire throws a head kick that half lands.
A clash of legs there as Poporovkov blocks the low kick.
Debonaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Debonaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poporovkov.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses.
Debonaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poporovkov wants to counter with a clinch but Debonaire pushes him away.
Debonaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Debonaire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Poporovkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Debonaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Debonaire. Poporovkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Debonaire blocks the low kick.
Debonaire throws a sloppy head kick and Poporovkov moves out of range easily.
Debonaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Debonaire tried to score with a low kick but Poporovkov checks it.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick but Debonaire moved away.
Poporovkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poporovkov ducks under a wild hook from Debonaire.
Debonaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Debonaire throws a sloppy head kick and Poporovkov moves out of range easily.
Debonaire throws a head kick but Poporovkov moves out of range.
Poporovkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Debonaire blocks the leg kick.
Debonaire throws a head kick but Poporovkov moves out of range.
#T4#
Poporovkov blocks a head kick by Debonaire.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses.
Poporovkov slips under a jab.
Poporovkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Debonaire moves out of range of the leg kick from Poporovkov.
Poporovkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Debonaire, as that shot connected.
Poporovkov ducks under a wild hook from Debonaire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debonaire missing with a left hand there. Poporovkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poporovkov moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Poporovkov blocks the low kick.
Debonaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poporovkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Debonaire's sensitive parts.
Debonaire lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick from Poporovkov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Legend Debonaire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Poporovkov is looking to chop away at Debonaire's legs.
Legend Debonaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Poporovkov throws a low kick but Debonaire avoids it.
Poporovkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Debonaire lands with a kick to the temple. Poporovkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Debonaire lunges at Poporovkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poporovkov's hand.
Debonaire checks a leg kick.
Debonaire misses with a hook. Poporovkov ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Debonaire. Those never looked like landing.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Poporovkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debonaire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poporovkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Poporovkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Poporovkov takes one on the button.
Poporovkov ducks under a wild hook from Debonaire.
Poporovkov wants to counter with a clinch but Debonaire pushes him away.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses.
Poporovkov avoids the head kick by Debonaire.
#T1#
Poporovkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Debonaire is out of range and Poporovkov settles back down.
Debonaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Poporovkov wants to clinch up but Debonaire keeps it at a distance.
Legend Debonaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poporovkov ducks right into an uppercut from Debonaire.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Poporovkov moves into the clinch.
Debonaire avoiding damage as Poporovkov throws knees to the body.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but Debonaire blocks it.
Debonaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Debonaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poporovkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Debonaire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Debonaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Debonaire is trying to pull guard but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Debonaire looking to stall.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Debonaire avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Poporovkov obliges.
Debonaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poporovkov can do to turn this around?
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!
Debonaire is trying to break free.
Poporovkov misses with a knee strike.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poporovkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Debonaire.
Debonaire avoiding damage as Poporovkov throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Debonaire.
Debonaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Debonaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Debonaire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Debonaire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Debonaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Debonaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Debonaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Debonaire is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.
Debonaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vladimir Poporovkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Debonaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poporovkov's elbow.
Debonaire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Debonaire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poporovkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Debonaire lands an uppercut.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Debonaire is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.#TD#
Debonaire pulls Poporovkov into guard.
Debonaire controls Poporovkov momentarily but Poporovkov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Poporovkov preventing the sweep.
Poporovkov pushing down on Debonaire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Debonaire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Debonaire.
Poporovkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Debonaire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Legend Debonaire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Debonaire scores with a jab. Poporovkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Debonaire throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Poporovkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Debonaire wants to get back to striking at distance but Poporovkov won't allow it.
#BC#
Debonaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Debonaire finds it's target.
Poporovkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Debonaire checks it well.
Poporovkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poporovkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poporovkov blocks a head kick by Debonaire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debonaire fails to land with a series of punches.
Debonaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick but Debonaire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poporovkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Debonaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Poporovkov avoids the head kick by Debonaire.
Debonaire falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Poporovkov counters by moving into the clinch.
Debonaire is trying to pull guard but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debonaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov trying to land knees to the body.
Poporovkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov looking to throw knees to the head but Debonaire is blocking nicely.
Debonaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poporovkov smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Debonaire.
Poporovkov tries to counter with a clinch but Debonaire shakes him off and moves away.
Poporovkov wants to slow Debonaire down by chopping away at his legs.
Debonaire throws an overhand right that lands on Poporovkov's shoulder, as Poporovkov tries to avoid the shot.
Poporovkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Debonaire.
Vladimir Poporovkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Debonaire throws an overhand right that lands on Poporovkov's shoulder, as Poporovkov tries to avoid the shot.
Poporovkov scores with a leg kick.
Debonaire lands with a shot to the body.
Debonaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Poporovkov wants to counter the offense by Debonaire and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debonaire lands with a nice body punch.
Debonaire avoids a kick to the body.
Poporovkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Debonaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poporovkov.
Debonaire sets himself, and Poporovkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Debonaire avoids it this time.
Debonaire misses with a low kick.
Debonaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poporovkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Debonaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poporovkov wants to counter with a clinch but Debonaire pushes him away.
Poporovkov misses with a low kick as Debonaire jumps back.
Debonaire moves out of range of the body kick from Poporovkov.
Poporovkov is looking to chop away at Debonaire's legs.
Debonaire lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Donk. Debonaire catches Poporovkov right on the button with a cross.
Poporovkov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Debonaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poporovkov throws a low kick but Debonaire moves out of range easily.
Debonaire avoids a kick to the body.
Debonaire throws a head kick but Poporovkov moves out of range.
Debonaire swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Poporovkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Poporovkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Debonaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Poporovkov backwards. #T4##TD#
Debonaire jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debonaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poporovkov controlling from the top position.
Poporovkov wants to pass the guard but Debonaire is keeping the position.
Poporovkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Debonaire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Debonaire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Poporovkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Legend Debonaire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Debonaire, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Legend Debonaire!
An out of breath Legend Debonaire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSSD 36: Cartwright/Smart
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Masvidal rushes Poporovkov and presses him up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Poporovkov.
Masvidal's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Masvidal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Masvidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masvidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Poporovkov has double underhooks.
Poporovkov lands a knee to the body.
#KD#
Poporovkov drops Masvidal with a big knee straight up the middle! Masvidal is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Masvidal is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jorge Masvidal has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Poporovkov moves into the clinch.
Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Poporovkov finish him?
Poporovkov working the clinch nicely. Masvidal is working for position but Poporovkov cracks him with a big knee to the head! Masvidal crumples up against the cage and Poporovkov lands two more shots before the ref can save Masvidal! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Vladimir Poporovkov!
Jorge Masvidal was interviewed post fight and said 'He showed up with a normal nose, and left with a broken one. If I get more time, I'll take his f*cking head clean off!'. |
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Event:
SSSD 31: Smart/Frost
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Poporovkov rushes Tucker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tucker is trying to break free.
Poporovkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov misses with a knee to the head.
Poporovkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tucker is looking to break free of the clinch but Poporovkov has double underhooks.
Tucker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Poporovkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker is trying to push Poporovkov away but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Poporovkov's coach down at The Gladiator was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Poporovkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tucker is trying to push Poporovkov away but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but Tucker blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Poporovkov.
Poporovkov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tucker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Poporovkov with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Alex Tucker has been cut.
Poporovkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tucker.
Poporovkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.#T1#
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poporovkov misses with a knee to the head.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tucker blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov misses with a knee to the head.
Poporovkov misses with a knee to the head.
Poporovkov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tucker's face.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tucker blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker is trying to break free.
Poporovkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Poporovkov keeps control of Tucker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Poporovkov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Poporovkov misses with a knee strike.
Poporovkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tucker.
#T2#
Tucker tries to break free but Poporovkov pushes him back against the cage.
Poporovkov prevents Tucker from breaking the clinch.
Tucker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tucker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poporovkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Poporovkov keeps him there for the moment.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Poporovkov landing knees to the body.
Poporovkov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tucker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poporovkov scores with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poporovkov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poporovkov misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poporovkov prevents Tucker from breaking the clinch.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Poporovkov.
Poporovkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Tucker wants to get back to striking at distance but Poporovkov won't allow it.
Poporovkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker is trying to break free.
Poporovkov landing knees to the body.
Tucker is trying to push Poporovkov away but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker is trying to break free.
Poporovkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
#T4#
Poporovkov landing knees to the head.
Poporovkov lands a knee to the head.
Poporovkov scores with a knee to the head.
Tucker tries to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Poporovkov.
Poporovkov missing with knees to the body.
Poporovkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov stalling.
Poporovkov landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poporovkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tucker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Poporovkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Tucker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Poporovkov moves into the clinch.
Tucker working hard to break the clinch.
Tucker managing to block the knees to the body from Poporovkov.
Tucker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Poporovkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tucker is trying to force a seperation but Poporovkov has the dominant position.
Poporovkov lands a knee to the body.
Tucker working hard to break the clinch.
Poporovkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poporovkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.
Tucker is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by Poporovkov.
Poporovkov looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Tucker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Poporovkov trying to land knees to the body.
Tucker is trying to break free.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Poporovkov stalling the fight.
Come on Poporovkov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Poporovkov slows down the pace here.
Poporovkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.
Poporovkov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tucker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Tucker working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Poporovkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Tucker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tucker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poporovkov looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Poporovkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Tucker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poporovkov scores a nice knee to the body.
Tucker avoiding damage as Poporovkov throws knees to the body.
Poporovkov trying to land knees to the body.
Tucker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tucker tries to circle away but Poporovkov has him pinned against the cage.
Poporovkov connects with a knee to the head.
Poporovkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Tucker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poporovkov misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Tucker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tucker is trying to break free.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tucker tries to circle away but Poporovkov has him pinned against the cage.
Tucker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tucker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poporovkov misses with a knee to the head.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tucker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poporovkov is breathing heavily.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poporovkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tucker working hard to break the clinch.
Poporovkov misses with a knee strike.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tucker is looking to break free of the clinch but Poporovkov has double underhooks.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Poporovkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poporovkov prevents Tucker from breaking the clinch.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poporovkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.
Poporovkov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tucker's face.
Poporovkov misses with a knee strike.
Poporovkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Poporovkov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but Tucker blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poporovkov landing knees to the head.
Tucker tries to break free but Poporovkov pushes him back against the cage.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Poporovkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Tucker's cut.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Tucker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poporovkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alex Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Poporovkov closes the distance and clinches.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poporovkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker wants to break free but Poporovkov has control.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker is trying to force a seperation but Poporovkov has the dominant position.
Tucker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Poporovkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.
Poporovkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tucker is trying to force a seperation but Poporovkov has the dominant position.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but Tucker blocks with his arms.
Poporovkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poporovkov keeps control of Tucker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Poporovkov looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Vladimir Poporovkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tucker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poporovkov missing with knees to the body.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.
Poporovkov trying to land knees to the body.
Poporovkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tucker blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poporovkov looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Poporovkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.
Poporovkov keeps control of Tucker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tucker tries to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling the position.
Poporovkov has Tucker pressed against the cage, preventing Tucker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Poporovkov trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tucker blocks it with crossed arms.
Tucker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tucker tries to break free but Poporovkov pushes him back against the cage.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.
Poporovkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tucker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Poporovkov.
Tucker tries to break free but Poporovkov pushes him back against the cage.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Poporovkov keeps him there for the moment.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poporovkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Tucker tries to circle away but Poporovkov has him pinned against the cage.
Poporovkov missing with knees to the body.
Tucker wants to break free but Poporovkov has control.
Knees to the body from Poporovkov.
Tucker tries to circle away but Poporovkov has him pinned against the cage.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tucker blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Poporovkov trying to land knees to the body.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Poporovkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tucker.
Tucker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poporovkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Tucker is trying to force a seperation but Poporovkov has the dominant position.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Tucker avoiding damage as Poporovkov throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Poporovkov keeps control of Tucker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Poporovkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tucker.
Poporovkov misses with a knee to the head.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tucker is trying to force a seperation but Poporovkov has the dominant position.
Tucker is trying to break free.
Poporovkov keeps control of Tucker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tucker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tucker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Poporovkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poporovkov just leaning against Tucker, taking a breather.
Poporovkov misses with a knee to the head.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but Tucker blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Poporovkov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Tucker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Poporovkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tucker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Poporovkov looks to move away, Tucker throws a big counter combo but Poporovkov just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Poporovkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tucker, pushing him back against the cage.
Tucker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poporovkov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poporovkov looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Poporovkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.
Tucker wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poporovkov misses with a knee strike.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tucker wants to break free but Poporovkov has control.
Poporovkov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Poporovkov dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Tucker looks to land a combination but Poporovkov avoids it well.
Vladimir Poporovkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poporovkov slips a jab and a cross from Tucker.
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Poporovkov forces Tucker back against the cage and clinches.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poporovkov prevents Tucker from breaking the clinch.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker is trying to break free.
Poporovkov prevents Tucker from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tucker working hard to break the clinch.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tucker avoids it.
Tucker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Poporovkov is stalling here.
Tucker wants to get back to striking at distance but Poporovkov won't allow it.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but Tucker blocks with his arms.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tucker blocks it with crossed arms.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.
Tucker tries to break free but Poporovkov pushes him back against the cage.
Poporovkov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tucker's face.
#T3#
Poporovkov trying to land knees to the body.
Poporovkov looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Poporovkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tucker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Poporovkov.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker wants to break free but Poporovkov has control.
Tucker tries to circle away but Poporovkov has him pinned against the cage.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage.
Poporovkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Tucker is trying to push Poporovkov away but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Poporovkov misses with a knee to the head.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but Tucker blocks with his arms.
Poporovkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.#T4#
Poporovkov misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tucker avoiding damage as Poporovkov throws knees to the body.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poporovkov trying to land knees to the body.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Poporovkov keeps him there for the moment.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tucker tries to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling the position.
Tucker avoiding damage as Poporovkov throws knees to the body.
Poporovkov misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling him.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker is trying to break free.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Poporovkov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alex Tucker's cut.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Tucker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Poporovkov closes the distance and pushes Tucker back into the cage.
Poporovkov leaning against his opponent.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov misses with a knee strike.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poporovkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tucker is defending well for now.
Tucker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poporovkov misses with a knee to the head.
Poporovkov lands a knee to the body.
Tucker working hard to break the clinch.
Poporovkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poporovkov missing with knees to the body.
Poporovkov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poporovkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tucker avoiding damage as Poporovkov throws knees to the body.
Tucker tries to circle away but Poporovkov has him pinned against the cage.
Poporovkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tucker blocks it with crossed arms.
Poporovkov scores with a knee to the head.
Poporovkov scores with a knee to the head.
Tucker is trying to push Poporovkov away but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Poporovkov keeps him there for the moment.
Tucker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poporovkov has Tucker pressed against the cage, preventing Tucker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tucker tries to break free but Poporovkov pushes him back against the cage.
Poporovkov stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Poporovkov landing knees to the head.
Poporovkov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but Tucker blocks with his arms.
Tucker tries to break the clinch but Poporovkov is controlling the position.
Poporovkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tucker up against the cage.
Tucker wants to break free but Poporovkov has control.
Poporovkov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tucker avoids it.
Poporovkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poporovkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Tucker is trying to break free.
Poporovkov has Tucker pressed against the cage, preventing Tucker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Poporovkov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Poporovkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Poporovkov.
Poporovkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Tucker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but Tucker blocks with his arms.
Poporovkov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Poporovkov misses with a knee to the head.
Poporovkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Poporovkov tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poporovkov has him pressed against the cage.
Poporovkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tucker is defending well for now.
Tucker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tucker wants to break free but Poporovkov has control.
Tucker tries to circle away but Poporovkov has him pinned against the cage.
Poporovkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poporovkov lands a knee to the head.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tucker managing to block the knees to the body from Poporovkov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poporovkov looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Poporovkov keeps him there for the moment.
Alex Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
Poporovkov blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Poporovkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Poporovkov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 41:50
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 41:50
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Poporovkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Poporovkov darts in and clinches Hamill up against the cage.
Hamill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Poporovkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Poporovkov lands an elbow that stopped Hamill in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Matt Hamill has been cut.
Hamill wants to take the fight to the mat but Poporovkov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Poporovkov taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Poporovkov.
Hamill working hard to break the clinch.
Poporovkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Hamill decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Hamill working for a triangle but Poporovkov defends it easily.
Poporovkov wants to pass the guard but Hamill is keeping the position.
Hamill keeping moving, preventing Poporovkov from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Hamill looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Poporovkov is defending well. Hamill quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Poporovkov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hamill celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Hamill! |
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