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Event:
SMASH: Dennison vs Bartz
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Plusnin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Babinski did well to prevent Plusnin getting side control.
Babinski tries to kick Plusnin off in order to stand up. Plusnin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Plusnin prevents Babinski from escaping the position.
Babinski tries to bench press Plusnin off him but Plusnin keeps the position.
Babinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Plusnin on the ground.
Plusnin working the ground and pound but Babinski is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Plusnin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Babinski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Babinski tries to get out of the position.
Plusnin wants to control but Babinski is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Plusnin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Babinski is looking to reverse the position.
Plusnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babinski keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Babinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plusnin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Babinski to see if he's OK.#T1#
Plusnin wants to control but Babinski is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Plusnin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Babinski is trying to get back to half guard.
Plusnin trying to control the position but Babinski is working away. #SUB2#
Plusnin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Plusnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babinski keeps working. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Babinski can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Plusnin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Plusnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babinski keeps working. #SUB2#
Plusnin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Babinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plusnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babinski keeps working. #T3#
Plusnin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Plusnin tries for a kimura but Babinski is defending well. #SUB2#
Plusnin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Plusnin trying to control the position but Babinski is working away.
Babinski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Plusnin asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Plusnin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Plusnin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Babinski tries to improve position but can't.
Plusnin working away.#SUB2#
Plusnin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Babinski pushes Plusnin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Plusnin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Plusnin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Plusnin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plusnin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Babinski wants to control but Plusnin postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babinski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Plusnin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Plusnin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Babinski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Plusnin looks to land a combination but Babinski avoids it well.
Babinski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Plusnin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Babinski on the side of the head. #TD2#
Plusnin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Plusnin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babinski is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Plusnin is working for a submission of some sort.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Plusnin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Babinski sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Babinski is looking for a sweep. Plusnin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES#
Babinski has one foot on Plusnin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Plusnin lands a head shot.
Vladimir Plusnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Babinski cracks Plusnin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Babinski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Plusnin to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Vladimir Plusnin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plusnin throws an overhand right that lands on Babinski's shoulder, as Babinski tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Plusnin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Plusnin won't allow Babinski to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Plusnin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plusnin wants to control from the top but Babinski keeps moving.
Plusnin wants to pass the guard but Babinski is keeping the position.
Plusnin prevents Babinski from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Plusnin looking to pass the guard.
Plusnin stops Babinski from standing up.
Plusnin passes into half guard.
Babinski wants to control but Plusnin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plusnin is trying to control the action in half guard but Babinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vladimir Plusnin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Babinski is trying to stand back up but Plusnin is controlling him
#SUB2#
Plusnin is working for a kimura but Babinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Babinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
Babinski has one foot on Plusnin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've been told by Babinski's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Babinski closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Plusnin is looking to control Babinski's arms but Babinski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Plusnin has his back to the cage.
Babinski scores with a shoulder strike.
Plusnin tries to pull guard but Babinski holds him up against the cage and eventually Plusnin drops back down to his feet.
Plusnin is trying to stall.
Plusnin has Babinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Babinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Plusnin tries to score a body lock takedown but Babinski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Viktor Babinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Plusnin.
Babinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babinski misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Plusnin has Babinski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Plusnin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Babinski tumbling to the mat - Plusnin dives into Babinski's guard.#SUB2#
Plusnin has gone for a leg lock! Babinski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Plusnin's guard.#REVR##SU#
Babinski stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Babinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plusnin throws out the jab.
Babinski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Plusnin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babinski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy left from Plusnin finds it's target.
Plusnin missing with a left hand there. Babinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babinski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Babinski drives through and clinches with Plusnin against the cage.
Babinski tries to work over Plusnin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plusnin is trying to pull guard but Babinski has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Babinski on the inside.
Babinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plusnin's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Plusnin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Babinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Plusnin controls his hands.
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 Viktor Babinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Plusnin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Plusnin misses with a hook.#CL#
Babinski moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Babinski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babinski tries to work over Plusnin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babinski misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babinski tries to work over Plusnin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Babinski on the inside.
Plusnin can't get the takedown.
Babinski tries to throw a body punch but Plusnin avoids it by throwing Babinski back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski can't find room to land a body shot as Plusnin controls the action.
#TD2#
Plusnin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Babinski throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plusnin throws a jab but it's blocked by Babinski.
Plusnin throws a body shot but no joy.
Babinski throws a big counter combination but Plusnin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Viktor Babinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Babinski moves out of range as Plusnin strikes.
Plusnin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Plusnin shoots in but no luck this time.
Babinski staying out of range there.
Plusnin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Babinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Plusnin.
Babinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viktor Babinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Plusnin.
Plusnin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Plusnin misses with a straight left.
Plusnin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Babinski forces Plusnin back against the cage and clinches.
Babinski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Babinski.
Babinski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plusnin.
Plusnin has a couple of punches blocked by Babinski.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Babinski misses with a body punch.
Babinski gets through Plusnin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plusnin prevents a body shot from Babinski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plusnin prevents a body shot from Babinski.
Plusnin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plusnin.
Babinski tries to throw a body punch but Plusnin avoids it by throwing Babinski back against the cage.
Babinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Babinski. #T3#
Babinski stops a takedown attempt from Plusnin.
Viktor Babinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Plusnin blocks a body shot from Babinski.
Babinski misses with a punch to the body.
Plusnin lands with a left to the head.
Babinski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babinski pushes Plusnin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Plusnin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babinski misses with a punch to the body.
Babinski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Babinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plusnin backwards.
Plusnin tries to stall but Babinski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Babinski prevents Plusnin from breaking the clinch.
Babinski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plusnin backwards. #ROC#Plusnin is rocked!
Plusnin blocks a body shot from Babinski.
Plusnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Babinski finish him?
Plusnin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Babinski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Babinski gets through Plusnin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Babinski lands a big right hand that drops Plusnin! The killer instinct kicks in and Babinski finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Babinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Babinski!
Viktor Babinski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Demonok vs Tosen 2
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Plusnin misses with a body shot.
Gustafsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Plusnin misses with an uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Plusnin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Plusnin looks to throw the jab but Gustafsson is out of range.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plusnin.
Plusnin misses with a series of wild punches.
Plusnin clobbers Gustafsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Plusnin with a poor takedown
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Plusnin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Plusnin.#TD#
Plusnin shoots in and bounces Gustafsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plusnin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Plusnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plusnin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Plusnin pushing down on Gustafsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Plusnin is working for a submission of some sort.
Gustafsson controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Plusnin prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
Plusnin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Plusnin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gustafsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plusnin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Plusnin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Plusnin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gustafsson defending well though. #T3#
Plusnin is keen to just control but Gustafsson is a slippery customer.
Plusnin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gustafsson gets full guard.
Plusnin tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Plusnin from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gustafsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Plusnin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gustafsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Plusnin misses its intended target.
Gustafsson throws out a counter right but Plusnin avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Plusnin swings widly with a right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson walks into a stiff left hand from Plusnin.
Gustafsson slips under a jab.
Plusnin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Plusnin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Plusnin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plusnin scores with a nice head shot.
Plusnin throws a hook but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
Plusnin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vladimir Plusnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plusnin throws a jab when Gustafsson was well out of range.
Gustafsson unleashes a big counter combination but Plusnin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Plusnin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Plusnin misses with an uppercut.
Gustafsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plusnin was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafsson.
Plusnin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gustafsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gustafsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vladimir Plusnin is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustafsson lands with a nice combination. Plusnin backs away looking to recover.
Plusnin misses with a takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Plusnin! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Gustafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Gustafsson!
After winning the bout, Oscar Gustafsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Chavaski vs Sam
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Plusnin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Caruga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Caruga tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Plusnin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plusnin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plusnin controls the position.
Caruga is looking for a sweep.
Caruga manages to get back to half guard.
Caruga is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caruga trying to hold on to Plusnin's head to control him but Plusnin postures up.
Well, if Plusnin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1##SUB#
Plusnin is working for a submission of some sort.
Caruga has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Jungle Room. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Caruga is looking to control Plusnin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caruga avoid being mounted?
Plusnin controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plusnin is trying to control. Caruga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Caruga is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Plusnin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caruga is just riding it out for now. Plusnin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga wants to control but Plusnin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plusnin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Plusnin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caruga is just riding it out for now. Plusnin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Plusnin wants to work for an arm triangle but Caruga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Plusnin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caruga defends it well. #SUB#
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caruga sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caruga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Plusnin wants to work for an arm triangle but Caruga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caruga wants to improve his position but Plusnin is controlling well.
#SUB#
Plusnin seems to be working for a kimura but Caruga defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Plusnin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Caruga regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Plusnin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caruga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plusnin has managed to get both his arms back between Caruga's legs - danger averted.
Plusnin trying to control but Caruga is working from the bottom.
Plusnin distracts Caruga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Caruga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plusnin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Caruga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caruga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Caruga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plusnin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Plusnin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Caruga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caruga takes one to the chin there.
Plusnin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caruga can do to turn this around?
Caruga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Plusnin lands with a hook. Caruga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Plusnin jabs Caruga right on the nose. Caruga blinks but takes it well.
Caruga moves out of range as Plusnin strikes.
Plusnin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vladimir Plusnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plusnin loads up on a big right hand but Caruga slips the punch.#TD2#
Caruga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Plusnin's half guard.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plusnin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caruga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plusnin tries to roll over but Caruga keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Caruga is trying to work for a kimura but Plusnin is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Caruga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Plusnin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Plusnin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Plusnin has his foot on Caruga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caruga works his way back into a safe position though.
Plusnin is trying to keep Caruga in close.
#SUB#
Plusnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caruga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caruga is pushing down on Plusnin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Plusnin is fighting to maintain full guard but Caruga has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Plusnin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Caruga is working for a kimura but Plusnin is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Plusnin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Plusnin is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga.
Plusnin manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Plusnin working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Caruga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caruga advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Caruga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Caruga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Plusnin is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga.
#SUB2#
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Plusnin actively working from the bottom here.
Plusnin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caruga is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plusnin won't allow Caruga to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stevo Caruga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Plusnin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Plusnin throws a hook but Caruga blocks it.
Caruga slips under a jab from Plusnin.#TD#
Plusnin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caruga sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plusnin working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Caruga is not content to let Plusnin control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caruga gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Plusnin trying to control but Caruga is working from the bottom.
Plusnin working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Caruga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plusnin defends it easily.
Plusnin passes Caruga's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Plusnin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Plusnin wants to free his trapped foot but Caruga is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plusnin works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Caruga defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Plusnin.
Vladimir Plusnin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Caruga that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Caruga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caruga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Caruga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Plusnin dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plusnin wants to pass the guard but Caruga is keeping the position.#T3#
Caruga is trying to hold Plusnin in close to prevent damage but Plusnin has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caruga trying to hold on to Plusnin's head to control him but Plusnin postures up.
#SUB#
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caruga sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Plusnin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Plusnin is working for a kimura but Caruga is defending it quite comfortably.
Caruga is not content to let Plusnin control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.
Caruga wants to improve his position but Plusnin is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Plusnin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Caruga!
Caruga is looking to get to half guard.
Plusnin lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Plusnin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Caruga manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Caruga is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Plusnin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plusnin 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Plusnin!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Plusnin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Big Mouth vs River 2
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Lima shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Plusnin napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lima has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lima gets to mount! Plusnin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lima trying to control but Plusnin is having none of it.
Plusnin wants to hold on but Lima pushes him away.
Plusnin gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Plusnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Plusnin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Plusnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Lima scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lima thows a huge punch but Plusnin dodges it nicely.
Lima is taking a breather. Plusnin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Plusnin trying to hold on to Lima's head to control him but Lima postures up.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Plusnin defends it. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Plusnin defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plusnin is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Plusnin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Plusnin is trying to keep Lima in close.
#SUB2#
Plusnin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lima uses it to pass to side control.
Plusnin regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Lima.
Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Plusnin wants to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to take a breather but Plusnin is having none of it.
Plusnin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Plusnin actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Lima with the ground and pound but Plusnin uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Plusnin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima stays in close to Plusnin's body and controls the position.
Lima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lima connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Plusnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Plusnin's legs - danger averted.
Lima trying to control but Plusnin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Plusnin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Plusnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Plusnin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Plusnin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lima escapes and throws Plusnin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lima working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Plusnin is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from Lima crashes against the mat.
Plusnin tries to improve position but can't.
Plusnin sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Lima dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Plusnin fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lima lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Plusnin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plusnin is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but Plusnin is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plusnin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Plusnin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lima.
Plusnin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plusnin.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Plusnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plusnin can do to turn this around?
Plusnin has momentary wrist control but Lima slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Plusnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima wants to control from the top but Plusnin keeps moving.
Lima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plusnin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
Plusnin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lima.
Lima distracts Plusnin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lima is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Plusnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Plusnin has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima working some strikes from top position.
Plusnin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Plusnin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plusnin defends it easily.#SUB#
Lima pushes a forearm under Plusnin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Plusnin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Lima!
An out of breath Ricardo Lima 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:
SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Plusnin gets the takedown into side control.
Plusnin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Plusnin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gunnarsson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Plusnin!
Vladimir Plusnin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Big Mouth vs Morris
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Ruth closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plusnin.
Ruth avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Ruth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plusnin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plusnin lands a nice uppercut.
Ruth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch on the inside from Ruth fails to land.
Plusnin stalls. #BC2#
Plusnin breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Plusnin thuds a left hand into Ruth's body.
Plusnin fails with the takedown
and Ruth counters with a nice body shot.
Plusnin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1##TD2#
Plusnin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruth was covering up waiting for the punch and Plusnin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruth 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.
Ruth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Plusnin manages to get to full guard.
Ruth advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Ruth.
Ruth moves into full mount! Plusnin won't be happy about that!
Plusnin tries to reverse the position but Ruth maintains control.#T2#
Ruth lands a couple of good shots and Plusnin has given up his back, trying 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!#SUB#
Ruth seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Plusnin's chin but Plusnin turns very nicely into Ruth's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Plusnin.
#SUB#
Ruth looking for a guillotine here but Plusnin defends easily.
Ruth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Plusnin tries to pass.
Plusnin stands and throws Ruth's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Ruth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Plusnin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Plusnin wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plusnin is pressing down on Ruth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruth is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura here.
Ruth is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Plusnin in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Plusnin wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruth won't allow Plusnin to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruth defends it well.
Plusnin is keen to just control but Ruth is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for submissions but instead, Ruth has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Plusnin postures up.
Plusnin won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Ruth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Plusnin throws a jab when Ruth was well out of range.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plusnin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Ruth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Plusnin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Ruth instigates a clinch.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruth lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plusnin is trying to drag Ruth to the mat but Ruth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Plusnin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Plusnin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Plusnin pulls Ruth into guard.
#SUB2#
Plusnin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Ruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Plusnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruth has managed to get both his arms back between Plusnin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Plusnin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Plusnin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ruth passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruth connects with a nice short shot to Plusnin's temple. #T2#
Ruth is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Plusnin!
Ruth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Plusnin?
Ruth controlling his opponent.
Plusnin is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ruth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ruth is stalling here but it's allowed Plusnin to get half guard.
Plusnin trying to control here.
Plusnin wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Ruth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Plusnin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Plusnin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruth advances position into side control!
Ruth grinds an elbow into Plusnin's temple.
You can see the frustration on Plusnin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruth landing strikes.
Plusnin wants to control but Ruth postures up.
Plusnin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruth happy to just control the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Ruth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plusnin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Check out the look on Ruth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Plusnin is not content to let Ruth control the position.
Plusnin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth is looking to take a break and control but Plusnin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plusnin struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Ruth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ruth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Plusnin.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Plusnin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Plusnin.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plusnin can do to turn this around?
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Ruth.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Plusnin throws a right hand that misses
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Ruth cracks Plusnin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Plusnin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ruth finish him?
#ROC#Plusnin is rocked!
Ruth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth drops Plusnin with a naaaaasty hook - Plusnin is in real trouble here! Ruth dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Ruth!
Myles Ruth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Mountain vs Lee
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick from Gee lands but Plusnin takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Plusnin has been cut.
Gee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Plusnin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gee scrambles back to his feet.
Gee looks to score with a jab to the body but Plusnin is just out of range.
Plusnin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Plusnin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plusnin. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Plusnin.
Plusnin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gee lands a head kick. Plusnin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plusnin.#TD#
Plusnin gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Plusnin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Plusnin has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gee wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Plusnin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plusnin prevents Gee from escaping the position.#SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plusnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gee keeps working. #SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Plusnin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Plusnin slows the pace down.
Gee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plusnin wants to control but Gee is keeping him busy.
Plusnin prevents Gee from escaping the position.
Plusnin is looking to take a break and control but Gee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plusnin cracks Gee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Plusnin is looking to take a break and control but Gee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plusnin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gee is pushing Plusnin's head away, looking to escape. Plusnin manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Plusnin cracks Gee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Plusnin trying to control the position but Gee is working away. #SUB#
Plusnin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gee wants to get back to his feet but Plusnin drags him back down.#SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Plusnin controlling the position. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gee has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Plusnin trying to control the action but Gee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gee pushes Plusnin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Plusnin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Gee's face as Plusnin controls the position. #SUB#
Plusnin tries for a kimura but Gee is defending well.
Gee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Plusnin is controlling him well.#SUB#
Plusnin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plusnin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gee bucks up and tries to throw Plusnin off but instead Plusnin has got his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Plusnin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Plusnin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Plusnin misses with a straight right.
Inspektor Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Plusnin misses its intended target.
Plusnin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Plusnin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gee can do to turn this around?
Gee throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Gee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plusnin throws a poor cross that misses
and Gee counters with a nice uppercut.
Gee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Plusnin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Plusnin ducks under a wild hook from Gee.
Plusnin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gee's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Plusnin shoots in looking for a takedown but Gee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Plusnin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gee wants to counter the offense by Plusnin and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Plusnin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gee is not content to let Plusnin control the position.
Plusnin lands a nice forearm strike.
Gee tries to escape but Plusnin is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Plusnin cracks Gee with a big right hand but Gee just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Plusnin grinds an elbow into Gee's temple.
Gee is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plusnin wants to control but Gee is keeping him busy.
Gee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Plusnin working the body and head with strikes.
Gee is pushing Plusnin's head away, looking to escape. Plusnin manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Plusnin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Plusnin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gee is not content to let Plusnin control the position. #T2##SUB#
Plusnin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plusnin is putting a hurting on Gee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gee pushes Plusnin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Plusnin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gee wants to get back to his feet but Plusnin is dominant here and he's now got Gee's back!#SUB#
Plusnin working for the choke.
Gee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Gee is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Plusnin gets his way!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##ES2#
Gee manages to stand up with Plusnin still on his back. Eventually Plusnin drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Gee tries a head kick but it misses.
Gee thuds a left hand into Plusnin's body.
Plusnin connects with a crisp jab.
Gee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Plusnin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Plusnin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gee. Gee obviously looking to wear him down.
Plusnin shoots in for a takedown but Gee shows good takedown defense.
Gee connects with a body shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Gee.
Gee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Gee moves into the clinch.
Gee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plusnin is defending well for now.
Gee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Plusnin trying to stall but Gee improves his position.
Plusnin jumps guard but Gee stands there with Plusnin around his waist. Plusnin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Plusnin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Plusnin blocks it with crossed arms.
Gee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plusnin takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plusnin.
Gee lands a shoulder strike.
Plusnin is trying to pull guard but Gee has him pressed against the cage.
Plusnin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Inspektor Gee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Plusnin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Plusnin missing with a left hand there. Gee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gee wants to counter the offense by Plusnin and move into the clinch position.
Gee looks to land a combination but Plusnin avoids it well. #CL2#
Gee clinches up against the cage.
Gee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Plusnin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Plusnin working aggressively here.
Gee scores with a shoulder strike.
Plusnin blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plusnin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gee lands with a light punch inside.
Gee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Gee lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#Plusnin is rocked!
Plusnin prevents a body shot from Gee.
Oh Plusnin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plusnin tries to stall but Gee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Plusnin seems to have got his legs back now.
Inspektor Gee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Gee lands a big knee! That's hurt Plusnin! Oh, he's all over the place! Gee lands another knee that sends Plusnin to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Gee!
A victorious Inspektor Gee 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:
Highland 218
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Plusnin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plusnin with the counter takedown but Mith avoids it easily.
Mith moves away from the strike by Plusnin.
Mith looks to score with a jab to the body but Plusnin is just out of range.
Mith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mith scores with a shot to the body.
Plusnin shoots for a double leg takedown but Mith sprawls well. He's pushed Plusnin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mith lands with an uppercut that bounces Plusnin off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Plusnin misses its intended target.
Mith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Plusnin misses with a double jab
and Mith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Plusnin thinking. #T1#
Mith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Plusnin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plusnin.
Mith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Plusnin.#KD#
Mith drops Plusnin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Plusnin looks back up at him and smiles so Mith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Plusnin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Vladimir Plusnin has been cut.
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!
Plusnin misses with a lunging right hand
and Mith counters with a huge right that knocks Plusnin out cold! Mith is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Mith! |
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Event:
Highland 210
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lima.
Plusnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plusnin, as that shot connected.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Lima feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Plusnin working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Plusnin has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Plusnin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plusnin is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Plusnin passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plusnin is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it.
Plusnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lima defends it well. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Plusnin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lima has managed to free his arm - good work.
I've been told that Plusnin has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Plusnin trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Plusnin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lima sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lima looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Plusnin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Plusnin trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Plusnin has a good base and remains in mount.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Plusnin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lima!
Lima tries to reverse the position but Plusnin maintains control.
Plusnin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Plusnin maintains control.#T4#
Plusnin wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Plusnin unloading with bombs!
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Plusnin has a good base and remains in mount.
Plusnin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Plusnin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Plusnin throws a good cross that connects.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Plusnin, which made it look bad.
Plusnin sizes up Lima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Plusnin throws a jab but it's blocked by Lima.
Nice sprawl there from Plusnin as Lima shoots in.
Lima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Plusnin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Plusnin stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Plusnin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lima moves away from the strike by Plusnin.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plusnin throws out the jab.
Lima shoots in for a double leg but Plusnin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plusnin swivels and escapes.
A jab from Plusnin misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plusnin with a hook.
Plusnin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Plusnin wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
Vladimir Plusnin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Plusnin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Plusnin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plusnin manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Plusnin's guard. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lima defends well.
Plusnin is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Plusnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Plusnin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Lima is thwarting Plusnin's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plusnin defends it well.
Plusnin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plusnin is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Plusnin sees it coming and defends easily.
Plusnin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Plusnin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Plusnin trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Plusnin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plusnin can't keep his opponent in guard - Lima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Plusnin is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plusnin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plusnin.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Plusnin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lima has picked Plusnin up and slammed him! Plusnin can't keep hold of the triangle and Lima manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Plusnin trying to control but Lima flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Plusnin tries to break free.
#SUB#
Plusnin showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Lima has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plusnin tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Plusnin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lima tries for a takedown but Plusnin circles away easily
letting Plusnin counter with a right hand.
Plusnin misses with an uppercut.
Plusnin catches Lima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Plusnin! But no joy.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plusnin sprawls well. Plusnin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima slips under a jab.
Lima fails with the takedown.
Plusnin lands with a hook. Lima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plusnin with a nice cross.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plusnin.
Plusnin lands a lovely overhand right.
Plusnin cracks Lima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ricardo Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Plusnin gets caught flat footed, as Lima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lima trying to control but Plusnin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Plusnin is trying to control the position but Lima postures up. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lima defends well.
Plusnin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lima passes into half guard.
Plusnin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plusnin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lima is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Plusnin looking for submissions off his back.
Plusnin wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Plusnin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3##SUB#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Vladimir Plusnin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Plusnin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Plusnin is looking to get to half guard.
Lima tries to control but Plusnin wriggling away. #T4#
Lima wants to control but Plusnin has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Plusnin is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plusnin is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Plusnin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Plusnin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Plusnin 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 James Glass scores the fight for Vladimir Plusnin!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Vladimir Plusnin!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Vladimir Plusnin!
Vladimir Plusnin wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Plusnin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TR82: Thibby’s Birthday
Date: Aug 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Montgomery throws a looping overhand right but Plusnin ducks down to avoid it.
Plusnin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A cross from Montgomery lands.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Montgomery has knocked Plusnin down with a huge combo! Montgomery steps away and waves a wobbly Plusnin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Plusnin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Vladimir Plusnin has been cut.
Plusnin walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Plusnin limp body while Montgomery jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arniquez Montgomery!
A very excited looking Arniquez Montgomery made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TR78
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Fuller slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plusnin. #TD#
Fuller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fuller is trying to control the action in half guard but Plusnin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Plusnin trying to control here.
Plusnin wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Plusnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuller pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Plusnin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plusnin moves into full guard.
#T1#
Fuller stands up over Plusnin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuller stands up over Plusnin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Plusnin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fuller is now in half guard.
Fuller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Plusnin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fuller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fuller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Plusnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuller pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Plusnin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Plusnin looking for submissions off his back.
Fuller is thwarting Plusnin's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Fuller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fuller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Plusnin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fuller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fuller's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Fuller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Plusnin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for the choke from the back position but Fuller is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Plusnin tightening his grip on Fuller, looking for the choke.
Fuller is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for the choke from the back position but Fuller is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Fuller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Plusnin's arms.
Plusnin has the hooks in. Fuller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Fuller fending off the submission attempt from Plusnin.
Will Plusnin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Fuller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fuller trying to control the hands but Plusnin won't let him. #SUB2#
Plusnin is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fuller is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladimir Plusnin!
A relieved looking Vladimir Plusnin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TR74
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Plusnin swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plusnin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.#TD#
Plusnin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Veainu to the mat! Veainu manages to get full guard.
Plusnin wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veainu can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plusnin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plusnin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plusnin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Plusnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Veainu defending well as Plusnin loads up on a big left hand.
Sione Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Veainu catches Plusnin right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Plusnin has been cut.#TD#
Plusnin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plusnin is trying to control. Veainu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Plusnin seems to be working for a kimura but Veainu defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Plusnin is working for a kimura but Veainu is defending it quite comfortably.
Veainu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Plusnin.
Veainu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plusnin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Plusnin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Veainu wants to control but Plusnin is keeping busy.
#T3#
Plusnin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veainu is looking to control Plusnin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Veainu avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Plusnin seems to be looking for submissions.
Veainu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hammer House of Horror. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Plusnin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veainu defending well though. #SUB#
Plusnin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Plusnin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Plusnin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Plusnin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Plusnin stalling away here and it's allowed Veainu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Plusnin wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving. #SUB#
Plusnin 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Plusnin has gone for a leg lock! Veainu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Plusnin's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Plusnin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Plusnin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Plusnin moves out of range of the strikes.
Plusnin misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Plusnin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Plusnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plusnin passes into half guard.
Plusnin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Veainu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plusnin is thwarting Veainu's attempts to control the position.
Plusnin trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom. #T1#
Plusnin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Veainu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Plusnin. #SUB#
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Plusnin.
#SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veainu defends it well. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but Veainu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plusnin to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Veainu makes his way to full guard, as Plusnin worked for a kimura.
Plusnin throws a big right hand that misses.
Veainu keeping full guard, as Plusnin tries to pass.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Plusnin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plusnin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Plusnin from controlling successfully.
Plusnin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veainu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plusnin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plusnin misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plusnin defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Plusnin shoots for a takedown but Veainu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Plusnin counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plusnin.
Plusnin slips a straight right by Veainu.#T4#
Plusnin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veainu defends it nicely.
Vladimir Plusnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plusnin misses with a looping left.
Plusnin scores with a nice strike.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Plusnin throws a nice looking combination but Veainu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sione Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plusnin misses with a takedown
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Plusnin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Plusnin's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Plusnin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Veainu on his heels. He'll look to pass Veainu's guard now, I'm sure.
Plusnin throwing strikes but missing.
Plusnin pushing down on Veainu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Plusnin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Veainu is just riding it out for now. Plusnin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Plusnin is working for a kimura but Veainu is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu is refusing to be controlled, as Plusnin sits in half guard.
Sione Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Plusnin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Veainu wants to control but Plusnin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Plusnin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Veainu is refusing to be controlled, as Plusnin sits in half guard.
Plusnin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Veainu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plusnin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Plusnin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Plusnin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Veainu still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Veainu has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Plusnin is looking for a sweep.
Plusnin can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Plusnin tries to bench press Veainu off him but Veainu keeps the position.
Vladimir Plusnin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Plusnin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Veainu's best efforts.
Plusnin is concentrating on defense, preventing Veainu from advancing position. #SUB#
Plusnin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plusnin wants to control but Veainu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Plusnin is defending against the submission attempts here by Veainu.
Plusnin wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Plusnin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plusnin.#SUB#
Plusnin has his foot on Veainu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Veainu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veainu defends well.
Veainu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Veainu preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Plusnin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Plusnin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Plusnin, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Plusnin!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Plusnin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Mohammad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Plusnin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mohammad tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mohammad looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Plusnin is avoiding damage well.
Plusnin is looking to regain half guard here but Mohammad keeps moving and retains side control.
Mohammad looks up at the clock and then as Plusnin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mohammad smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Plusnin struggling a bit here.
Mohammad working the ground and pound from side control.
Mohammad lands a few punches from side control.
Plusnin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Plusnin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mohammad lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Plusnin is rocked!
Plusnin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mohammad connects with a decent elbow.
Mohammad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plusnin keeps working.
Mohammad cracks Plusnin with a big elbow.
Oh Plusnin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plusnin is looking to regain half guard here but Mohammad keeps moving and retains side control.
Mohammad crunches a massive hammerfist down on Plusnin - he's out! Mohammad Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abbas Mohammad!
Abbas Mohammad 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:
The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Terej uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plusnin.#TD2#
Terej is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Plusnin's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Plusnin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Plusnin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Plusnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Terej pulls his head out easily.
Plusnin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Terej seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Terej looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terej prevents Plusnin from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Plusnin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terej not doing much here.
Terej wants to pass the guard but Plusnin is defending well.
Terej is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Plusnin gets full guard.
Plusnin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Terej got a little sloppy there for a moment and Plusnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Terej has managed to get both his arms back between Plusnin's legs - danger averted.
Plusnin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Terej manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Terej can do anything to dispel that myth.
Terej wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Plusnin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Terej is trying to keep Plusnin in close.
Terej being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plusnin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Plusnin 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.
Terej pulls Plusnin in close to prevent any damage.
Plusnin advances position into side control!
Terej is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Plusnin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Plusnin trying to control the position but Terej is working away.
Terej tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Plusnin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plusnin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plusnin working away.#SUB#
Plusnin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Plusnin tries for a kimura but Terej is defending well. #T4#
Plusnin trying to control the position but Terej is working away.
Terej is trying to work for a sweep but Plusnin has mounted him!
Terej tries to hold on but Plusnin pushes him away. #SUB#
Plusnin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Terej manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Terej is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Plusnin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Terej is trying to escape and Plusnin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Terej is forced to tap! Nice work there by Plusnin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Plusnin!
Vladimir Plusnin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TR64: Rockafella's Debut
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Plusnin back into the cage.
Plusnin managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plusnin tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plusnin backwards.
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!
Plusnin blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Plusnin stalling in the clinch but Thibodeaux improves position. #T1#
Plusnin tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Plusnin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Plusnin's ribcage. Plusnin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Plusnin looks winded!
Thibodeaux gets underhooks to prevent Plusnin's takedown attempt.
Karockas Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Plusnin.
Plusnin takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux working Plusnin over with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Plusnin's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looking to throw knees to the head but Plusnin is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
#KD#
Thibodeaux drops Plusnin with a big knee straight up the middle! Plusnin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#It looks like Vladimir Plusnin has been cut.
Karockas Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Thibodeaux lands a big right hand that sends Plusnin crashing to the mat! Thibodeaux stays standing though and waves Plusnin back to his feet!#ROC#Plusnin is rocked!#T2##CL#
Thibodeaux rushes Plusnin and presses him up against the cage.
Plusnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Plusnin with a big uppercut! Plusnin tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Plusnin to the mat! Plusnin covers up and Thibodeaux unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karockas Thibodeaux!
Karockas Thibodeaux is the new light heavyweight champion!
Karockas Thibodeaux was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TR59: Sunday Special
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plusnin.
Plusnin throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and Plusnin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plusnin lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.
Plusnin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Plusnin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Plusnin tries to counter it with a takedown but Veainu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Plusnin ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plusnin misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Plusnin misses.
Plusnin throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Plusnin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Plusnin throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body. #KD#
Veainu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Plusnin sprawling to the canvas! Plusnin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Veainu finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Vladimir Plusnin has been cut.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Plusnin slips a straight right by Veainu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Plusnin counters with a takedown into side control.
Veainu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Veainu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Plusnin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Plusnin.
#SUB2#
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Plusnin.
#T2#
Veainu is refusing to be controlled, as Plusnin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veainu sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Plusnin is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB2#
Plusnin is working for a submission of some sort.
Plusnin wants to control but Veainu is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but Veainu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plusnin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Plusnin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Plusnin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Plusnin is trying to work for a kimura but Veainu is defending well.
#SUB2#
Plusnin seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Veainu has recovered full guard. #SUB2#
Plusnin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plusnin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sione Veainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Plusnin's cut.
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#
Plusnin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veainu as he jumps to the side.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu throws a hook but Plusnin blocks it.#TD2#
Plusnin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Veainu did well to prevent Plusnin getting side control.#SUB2#
Plusnin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Veainu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Plusnin!
Vladimir Plusnin is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Vladimir Plusnin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TR47: Grim Reefer
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Plusnin avoids the body shot from Mijatovic.
Plusnin slips a straight right by Mijatovic.
Plusnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plusnin moves forwards but Mijatovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Plusnin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Plusnin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Plusnin tries for a kimura but Mijatovic is defending well. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mijatovic has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Plusnin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plusnin wants to control but Mijatovic is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Plusnin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mijatovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Plusnin is trying to get an arm triangle but Mijatovic is defending well.
Mijatovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Plusnin tries to move to full mount but Mijatovic actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Mijatovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Plusnin.
Mijatovic is concentrating on defense, preventing Plusnin from advancing position. #T2##SUB2#
Plusnin wants to work for an arm triangle but Mijatovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plusnin works his way into full mount!
Plusnin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Monkey Business. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Plusnin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mijatovic because Plusnin loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plusnin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Plusnin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mijatovic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mijatovic and Plusnin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Plusnin trying to control the action but Mijatovic is working from the bottom. #T3#
Plusnin working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mijatovic has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Plusnin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plusnin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plusnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mijatovic keeps working.
Mijatovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Plusnin.
#T4##SUB2#
Plusnin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mijatovic, who protects the arm well.
Mijatovic is not content to let Plusnin control the position. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mijatovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plusnin trying to control the position but Mijatovic is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Plusnin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mijatovic misses with a wild body shot.
Plusnin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mijatovic looks to land a right hand but Plusnin moved out of range.
Plusnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mijatovic is just out of range.
Mijatovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Plusnin throws a shot from downtown. Mijatovic moves away and avoids it.
Mijatovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Plusnin is just out of range.
It seemed like Plusnin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Plusnin.
Mijatovic looks to land a combination but Plusnin avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mijatovic. Plusnin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plusnin shoots and misses
and Mijatovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Plusnin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mijatovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mijatovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plusnin moves away.
Plusnin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Plusnin scores with a jab. Mijatovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Plusnin darts in looking for a takedown but Mijatovic gets double underhooks and turns Plusnin into the cage. #T1#
Plusnin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mijatovic defends it nicely.
Rajko Mijatovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Plusnin.
Plusnin slips a straight right by Mijatovic.
Plusnin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mijatovic throws a shot from downtown. Plusnin moves away and avoids it.
Plusnin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mijatovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Plusnin's head.
Plusnin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Plusnin swings widly with a right hand
and Mijatovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Plusnin thinking.
Plusnin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mijatovic tries to avoid it but Plusnin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mijatovic to the ground. Mijatovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mijatovic looks to land a right hand but Plusnin moved out of range.
Rajko Mijatovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Mijatovic.
Nice defenses there by Mijatovic.
Plusnin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mijatovic defends it nicely.#T2#
Plusnin throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mijatovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Plusnin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plusnin throws out a loose jab but Mijatovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mijatovic throws out a powerful jab.
Mijatovic swings for the body but Plusnin moves out of range.
Plusnin looks to land a left hand but Mijatovic moved out of range nicely.
Plusnin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Mijatovic misses its intended target.
Plusnin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mijatovic.
Plusnin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Plusnin moves forwards but Mijatovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Plusnin misses with a hook. Mijatovic ducked under it nicely.
Mijatovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Mijatovic misses its intended target.
Plusnin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Plusnin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mijatovic.
Plusnin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mijatovic.#T3#
Mijatovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plusnin.
Mijatovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plusnin.
A little feinted left hand from Mijatovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mijatovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plusnin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mijatovic.
Mijatovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Plusnin is defended easily by Mijatovic.
Mijatovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mijatovic looks to land a right hand but Plusnin moved out of range.
Plusnin scores with a jab.
Mijatovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Plusnin slips under a jab from Mijatovic.
Plusnin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Plusnin goes for a double leg but Mijatovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mijatovic continues to drive forward.
Plusnin throws out a loose jab but Mijatovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mijatovic moves out of range as Plusnin strikes.#T4#
Mijatovic looks to land a right hand but Plusnin moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Plusnin.
Mijatovic lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plusnin throws a body punch but Mijatovic moves out of range.
Plusnin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mijatovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plusnin misses with a looping right.
Mijatovic throws a looping overhand right but Plusnin ducks down to avoid it.
Mijatovic loads up on a big right hand but Plusnin slips the punch.
Mijatovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Plusnin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mijatovic won't be happy with that.
Plusnin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mijatovic! #SUB2#
Plusnin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mijatovic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mijatovic shrugs it off.
Mijatovic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Plusnin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rajko Mijatovic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mijatovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mijatovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Mijatovic.
Mijatovic scores with a hook to the body. Plusnin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mijatovic misses with a straight right.
Plusnin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mijatovic.
Mijatovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mijatovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plusnin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mijatovic.
Mijatovic throws a looping overhand right but Plusnin ducks down to avoid it.
Plusnin swings widly with a right hand
and Mijatovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Plusnin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mijatovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Plusnin gets a double leg takedown into Mijatovic's guard.#SUB2#
Plusnin 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.
Mijatovic is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Mijatovic keeping moving, preventing Plusnin from controlling successfully.
Mijatovic trying to control the position here.
Plusnin forces his way into half guard.
Mijatovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mijatovic tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Plusnin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mijatovic could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Plusnin has cracked it and Mijatovic is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Plusnin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Plusnin!
A relieved looking Vladimir Plusnin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TR27: Running the Cash Up
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Plusnin's half guard.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Plusnin's head. #SUB2#
Miller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miller working Plusnin over with strikes.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Plusnin is working away.
Plusnin gets back to full guard.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Plusnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Plusnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Plusnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Plusnin's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Plusnin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Plusnin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Miller doesn't defend quickly enough and Plusnin has managed to lock this one up! Can Miller escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Plusnin on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vladimir Plusnin!
Vladimir Plusnin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TR18: Gimme a 211
Date: Feb 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Plusnin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Plusnin's coach down at Fogwell's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Plusnin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Terej. That snapped Plusnin's head back.
Terej misses the jab.
Plusnin throws the left hand but Terej avoids the punch easily.
Plusnin throws out a loose jab but Terej uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Plusnin is defended easily by Terej.#CL#
Terej forces Plusnin back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terej swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terej swings wildly with an uppercut but Plusnin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terej has a couple of punches blocked by Plusnin.
#BC#
Terej breaks from the clinch.
#T1##KD#
Terej throws a left that rocks Plusnin and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Terej dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Plusnin regain composure!
#ROC#Plusnin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Vladimir Plusnin has been cut.
Plusnin tries to bench press Terej off him but Terej keeps the position.
Plusnin is still in real trouble! Can Terej finish him?
Terej is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Plusnin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Plusnin defending against the ground and pound.
Terej definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Terej tries to advance to mount but can't.
Plusnin seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes there by Terej.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plusnin regains half guard.
Plusnin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Terej throws a strike but Plusnin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Plusnin advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura here.
Terej tries to roll over but Plusnin keeps him under control.
Plusnin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Plusnin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Terej wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Plusnin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Terej has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Plusnin is working for a kimura but Terej is defending it quite comfortably.
Terej is controlling Plusnin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Plusnin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Terej tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Plusnin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Plusnin!
A victorious Vladimir Plusnin 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Plusnin gets caught flat footed, as Blancho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Plusnin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Blancho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plusnin is one step ahead there.
Plusnin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blancho works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Plusnin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blancho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plusnin has managed to get both his arms back between Blancho's legs - danger averted.
Blancho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Plusnin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Plusnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Blancho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blancho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plusnin is looking to work some ground and pound but Blancho has wrist control.
Blancho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blancho tries to get out of the position.
Plusnin wants to pass the guard but Blancho is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blancho holds on and takes a little breather.
Blancho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Blancho's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Plusnin tries to free his leg and advance position but Blancho is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plusnin keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Blancho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Plusnin passes Blancho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blancho wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plusnin trying to control from half guard but Blancho is working away.
Plusnin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Plusnin wants to take a breather but Blancho is having none of it.
Blancho trying to hold on to Plusnin's head to control him but Plusnin postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Plusnin controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Blancho gets caught napping as Plusnin dives in and scores a takedown. Blancho manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Plusnin drops back looking for a leg! Blancho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blancho manages to kick Plusnin off! Plusnin jumps back into Blancho's guard.
Blancho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blancho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Plusnin on the ground.#T3#
Blancho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blancho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blancho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Plusnin is controlling him.
Blancho wants to sweep but no luck.
Plusnin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blancho wants to sweep here but Plusnin controlling him for the moment.
Plusnin prevents Blancho from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plusnin thuds his right hand into Blancho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Plusnin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Blancho pushes Plusnin off but Plusnin dives into side control.
#T4##SUB2#
Plusnin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Blancho looks calm but he's in trouble here. Plusnin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Blancho is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Plusnin lets go of the hold and Blancho can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Plusnin!
A victorious Vladimir Plusnin 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:
TR11: Get It Back In Blood
Date: Jan 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Archer has Plusnin up against the cage in a clinch.
Plusnin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Plusnin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Archer prevents it.
Archer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Archer misses with a knee to the head.
Plusnin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plusnin tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Archer - that landed with a thud.
Archer lands with a short shot to the head.
Archer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plusnin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Plusnin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plusnin backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer missing with knees to the body.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Plusnin trying to control the position but instead, Archer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Plusnin into the cage.
Archer with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Plusnin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer presses Plusnin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plusnin is breathing heavily.
Archer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Archer is leaning against Plusnin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Archer lands a nice uppercut.
Plusnin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Archer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Plusnin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Plusnin has been cut.#KD2#
Archer lands a big uppercut and Plusnin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Plusnin looks OK. Archer waves Plusnin back to his feet!#ROC2#Plusnin is rocked!
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!
Archer lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fergus Archer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Septer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Plusnin misses.
Plusnin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Septer.
Septer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Plusnin is rocked!
Septer throws a body shot but no joy.
Septer drops Plusnin with a huge uppercut! Plusnin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Septer is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mart Septer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Reeder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Plusnin did well to prevent Reeder getting side control.
Plusnin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reeder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reeder's back!#SUB#
Plusnin has the hooks in. Reeder is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Plusnin passes his arm under Reeder's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Reeder taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladimir Plusnin!
Vladimir Plusnin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
White connects with a jab.
Plusnin misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters with a two punch combo.
White lands with a hook. Plusnin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Plusnin misses the jab.
White lands a right hook to the body.
Vladimir Plusnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
White cracks Plusnin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. White has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Plusnin to stand back up!#ROC2#Plusnin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Plusnin out cold! Plusnin is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rasmus White! |
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