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Event:
HFC18:Raynard vs Uesugi
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Geits wants to clinch up but Valentinovich keeps it at a distance.
Geits tries to clinch up.
Geits pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Geits scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Zharkov Valentinovich has been cut.
Geits is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Valentinovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Geits, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Valentinovich.
Geits is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich is controlling him.
Valentinovich misses with a knee to the head.
Valentinovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Geits avoids it.#BC2#
Geits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geits is defended easily by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Valentinovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geits wants to break free but Valentinovich has control.
Valentinovich controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Valentinovich lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Geits has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Geits is looking to break free of the clinch but Valentinovich has double underhooks.
Geits is looking to break free of the clinch but Valentinovich has double underhooks.
Valentinovich has Geits pressed against the cage.
Valentinovich taking a breather.
Valentinovich trying to land knees to the body.
Valentinovich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Geits tries to circle away but Valentinovich has him pinned against the cage.
Geits is trying to break the clinch but Valentinovich has him pressed against the cage.
Geits can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Geits misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentinovich misses with a knee to the head.
Geits tries to break free but Valentinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Geits can't get the takedown.
Zharkov Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasha Geits.#TD2#
Geits ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Geits no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Valentinovich postures up.
Geits wants to stand up but Valentinovich is controlling him. #SUB2#
Valentinovich wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Geits's closed guard. He's half up but Geits has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Geits pivots and extends the arm, Valentinovich falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Geits! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pasha Geits!
A relieved looking Pasha Geits 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:
HFC16:Raynard vs Hattori
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Geits throws a leg kick which misses McCann's front leg but catches the back leg as McCann tries to avoid it.
Geits misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
McCann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Geits on his heels. He'll look to pass Geits's guard now, I'm sure.
Geits looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Geits not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
McCann stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McCann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Geits.
McCann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Geits looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
McCann moves into the clinch.
McCann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCann leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
McCann pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geits pushes down on McCann's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Geits lands a nice short elbow.
McCann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Geits. #T1##SUB#
Geits is trying to work for a kimura but McCann is defending well.
McCann is refusing to be controlled, as Geits sits in half guard.
Geits tries to pass to full mount but McCann defends it.
Geits is trying to control the action in half guard but McCann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCann taking some punishment here, with Geits in his half guard.
Geits throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Geits throws a strike but McCann avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Geits postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Geits, into his guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Geits holds on and takes a little breather.
McCann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCann preventing the sweep.
Geits has his hands on McCann's head, controlling the position.
McCann postures up.
McCann controlling from the top position.
Geits pulls McCann in to control the position. #T3#
McCann won't allow Geits to get back to his feet.
McCann advances position into side control!#SU2#
McCann decides to stand back up. McCann steps back and let's Geits get back to his feet.
Geits shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCann pinned against the cage. McCann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCann swats away the attempt to clinch by Geits.
McCann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Geits. Geits circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Geits looks to land a body kick but McCann moved away.
Geits shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCann sprawls well. McCann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geits gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Nice body kick from McCann.
Geits darts in looking for a takedown but McCann gets double underhooks and turns Geits into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Geits. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
McCann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geits misses with a low kick.
Geits fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from McCann.
Geits fails to land with a series of punches.
Geits throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCann's waist but McCann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Geits off to one side.
Geits throws a nice looking combination but McCann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Geits is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
McCann clinches. #TD2#
McCann gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Geits regains guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Geits manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McCann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Geits's defenses. #TD2#
McCann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Geits uses from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock McCann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
McCann has Geits up against the cage in a clinch.
McCann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Geits's brow.
Nice elbow from McCann.
Geits can't break the clinch.
Geits tries to score a body lock takedown but McCann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Geits jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCann walks away with a smile on his face. Geits gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Geits misses with a few strikes there.
Geits scores with a decent looking hook.
McCann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Geits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Geits connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geits is defended easily by McCann.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Geits. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
McCann drives through and clinches with Geits against the cage.
McCann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
McCann successfully pulls guard.
Geits looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geits postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Geits throws an elbow that misses. McCann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Geits's guard. Nice move by McCann!#REVB#
McCann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Geits swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCann 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. #T2#
McCann prevents Geits from getting back to his feet.
McCann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Geits is looking to stand up but McCann isn't so interested in that idea.
Geits trying to control the position here.
Geits looking for a sweep. Not yet Geits, not yet.
Geits striking off his back but it's not causing McCann any problems.
Geits trying to keep a closed guard but McCann is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCann misses with a looping right.#CL2#
McCann forces Geits back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCann obliges.
Geits tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCann avoids it.
Geits tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCann just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
McCann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Geits scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Geits throws a nice looking combination but McCann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCann with the counter takedown but Geits avoids it easily.
Geits tries to clinch up.
McCann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
McCann gets caught flat footed, as Geits shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Geits trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.
Geits throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Geits 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.
McCann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Geits looking to sit in guard and control but McCann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Geits not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Geits is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Geits wants to stand and escape but McCann is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock McCann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Geits shoots in but McCann avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
McCann instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McCann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Geits shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McCann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Geits is one step ahead there.
Geits stands and throws McCann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geits is working McCann over with some ground and pound from side control.
Geits trying to control the position but McCann is working away.
McCann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
McCann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCann wants to get back to full guard.
Geits is keen to just control but McCann is a slippery customer.
Geits looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Geits looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Geits is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Geits landing punches.
McCann slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Geits slips a nice elbow through McCann's hands, connecting with McCann's forehead.
McCann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Geits thows a huge punch but McCann dodges it nicely.
Geits trying to control the action but McCann is working from the bottom.
Geits prevents McCann from improving his position.
Geits wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCann keeps working.
Geits is just content to waste time from the top position. McCann takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Geits looking to sit in guard and control but McCann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Geits is trying to keep McCann in close.
Geits looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES#
Geits has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McCann has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
McCann gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCann in particular looking to stall.
Geits makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Geits.#SUB#
Geits has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCann is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Geits.
Pasha Geits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McCann remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Geits sneaks back into half guard.
Geits is trying to stand up here but McCann is controlling him well.
McCann throwing shots but Geits is blocking nicely.
Geits trying to hold on to McCann's head to control him but McCann postures up.
#SUB#
Geits looking for submissions off his back.
Jock McCann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pasha Geits showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCann 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock McCann!
After the fight, Jock McCann was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN8
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Geits tries to bum rush Kabatban with a series of wild strikes but Kabatban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Kabatban.
Geits fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kabatban has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Geits shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kabatban as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Kabatban dives in and scores a takedown into Geits's guard.
Geits pushes Kabatban off and scrambles back to his feet.
Geits looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Geits shoots in and gets a takedown into Kabatban's guard.
Kabatban looks winded!
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!
Geits with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Geits missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Geits is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Geits in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Geits trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Geits throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kabatban works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Geits wants to control from the top but Kabatban keeps moving.
Kabatban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Geits. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Geits landing with the ground and pound.
Geits with a flurry of punches that miss.
Geits controlling from the top position.
Geits advances position into side control!
Geits creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kabatban sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Geits fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Geits lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Geits controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Geits tries for a kimura but Kabatban is defending well.
Kabatban defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Geits looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kabatban parries the strikes from Geits easily there. Geits is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kabatban to escape.
Geits in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Geits has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Geits looking to finish Kabatban with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kabatban!#T3#
Geits controlling the position easily from mount.
Geits landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kabatban looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kabatban is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Geits cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Geits has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kabatban's face.
Geits raining down shots from the mount!
Geits can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kabatban is looking to escape.
Geits is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4##SUB#
Geits is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kabatban can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Geits throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kabatban because Geits loaded up on that one.
Geits landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geits lands with some strikes.
Geits landing shots from mount. #CUT#It looks like Kelemen Kabatban has been cut.
Kabatban is squirming around, avoiding Geits's attempts to control the action.
Geits landing strikes from the mount.
Geits throws some wild stikes that Kabatban manages to avoid easily.
Geits looking to control but Kabatban is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Geits dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelemen Kabatban's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Geits moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#That has opened up Kelemen Kabatban's cut even more.
Kabatban throws a series of punches but Geits moves out of range.
Geits half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Geits finds it's way through Kabatban's defenses.
Geits scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Geits shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kabatban as he avoids it easily.
Geits is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kabatban can do to turn this around?
Kabatban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#The cut above Kelemen Kabatban's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kabatban chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Geits can pounce on him.
Kabatban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Geits scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Geits takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Geits manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Geits scores with a takedown into Kabatban's guard.
Kabatban is breathing heavily.
Geits looking to pass the guard.
Geits will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Kabatban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Geits scoring with punches to the head and body.
Geits is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Geits 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.
Geits working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geits tries to free his leg and advance position but Kabatban is retaining full guard. #SU#
Geits stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Geits.#ROC#Kabatban is rocked!
Kabatban gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kabatban is still on wobbly legs! Can Geits finish him?#CL#
Geits closes the distance and clinches.
Kabatban gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Geits.
#BC#
Geits breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Geits lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kabatban - he's out on his feet here! Geits follows up with another monster hook that separates Kabatban from consciousness! Kabatban falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Geits stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pasha Geits!
A very excited looking Pasha Geits 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:
EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Geits, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Geits ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geits was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Geits moves out of range of the leg kick from Thornton.
Thornton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Geits on the side of the head.
Geits shoots for a double leg takedown but Thornton sprawls well. He's pushed Geits's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Thornton misses the target.
Geits changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Geits sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Geits was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Geits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Geits was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thornton leaves Geits with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Geits 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton misses with a hook
and Geits counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thornton throws a jab when Geits was well out of range.
Geits with the counter takedown but Thornton avoids it easily.
Geits ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.#T1#
Geits ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Geits tries to counter it with a takedown but Thornton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Geits moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Geits misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thornton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thornton cracks Geits with a good jab.
Geits walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck for Geits with that takedown attempt.
Craig Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasha Geits.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thornton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Thornton. Those never looked like landing.
Thornton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Geits shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton misses with a looping right.#T2#
Thornton lands with a right hand.
Geits takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Geits walks into a stiff left hand from Thornton.
Geits slips a jab from Thornton.
Geits wants to land a leg kick but Thornton is out of range.
Thornton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Geits clinches with his opponent.
Thornton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Geits tries to score a body lock takedown but Thornton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Geits wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Thornton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Geits goes for a takedown attempt but Thornton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thornton takes a swing at Geits's ribcage but misses.
Thornton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thornton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Thornton. No joy for Geits on that attempt. #T3#
Thornton connects with a crisp jab.
Geits tries to close the distance and clinch but Thornton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Geits takes one to the side of the head.
Geits takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thornton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Geitss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thornton misses with a straight left.
A jab from Thornton does it's job there.
Craig Thornton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Geits.
Thornton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thornton cracks Geits with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thornton throws an off balance right hand
and Geits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thornton scores with a hook to the body. Geits takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geits moves away from the strike by Thornton.
Thornton connects with a body shot that sends Geits's belly button to the back.
Geits shoots in but Thornton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thornton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Geits slips a straight right by Thornton.
Geits tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Geits takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thornton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Geits backs up against the cage.
Geits slips under a jab.
Thornton takes a swing at Geits's ribcage but misses.
Thornton dips to his left and cracks Geits with an uppercut!
Thornton thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Thornton dominated that round.
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#
Thornton lands an overhand right.
Geits bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Craig Thornton is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornton looks to land a right hand but Geits moved out of range.
Geits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.
Geits ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Geits with the counter takedown but Thornton avoids it easily.
Geits ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Thornton connects with a nice looking jab.
Thornton missing with a left hand there. Geits was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Geits has his takedown stuffed
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton loads up on a big right hand but Geits slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Geits looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Geits can do to turn this around?
Thornton misses with a right hand
letting Geits counter with a right hand.
Thornton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geits.
It seemed like Geits was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Geits looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Geits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Geits shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thornton but Thornton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Geits is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thornton takes a swing at Geits's ribcage but misses.
Geits drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thornton defends it well.
Geits shoots in and drives through. Thornton sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Thornton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Craig Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasha Geits.
Thornton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Geits checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Geits takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thornton connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Geits drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Geits misses with a takedown attempt - Thornton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thornton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton scores with a nice strike.
Geits tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thornton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geits somewhat.
Geits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Thornton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Thornton throws a leg kick but Geits sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Geits.
Thornton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Geits's head backwards.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
Geits tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Geits has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Geits is looking to clinch but Thornton is avoiding it.
Geits stuns Thornton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geits moves away.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Geits moves away and avoids it.
Craig Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geits on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Thornton there.
Geits is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thornton is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Geits.
Thornton clobbers Geits with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target. #T4#
Thornton scores with a sloppy right hand. Geits should have avoided that one.
Thornton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Geits.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton throws the left hand but Geits avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thornton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Geits has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Geits and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Geits drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thornton defends it well.
Geits ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Geits feints the counter takedown.
Geits gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thornton.
Geits displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thornton throws out the jab.
Pasha Geits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thornton throws a big shot that misses.
Geits moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thornton throws a jab but it's blocked by Geits.
Geits closes the distance and clinches up with Thornton, looking for a takedown. Geits pushes Thornton against the cage but Thornton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Thornton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thornton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Geits counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Thornton.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geits moves away.
Geits changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Geits walks into a jab.
Thornton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Geits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thornton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Geits takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Thornton misses.
Geits looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thornton scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#Geits is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geits will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Geits is still on wobbly legs! Can Thornton finish him?
Thornton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Geits slips under a jab.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Geits got wobbled bad by a big combination! Thornton presses forward with punches and knees until Geits stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Geits closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Thornton!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Thornton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 7: Polo vs Dangerfield
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Geits attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgee wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Geits.
Despite the aggression on Mcgee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mcgee fails to land the takedown.
Geits changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcgee tries to avoid it but Geits manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcgee to the ground. Mcgee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Geits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Geits.
Geits will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Mcgee instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgee wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Geits with that takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Geits blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Geits blocks the low kick.
Geits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgee.
Geits shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Geits throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Mcgee gets a clinch.
Mcgee throws a head punch that misses.
Geits can't break the clinch.
Geits tries to break the clinch but Mcgee is controlling the position.
Geits working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Mcgee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Geits clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Geits trying to control the hands but Mcgee breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Mcgee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Geits knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Geits for a finish.
Geits has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mcgee.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Mcgee working for the choke.
Geits trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Geits is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mcgee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Geits trying to control the hands but Mcgee won't let him.
Geits is in bad spot here.
Good control from Mcgee.
Geits rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Geits trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Geits looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Mcgee 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.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgee is thwarting Geits's attempts to control the position.
Mcgee is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Geits reverses the position - he's now on top in Mcgee's guard. #SUB2#
Mcgee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Geits gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Geits landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geits postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Mcgee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mcgee goes for a double leg but Geits avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Geits continues to drive forward.
Mcgee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Geits's waist but Geits gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcgee off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Geits misses the target.
Geits has a takedown stuffed.
Geits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Geits throws a series of punches but Mcgee moves out of range.
Geits moves in looking to clinch but Mcgee pushes him off.#CL2#
Mcgee pushes Geits up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mcgee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geits tries to clinch there but Mcgee circles away.
Mcgee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgee as Geits shoots in.#CL2#
Mcgee forces Geits back against the cage and clinches.
Geits wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcgee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Geits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Mcgee to work.
#T1##BC2#
Mcgee breaks from the clinch.
Mcgee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geits tries to avoid it but Mcgee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geits to the ground. Geits escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Geits shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geits shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgee as he jumps to the side.
Mcgee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Geits closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pasha Geits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geits pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mcgee back to the cage. Geits follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Geits misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgee looks for a takedown but Geits sprawls well.
Geits tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcgee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcgee is looking for a takedown.
Geits is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Mcgee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geits is defended easily by Mcgee.
Mcgee shoots in and drives through. Geits sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Geits.
Mcgee swats away the attempt to clinch by Geits.
Geits shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Geits's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Geits tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mcgee is able to avoid easily.
Geits misses with a double jab.
Geits shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgee swats away the attempt to clinch by Geits.
Mcgee shoots for a double leg takedown but Geits sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Geits defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgee.
Mcgee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgee shoots for a double leg takedown but Geits sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Geits throws a big counter combination but Mcgee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Geits misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geits shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcgee tries to sprawl out of it but Geits keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcgee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Geits shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgee sprawls well. Mcgee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geits gets slowly back to his feet.
Pasha Geits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geits fails with an attempt to clinch.
Geits misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Mcgee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcgee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Geits wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Geits is trying to pull guard but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
Geits looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Mcgee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Pasha Geits will probably get the nod.
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#
Mcgee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Geits or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgee, which made it look bad.
Mcgee throws a big counter head kick but Geits avoids it with no problem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Geits.
Geits gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Mcgee moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Geits sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgee somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mcgee drives through and clinches with Geits against the cage.
#BC2#
Mcgee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Geits shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Geits's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Geits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geits fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgee dives in for a single leg takedown but Geits sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcgee dives in for a single leg takedown but Geits sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Geits lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcgee's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Mcgee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Geits is trying to control Mcgee's posture but Mcgee avoids it.
Trip Mcgee has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Geits's face as Mcgee controls the position.
Mcgee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Geits gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Mcgee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Geits trying to hold on to Mcgee's head to control him but Mcgee postures up.
Mcgee throwing shots but Geits is blocking nicely.
Geits gets back to full guard.
Geits is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcgee is controlling him.
Geits looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Geits working for a triangle but Mcgee defends it easily.
Geits working a defensive guard here.
Geits wants to stand but Mcgee is controlling the position.
Geits not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Mcgee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES#
Geits is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcgee presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Geits wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Mcgee breaks from the clinch.
Geits shoots in and drives through. Mcgee sprawls well.
Geits scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Geits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geits tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcgee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Geits tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Geits as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pasha Geits.
I think Geits has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasha Geits!
A relieved looking Pasha Geits 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Geits lands with a cross. #TD#
Magomedsharipov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Geits is trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Geits is not content to let Magomedsharipov control the position.
Geits is looking to reverse the position.
Geits takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magomedsharipov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Geits is keeping him busy.
Magomedsharipov grinds an elbow into Geits's temple.
Geits takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Geits is keeping him busy.
Geits takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Magomedsharipov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Geits knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Geits gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Magomedsharipov slips a nice elbow through Geits's hands, connecting with Geits's forehead.
Geits has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedsharipov is working away from the top position though.#ES2#
Geits has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Magomedsharipov is on him like a limpet, forcing Geits back against the cage.
Geits is trying to push Magomedsharipov away but Magomedsharipov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Geits is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Geits ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Geits no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Geits keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Magomedsharipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Geits's head.#T2#
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Geits is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov cracks Geits with a solid left hand.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Geits is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov is working Geits over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magomedsharipov wants to control from the top but Geits keeps moving.
Geits controls Magomedsharipov momentarily but Magomedsharipov frees himself.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Geits is working from the bottom.
Geits looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedsharipov is one step ahead there.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Geits is working from the bottom. #T3#
Geits is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedsharipov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedsharipov passes Geits's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedsharipov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magomedsharipov is looking to stall here but Geits recovers full guard.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Geits is working from the bottom. #T4#
Geits controls Magomedsharipov momentarily but Magomedsharipov frees himself.
Geits pulls Magomedsharipov in to control the position.
Magomedsharipov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedsharipov stopping the sweep attempt from Geits.
Magomedsharipov distracts Geits with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geits keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Magomedsharipov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magomedsharipov is in close to Geits's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedsharipov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Geits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Magomedsharipov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Geits looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Geits looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Geits! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Magomedsharipov slips a jab and a cross from Geits.
Magomedsharipov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Geits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedsharipov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomedsharipov stuffs the takedown attempt from Geits. Geits gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Geits just manages to avoid it.
Geits tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedsharipov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Geits as he avoids it easily. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Geits enables Magomedsharipov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Geits manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Geits keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedsharipov wants to control from the top but Geits keeps moving.
Magomedsharipov looking to pass the guard.
Geits wants to get back to his feet but Magomedsharipov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Magomedsharipov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magomedsharipov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Geits's head.#SUB2#
Geits pushes a forearm under Magomedsharipov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Magomedsharipov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pasha Geits!
An out of breath Pasha Geits 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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