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Event:
LAFC - Fight For Love
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Reese staying out of range there.
Reese lands a slapping body shot.
Mihailov lands a nice shot to the body.
Reese is looking to chop away at Mihailov's legs.
Mihailov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Mihailov there.
Mihailov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reese's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mihailov!
Reese takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Reese drives through and clinches with Mihailov against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Reese wants the takedown. Mihailov is fighting it off but Reese persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mihailov's guard against the cage.
Mihailov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Reese manages to pass to side control.
Mihailov wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Reese takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reese seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Mihailov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mihailov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mihailov wants to stand back up but Reese manages to pass into side control.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reese scores with punches from side control.
Mihailov is being controlled here.
Mihailov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mihailov wants to escape the position.
Reese biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Mihailov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mihailov is trying to stand back up.
Mihailov is trying to break free.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reese is trying to stick to Mihailov's back but Mihailov is turning into Reese. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Reese's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mihailov.
Mihailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reese is keeping the position for now.
Reese manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mihailov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Reese has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mihailov is proving hard to escape from.
Reese sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mihailov's guard. #ES#
Mihailov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reese keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Reese will probably get the nod.
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#
Mihailov misses with a left hand
and Reese counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Reese scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reese wants to stand but Mihailov is controlling his arm.#SU2#
Reese stands up and beckons Mihailov to his feet.
Reese on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reese takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomed Mihailov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mihailov slaps away a takedown attempt from Reese, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reese tries to clinch up.
Reese darts in looking for a takedown but Mihailov gets double underhooks and turns Reese into the cage.
Mihailov lands a jab.#T1#
Mihailov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mihailov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Reese clinches up with Mihailov and pushes him back against the cage.
Mihailov wants a takedown.
Reese using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mihailov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mihailov is looking for a takedown.
Reese cracks Mihailov with a nice body shot.
Mihailov is working for takedown but Reese is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Mihailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reese has Mihailov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mihailov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Reese successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Reese has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reese is looking to stand up but Mihailov isn't so interested in that idea.
Reese has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Reese wants to hit a sweep here but Mihailov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reese there! #SUB#
Mihailov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reese turns into him and now he's in Mihailov's guard.
#T3#
Reese looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Reese got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mihailov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reese has managed to get both his arms back between Mihailov's legs - danger averted.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reese working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mihailov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reese is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Reese decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mihailov, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Reese will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Reese manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mihailov on his heels. He'll look to pass Mihailov's guard now, I'm sure.
Reese passes into half guard. #SU2#
Reese decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mihailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John Reese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihailov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reese eats them both and turns towards Mihailov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mihailov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reese throws a push kick but Mihailov slaps the foot to one side.
Reese tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese misses with a double jab.
Mihailov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reese takes one on the button.
Mihailov looks to land a left hand but Reese moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Reese moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##TD2#
Reese manages to pull guard.
Mihailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reese is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Reese looking for a triangle here. Mihailov is fighting it but it looks tight! Reese pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mihailov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Reese! |
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Event:
LAFC 18
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ragnarson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mihailov. #BC#
Mihailov breaks from the clinch.
Ragnarson throws a right and a left that Mihailov avoids nicely.
Ragnarson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mihailov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mihailov.
An inside leg kick from Ragnarson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihailov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarson.
Ragnarson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mihailov throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnarson counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Ragnarson drops Mihailov with a beautiful combination! Mihailov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ragnarson is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarson throws out a leg kick but Mihailov moves out of range and Ragnarson only half commits. #T1#
Ragnarson lands a big head kick that sends Mihailov to the canvas! Ragnarson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Ragnarson!
Ragnar Ragnarson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
LAFC 14 Mogh vs Ee
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Mihailov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mihailov swinging wildly here.
Jankens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mihailov has time to react.
Jankens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mihailov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mihailov looks to land a left hand but Jankens moved out of range nicely.
Mihailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jankens scores with the left hand. Mihailov knows he should have avoided that one.
Mihailov misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Jankens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jankens scores with the left hand. Mihailov knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihailov throws a hook but Jankens blocks it.
Jankens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mihailov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jankens.
Jankens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihailov.
Jankens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mihailov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jankens to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Mihailov throws out a loose jab but Jankens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jankens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Janky Jankens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jankens has managed to clinch.
Mihailov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jankens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihailov backwards.
Jankens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jankens digs a right hand into Mihailov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mihailov's gas tank.
Jankens lands with a right to the head.
Jankens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mihailov.
Mihailov is breathing heavily.
Jankens works on Mihailov's body with a couple of short punches.
Jankens lands a shot to the body.
Jankens lands a hook that snaps the head of Mihailov backwards.
Jankens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mihailov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankens scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Mihailov is rocked!#T2#
A short right from Jankens on the inside.
Oh Mihailov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Jankens as the two fighters clinch.
Jankens creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mihailov with a big uppercut! Mihailov tries to clinch up but Jankens pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mihailov to the mat! Mihailov covers up and Jankens unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Janky Jankens!
A victorious Janky Jankens thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
LAFC 8
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Mihailov lands a really nice looking cross but Hammer seems unphased.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mihailov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Hammer moves into the clinch.
Hammer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mihailov avoids it.
Mihailov stalling in the clinch.
Mihailov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihailov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mihailov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mihailov misses with a hook.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hammer throws a sloppy body shot
and Mihailov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Mihailov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hammer in his tracks.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Hammer.
A lazy body kick from Hammer
and Mihailov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mihailov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mihailov tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Mihailov saw that one coming.
Mihailov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mihailov throws a shot to the body.
Hammer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mihailov! But no joy.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Mihailov keeps it at a distance.
Hammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mihailov digs a good hook to Hammer's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Hammer rushes Mihailov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Mihailov trying to land knees to the body.
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mihailov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mihailov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer pushes Mihailov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Hammer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mihailov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Mihailov right now.
Hammer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mihailov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Mihailov wants to get back to his feet.
What can Mihailov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mihailov is trying to get back to his feet but Hammer has full control of the position and if anything, Mihailov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mihailov tries to roll but Hammer sticks to his back.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hammer lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hammer.
Hammer throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mihailov could be in trouble here!
Mihailov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hammer has the hooks in. Mihailov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Hammer is looking for the choke from the back position but Mihailov is controlling his hands well.
Hammer is riding his opponent, not letting Mihailov buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magomed Mihailov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mihailov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mihailov closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Mihailov pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihailov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mihailov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Mihailov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mihailov's sensitive parts.
Mihailov misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hammer.
That kick from Hammer tenderised Mihailov's leg. Mihailov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses
and Mihailov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Mihailov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihailov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mihailov throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've been informed that Mihailov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Hammer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mihailov wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammer controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Hammer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hammer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mihailov for as long as he can get away with.
Jack Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mihailov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mihailov wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Hammer stays in close to Mihailov's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomed Mihailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Mihailov.
Hammer works the jab nicely.
Mihailov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mihailov lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Hammer looking to score a takedown here. Mihailov is defending well but Hammer drives through and ends up in Mihailov's guard.
Mihailov is breathing heavily.
Hammer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mihailov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mihailov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammer 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. #T4##ES2#
Mihailov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hammer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer blocks an elbow strike.
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 Jack Hammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mihailov checks the leg kick.
Mihailov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick from Hammer.
Mihailov staying out of range there.
Mihailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihailov.
Hammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mihailov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihailov moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
A right-left combo lands from Hammer.
Hammer blocks a jab.
Mihailov misses with a looping right.
Hammer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Mihailov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mihailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Mihailov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mihailov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mihailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer moves out of range as Mihailov strikes.
Hammer is looking to counter punch.
Mihailov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mihailov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mihailov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mihailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mihailov throws out a loose jab but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihailov stuffs the takedown.
Hammer sets himself, and Mihailov steps forward looking for the clinch! Hammer avoids it this time.
Hammer throws a chopping leg kick but Mihailov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mihailov.
Mihailov cracks Hammer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihailov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammer's hands.
Mihailov misses with a few strikes there.
Mihailov scores with a jab. Hammer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hammer lands a jab.
Hammer connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Mihailov is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Mihailov as Hammer shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihailov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hammer's head.
Mihailov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mihailov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
#T3#
Mihailov thuds his right hand into Hammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mihailov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Mihailov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mihailov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Hammer clinches up against the cage.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mihailov stops a takedown attempt from Hammer.
Mihailov is trying to break the clinch but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Mihailov tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position.
Hammer is leaning against Mihailov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4##BC2#
Mihailov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Hammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Mihailov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hammer controlling from mount. #SUB#
Hammer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mihailov is on top in guard.
Mihailov controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Mihailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mihailov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Magomed Mihailov!
Magomed Mihailov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAFC 5 Pulver vs Kilmeister
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Mihailov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Limbtwister misses the target. #TD#
Limbtwister scores with a takedown into Mihailov's guard.#SUB2#
Mihailov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Limbtwister defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mihailov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mihailov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mihailov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Limbtwister controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Limbtwister thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Limbtwister is pushing down on Mihailov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mihailov is fighting to maintain full guard but Limbtwister has managed to sneak the leg through.
Limbtwister is looking to advance position but Mihailov won't allow it.
Limbtwister works his way into side control.
Mihailov trying to remain calm as Limbtwister controls from the top position.#SUB#
Limbtwister has hold of Mihailov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mihailov seems comfortable defending it but Limbtwister has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mihailov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mihailov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Limbtwister couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lazerus Limbtwister!
Lazerus Limbtwister took some time post fight to say the following; 'Breaking bones and taking names.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Mihailov throws a big shot that misses.
Kharimvotrik tries to clinch up but Mihailov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mihailov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Kharimvotrik.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mihailov.#CL#
Mihailov clinches with his opponent.
Kharimvotrik tries to stall but Mihailov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mihailov as Kharimvotrik tries to tie him up.
Kharimvotrik jumps guard but Mihailov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharimvotrik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kharimvotrik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mihailov walks away with a smile on his face. Kharimvotrik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kharimvotrik shoots in but Mihailov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magomed Mihailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Kharimvotrik.#TD#
Mihailov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kharimvotrik to the mat! Kharimvotrik manages to get full guard. #T1#
Mihailov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mihailov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mihailov working some strikes from top position.
Kharimvotrik trying to keep a closed guard but Mihailov is proving a slippery customer.
Mihailov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kharimvotrik's guard.
Mihailov is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mihailov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kharimvotrik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mihailov lands a nice short elbow.
Mihailov stalling. #ES2#
Kharimvotrik makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kharimvotrik looks winded!#T3#
Kharimvotrik closes the distance and clinches up with Mihailov, looking for a takedown. Kharimvotrik pushes Mihailov against the cage but Mihailov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Mihailov closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Mihailov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kharimvotrik can't fight it off and eventually Mihailov manages to take the fight to the floor. Kharimvotrik looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kharimvotrik is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mihailov dives into side control.
#REVB#
Kharimvotrik is trying to improve his position.
Mihailov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Mihailov cracks Kharimvotrik with a big right hand but Kharimvotrik just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mihailov controlling from side mount.
Mihailov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Mihailov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mihailov misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Kharimvotrik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Mihailov. #TD#
Mihailov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mihailov taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kharimvotrik takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kharimvotrik is looking for a sweep.
Kharimvotrik is being controlled here.
Mihailov lands a few punches from side control.
Mihailov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kharimvotrik's legs.
Mihailov working the head with strikes.
Kharimvotrik is breathing heavily.
Kharimvotrik is looking to reverse the position.
Mihailov gets to mount! Kharimvotrik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Mihailov looking to finish Kharimvotrik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kharimvotrik!
Mihailov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mihailov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mihailov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kharimvotrik is bucking up trying to escape but Mihailov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kharimvotrik is in a horrible position here. Mihailov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihailov controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Mihailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kharimvotrik on the ground.
Mihailov dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Kharimvotrik is rocked!#SUB#
Mihailov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kharimvotrik can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mihailov looking to finish Kharimvotrik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kharimvotrik!
Kharimvotrik is still in real trouble! Can Mihailov finish him?
Mihailov is landing with some decent strikes but Kharimvotrik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Magomed Mihailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mihailov controlling his opponent.
Mihailov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kharimvotrik scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Mihailov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Mihailov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomed Mihailov!
After winning the bout, Magomed Mihailov 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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