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Event:
HFC12:Khamaev vs Hattori
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Barre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abakumov. That did some damage!#TD#
Abakumov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abakumov is in Barre's guard.
Abakumov preventing the sweep.
Abakumov scoring with some ground and pound.
Barre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abakumov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abakumov lands a couple of elbows.
Barre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abakumov's guard. #REVB#
Abakumov keeping moving, preventing Barre from controlling successfully.
Abakumov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barre wants to control from the top but Abakumov keeps moving.
Barre tries to free his leg and advance position but Abakumov is retaining full guard.
Abakumov looking for a sweep. Not yet Abakumov, not yet.
Barre trying to control the position from guard on top but Abakumov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abakumov wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Barre advances position into side control!
Abakumov is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abakumov keeps working.
Barre tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Barre tries to move to mount but Abakumov blocks the move with his legs.
Abakumov gets back to half guard.
Abakumov manages to get to full guard.
Abakumov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barre is one step ahead there. #T2#
Barre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abakumov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abakumov's guard.
Abakumov 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#
Abakumov drops an elbow to the side of Barre's head.
Abakumov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barre tries to roll over but Abakumov keeps him under control.
Abakumov trying to pass the guard but Barre defending well.
Barre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barre looking to control.
Abakumov won't allow Barre to sweep him here. #T3#
Barre is still trying to improve position.
Abakumov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barre won't allow Abakumov to sweep him here.
Barre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barre tries to free his leg and advance position but Abakumov is retaining full guard.
Abakumov wants to sweep but no luck.
Barre tries to free his leg and advance position but Abakumov is retaining full guard.
Abakumov 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.#T4#
Abakumov is working hard here to advance position.
Barre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abakumov is proving hard to escape from.
Barre stopping the sweep attempt from Abakumov.
Barre is pushing down on Abakumov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abakumov is fighting to maintain full guard but Barre has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barre works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barre looking to control but Abakumov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abakumov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barre trying to control but Abakumov is having none of it.
Abakumov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Konstantin Abakumov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Abakumov 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.
Abakumov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barre counters with an outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Barre.
Abakumov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barre defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abakumov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Abakumov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Barre, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barre has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Abakumov fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abakumov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barre throws a head kick that half lands.
Abakumov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abakumov looks for a takedown but Barre sprawls well.
Barre feints a counter leg kick.
Konstantin Abakumov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Barre throws a leg kick which misses Abakumov's front leg but catches the back leg as Abakumov tries to avoid it.
Abakumov shoots in but Barre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barre.
Abakumov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barre pinned against the cage. Barre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good leg kick by Barre.
Barre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barre wants it to stay on the feet.
Abakumov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abakumov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abakumov shoots in but no luck this time.
Barre lands with a thumping leg kick.
VC Barre seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Barre.
Abakumov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barre sprawls well. Barre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abakumov gets slowly back to his feet.
Abakumov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abakumov.
A low kick lands for Barre.
Barre throws a nice head kick!
Abakumov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barre swivels and escapes.
Barre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abakumov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barre defends well and Abakumov ends up having to push Barre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abakumov as Barre tries to tie him up.
Barre will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abakumov up against the cage.
Barre effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Barre's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T3#
Barre looking to slow down the pace here.
Barre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abakumov tries to score a body lock takedown but Barre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Barre breaks the clinch.
Barre with the inside leg kick.
Barre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abakumov. That did some damage!
Barre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abakumov's head.
Abakumov fails with a takedown attempt.
Barre goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good leg kick by Barre.
Barre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abakumov. That did some damage!
Barre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Barre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abakumov shoots for a takedown but Barre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barre throws a fast counter high kick but Abakumov manages to duck under it in time.
Abakumov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barre pinned against the cage. Barre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barre throws a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Barre.
Barre connects with an inside leg kick.
Barre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abakumov.
Abakumov darts in looking for a takedown but Barre gets double underhooks and turns Abakumov into the cage.
Barre prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Barre manages to break the clinch.
Barre takes a swing at Abakumov's ribcage but misses.
Barre lands a head kick. Abakumov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barre throws a body punch but Abakumov moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
VC Barre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barre throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barre.
Abakumov darts in looking for a takedown but Barre gets double underhooks and turns Abakumov into the cage.
Abakumov goes for a takedown attempt but Barre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Abakumov tries for a takedown but Barre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barre tries a quick counter leg kick but Abakumov is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Abakumov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abakumov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barre as he avoids it easily.
Barre throws a leg kick which misses Abakumov's front leg but catches the back leg as Abakumov tries to avoid it.
Barre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC2#Abakumov is rocked!
Barre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barre slaps away a takedown attempt from Abakumov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abakumov 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.
Abakumov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abakumov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barre. Barre obviously looking to wear him down.
Abakumov tries for a takedown but Barre circles away easily
and Barre counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Abakumov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barre lands a head kick. Abakumov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Abakumov looks for a takedown but Barre sprawls well.
Barre lands a big head kick that sends Abakumov to the canvas! Barre follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). VC Barre! |
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Event:
HFC 7:Kislyak vs Peramaki
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Abakumov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Abakumov feints and as Nemkov raises his hands in defense, Abakumov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nemkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nemkov keeping full guard, as Abakumov tries to pass.
Abakumov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abakumov pushing down on Nemkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Abakumov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nemkov's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemkov is trying to stand.
Abakumov throwing shots but Nemkov is blocking nicely.
Abakumov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nemkov wants to get back to his feet.
Abakumov is nestled in close to Nemkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abakumov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nemkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abakumov lands a nice short elbow.
Abakumov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nemkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nemkov.
Abakumov won't allow Nemkov to get back to his feet. #T1#
Abakumov is pushing down on Nemkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nemkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Abakumov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abakumov moves into full mount! Nemkov won't be happy about that!
Nemkov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Abakumov with shots to the head and body - Nemkov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nemkov taking shots to the head.
Abakumov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Abakumov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Abakumov looking to finish Nemkov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nemkov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poor strikes thrown by Abakumov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Abakumov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Abakumov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Nemkov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Abakumov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Abakumov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Abakumov!
During a confident post fight interview, Konstantin Abakumov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 4: Miles vs Peramaki
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Abakumov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lawson was covering up waiting for the punch and Abakumov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Abakumov wants to pass the guard but Lawson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawson, not yet.
Lawson throwing short punches from the bottom.
Abakumov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Lawson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abakumov stands up over Lawson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abakumov landing with the ground and pound.
Abakumov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lawson has momentary wrist control but Abakumov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lawson looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawson, not yet.
Lawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abakumov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Lawson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Abakumov rolls with it to try and escape but Lawson cranks on the arm and Abakumov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Lawson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Erickson lands a nice shot that snaps Abakumov's head back.
#TD#
Abakumov gets a double leg takedown into Erickson 's guard.
Abakumov stops Erickson from standing up.
Abakumov looking to pass the guard.
Abakumov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abakumov stands and throws Erickson 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erickson prevents Abakumov from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abakumov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Erickson is trying to get back to his feet.
Abakumov cracks Erickson with a big right hand but Erickson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Erickson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Abakumov working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abakumov scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#Erickson is rocked!
Abakumov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Erickson is still in real trouble! Can Abakumov finish him?
Abakumov lands a strong strike to the head of Erickson . That's dazed him! Abakumov looking to finish here. Erickson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Abakumov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Abakumov!
A victorious Konstantin Abakumov 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: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Belvilo tries to sprawl but Abakumov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Abakumov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Abakumov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Abakumov landing shots from mount.
Abakumov raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belvilo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Belvilo taking shots to the head. #ROC#Belvilo is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Abakumov! Belvilo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Konstantin Abakumov!
An out of breath Konstantin Abakumov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Abakumov has a takedown stuffed.
Abakumov with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Holiday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Abakumov keeps moving.
Holiday is working Abakumov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holiday wants to get up but he can't break Abakumov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abakumov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Holiday has passed into side control.
Holiday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holiday working the ground and pound.
Abakumov is looking to regain half guard here but Holiday keeps moving and retains side control.
Holiday works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Abakumov is trying to get back to half guard.
Holiday works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Holiday cracks Abakumov with a big right hand but Abakumov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abakumov trying to remain calm as Holiday controls from the top position.#T1#
Abakumov is trying to improve his position.
Holiday lands some shots froms side control.
Abakumov is looking for a sweep.
Holiday working the head and body with strikes.
Abakumov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Holiday lands a nice forearm strike.
Holiday is chipping away with strikes.
Abakumov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Abakumov is refusing to be controlled, as Holiday sits in half guard.
Abakumov is trying to get back to full guard.
Holiday takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abakumov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Abakumov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holiday landing with the ground and pound.
Holiday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Abakumov has momentary wrist control but Holiday slips an elbow through the middle.
Holiday looking to pass the guard.
Abakumov punching to the body, from the bottom.
Abakumov keeping moving, preventing Holiday from controlling successfully.
Holiday seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abakumov looking for a sweep. Not yet Abakumov, not yet.
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!
Holiday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Abakumov keeps moving.
Holiday preventing the sweep. #T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abakumov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holiday postures up and lands a big shot to Abakumov's brow.
Abakumov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holiday controls the pace.
Abakumov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holiday's guard. #REVB#
Holiday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abakumov looking to pass the guard.
Abakumov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abakumov stopping the sweep attempt from Holiday.
Abakumov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Abakumov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abakumov chips away with some ground and pound.
Holiday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abakumov tries to free his leg and advance position but Holiday is retaining full guard. #T4#
Abakumov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abakumov stops Holiday from standing up.
Abakumov throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abakumov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holiday wants to control but Abakumov postures up.
Holiday taking a bit of punishment here - Abakumov scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Abakumov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Abakumov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abakumov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Abakumov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Holiday is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calidale Holiday dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Abakumov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holiday sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Abakumov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holiday looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Abakumov lands an elbow.
Abakumov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holiday manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holiday is looking to escape.
Holiday taking some punishment here, with Abakumov in his half guard.
Abakumov is pressing down on Holiday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holiday is holding on for now.
Holiday is looking to improve his position.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Holiday to regain full guard.
Abakumov throws an elbow that misses. Holiday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abakumov's guard. Nice move by Holiday!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holiday landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Abakumov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abakumov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Holiday wants to stand and escape but Abakumov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abakumov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abakumov wants to pass the guard but Holiday is keeping the position.
Abakumov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abakumov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holiday is keeping the position for now.
Abakumov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abakumov stands and throws Holiday's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Abakumov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holiday managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Abakumov.
Abakumov working the body and head with strikes.
Abakumov is trying to move to mount but Holiday reverses beautifully and ends up in Abakumov's guard.
Abakumov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Abakumov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abakumov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holiday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holiday keeping full guard, as Abakumov tries to pass.
Holiday wants to stand up but Abakumov is controlling him.
Abakumov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holiday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holiday 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.#T3#
Abakumov throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Holiday working a defensive guard here.
Abakumov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abakumov being controlled here momentarily.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abakumov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holiday's guard.
Abakumov wants to free his trapped foot but Holiday is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abakumov lands with a punch from half guard.
Abakumov trying to pass the guard but Holiday defending well.
Holiday blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abakumov.
Abakumov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holiday with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abakumov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abakumov wants to free his trapped foot but Holiday is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abakumov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abakumov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holiday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abakumov slips a nice elbow through Holiday's hands, connecting with Holiday's forehead.
Abakumov slips a nice elbow through Holiday's hands, connecting with Holiday's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Abakumov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Abakumov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Abakumov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abakumov throws a strike but Holiday avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Holiday working a defensive guard here.
Abakumov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abakumov postures up.
Holiday wants to get back to his feet but Abakumov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abakumov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abakumov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holiday with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abakumov thows a huge punch but Holiday dodges it nicely.
Holiday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abakumov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Konstantin Abakumov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abakumov prevents Holiday from improving his position.#T1#
Abakumov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abakumov lands a nice short elbow.
Abakumov trying to advance position but Holiday counters by regaining guard.
Holiday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abakumov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abakumov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abakumov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abakumov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abakumov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holiday is trying to control the position but Abakumov postures up.
Abakumov throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely. #T2#
Holiday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holiday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abakumov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holiday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abakumov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holiday's head.
Abakumov wants to pass the guard but Holiday is keeping the position.
Abakumov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abakumov throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Holiday keeping full guard, as Abakumov tries to pass.
Holiday looking for a sweep. Not yet Holiday, not yet. #T3#
Abakumov throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Holiday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abakumov.
Abakumov passes into half guard.
Abakumov working the head and body with strikes.
Abakumov looks to land a strike but Holiday avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Abakumov wants to pass the guard but Holiday is keeping the position.
Abakumov working some strikes from top position.
Abakumov throws a strike but Holiday rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Abakumov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holiday is one step ahead there. #T4#
Abakumov keeping moving, preventing Holiday from controlling successfully.
Abakumov looking for a sweep. Not yet Abakumov, not yet.
Holiday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holiday stopping the sweep attempt from Abakumov.
Holiday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holiday preventing the sweep.
Holiday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holiday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abakumov looking for a sweep. Not yet Abakumov, not yet.
Holiday pushing down on Abakumov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Abakumov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abakumov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Abakumov!
Konstantin Abakumov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Fresh misses with a series of wild punches.
Abakumov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fresh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Konstantin Abakumov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fresh misses with a double jab.
Abakumov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fresh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fresh.
Fresh looks to land a combination but Abakumov avoids it well.
Abakumov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fresh.
No joy there for Fresh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Abakumov gets a double leg takedown into Fresh's guard.
Fresh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abakumov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fresh is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abakumov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abakumov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abakumov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fresh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abakumov.
Abakumov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Abakumov wants to pass the guard but Fresh is keeping the position.
Fresh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abakumov slips nicely into half guard.
Fresh is breathing heavily.
Abakumov winds up and cracks Fresh with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ES#
Fresh has one foot on Abakumov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Abakumov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fresh's waist but Fresh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abakumov off to one side.
Don Fresh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Abakumov.
No luck for Abakumov with that takedown attempt.
Abakumov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Abakumov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fresh is trying to defend but Abakumov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abakumov lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Abakumov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fresh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abakumov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abakumov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abakumov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fresh taking some punishment here, with Abakumov in his 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. Abakumov connects with a nice short shot to Fresh's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fresh taking some punishment here, with Abakumov in his half guard.
Abakumov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abakumov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fresh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abakumov winds up and cracks Fresh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abakumov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abakumov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Abakumov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Abakumov lands a big elbow.
Abakumov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fresh takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Abakumov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Abakumov!
Konstantin Abakumov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Abakumov scores with a takedown into Navarro's guard.
Navarro is looking to stand up but Abakumov isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abakumov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro can't keep his opponent in guard - Abakumov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abakumov works his way into full mount!
Navarro wants to control but Abakumov is having none of it.
Navarro is in a horrible position here. Abakumov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Navarro is bucking up trying to escape but Abakumov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Abakumov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Navarro looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro is trying to stand up.
Abakumov is landing with some decent strikes but Navarro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Abakumov with shots to the head and body - Navarro looks very uncomfortable down there. #T1#
Abakumov landing punches.
Abakumov lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Abakumov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Abakumov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Navarro taking shots to the head.
Abakumov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abakumov breaks from Navarro's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Navarro is rocked!
Abakumov lands a big shot there that rocks Navarro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Navarro is still in real trouble! Can Abakumov finish him?
Abakumov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Abakumov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Abakumov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Abakumov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Navarro is out cold - huge knockout for Abakumov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Konstantin Abakumov!
Konstantin Abakumov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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